Guest-of-Honour
Mr Alvin Tan
Special Guests
Mr Chan Chun Sing
Minister for Education
Mr Alvin Tan
Minister of State for Trade and Industry and
Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth
Panel 1 - The State of Social Mobility in Singapore
The State of Social Mobility in Singapore aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of social mobility, drawing on data-driven analyses from leading academics and practitioners in the field. The session will explore the extent to which individuals can move up the social and economic ladder over their lifetimes, considering factors such as education, occupation, and income. Speakers will also examine the causes and consequences of social mobility, including the impact on economic growth and inequality.
Moderator:
Dr Tommie Chen
Head (Ecosystem), Research Division,
Institute for Adult Learning Singapore
Panellists:
Zhuo Gangwei
Director (Socio-Economic Policy & Policy Analytics),
Prime Minister's Office
Gerald Ang
Chief Executive Officer,
Milieu Insight
A/P Vincent Chua
Associate Professor, Department of
Sociology and Anthropology, NUS
Zuraidah Abdullah
Chief Executive Officer,
Yayasan MENDAKI
Panel 2 - The Business Case for Social Mobility
The Business Case for Social Mobility will explore the ways in which promoting social mobility can benefit businesses of all sizes and sectors. Drawing on the perspectives of corporates with experiences in this area, the session will highlight the many advantages of having a diverse workforce, and topics will include actionable strategies such as mentoring programmes and targeted recruitment, as well as exploring the broader community impact of social initiatives - underscoring the pivotal role businesses play in advancing societal progress.
Moderator:
Vincent Chin
Managing Director & Senior Partner, and
Asia Pacific Lead for Social Impact,
Boston Consulting Group
Panellists:
Christopher Ong
Senior Vice President and Managing Director,
DHL Express Singapore
Feon Ang
Managing Director,
Asia Pacific, LinkedIn
Keith Chua
Executive Chairman,
ABR Holdings Limited
Annabella Ng
Senior Director,
Global Public Affairs, SHEIN
Panel 3 - The Role of Philanthropy in Advancing Social Mobility
The Role of Philanthropy in Advancing Social Mobility will explore the ways in which philanthropic organisations and individuals can contribute to promoting greater social mobility. Drawing on the perspectives of experienced philanthropists, the session will highlight the many opportunities and challenges facing those who seek to drive positive change in this area, including the need for effective partnerships and sustained investment.
Moderator:
Laurence Lien
Co-Founder and Founding Chief Executive Officer,
Asia Philanthropy Circle
Panellist:
Clement Lee
Deputy Chief Executive Officer,
Quantedge Foundation
Raman Sidhu
Chief Executive Officer,
Octava Foundation
Kate Shieh
Deputy Chief Executive Officer,
Tri-Sector Associates
Boon-Ngee Sebastian
Senior Director,
Temasek Foundation
Fireside Chat - Social Mobility and the Way Forward
In this thought-provoking fireside chat, we will delve into the intricate dynamics of the education system as a catalyst for social mobility.
The discussion will navigate the balance between meritocracy and social mobility, spotlighting the impact of intergenerational privilege and disadvantage. It will also explore the evolution of education to embrace diverse definitions of success beyond the conventional “5Cs” and assess the resources available to empower financially, socially, and academically disadvantaged students.
Moderator:
Piyush Gupta
CEO, DBS Group
Panellist:
Chan Chun Sing
Minister for Education
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