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Mr Tan Kiat How is the Senior Minister of State at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH).
At MDDI, his focus is on strengthening Singapore’s cybersecurity ecosystem and capabilities, as well as ensuring the national digital infrastructure is future ready and resilient. Mr Tan also led the development of the Digital Economy Blueprint to empower the digital transformation of businesses in the age of Artificial Intelligence and to expand job opportunities for Singaporeans.
At MOH, Mr Tan is driving the use of technology to support the healthcare workforce, especially through the use of Artificial Intelligence and automation to improve healthcare outcomes and efficiency. Mr Tan is also leading efforts to strengthen the outreach to seniors as part of the Ministry’s push to enhance community health.
Mr Tan also chairs REACH, the lead agency in facilitating whole-of-government efforts in engaging and connecting with Singaporeans on national and social issues close to their hearts, as well as the National Translation Committee. Mr Tan had also previously served in the Prime Minister’s Office as Minister of State and in the Ministry of National Development as Senior Minister of State.
Prior to entering politics, Mr Tan spent close to 20 years in various technology leadership role in the public service. He began his career as an IT consultant in the Ministry of Education, under a National Computer Board scholarship. He held several appointments in the then-Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, before moving to the Ministry of Finance to head its economic programmes department.
Mr Tan Kiat How is the Senior Minister of State at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH).
At MDDI, his focus is on strengthening Singapore’s cybersecurity ecosystem and capabilities, as well as ensuring the national digital infrastructure is future ready and resilient. Mr Tan also led the development of the Digital Economy Blueprint to empower the digital transformation of businesses in the age of Artificial Intelligence and to expand job opportunities for Singaporeans.
At MOH, Mr Tan is driving the use of technology to support the healthcare workforce, especially through the use of Artificial Intelligence and automation to improve healthcare outcomes and efficiency. Mr Tan is also leading efforts to strengthen the outreach to seniors as part of the Ministry’s push to enhance community health.
Mr Tan also chairs REACH, the lead agency in facilitating whole-of-government efforts in engaging and connecting with Singaporeans on national and social issues close to their hearts, as well as the National Translation Committee. Mr Tan had also previously served in the Prime Minister’s Office as Minister of State and in the Ministry of National Development as Senior Minister of State.
Prior to entering politics, Mr Tan spent close to 20 years in various technology leadership role in the public service. He began his career as an IT consultant in the Ministry of Education, under a National Computer Board scholarship. He held several appointments in the then-Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, before moving to the Ministry of Finance to head its economic programmes department.
Senior Minister of State,
Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and Ministry of Health (MOH)
Guest of Honour
Mr Tan Kiat How
Mr Tan Kiat How is the Senior Minister of State at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH).
At MDDI, his focus is on strengthening Singapore’s cybersecurity ecosystem and capabilities, as well as ensuring the national digital infrastructure is future ready and resilient. Mr Tan also led the development of the Digital Economy Blueprint to empower the digital transformation of businesses in the age of Artificial Intelligence and to expand job opportunities for Singaporeans.
At MOH, Mr Tan is driving the use of technology to support the healthcare workforce, especially through the use of Artificial Intelligence and automation to improve healthcare outcomes and efficiency. Mr Tan is also leading efforts to strengthen the outreach to seniors as part of the Ministry’s push to enhance community health.
Mr Tan also chairs REACH, the lead agency in facilitating whole-of-government efforts in engaging and connecting with Singaporeans on national and social issues close to their hearts, as well as the National Translation Committee. Mr Tan had also previously served in the Prime Minister’s Office as Minister of State and in the Ministry of National Development as Senior Minister of State.
Prior to entering politics, Mr Tan spent close to 20 years in various technology leadership role in the public service. He began his career as an IT consultant in the Ministry of Education, under a National Computer Board scholarship. He held several appointments in the then-Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, before moving to the Ministry of Finance to head its economic programmes department.
