About the Event

International Women in STEM & Medicine Symposium 2026

Themed "Give to Gain", the fourth installment of International Women in STEM & Medicine Symposium2026 (IWSMS2026), is organised by women-focused organisations in the medical, healthcare and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields, and seeks to inspire and encourage women in these sectors to continue growing and excelling in careers.

IWSMS2026 provides a platform to recognise the efforts of institutions and organisations in implementing equitable gender policies. This year's theme highhlights giving back through mentorship and collaboration, and how knowledge sharing creates lasting impact and collective growth in the STEM & Medicine community. The annual sympossium brings together researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, and industry partneers to connect, inspire, and empower the next generation of women leaders.

The programme will feature talks, panel discussions andsmaller breakout sessions to facilitate more in-depth discussion and networking. IWSMS2026 is opento all professionals and students in STEM, healthcare, and medicine, and we welcome maleallies to join as well. We look forward to seeing you there!

Programme

Time	Event
8:30 AM	Registration
9:00 AM	Welcome Remarks by NTU Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour
9:30 AM	Keynote Address, Opening Prof. Mangala Srinivas Professor of Cell Biology and Immunology, Wageningen University & Research (WUR); Member of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors to the European Commission
10:10 AM	Group Photo & Tea Break
10:30 AM	Panel Discussion \| Beyond the Self: Activism, Allyship and the Gains of Collective Action
Moderator:	Ms Georgette Tan Board Member and Immediate Past President, United Women Singapore Board Member, SG Her Empowerment Co-Chair, BoardAgender
Panelists:	Prof. Mangala Srinivas Professor of Cell Biology and Immunology, Wageningen University & Research (WUR); Member of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors to the European Commission Geraldine Kan Senior Director of Strategic Communications at NCS Group
11:30 AM	Lunch & Networking DIY Bead-Craft Booth Sponsored by HTX
12:30 PM	Break Out Sessions The Economics of Empowerment: Investing in Women, Reaping Global Rewards Moderator: Prof. Ann-Marie Chacko, Duke-NUS Speed Mentoring Moderator: Asst. Prof. Andrea Pavesi, LKCMedicine, & Assoc. Prof. Valerie Chew, Duke-NUS Leading with Generosity: Rethinking Power and Influence Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Deidre Anne De Silva, SingHealth
2:00 PM	Debate Session \| The Future of Inclusive Leadership (AI in Women Leadership) by LKCMedicine Early Career Researchers Moderator: Asst. Prof. Theresia Handayani Mina, LKCMedicine Motion: AI will accelerate gender equity in leadership
3:00 PM	Tea Break & Networking
3:30 PM	Panel Discussion #GivetoGain \| The Art of Reciprocity in the Workplace: Giving Credits, Sharing Wins
Moderator:	Assoc. Prof. Christine Cheung Asst. Dean of PhD Studies and Professional Development, LKCMedicine
Panelists:	Prof. Loh Xian Jun Executive Director, A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) Dr Maleena Suppiah Chief of Learning & Culture at the Tsao Foundation
4:45 PM	Keynote Address, Closing Geraldine Kan Senior Director of Strategic Communications at NCS Group; Strong advocate for Diversity and Inclusion, sits on the Board of NTU’s POWERS (Promotion of Women in Engineering, Research, and STEM) programme
5:15 PM	Closing Remarks & Reflection
6:00 PM	End of Programme