26 May, Tues - 11 am to 12:30 pm

Introduction to ideasinc 2020 & The Art & Science of Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is both an Art and a Science. Hear from Prof Inderjit Singh Dhaliwal as he shares lessons learnt through his exciting journey as an entrepreneur. Let this session motivate you to explore entrepreneurship as a rewarding career with ideasinc 2020. Take this chance to find out more about this nationwide start-up challenge - what the topics are, who it is open to and what you can reap out of it.

Dr Alex Lin

Interim CEO, NTUitive and Moderator

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Prof Inderjit Singh Dhaliwal

Chairman, NTUitive

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Dr Alex Lin

Interim CEO, NTUitive and Moderator

Dr Lin was formerly the head of USD 200 million government venture fund under the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA). Since 2014, he funded in more than 380 startups, accelerating more than 170 to series-A for scaling. This massive effort lifted the Singapore tech startup ecosystem from 17th rank to 10th within 2 years and become the vibrant startup nation everyone is enjoying now. Dr Lin is now the Deputy CEO of NTUitive, runs a multi-family office and is a Board Member and IC of several investment funds.

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27 May, Wed - 11 am to 12 pm

Good Health & Well-being (Mental Health)

Up keeping a healthy state of mind is tough, and it will just get tougher amidst or after a pandemic like COVID-19, especially with reduced physical human interaction, as well as the stigma of infection. How can you build up your resilience levels and avoid cabin fever and PTSD? Can the adoption of innovation and technology from the larger ecosystem facilitate detections and recoveries? Our speakers from the mental health fraternity provide insights into this lesser-known area of importance and speak about how COVID-19 may have affected the mental health of people in Singapore. The insights will be great inspiration for you to create new products and services that thrive in the new normal!

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Dr Tan Hong Yee

Director & Psychiatrist, Mindcare Clinic

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Ms Christabelle Ilankovan

Clinical Executive, Silver Ribbon (Singapore)

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Mr Theodoric Chew

Co-founder & CEO of Intellect

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Dr Tan Hong Yee

Director & Psychiatrist, Mindcare Clinic

Dr Tan Hong Yee received his basic medical training at the National University of Singapore and subsequently pursued Psychiatry as his speciality.  Dr Tan is experienced in treating a wide variety of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders & grief, anxiety disorders, stress-related conditions, insomnia and psychological distress as a result of chronic health problems. He frequently utilizes psychotherapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside medications for the treatment of psychological distress. Dr Tan now practices in Mind Care Clinic at Farrer Park Medical Centre, in a setting designed for comfort and privacy. He believes in compassionate and individualized care for every patient.

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28 May, Thurs - 5 pm to 6 pm

Responsible Consumption & Production (Zero Waste Nation)

In 2019, Singapore generated 7.23 million tonnes of waste, out of which 4.25 million tonnes were recycled. What are the social and economic impacts on us and our society? What can happen if we ignore its’ effects? Can we ever achieve Zero waste utopia as per MEWR’s aspiration for Singapore? This panel discussion takes you through what the various sectors in Singapore are doing, and the individual efforts required to work towards our Zero Waste vision.

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Ms Pek Hailin

Executive Director (Zero Waste SG)

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Ms Wee Wei Ling

Executive Director, Asset, Lifestyle & Corporate Social Responsibility (Pan Pacific Hotels Group)

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Mr Ted Chen

CEO, Evercomm Singapore

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Ms Pek Hailin

Executive Director (Zero Waste SG)

Hai Lin is the Executive Director of Zero Waste SG, a charity NGO looking to drive zero waste action in Singapore through education and advocacy. She has led several projects and initiatives on waste reduction since joining in 2017 and received the NEA EcoFriend award in 2019. Through this role, she hopes to continue to empower people and organizations to relook at the concept of waste.

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29 May, Fri - 11 am to 12 pm

Energy Sustainability & Efficiency

With or without the global climate changes, Singapore is looking out for alternatives to fossil fuels and identifying areas of energy-saving opportunities. How are we faring in optimizing our energy expenditure with alternative Energy such as solar power? Are we doing enough to boost the efficiency of energy consumption across various sectors? Learn how two Series-A start-ups are addressing the gaps in energy sustainability and efficiency with smart technologies by adopting a circular economy approach.

Mr Sujay Malve

CEO, Canopy Power

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Mr Ted Chen

CEO, Evercomm Singapore

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Mr Sujay Malve

CEO, Canopy Power

Sujay spent 6 years in wind energy related companies in midwestern US in supply chain and program management. Post-MBA, he spent 2 years in management consulting (energy practice) in the Middle East before moving to Singapore to work for top-tier solar panel manufacturer as the Head of Business Development. Sujay also has expertises in strategy, finance, operations. Prior to starting Canopy Power in 2016, he gained substantial experience in leading fast paced, multi-cultural teams.

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