SUSS - UOB - SMF Global Leadership Symposium 2026

Date: 18 Sep 2026

Time: 08.00AM to 04.00PM

Venue: One Farrer Hotel, Level 6 Grand Ballroom

Event Type: Symposium

School/Department: Student Success Centre

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Symposium theme: Human Capital and Leadership Resilience in a Borderless AI-Driven Economy

 

 

Keynote

From Disruption to Direction

As organisations navigate an increasingly AI-driven and borderless world, leaders face mounting pressure to transform not only their business models, but also the way they develop, support and inspire people. In an era where talent, ideas and competition transcend geographical boundaries, leadership resilience will become a defining capability for organisations seeking to remain relevant and future-ready.

This keynote explores how leaders can harness AI and technological transformation while continuing to build agile, purpose-driven and resilient workforces. Through reflections on leadership, workforce transformation and the evolving future of work, the session will examine how organisations can cultivate cultures of adaptability, strengthen human capital, and navigate uncertainty amidst rapid disruption.

Together, we will explore what it means to lead with clarity, empathy, and vision in a world where technological advancement must remain deeply connected to human potential.
Mr Ng Tian Chong

CEO
Singtel 

 

Panel Discussion

Mr Adrian Ow Mr Christanto Suryadarma Mr Aaron Tan

MD and Head of ESG Strategy
UOB

Council Member & Chairman EEAI IG
SMF
Head of Partnership
Zebra Technologies 

CEO & Co-founder
Carro

 

 

Masterclass

Mr Jasbir Singh Dr Jiunwen Wang Dr Anand Chandrasekar

Senior Principal
Korn Ferry

Associate Professor
SUSS

Leadership Solutions Specialist
Center for Creative Leadership

 

Programme

Note: The programme schedule is subject to change and sessions or speakers may be modified to enhance the symposium experience.

TimeProgramme
8:00AMRegistration
8:45AMArrival of Guest of Honour
9:00AMWelcome Address by SUSS
Professor Robbie Goh, Provost, SUSS
9:10AMOpening Address by Guest of Honour
Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State for Manpower
9:20AMWelcome Addresses by UOB and SMF
9:30AMKeynote Address
Mr Ng Tian Chong, CEO, Singtel
9:50AMFireside Chat
 Keynote Speaker
  • Mr Ng Tian Chong, CEO, Singtel
Moderator
  • Professor Robbie Goh, Provost, SUSS
10:30AMBreak
11:00AMPanel Discussion
 Panelists:
  • Mr Adrian Ow, MD and Head of ESG Strategy, UOB
  • Mr Christanto Suryadarma, Head of Partnership, Zebra Technologies | Council Member & Chairman EEAI IG, SMF
  • Mr Aaron Tan, CEO & Co-founder, Carro
11:45AMFacilitated Discussion
12:30PMLunch
2:00PMMasterclass Workshops
 The AI-Ready Leader: Leadership Capabilities Needed to Succeed in an AI Era
  • Mr Jasbir Singh, Senior Principle, Korn Ferry
Improvising in an AI World
  • Dr Jiunwen Wang, Associate Professor, SUSS
Preserving the Human Edge 
  • Dr Anand Chandrasekar, Leadership Solutions Specialist, Center for Creative Leadership
4.00PMEnd


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