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 highlights innovative strategies and engineering solutions to safeguard our shores for future generations. Experts from government, industry, and academia share perspectives on national planning, resilient infrastructure, and the application of advanced modelling tools to strengthen Singapore’s long-term coastal protection. Participants will gain insights into Singapore’s approach to climate adaptation and lessons from global best practices in coastal engineering and urban resilience.
8 December 2025 (Monday)
Emerging Material Solutions for Global Challenges
Emerging materials are redefining how societies tackle pressing global challenges, from clean water and climate resilience to sustainable energy and resource circularity. This session brings together leading scientists and innovators working across advanced functional materials, membrane and separation technologies, and marine environmental systems. Discussions explore how breakthroughs in materials chemistry and biogeochemistry are converging to enable cleaner production, carbon capture, and ecosystem restoration. Anchored by Singapore’s drive to translate materials innovation into practical sustainability solutions, the session highlights pathways where science, engineering, and industry jointly accelerate impact for a more resilient planet.
8 December 2025 (Monday)
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 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)
Building 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 few ways, such as tech-facilitated violence 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)
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)
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)
Flightpath to Sustainability - Towards Net Zero Aviation
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) represent a critical pathway for decarbonising flight, and Singapore is emerging as a key hub for advancing this transition in Asia. This session highlights how Singapore’s research, innovation, and industry ecosystems are working together to accelerate SAF development and adoption. From breakthroughs in CO₂-to-fuel conversion and alternative feedstocks to scaling production and enabling market uptake, the discussion explores how coordinated efforts across research, policy, and industry are helping to build a resilient and sustainable aviation future for Singapore and the region.
10 December 2025 (Wednesday)
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 operation, and green ship design, drawing on collaborations between academia, industry, and government. Attendees gain perspectives on 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)
Panel Discussion
Energy Beyond Fossil Fuels
As the world accelerates its transition to a low-carbon future, new technologies and cross-sector partnerships are redefining how we generate, store, and utilise energy. This panel brings together thought leaders from academia, research, and industry to explore the frontiers of energy innovation from sustainable fuel chemistry and decarbonisation pathways to enabling policy and infrastructure. The discussion will highlight how Singapore and its partners are pioneering collaborative models that integrate science, engineering, and policy to move decisively beyond fossil fuels.
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Andreas Peschel
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Institute Director, Forschungszentrum Juelich, Helmholtz Association
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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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Xin Wei Low
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Assistant Chief Executive, Markets & Systems Division, EMA
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Moderated by Poh Seng Lee, Director, Singapore Energy Centre; Director, Centre for Energy Research & Technology
8 December 2025 (Monday), Roselle-Simpor Main Ballroom
Innovation at Speed and Scale – Powering Translation Through Global Collaboration
Scientific breakthroughs only create impact when translated effectively across disciplines, geographies, and industries. This panel unites leaders from research, publishing, housing, and industry to examine how international collaboration and strong innovation ecosystems can accelerate the path from discovery to deployment. The discussion will explore frameworks that support translational R&D, the role of public–private partnerships in scaling solutions, and how openness, agility, and trust enable science to deliver global benefit faster and at greater scale.
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Karl Ziemelis
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Physical Sciences Editor, Nature
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Peter Nagler
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Regional Director Business & Technology – Europe, A*STAR
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Pooi See Lee
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Vice President (International Engagement), NTU
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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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Viktor Dede
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Head of Next Generation Technology - Asia Pacific South, Evonik
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Moderated by Irene Cheong, Assistant Chief Executive (Innovation & Enterprise), A*STAR
9 December 2025 (Tuesday), Roselle-Simpor Main Ballroom
The Future of Scientific Talent – Nurturing the Next Generation for Impact
Behind every transformative discovery lies a generation of scientists shaped by mentorship, collaboration, and purpose. This panel convenes global leaders from academia and research management to discuss how to nurture scientific talent capable of driving innovation in a rapidly changing world. The discussion explores how mentorship, institutional culture, and international collaboration can foster curiosity, resilience, and leadership in young scientists building a talent ecosystem where excellence and impact thrive together.
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Andy Hor
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Deputy Chief Executive (Research), A*STAR
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Bin Liu
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Deputy President R&T, NUS
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Ernst Kuipers
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Vice-President (Research), NTU
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Juliana Lim
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Executive Director - People, SGInnovate
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Yin Nah Teo
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Director in Scientific Research, Illumina
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Moderated by Nicholas Long, Sir Edward Frankland BP Endowed Chair in Inorganic Chemistry, Imperial College London
10 December 2025 (Wednesday), 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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