Dynamic Governance in the Age of Disruptions

AI and digital technologies promise more agile, data-driven cities — but are these tools actually being used effectively? This panel tackles the challenges, ethical quandaries, and future possibilities of integrating AI with urban governance.

• Alvin Chua (Moderator) – Acting Director, Data Science Division, JTC; Research Assistant Professor, NUS Cities
• Aileen Tan (Panellist) – Group Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Singtel
• Huang Zhongwen (Panellist) – Group Director (Design & Planning Lab), URA
• Frederico Cugurollo (Panellist) – Associate Professor, Urban Geography, NUS

Ng See Kiong (Panellist) – Professor of Practice, School of Computing, NUS; Director of AI Talents, AI Singapore

Capitalizing the City Assets: Land, Finance & Value Capture

Cities worldwide struggle to finance high-quality infrastructure while maintaining liveability. This panel explores how governments can balance financial sustainability with public good, and synergise private-sector partnerships to invest in physical and social infrastructure for all.

• Andrea Phua (Moderator) – Assistant CEO (Finance & Strategy Group), JTC
• Tony Tan (Panellist) – Chief Corporate Officer, CapitaLand Development
• Jack Backen (Panellist) – Regional Director, Cistri
• Boon Chin Hau (Panellist) – Chief Investment Officer, Infrastructure, GIC

Stuart Mercier (Panellist) – Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Cairdrow Capital

Translational Governance: Bridging Academia, Policy, and Community

How can we bridge the gap between theory and action? What kind of frameworks facilitate effective co-governance? This panel examines how translational governance and inter-agency integration can lead to inclusive decision making, and how participatory structures can establish trust and yield actionable solutions.

• Elaine Ho (Moderator) – Provost’s Chair Professor, Department of Geography; Research Leader of the Migration and Mobilities Cluster at the Asia Research Institute (ARI), NUS
• Heng Chye Kiang (Panellist) – Provost’s Professor and Deputy Dean (Research & Innovation), College of Design and Engineering, NUS
• Chiu Wen Tung (Panellist) – Group Director (Research and Development), URA
• Larry Yeung (Panellist) – Executive Director, Participate in Design (P!D)

Jeffrey Hou (Panellist) – Provost’s Chair Professor, Head of the Department of Architecture, NUS

Resilient by Design: Futureproofing Urban Governance for the Age of Climate Change

With cities facing urgent pressure to reach their climate goals, there is a growing need to address urban needs while considering sustainability goals. This panel explores how governments can harness emerging technologies and long-term planning to build climate-resilient futures.

• Esther An (Moderator) – Chief Sustainability Officer, CDL
• Jean-Martin Brault (Panellist) – Head of the Singapore Water Center, World Bank Group
• Wong Mun Summ (Panellist) – Founding Director, WOHA
• Chung Keng Yeow (Panellist) – Director, Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute

Tan Szue Hann (Panellist) – Director, ESG Strategy (Fund Management) and Head of Sustainability (Real Estate), Keppel