Plenary
Jun 19, 2024
2:00 PM2:15 PM
Opening Ceremony
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Anne-Gabrielle Heilbronner
Publicis GroupePresident of the Women's Forum
Plenary
Jun 19, 2024
2:15 PM2:30 PM
Presentation of the Women’s Forum Barometer
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Anne-Gabrielle Heilbronner
Publicis GroupePresident of the Women's Forum
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Margaret Key
MSLCEO
Learn Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 19, 2024
2:45 PM3:30 PM
#SHECodes bootcamp: Fueling female careers in tech
Unleash the fun in tech! Join our bootcamp to turbocharge your coding skills and flip the script on the gender gap. Did you know, only one in five new tech roles goes to women? and that In the last...
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Candice Wang
Coding LabCommunity Director
Innovate Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 19, 2024
2:45 PM3:30 PM
Innovating education: Exploring the contributions of women entrepreneurs in the field
Education is a key field for societal progress and improvement of humanity's life conditions. Today, the sector of education is witnessing many radical changes due to new technologies, innovative...
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Pranati Bagchi
The Lavender Spaceship ProjectFounder & CEO
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Neelesh Bhatia
National University of SingaporeSenior Associate Director, South East Asia Growth - Block 71
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Assel Mussagaliyeva-Tang
EDUTech FutureFounder and Chief Learning Officer
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Kay Poh Gek Vasey
MeshMindsFounder
Impact Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 19, 2024
2:45 PM3:30 PM
Misinformation and the potential of AI to tackle fake news
Thanks to its capacity to process enormous quantities of data and recognise patterns and anomalies, Artificial Intelligence is well-positioned to detect fake news and become a leading tool in the...
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Mohith Agadi
Fact ProtocolFounder
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Ayesha Khanna
ADDO AICo-Founder and CEO
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Hamidah Aidillah Mustafa
Parrot Social Pte. Ltd.Founder & CEO
Pitch Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 19, 2024
2:45 PM3:30 PM
Pitch stage: Inspiring change: TEDxTalk with women and youth entrepreneurs for good
Can youth entrepreneurs lead the transition to a fairer economy? In this session of short-fire inspirational talks, you'll hear from a diverse lineup of youth and women innovators who have turned...
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Viveka Kalidasan
River Venture StudioFounder-CEO
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Marina Tran-Vu
EQUOFounder & CEO
Impact Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 19, 2024
3:45 PM4:30 PM
EmpowHERed expressions: Women’s evolving role in arts and sports
Through time, women athletes and artists have gained a place in their industries bringing their creative flavour and abilities to the attention of the big public. However they are still less paid,...
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Iris Cordoba Mondejar
GSIC Powered by MicrosoftGeneral Manager
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Kim Tay
The ArtlingGallery Director/Co Founder
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Alice Yu Yuebo
Mama on PaletteFounder and President
Innovate Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 19, 2024
3:45 PM4:30 PM
Galactic leaders: Women shaping the future of astronomy and space
Women have played instrumental roles in advancing our understanding of space, yet their representation in the astronomic community remains limited . As astronomy is undergoing a transformative...
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Victoria Alonsoperez
Chipsafer Pte. Ltd. Founder
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Lim (Marvyn) Seng
IN.GENIUS Executive Director
Pitch Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 19, 2024
3:45 PM4:30 PM
Pitch stage: Youth Voices session
The world needs the leadership of a new generation, a generation that is more fired up than ever about climate actions, human rights, racial and social justice. Youth Voices is an initiative...
Learn Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 19, 2024
3:45 PM4:30 PM
Society 2.0: Dive into women robotics
Step into the future with our women robotics workshop, challenging the tech and education norms! Explore human-machine interaction, delving into the possibilities and ethical considerations of a...
Impact Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 19, 2024
5:00 PM5:45 PM
Digital violence: Battling backlash to women’s rights online
Women’s rights must be protected online as well as offline. However, according to Plan International, over 50% of girls around the world have been harassed online and this is worse where they are...
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SUKKI
I See HerAward-winning screenwriter/director, producer and activist on women's rights and inclusivity
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Noelle Martin
UWA Tech & Policy LabResearcher, activist, and lawyer
Innovate Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 19, 2024
5:00 PM5:45 PM
Harnessing the transformative potential of FinTech
Higher financial and digital literacy of women is associated with lower gender gaps in digital financial literacy (IMF, 2022). Given existing inequalities in education between genders, how can we...
