This panel outlined the key drivers in shaping social mobility and assessed what has shifted since the inaugural Access Social Mobility Summit in 2024, before examining the barriers that continue to limit upward mobility.  The comprehensive, solutions-focused discussion grounded in research and policy insights also further highlighted promising, evidence-based actions to strengthen pathways to opportunity.

Exploring the impact of social mobility interventions, this panel examined how initiatives shape individual outcomes and influence broader perceptions of opportunity and success in Singapore. Drawing on the insights and lived experiences of panellists, the discussion highlighted the impact of these efforts, evolving developments in the social mobility landscape, and actionable strategies to strengthen interventions and create more equitable pathways to opportunity.

The discussion explored how individuals can access employment opportunities and progress in the workplace, while examining how organisations can foster inclusive workplace communities through social mobility and community-building initiatives. Panellists highlighted ways to support career advancement, create more equitable pathways to progress and unlock the potential of youths from less-reached backgrounds.

Bringing together Minister Ong Ye Kung and Professor Tan, the fireside chat explored the evolving landscape of social mobility in Singapore and what it takes to create more equitable pathways to success. The conversation examined how Singapore can broaden its definition of success across diverse pathways, address gaps in social capital and wealth, and tackle entrenched disadvantage. It also highlighted the shared responsibility of employers, industries and communities in advancing social mobility.