15 – 18 April 2024
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore | Sands Expo & Convention Centre
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(Information is correct as at 1 April 2024)
13:30 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:05
14:05 - 14:15
(Delivered by Desmond Kuek, Executive Director & CEO, Temasek Trust Board Director, Philanthropy Asia Alliance)
14:15 - 14:20
14:20 - 14:50
14:50 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:05
15:05 - 15:20
15:20 - 15:25
15:25 - 15:40
15:40 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:40
Frontier Philanthropy: Positive Climate Action and Innovation
Trillions of dollars in annual financing are needed to reach net-zero and for the planet to transition to an inclusive climate-and-nature positive future by 2050. COP28 has seen the realisation of past commitments on climate finance and continues to drive momentum to deploy capital at scale. Funders should continue to capitalise on this significant opportunity to accelerate our progress and make systemic shifts to tackle the urgent challenges facing our planet. This session will spotlight opportunities for public, private, and philanthropic stakeholders to accelerate and scale positive climate action through innovative mechanisms for multi-sector collaboration, catalytic financing, and capability-building.
16:40 - 16:45
16:45 - 16:50
16:50 - 17:30
Making the Impossible Possible: Transforming Health and Education through Philanthropy
Amid different global challenges, ranging from healthcare disparities to a lack of access to quality education, the urgency for innovative and holistic solutions to meet the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 has never been more pronounced. Achieving audacious positive impact is undeniably complex. Yet, history has shown that catalytic societal breakthroughs are possible and can significantly alter our common trajectory. The imperative lies in philanthropy embracing a paradigm shift by supporting interventions that address root causes, foster collaborations, and commit to systems thinking for a brighter future.
This session will dive into initiatives driving impactful social change in Asia, real-world examples of systems thinking in action, and explore how leaders are making big, bold philanthropic investments in health and education.
17:30 onwards
07:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 17:30
07:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 17:30
10:00 - 11:30
Impact Journey (AM): Sembcorp Tengeh Floating Solar Farm
Embark on a solar-powered boat tour around one of the world’s largest inland floating solar PV systems – the Sembcorp Tengeh Floating Solar Farm. With over 122,000 floating solar panels spanning 45 hectares, this 60MWp solar farm is a significant stride towards quadrupling the nation’s solar energy deployment by 2025. Learn how PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, leverages solar energy to produce each drop of clean tap water sustainably, making Singapore one of the few countries in the world to have a 100 per cent green waterworks system.
The electricity generated from the solar farm can power about 16,000 four-room HDB flats, equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by about 32 kilotonnes a year or taking 7,000 cars off the roads. The Sembcorp Tengeh Floating Solar Farm was also carefully designed to minimise impact on the reservoir’s water quality, flora and fauna. This immersive experience promises unparalleled insights into the harmonious blend of innovation and environmental responsibility.
16:00 - 20:00
Impact Journey (PM): OceanXplorer
Join us for learning sessions and an evening reception on board the OceanXplorer.
OceanX, an initiative founded by Ray Dalio and Mark Dalio, is combining science, technology, education, and media to explore and raise awareness for our oceans. OceanXplorer is a working research vessel operated by OceanX that houses the most advanced equipment and technology for ocean exploration. State-of-the-art labs enable scientific analysis at sea, and Hollywood-quality media production studio and set design let OceanX tell the ocean’s story to the world. This learning session will introduce audiences to ocean science innovations and ocean conservation trends as OceanX begins a multi-year focus on Southeast Asia. Join leaders across philanthropy, science, government, and business to consider how creative partnerships can transform our approach to ocean challenges in the coming decades.
Panel 1: Impact Generation Panel
This session aims to spotlight how the Impact Generation (iGen) is taking the lead in identifying the philanthropic trends shaping the future and paving the way forward. Speakers will delve into the interconnected areas of climate, health, and education, and the urgent actions needed for humanity to thrive. Gain insights on the innovative strategies and bold initiatives by the iGen to foster philanthropy in their organisations, and what they have done to inspire and mobilise collective action to tackle the urgent challenges confronting us all.
Panel 2 : Oceans Science & Innovation in SEA
This panel will focus on oceans as a vital ecosystem in sustaining life onearth. Centering on Asia, the panel will highlight how science and exploration builds our connectivity and appreciation to the importance of oceans and its related marine and coastal ecosystems. By doing so, the panel will explore transformative solutions to better protect and conserve ocean biodiversity through education and career aspirations.