Events
Future-Ready Society Conference: Peers, Places and Platforms – the Future of Empowered Communities
In light of the climate crisis, economic inequality and the ever-present threat of social fragmentation, this conference examines whether communities can
LKY CIC Brown Bag Lunchtime Talk: “The interplay between nature experiences, human health and environmental conservation. “
Synopsis Spending time in nature could alleviate many of the stresses of modern life. A regular “dose” of nature reduces the risk of depression,
LKY CIC Brown Bag Lunchtime Talk: “Relational Empowerment: Insights from Network Studies in Japan and the US”
Synopsis Empowerment cannot be achieved in isolation: it requires the collaboration of individuals, organizations, and communities, pooling together
Future-Ready Society Conference Series: Vibrant Cities and Stronger Communities through Real-World Game Design
Join us for a virtual learning journey with Benjamin Stokes, to understand how ‘Real-World Games’ can contribute to more vibrant cities and stronger
Future-Ready Society Conference Series: Place-Based Approaches – Learning Journey with Pro Bono SG
Place-based approaches are collaborative, long-term approaches to build thriving communities in a defined geographic location. In Singapore, both the
Future-Ready Society Conference Series: Place-Based Approaches – Learning Journey with Yishun Health
Place-based approaches are collaborative, long-term approaches to build thriving communities in a defined geographic location. In Singapore, both the
Future-Ready Society Conference Series: Web3 and Community Development
It is now possible to set up a Decentralized Autonomous Organisation (DAO) within 90 seconds and raise funds on the metaverse by selling digital art through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). With blockchain technology, communities can potentially raise their own funds, engage in participatory budgeting, and support ideas and projects that get the most votes, all facilitated
Reinventing Destiny — A Conference on the Occasion of Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s 100th Birth Anniversary
Guided by the late Mr Lee’s vision, Singapore has beaten the odds as a small nation-state and successfully shaped itself as a competitive player on the global stage. However, modern Singapore now faces new challenges, with increasing global geo-political tensions and economic fragmentation. Once again, questions have been raised about the vulnerability and survivability of small states like Singapore. The conference will feature forward-looking discussions on politics, governance and economics that can help Singapore and other small states retain relevance and steadily navigate an ever-changing global climate. The Reinventing Destiny conference will be held at Sands Expo and Convention Centre. The conference will feature three panels and close with a dialogue with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, moderated by CNN host and columnist for The Washington Post, Dr Fareed Zakaria.
LKY CIC Brown Bag Lunchtime Talk: “Experimental Economics in Applied Research?”
This talk will provide an explanation of Experimental Economics as a discipline, focusing specifically on its methodology and the process of designing experiments with human subjects in both laboratory and field settings.
Book Launch of Enabling Inclusive and Collective Life in Diverse Cities: A Conversation about Los Angeles and Singapore
Urban landscapes are complex spaces of sociocultural diversity, characterized by narratives of both conviviality and conflict.