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Tian Tian Chua
MONEY FM, SPH RadioFinance Presenter
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Melissa Guzy
Arbor VenturesCo-Founder and Managing Partner
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Helene Li
GoImpact Capital Partners Co-Founder & CEO
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Fernn Lim
Audax Financial Technology Pte Ltd Chief Operating Officer
Pitch Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 19, 2024
5:00 PM5:45 PM
Pitch stage: Meet with some of Femtech’s most innovative entrepreneurs
As opportunities in women's health accelerate within the femtech sector, with an expected value of $135 billion by 2032, vs $30 billion in 2022, the entrepreneurs are developing new solutions that...
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Olivia Cotes-James
LUÜNACEO
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Lindsay Davis
FemTech Association AsiaFounder
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Navneet Kaur
FemTech India Founder & CEO
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Mabel Yen Ngoc Nguyen
EloCare Pte. Ltd.Co-Founder and CEO
Learn Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 19, 2024
5:00 PM5:45 PM
SHEscale: A workshop on scaling women-owned businesses
Exclusively tailored for women entrepreneurs, SHEscale is a practical workshop offering tips and strategies to boost business growth. Engage in insightful discussions and hands-on learning as we...
Plenary
Jun 20, 2024
9:00 AM9:10 AM
Welcome remarks
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Anne-Gabrielle Heilbronner
Publicis GroupePresident of the Women's Forum
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Lily Kong
Singapore Management UniversityPresident
Plenary
Jun 20, 2024
9:10 AM9:30 AM
Conversation with a leader
Plenary
Jun 20, 2024
9:30 AM10:10 AM
Harnessing the potential of technology to educate for change
Education Technology (EdTech) facilitates and enhances learning by democratising and improving access to learning for all. It has the potential to improve inclusivity, efficiency and collaboration...
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Inge Kerkloh-Devif
HEC ParisSenior Executive Director of the HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute and Co-Site Lead Executive of the Creative Destruction Lab Paris
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Lily Kong
Singapore Management UniversityPresident
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Yueh Mei Liu
HeyHi Pte LtdCo-Founder & CEO
Plenary
Jun 20, 2024
10:10 AM10:50 AM
Diversifying pathways into STEM and fostering tomorrow’s innovators
STEM education plays a crucial role in promoting economic and social development. As demand for STEM professionals vastly outstrips supply, the need for more inclusive pathways into these fields is...
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Yoke Sin Chong
SMUChairperson, Advisory Board, School of Computing and Information Sciences
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Omuoy Heang
ADITI (Asia Digital Technology Innovation)CEO & Founder
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Michelle Khoo
Deloitte Center for the EdgeCenter for the Edge Leader
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Georgette Tan
United Women SingaporePresident
Innovate Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
11:15 AM12:00 PM
Barriers to reproductive health resources for women in Asia
In the aftermath of the pandemic, the already existing high maternal mortality rates, menstrual cycle dysfunctions and fertility issues for women in Asia have widened. Creating HealthTech solutions...
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Hoda Abou-Jamra
TVM Capital Healthcare PartnersFounding Partner & Managing Director
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Anna Butterworth
Ultra Violet AgencyFounder & Trend Director
Learn Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
11:15 AM12:00 PM
HerWallet: A financial literacy workshop for women
You might think that your gender and your bank balance have nothing to do with each other, but money and gender have a much more complex relationship than most of us realise. Statistically, women...
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Tanya Rolfe
Harriet, Sophia & Lovingly SignedFounder
Impact Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
11:15 AM12:00 PM
Innovate, adapt, lead: Women shaping the future of work
Globalisation and women’s work, both inside and outside the home, paid and unpaid, have fuelled the rapid economic transformation in the Asia-Pacific region over the past few decades. How can the...
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Soo Churn Liong
Shiseido Travel RetailChief Financial & Operations Officer
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Sharon Wong
Motherswork Pte LtdCEO & Founder
Learn Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
11:15 AM12:00 PM
Insight: Women and girls' relationship with social media influencers
The relationship between women & girls and social media influencers is complex and multifaceted. Discover a study conducted by the Women’s Forum and Reboot foundation on the influencers impact, and...
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Helen Lee Bouygues
Reboot FoundationPresident
Pitch Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
11:15 AM12:00 PM
Pitch stage: Meet with some of Edtech’s most innovative entrepreneurs
As the landscape of education undergoes a transformative shift propelled by Edtech, the sector is on track for substantial expansion.In this dynamic environment, forward-thinking entrepreneurs are...
