Programme

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore (REDAS), SG Enable, and Singapore Land Authority (SLA). This tripartite collaboration aims to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities by leveraging geospatial data and technologies, as well as inclusive practices, to create barrier-free accessibility for the environment in support of Singapore’s Enabling Masterplan 2030. 

The Enabling Mark is a Singapore accreditation framework by SG Enable that benchmarks and recognises organizations for their achievements in disability-inclusive employment. Beyond recognition, the framework is built on five core principles that guide organisations in starting or progressing toward a more inclusive workplace.

Presenter:

Mr Edward Chew
Director, Employment & Employability and Service Development (Employment), SG Enable

This plenary session presents proven strategies, challenges, and impactful lessons that have helped these employers use the Enabling Mark to foster a truly inclusive workplace culture. We will also hear first-hand from one of the employees at Standard Chartered Singapore and how his employment journey has been thus far.

Moderator:

Mr Edward Chew
Director, Employment & Employability and Service Development (Employment), SG Enable

Panellists:

1. Ms Pratima Amonkar
   Area Head Strategy, Chair Accessibility Council, Microsoft
2. Mr Kung Teong Wah
   General Manager, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Pan Pacific Hotel Group
   
3. Ms Pauline Tee
   Executive Director, Risk Management, Standard Chartered Singapore
   
4. Mr Steve Walter
   Vice President, HR, Amazon International Operations, Amazon
5. Dr Adrian Yap
   Data Analyst, Standard Chartered Singapore
6. Ms Sharon Yap
   Director, Corporate Development, VITAL

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on effective inclusive workplace practices in Bangladesh, India and Indonesia. Uncover valuable approaches, key obstacles and powerful takeaways from each country and examine how organisations from these countries are nurturing cultures that shape inclusive workplaces across South and Southeast Asia!

Moderator:

Mr Thomas Butcher
Senior Advisor and Ambassador of Zero Project

Panellists:

1. Ms Aziza Ahmed
   Head of Operations, Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (Bangladesh)
2. Ms Ida Putri
   Deputy Chairperson, Forum Komunikasi Difabel Boyolali (FKDB) (Indonesia)
3. Ms Meera Shenoy
   Founder-CEO, Youth4Jobs (India)
   

Founded by Austrian non-profit Essl Foundation in 2008, the Zero Project is a global and research-driven initiative to support the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This session will delve into the Zero Project's foundational work of finding and sharing innovative solutions for a world with zero barriers and showcase its initiatives in collaboration with partners to foster disability inclusion.  

With the goal of building bridges between the global disability inclusion community and regional innovation ecosystems, the Zero Project has carefully curated an International Delegation to Singapore. Engage with experts, policy makers, corporates, academics, and innovators from over 10 countries.

The Enabling Pathway Programme is a ground-up initiative by the public, private and people sectors to drive long-term employment opportunities and career prospects for students with disabilities. Co-created by SG Enable, SIM People Development Fund, Institute of Technical Education, this unique programme focuses on the development of innovative employment pathways and enables employers to access a sustainable talent pool. This session will unpack the strategic considerations and insights of the various stakeholders, as well as feature a student with disability who participated in the pilot partnership under the programme. Join us as we explore ways to create new models and pathways in disability-inclusive employment. 

Moderator:

Mr Edward Chew
Director, Employment & Employability and Service Development (Employment), SG Enable

Panellists:

1. Mr Lam Yi Young
   Board Member, SIM People Development Fund
2. Ms Arfa Taqiah Binte Mohamad Noor Azhar  
   Engineering student at ITE / Intern at SBS Transit 
3. Ms Sherin Ng
   Assistant Vice President, SBS Transit 
4. Mr Alfred Tan  
   Director, School of Engineering, ITE College West
   

Global healthcare advances have benefitted from well-curated disease databases accessible for bioinformatical interrogation. Similarly, such datasets are beginning to be made available for various disabilities, providing information on the outcomes of funding scheme utility and quality of programmes. Statistically powered, data-driven approaches address unique challenges and drive meaningful progress across accessibility, education and independent living. This presentation will demonstrate methods to mine public disability datasets, supporting the potential of unique learning and training aids deployed in paediatric low vision. 

