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Jun 19Jun 20

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Learn Hub (Discovery Space)

Activism unplugged: A change makers’ workshop

The need for activist leaders that can help us to reduce human impact on the natural world can only continue to grow rapidly in the near future. Women activists in particular represent an untapped...

TGR Real EstateHead of Legal

GreenpeaceSenior Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Partner

The Untamed Paths Facilitator & Partnerships Executive

The Weird and WildScience & Environmental Communicator

Shreya Ghodawat

Meat Less Meet MoreCo-founder

Innovate Hub (Discovery Space)

Ensuring diversity in new AI technologies

Firms around the world are adopting AI due to its capacity to lower costs and process large quantities of data efficiently. In the near future, this transition will create millions of jobs. In order...

Arvind Sethumadhavan

Gain TheorySenior Partner

Hamidah Aidillah Mustafa

Parrot Social Pte. Ltd.Founder & CEO

Publicis SapientGlobal Chief People Officer

Ipshita Bhattacharya

Boston Consulting GroupManaging Director and Partner

Masterclass: The onging fight for gender equality in the social media age

Using the case study of Andrew Tate, we'll explore how social media can contribute to the promulgation of unhealthy masculinities and harmful norms as well as discuss possible solutions. Cases like...

AWAREExecutive Director

Pitch Hub (Discovery Space)

Pitch stage: Youth Voices session | The gender gap in a digital age: Empowering girls in STEM and...

The world is more and more transitioning towards the digital age. Everything in everyday life has a digital aspect to it, and crucial fields of life like work and education are also being permeated...

Coding Lab AsiaCommunity Director

A*STARNational Science Scholar

Tanushah Ramadass

Girl Up Youth Ambassador, Former Teen Advisor (Class of 2019-2020), and regional head of South East asia

Tanvi R Thombre

GreenairyFounder

Impact Hub (Discovery Space)

Shattering silence: Nurturing women's mental health in Asia

In Asia, 2 out of every 4 women grapple with various mental health concerns, from anxiety and depression to more profound challenges. Cultural expectations, social norms, and unique stressors...

Alliance Counselling / Yale-NUS / UCL / SFU ViennaClinical Psychologist

Calm Collective AsiaCo-Founder

Navigating a fairer future of work for all

Diversity drives creative solutions and has greater potential for innovations that meet different needs and promote gender equality. There are therefore strong economic incentives for companies, who...

Ulrike Wieduwilt

Russell Reynolds Associates Singapore Pte LtdManaging Director

Include Consulting PTECEO

Singapore Management UniversityVice President (Partnerships and Engagement)

Adecco Group APAC Pte LtdGroup Executive Committee Member; President, Geographic Regions; President, Adecco Asia Pacific

LinkedInManaging Director, APAC

The successes and challenges of modern feminist diplomacy

Feminist diplomacy applies a gendered lens to all political pursuits, including poverty reduction, sustainable development, peace and security, defence and the protection of human rights. How do...

Western Sydney UniversityProfessor of Practice International Relations and Public Policy

Maria Chin Abdullah

Former Member of the House of Representatives of Malaysia

United NationsFormer Under-Secretary-General

The Media ConsultantsManaging Director

Understanding and overcoming bias in AI

Bias in artificial intelligence systems poses a significant challenge as it can perpetuate and even exacerbate existing social inequalities. In this session, we will explore the complex nature of...

mindverse.aiCo-Founder & COO

Dassault Systèmes SingaporeVice President

Kevin Shepherdson

Straits InteractiveCEO

Microsoft AsiaHead of Asia Corporate Segment at Microsoft

NCS Pte LtdChief Executive, Gov+

Closing remarks

Closing remarks by our Master of Ceremony, Sharanjit Leyl.

Nannette Lafond DuFour

Publicis & Women's Forum for the Economy & SocietyChief Impact Officer & President

Bath Spa UniversityChancellor

Closing cocktail