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Neelesh Bhatia
National University of SingaporeSenior Associate Director, South East Asia Growth - Block 71
Impact Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
1:20 PM2:00 PM
Intersecting vulnerabilities: Exploring how violence can affect all women
Violence impacts 1 in 3 women and girls globally of all ages, income levels, races, ethnicities, faiths and cultures. This session examines how these factors intersect with gender and impact how,...
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Amanda Chong
-Lawyer, Poet, Playwright
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Lorraine Lim
Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO)Deputy CEO
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Chantelle Stratford PSM
APEC Policy Partnership on Women and the EconomyChair
Innovate Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
1:20 PM2:00 PM
Smart cities, inclusive futures: Navigating women's role in tech-powered urban planning
In the realm of urban spaces, gender bias is ingrained. Varied mobility patterns, healthcare requirements, and caregiving tendencies influence how effectively cities cater to women. In the age of...
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Farizan d'Avezac de Moran
GreenA Consultants Pte Ltd Senior Partner
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Jung-Joo Lee
National University of SingaporeAssociate Professor
Learn Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
1:20 PM2:00 PM
Workshop: To be “fund-able”, you need to be “find-able”
Female- entrepreneurs, corporate executives, lawyers, in fact in any profession, often believe that: great work will speak for itself, self-promotion is "bragging”, and personal branding is a waste...
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Jingjin Liu
ZaZaZu Pte LtdCEO & Founder
Plenary
Jun 20, 2024
2:05 PM2:20 PM
Conversation with a leader
Plenary
Jun 20, 2024
2:20 PM3:00 PM
The frontline of climate change: Women as agents for social progress and climate advocacy
Climate change disproportionately impacts women and is a ‘threat multiplier’ in worsening existing inequalities. Women in Asia are currently at greatest risk, with over 100 million people affected...
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Christine Amour-Levar
HER Planet EarthFounder & CEO
Plenary
Jun 20, 2024
3:00 PM3:45 PM
Empowerment and minimising threat through accessible finance education
Economic abuse is behaviour which controls a victim’s ability to acquire, use, and maintain resources, thus threatening their economic security and potential for self-sufficiency. In combating this,...
Learn Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
4:00 PM4:45 PM
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...
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Yaewon Hwang
GreenpeaceSenior Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Partner
Innovate Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
4:00 PM4:45 PM
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...
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Hamidah Aidillah Mustafa
Parrot Social Pte. Ltd.Founder & CEO
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Kameshwari Rao
Publicis SapientGlobal Chief People Officer
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Arvind Sethumadhavan
Gain TheorySenior Partner
Pitch Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
4:00 PM4:45 PM
Pitch stage: Youth Voices session
The world needs the leadership of a new generation, a generation that is more fired up than ever about climate actions, human rights, racial and social justice. Youth Voices is an initiative...
Impact Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
4:00 PM4:45 PM
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...
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Theodoric Chew
IntellectCEO
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Karen Pooh
Alliance Counselling / Yale-NUS / UCL / SFU ViennaClinical Psychologist
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Alyssa Reinoso
Calm Collective AsiaCo-Founder
Plenary
Jun 20, 2024
4:45 PM5:25 PM
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...
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Feon Ang
LinkedInManaging Director, APAC
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Helen Duce
Include Consulting PTECEO
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Ian Lee
Adecco Group APAC Pte LtdGroup Executive Committee Member; President, Geographic Regions; President, Adecco Asia Pacific
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Sun Sun Lim
Singapore Management UniversityVice President (Partnerships and Engagement)
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Jacqueline Poh
Singapore Economic Development Board Managing Director
Plenary
Jun 20, 2024
5:25 PM6:00 PM
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...
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Maria Chin Abdullah
Former Member of the House of Representatives of Malaysia
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Noeleen Heyzer
United NationsFormer Under-Secretary-General
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Jill Neubronner
Mediacorp Pte Ld ChannelNewsasiaNews Presenter
Plenary
Jun 20, 2024
6:00 PM6:40 PM
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...
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Kisson Lin
mindverse.aiCo-Founder & COO
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Sharon Toh
Dassault Systèmes SingaporeVice President
Plenary
Jun 20, 2024
6:40 PM6:45 PM
Closing remarks
Plenary
Jun 20, 2024
7:30 PM11:00 PM
Closing cocktail
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