Senior Minister of State,
Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and Ministry of Health (MOH)
Guest of Honour
Mr Tan Kiat How
Zenia M. Chang is Vice President and Lead ESG Consultant at Marsh (APAC), with 15+ years of experience in sustainability, decarbonisation and ESG reporting. She helps organisations manage climate risks and build practical roadmaps, and has worked with governments in the US, UK and Singapore.
She holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University and a BA from UCLA.
Zenia M. Chang
VP, Climate and Sustainability Risk Consulting
Marsh
Su-Yin Yam brings nearly 30 years of leadership across HP and Microsoft, spanning global strategy and Asia execution. She empowers Singaporeans to unlearn limiting norms and build careers that scale beyond borders.
Yam Su Yin
Former Leader
Microsoft
Vishal Salunkhe is Regional Business Head at Carousell Group, leading Sales, Marketing and commercial operations. With nearly 20 years in tech and marketplaces, he specialises in scaling businesses and building high-performing teams. He holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing.
Vishal Salunkhe
Vice President & Regional Business Head
Carousell
Vanessa Teo teaches in the Human Resource Management programme, bringing real-world industry perspectives to the next generation of HR professionals.
Vanessa has almost 25 years of diverse experience spanning the Human Resources and Commercial functions. Her global career spans the United States, China, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Vanessa Teo
Associate Faculty
Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
Tim leads LinkedIn’s Large Enterprise Sales in Southeast Asia. With nearly 20 years across APAC, he partners major enterprises on Hiring and Learning strategies, and speaks on AI, in-demand skills and workforce transformation.
Tim Smith
Head of Large Enterprise SEA
LinkedIn
Tan Bin Ru is President of Enterprise Digital at ST Engineering. She has scaled global fintech/healthtech platforms as OneConnect CEO (International), held leadership roles at Microsoft and HP, and chairs Blockchain Association Singapore.
Tan Bin Ru
President
Enterprise Digital
Shamane Tan is a LinkedIn Top Voice, TEDx and global speaker who explores credibility, visibility and professional influence. She is Chief Growth Officer at Sekuro, a global cybersecurity firm, and a former executive headhunter with insight into how leaders get recognised before roles are advertised. Shamane is the bestselling author of several cybersecurity books and was named one of the 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians.
Shamane Tan
Chief Growth Officer Sekuro
Founder CxO Tribe
Roy is a leadership expert with 20+ years of experience in organisational change, well-being, and M&A. A Chartered Psychologist and Certified Career Counsellor, he helps individuals and teams navigate change and grow. He currently leads the Specialist Diploma in Career Counselling and teaches career development programmes.
Roy Tan
Senior Lecturer, School of Business
Republic Polytechnic
Rae is a speaker and voice coach who began as a professional emcee at 15. She has hosted the United Nations, trained MNC teams and coached hundreds of rising leaders to unlock authentic voice and magnetic presence.
Rae Fung
Speaker, Coach, Professional Host of 10 years
Rae Fung Speaking and Coaching Academy
Paul Sumner leads internal innovation, builds organisational change capability, and oversees partnerships and strategic projects across the Group. He started at Mediacorp in Strategic Planning, supporting business strategy and digital initiatives, and previously worked in telecoms and media consulting across Europe, Africa and Asia.
Paul Summer
Head of Corporate Development
Mediacorp Pte Ltd
Nadya graduated from SMU in 2024 with a Bachelor of Business Management, majoring in Communications and Marketing. After navigating a competitive job market, she began her career as a Branding and Communications Executive and is now part of the Marketing Communications team at Allianz Commercial.
Nadya Chua
Marketing Communications
Allianz Commercial
Maybelle Lai is the Chief Operating Officer of EngageRocket, where she sets strategy and turns it into focused execution, grounded in the belief that employee experience fuels long term success. She is committed to enabling organizations and individuals to adapt and lead with confidence in a changing world of work.
Maybelle Lai
Chief Operating Officer
EngageRocket
Lorraine is a customer experience professional with expertise in go-to-market strategy, product development and digital innovation across financial services and infocomm. At NTUC LearningHub, she leads product management for its digital platforms and heads the Career Mentorship Programme, supporting career growth and future-ready skills. She holds a BBA from the National University of Singapore.
