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8.00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
9.15 AM
Opening Remarks & Fireside Chat
Mr David Neo
Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth &
Senior Minister of State for Education
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
Professor Phoon Kok Kwang
President, Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD)
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
Mr Mark Minjoot
Theme Weaver
2nd Vice President, Academy of Principals (Singapore)
10.15 AM
Morning Tea Break
1.15 PM
Lunch
4.15 PM
Closing Address
Mrs Tan Chen Kee
Deputy Director-General of Education (Schools) and Director of Schools
Moderator:
Mr Kevin Ang
Board Member, Academy of Principals (Singapore)
9.05 AM
Welcome Address
Dr Shirleen Chee
President, Academy of Principals (Singapore)
10.45 AM
Keynote Address
Mr Robert Swan, OBE, BA, FRGS
Polar Explorer and Environmental Leader
Moderator:
Mr Loo Ming Yaw
1st Vice President, Academy of Principals (Singapore)
2.30 PM
Panel 2:
Leading Future Transformation
Panellists:
Ms Evelyn Kwek
Managing Director, Great Place To Work®
Mr Justin Ang
Chief Executive Officer, NTUC First Campus
Moderator:
Mr Dennis Yap
Hon Secretary, Academy of Principals (Singapore)
4.45 PM - 5.00 PM
Vote of Thanks and GELC2026
Dr Shirleen Chee
President, Academy of Principals (Singapore)