A*GN had the privilege of hosting our second Platinum Fireside Chat Series at SMU Greenhouse, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the philanthropic landscape in Asia. The event was a resounding success, with valuable insights shared by our esteemed speakers.
The opening remarks by Mr. Frederick Chew, Chief Executive of A*STAR, and Prof. Lily Kong, President of SMU, highlighted the importance for collaboration between A*STAR and SMU Institute of Innovation and Enterprise (IIE) in building a community between government, academia and private sector. Following this, we were honored to have Mr. Desmond Kuek, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Trust, deliver a keynote, unpacking various sustainability themes – “Building Better for Every Generation”.
After his speech, Mr. Ng Choon Peng, President of A*GN, moderated and delved deeper into sustainability and leadership. The discussions were rich and enlightening, offering attendees a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges ahead. Several start-ups from A*STAR and SMU delivered fascinating speeches about their company, products and their relationship with both organisations, and A*STAR’s Research Institutes also showcased their innovative technology for sustainability.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Desmond Kuek, and all attendees for making this event a tremendous success. Your active participation and valuable contributions have truly enriched the dialogue and inspired us all to embrace innovation and collaboration in driving positive change.