Lorraine Chua
Director, Product Management & Innovation, Digital Business
NTUC LearningHub
Dr Lim is an educator at NUS Nursing, leading core modules in pathophysiology, pharmacology and clinical health assessment. As Director of Student Affairs, she oversees strategy for student life, care and recruitment.
Dr Lim Fui Ping
Director of Student Affairs and Senior Lecturer at ALCNS
National University of Singapore
With over 25 years of global HR experience, Lilian leads Mediacorp’s HR function, shaping people strategy, rewards, talent and workforce transformation to support business goals since joining in 2024.
Lilian Tan
Chief Human Resources Officer
Mediacorp
Laurence is Director for AI Innovation at AI Singapore, driving AI adoption through 100 Experiments and the AI Apprenticeship programme. A serial technopreneur, he introduced Singapore enterprises to Linux, cloud and data science.
Laurence Liew
Director of AI Innovation
AI Singapore
Jun Feng graduated from SMU in 2025 with a Business Management degree in Finance and Sustainability. He is currently a Management Associate at SGX Group, with internship experience in business development, sustainable finance and corporate banking, and was an Investment Analyst in the SMU Sustainable Investment Club.
Jun Feng Chan
Management Associate
SGX Group
Kinobi Co-Founder & CTO, Forbes 30 Under 30. Leads an education and career-prep platform across SG, ID and HK, partnering 60+ universities and supporting 1.3M+ students.
Joshua Phua
Co-Founder & CTO
Kinobi
John Abraham
Founder
Rapid Physiocare, Rapid Pilates & RAPIDÉ
Healthcare entrepreneur building recovery, movement and performance ecosystems.
Joanne is the Founder of RE30 Studios, a strength and conditioning sanctuary, and the creative lead at DYC media production house. Beyond her fitness and media ventures, Joanne is a digital creator on Lemon8, where she documents the realities of modern adulting beyond traditional timelines and expectations.
Joanne Lau
Entrepreneur
Jeremiah Wong is a Career Counsellor, Coach, Career Practitioner Supervisor and Educator for Career Development Practitioners based in Singapore. As a career switcher himself in 2010, Jeremiah understood the needs and uncertainty individuals are faced with when mitigating career transition. That was where he found his personal calling and lifelong career mission.
Jeremiah Wong
Career Practice Supervisor, Lead Career Developer
Avodah People Solutions
Francis lectures in Business, Government and Society and provides different perspectives to the Board with his extensive experience in academia. Before joining SMU, he lectured in NUS for more than 20 years, teaching a range of subjects from Statistics to Accounting. He was also a Committee Member in the NUS Society, and volunteers as a senior guide at the Science Centre.
Francis Pavri
Adjunct Professor
Singapore Management University
Eugene is a Manager at e2i, where he manages the job matching platform that connects jobseekers with employment opportunities. He is dedicated to making employment processes more efficient and user-friendly through technology. In his session, Eugene will share how AI can help jobseekers overcome common challenges—from finding suitable jobs and improving resumes to practicing interviews—with the goal of enhancing employability in today’s evolving job market.
Eugene Lin
Manager, Job and Event System & Data Intel
e2i
A creative entrepreneur and former dancer dedicated to making Pilates accessible, intentional, and rooted in longevity - bridging its classical essence with modern movement.
Eugena Bey
Founder
BE. Studios
Esther leads sustainability at CDL with 30 years’ experience. She is a UN Global Compact SDG Pioneer (2018) and a TIME100 Climate Leader in Business (2023) and was named among Reuters’ 25 Trailblazing Women (2023).
Esther An
Chief Sustainability Officer
City Developments Limited
Growth operator and angel investor who builds scalable go-to-market engines across APAC. Specialises in lead gen, performance marketing, measurement, and AI-enabled transformation that drives revenue.
Dhawal Shah
Regional Managing Director 2Stallions
Co-founder & CEO ChutneyAds
David Lee is an experienced SkillsFuture Advice (SFA) trainer with Central Singapore CDC, recognised for his engaging delivery and workforce development expertise. He has spoken to large audiences across corporate, government, and schools.
