In a move to position Singapore as an AI-first nation, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced during the 2025 National Day Rally a renewed focus on empowering workers with AI skills and integrating AI into business processes. AI Singapore has been at the forefront of this initiative, delivering over 200 projects, including an AI-powered orthopantomogram scanner that significantly reduces dental assessment time. In collaboration with Elastic, AI Singapore organized a workshop to develop a pipeline of AI developers and showcase practical applications, emphasizing the importance of skills in driving AI success. The workshop featured insights into large language model prompt engineering and Elastic's Search AI capabilities, demonstrating the application of techniques like retrieval augmented generation to improve search relevance. As Singapore ranks second globally in AI-readiness, efforts are underway to establish AI hubs and centers of excellence, focusing on governance, innovation, and talent development. Laurence Liew from AI Singapore and Sanjay Deshmukh from Elastic highlighted the need for accurate data, data privacy, and skill development to operationalize AI effectively. Elastic remains committed to equipping developers with the tools and skills to harness AI for solving business challenges.