Presenter:

Dr Carol Tang
Deputy Director, Innovation, SG Enable 

In a world increasingly shaped by information, technology, and communication technologies (ICT) have become essential tools in creating inclusive environments and fostering the independence of persons with disabilities. This panel will delve into how ICT innovations—ranging from accessible digital platforms and assistive technologies to AI-driven applications—are reshaping possibilities to reduce societal and environmental barriers. We will explore real-world examples and the role of collaboration across sectors to promote in accessibility ICT. Join us as we explore strategies to harness ICT to build a world where inclusivity is not just an ideal but a standard.

Moderator:

Mr Herk Ng
Founder and Principal Consultant, Herk Consulting

Panellists:

1. Mr Gong He
   Co-founder, FingerDance Pte Ltd
2. Ms Mandy Lau  
   Founder & Creative Director, Reach & Match (Australia)
3. Prof Suranga Nanayakkara
   Associate Professor, Augmented Human Lab, National University of Singapore 
4. Mr Dennis Teo  
   Retiree, iChamp (Inclusion Champion with SG Enable)
5. Mr Gerald Teo  
   Head of Communication Design Center Asia, Sony Group Corporation
   

This session delves into the transformative intersection of the arts, inclusivity, and career development. It explores how fostering an inclusive environment in the arts not only enriches creative expression but also opens up dynamic career opportunities for persons with disabilities. "Empowering Creativity: Inclusive Arts and Passion Careers" aims to inspire attendees to embrace inclusivity, champion diversity, and create a more equitable arts and employment landscape where every individual can pursue their creative passions and achieve career success. 

Moderator:

Ms Shialey Tan  
Deputy Director, Enabling Village, SG Enable

Panellists:

1. Mr Isaac Liang 
   Illustrator, zhijieart Studio
   
2. Mr Edwin Low  
   Founder, Supermama
   
3. Ms Angela Tan  
   Executive Director, ART:DIS (Arts & Disability) Singapore

Be the first to get your hands on an exclusive report on universally designed architectural projects for diverse public spaces. The report features a selection of global "Champions of Inclusive Spaces" and thought leadership from leaders in the field of inclusive employment, accessibility, ICT, and innovation, including two landmark projects from Singapore, Enabling Village by SG Enable, and Punggol Library by National Library Board.

This panel explores how inclusive design and thoughtful business practices create meaningful opportunities for persons with disabilities to engage fully in their communities. The discussion will focus on the impact of accessibility in spaces where people live, learn, work, and play, and how these environments can empower individuals by enabling choice and independence. The focus will be on actionable strategies that businesses, urban planners, and community leaders can use to foster inclusivity. Panellists will share insights on fostering collaborative relationships, innovative design, and accessible services that support independence and opportunity for all. Join us in redefining what it means to build truly inclusive spaces in our communities.

Moderator:

Dr Michael Fembek
CEO and Member of the Board, Essl Foundation – Zero Project 

Panellists:

1. Ms Amanda Basi
   Senior Director, Programs, Rick Hansen Foundation
   
2. Ms Beh Siew Kim  
   Chief Financial & Sustainability Officer, Lodging, CapitaLand Investment and Managing Director, Japan and Korea, The Ascott Limited
3. Ms Shivani Gupta 
   Senior Manager Inclusive Design, GDI Hub (India)
4. Mr Law Yock Song  
   Head of Partnerships & Business Development, Tribe Tours
5. Mr Ng Siau Yong  
   Director, GeoSpatial and Chief Data Officer, Singapore Land Authority
   
6. Mr Mark Trieglaff  
   Founder and President, ACTServices (United States)