David Lee
Training Consultant
Central Singapore CDC
Dane Tang is an Executive Coach and Future of Work Strategist with 25 years’ global leadership experience across Shell, LVMH, Johnson & Johnson and L’Oréal. She helps leaders thrive in the future of work.
Dane Tang
Founder
DesignFuture
Clara Kwan is a sustainability strategist and lawyer who helps organisations integrate ESG into strategy for long-term growth. She has held senior leadership roles and contributes as a board member, mentor and lecturer in sustainability.
Clara Kwan
Chief Sustainability Officer
Singapore Manufacturing Federation
Dr. CJ Meadows (DBA-IT, Harvard Business School) is a Professor at SPJ Global with 30+ years’ global experience as a consultant, entrepreneur, and Accenture IT & Business Strategy consultant.
Dr. CJ Meadows
Skills and Strategies
Tomorrow's Workers
Cindi Wirawan is a career speaker and Professional Certified Coach who has helped thousands grow their careers. Founder of Vibe Tribe. LinkedIn Top Voice with 35k+ followers, featured on CNA and The Business Times.
Cindi Wirawan
Career Coach and Founder
Vibe Tribe
Chris White connecting business and tech leaders to shape digital strategy, AI adoption, and innovation across APAC.
Chris White
VP, Marketing & Communities
Ecosystm
Chris Shaw started his career in animation with Walt Disney and went on to work with clients like BBC, IBM, Lego and MTV. He later moved to Singapore to help establish Computer Animation at Singapore Polytechnic, and is now Head of the Puttnam School at LASALLE while pursuing a PhD.
Christopher Shaw
Head of the Puttnam School of Film & Animation
LASALLE
Business strategist and founder of Elevate Guild. Former CMO and founding team member of a merchant-tech startup, she builds decision systems for people and organisations navigating uncertainty.
Christina Lim
Strategic Business Advisor & Elevation Architect
Elevate Guild
Founder of COMB and LIFT. Cassandra helps executives and career advancers lead without title through influence, initiative and presence. LinkedIn Top Voice, featured in The Straits Times and CNA radio.
Cassandra Nadira Lee
Founder, Human Performance & Intelligence Expert
COMB & LIFT
Carolyn Chin-Parry, Group Head of Transformation at bolttech, is a former PwC/KPMG leader and ex CDO. Recognised tech leader who has delivered US$2B+ transformations across Asia Pacific.
Carolyn Chin-Parry
Group Head of Trasformation
Bolttech
Anupama Singal, IIT/NIFT alum and fashion-tech entrepreneur, unites data, design and purpose. Known for her vibrant energy, she champions body positivity and meaningful impact at scale.
Anupama Singal
Founder
Slicer & Anna Rainn
Angel Kilian is a Career Strategist and Founder of Career InFocus, a premium career consultancy helping ambitious professionals get seen, hired, and rewarded like top 1% candidates. Having supported thousands in securing promotions and pay rises at companies like Stripe, Amazon, and Google, Angel champions taking ownership of our careers and innovative career strategy to unlock premium opportunities.
Angel Kilian
Founder
Career InFocus
Akshay works with top Singapore enterprises to drive talent and learning transformation. He enables strategic growth using technology-driven and AI solutions, backed by LinkedIn’s Economic Graph insights.
Akshay Gupta
Senior Enterprise Account Director
LinkedIn
Certified Career Practitioner and Workplace Big Five profiling with 13 plus years of career coaching and guidance.
Asher Liew
Principal Career Coach
Workforce Singapore
Author, Reinvent 4.0. 28+ years in Fortune 500 leadership across tech and banking sectors. Advocate for reinvention in the AI era.
Keynote speaker on Future of Work and Joyspan. She is also a LinkedIn Top Voice, featured in SPH media and Mediacorp media.
Adeline Tiah
Leadership & Team Coach, Founder
Coach Addy.AI
