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8:30 AM Registration
9:00 AM Welcome and Introduction
Asst. Prof. Lynn Yap & Asst. Prof. Kong Li Ren

LKCMedicine


Welcome Remarks
Professor Christian Wolfrum
Deputy President and Provost, NTU Singapore

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 1:
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

Ms Geraldine Kan

Senior Director of Strategic Communications at NCS Group

Dr. Kenneth Lee

Regional Medical Affairs Director, Asia Pacific, Diabetes Division, Abbott
11:20 AM Lunch & Networking
DIY Bead-Craft Booth Sponsored by HTX
12:30 PM Break Out Sessions
Session 1: The Economics of Empowerment: Investing in Women, Reaping Global Rewards
This session is about empowering and investing in women, emphasising a “give and gain” approach - supporting women while also reaping the rewards.
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Ann-Marie Chacko, Duke-NUS
Panelists: Angela Ng, COO, Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)
Dr Jaslyn Lee, Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer, N&E Innovations
Schutz Lee, Board Member, Daughters Of Tomorrow
Session 2: Speed Mentoring
This session is intended for participants seeking mentorship to help guide their career paths and make well-informed professional decisions. Through an interactive format, attendees will engage in rotating roundtable discussions with mentors from diverse fields, providing opportunities to ask questions, explore career options, and gain firsthand insight into the daily work, challenges, and rewards across different sectors.
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Valerie Chew, Duke-NUS
Asst. Prof. Andrea Pavesi, LKCMedicine
Mentors:
Prof. Mangala Srinivas (Keynote speaker)
Dr Anand Andiappan (A*STAR)
Asst. Prof. Adrian Teo (A*STAR)
Sandra Zhong (AscenZion Neuromodulation)
Anna Lim (CBRNE Centre of Expertise, HTX)
Asst. Prof. Raihan Jumat (Duke-NUS)
Prof. Scott Compton (Duke-NUS)
Assoc. Prof. Konstadina Griva (LKCMedicine)
Dr Angela Chow (NHG)
Dr Tan Ern Yu (NHG)
Assoc. Prof. Sophia Archuleta (NUHS)
Assoc. Prof. Gan Yunn Hwen (NUS Medicine)
Assoc. Prof. Goh Su Yen (SingHealth)
Session 3: Leading with Generosity: Rethinking Power and Influence
This session explores rethinking power and influence as a leader, focusing on how to uplift women.
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Deidre Anne De Silva, SingHealth
Panelists: Prof. Ivy Ng, Senior Advisor, SingHealth Board
Prof. Benjamin Seet, Group Chairman Medical Board (Research), NHG Health
Assoc. Prof. Shefaly Shorey, Vice Dean (Administration), NUS Medicine
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 2: (#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

Former Chief of Learning & Culture, Tsao Foundation

Dr Lim Kia Yong

Asst. Chief Executive (Operational ICT), Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)
4:45 PM Keynote Address, Closing
Ms 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
5:30 PM End of Programme

*Note: Programme is subject to changes and may be updated closer to the event