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Tentative Programme
(Subject to Changes)
8.00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
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9.15 AM
Opening Address &
Fireside Chat with Minister for Education
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Moderator:
Dr Shirleen Chee
President, Academy of Principals (Singapore)
12.00 PM
Panel 1:
Transcending the Human Potential
Panellists:
Mr Gaurav Keerthi
Co-founder, Better.sg
Chief Executive Officer, StrongKeep
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Professor Phoon Kok Kwang
President, Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD)​
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Moderator:
Mrs Sharon Siew
Board Member, Academy of Principals (Singapore)
3.45 PM
​A Personal Chronicle of an Inspiring Journey
Dr Tan Poh Kiang
General Practioner, PJ Clinic
Former President, HCA Hospice Care
9.00 AM
Opening of Conference
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Mr Mark Minjoot
Theme Weaver
2nd Vice President, Academy of Principals (Singapore)
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10.15 AM
Morning Tea Break
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1.15 PM
Lunch
4.15 PM
Closing Address
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Mrs Tan Chen Kee
Deputy Director-General of Education (Schools) and Director of Schools
9.05 AM
Welcome Address
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Dr Shirleen Chee
President, Academy of Principals (Singapore)
10.45 AM
Keynote Address
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Mr Robert Swan, OBE, BA, FRGS
Polar Explorer and Environmental Leader​
2.30 PM
Panel 2:
Leading Future Transformation
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Panellists:
Ms Evelyn Kwek
Managing Director, Great Place To Work®
Mr Justin Ang
Chief Executive Officer, NTUC First Campus
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Moderator:
Mr Dennis Yap
Hon Secretary, Academy of Principals (Singapore)
4.45 PM - 5.00 PM
Vote of Thanks and GELC2026
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Dr Shirleen Chee
President, Academy of Principals (Singapore)