Programme
SG INSIGHTS AND DIALOGUES
Singapore Stories
In commemoration of SG60, these sessions celebrate six decades of Singapore’s scientific progress and its journey towards a sustainable future.
Explore how Singapore’s science and technology efforts drive sustainable impact.
Coastal Resilience by Design
Singapore’s coastlines face increasing threats from climate change, rising sea levels, and extreme weather. This narrative track explores innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies to safeguard our shores for future generations. Experts from research, government, and industry will share how nature-based solutions, resilient infrastructure, and digital modelling can be combined to create adaptive coastal protection. Participants will gain insights into Singapore’s national approach to climate adaptation, as well as global best practices that are shaping how coastal cities around the world are preparing for the challenges ahead.
8 December 2025 (Monday)
Flightpath to Sustainability - Towards Net Zero Aviation
Aviation stands at the frontier of global sustainability challenges. This narrative track explores Singapore’s efforts to decarbonise aviation through innovation in sustainable fuels, lightweight materials, digital optimisation, and advanced maintenance and repair technologies. Participants will hear from leaders across research, industry, and government on strategies that are helping the sector transition towards net zero, balancing growth with environmental responsibility.
10 December 2025 (Wednesday)
Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future
Manufacturing is entering a new era defined by sustainability, digitalisation, and resilience. This narrative track explores how advanced production methods, automation, materials innovation, and circular economy practices are transforming industries to reduce waste and carbon impact. Speakers from research, industry, and government will share how Singapore is advancing next-generation manufacturing capabilities that balance competitiveness with environmental responsibility, shaping a more sustainable and adaptive industrial ecosystem.
8 December 2025 (Monday)
Our Water Story
Water security has always been central to Singapore’s development story. This track highlights our nation’s resilience journey in ensuring a clean, reliable, and sustainable water supply, while also looking ahead to the challenges of climate variability, urban growth, and rising demand. Discussions will feature PUB’s latest innovations in water reuse, desalination, and digital water management, alongside perspectives from partners driving global water sustainability. Participants will learn how science, technology, and policy come together to ensure that Singapore remains a world leader in water resilience.
9 December 2025 (Tuesday)
Port City Greening – Decarbonisation in the Maritime Industry
As one of the world’s busiest ports, Singapore plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of maritime sustainability. This narrative track focuses on advancing low-carbon pathways for Singapore’s maritime ecosystem. Experts will explore the latest innovations in electrification, clean fuels, smart operations, and green ship design, drawing on collaborations between academia, industry, and government. Attendees will gain insights into how Singapore is positioning itself as a global leader in maritime decarbonisation, paving the way for greener trade and port city ecosystems.
10 December 2025 (Wednesday)
Building Digital Resilience in the Age of AI
A key pillar to sustainability in AI is the resilience in protecting fundamental freedoms as well as safety in online public spaces. This has become increasingly important in the face of growing concerns around deepfakes and the impact of chatbots on our societal wellbeing. Deepfakes could be misused in a number of ways, as tech-facilitated sexual violence to by criminal syndicates in scams and fraud operations. Safeguarding our digital public space as well as the use of AI will call for a range of interventions. Join our discussion to explore multifaceted considerations from scaling technical challenges in detecting deepfakes that are problematic in context, to ensuring the right incentives of technology providers across the supply chain to address appropriate risks, and the education and awareness of people as the last mile.
9 December 2025 (Tuesday)
Mentorship as a Catalyst for Scientific Excellence
Behind every great scientific achievement lies the power of mentorship. This session explores how mentorship serves as a catalyst for scientific excellence and innovation, shaping resilient and collaborative research communities across the globe. Through insights drawn from diverse institutional and cultural contexts, participants will discover how effective mentorship models and purposeful guidance can nurture early-career scientists, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen the global scientific ecosystem.
10 December 2025 (Wednesday)
Panel Discussion
Energy Beyond Fossil Fuels
As the world shifts away from fossil fuels, this panel will explore cutting-edge approaches to decarbonisation and sustainable energy systems. What breakthroughs in hydrogen, renewables, and carbon utilisation are within reach and how do we accelerate their deployment at scale?
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Andreas Peschel
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Institute Director, Forschungszentrum Juelich, Helmholtz Association
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Cindy Lim
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CEO, Keppel Infrastructure
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Xin Wei Low
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Assistant Chief Executive, Markets & Systems Division, EMA
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Michael Short
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Associate Professor, Principal Scientist A*STAR
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Walter Leitner
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Professor, Max Planck Institute
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Moderated by Poh Seng Lee, Director, Singapore Energy Centre; Director, Centre for Energy Research & Technology
8 December 2025 (Monday), 11.55am, Roselle-Simpor Main Ballroom
Innovation at Speed and Scale – Powering Translation Through Global Collaboration
This panel explores how to move ideas from lab to market faster and across borders without losing scientific integrity or public trust. What global models of innovation work, and how can Singapore contribute more impactfully?
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Karl Ziemelis
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Physical Sciences Editor, Nature
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Lukas Mayr
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Staff to the CTO, BASF
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Peter Nagler
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A*STAR Regional Director Business & Technology – Europe
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Subodh Mhaisalkar
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ED, President’s Chair in Energy (NTU)
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Sze Tiong Tan
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HDB Group Director, Building and Research Institute
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Moderated by Irene Cheong, Assistant Chief Executive (Innovation & Enterprise), A*STAR
9 December 2025 (Tuesday), 11.40am, Roselle-Simpor Main Ballroom
The Future of Scientific Talent – Nurturing the Next Generation for Impact
What kind of training, culture, and cross-sector exposure will empower young researchers to drive impact in the 21st century? This panel explores career structures, mentorship, and the evolving purpose of a scientific career.
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Bin Liu, Deputy President R&T, NUS
Klaus Kummerer, Professor for Sustainable Chemistry and Material Resources, Leuphana Uni
Andy Hor, Deputy Chief Executive (Research), A*STAR
Juliana Lim, Executive Director – People, SGInnovate
Ernst Kuipers, VP (Research) NTU
Moderated by Yonggang Wen, Associate Provost, Graduate Education, NTU
10 December 2025 (Wednesday), 11.30am, Roselle-Simpor Main Ballroom
LunchTime Dialogues And Networking
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Industry Dialogues Session: From Science to Solutions
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8 December 2025 (Monday), 12.50pm
Roselle-Simpor Main Ballroom
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From Nobel Discovery to Climate Action: Brownbag Engagement Session with Steven Chu
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9 December 2025 (Tuesday), 12.25pm
Roselle-Simpor Main Ballroom
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Deep-Tech Ventures: Innovating Beyond the Lab
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10 December 2025 (Wednesday), 12.20pm
Roselle-Simpor Main Ballroom
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