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8.00 AM

Registration & Breakfast

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9.15 AM

Opening Remarks & Fireside Chat

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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

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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

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Moderator:

Mr Kevin Ang

Board Member, Academy of Principals (Singapore)

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

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Moderator:

Mr Loo Ming Yaw

1st Vice President, Academy of Principals (Singapore)​

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)

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