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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
  1. The Economics of Empowerment: Investing in Women, Reaping Global Rewards
    Moderator: Prof. Ann-Marie Chacko, Duke-NUS
  2. Speed Mentoring
    Moderator: Asst. Prof. Andrea Pavesi, LKCMedicine, &
    Assoc. Prof. Valerie Chew, Duke-NUS
  3. 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

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