Programme
0930 - 1030
Delegate Registration and Networking
1030 - 1035
Video Message by PM Lawrence Wong
1035 - 1040
Video Message by Michael Bloomberg
1040 - 1050
Welcome Address by Chairman ImpactSG, Ambassador Ravi Menon
1050 - 1100
GOH Address by Minister Desmond Lee (Minister for Education & Minister-in-charge for Social Service Integration)
1100 - 1105
Video Montage of 365 Days of Impact
1105 - 1120
Founders’ Panel on ImpactSG’s Developments since Launch
1120 - 1200
Networking Lunch (Self Purchased from Social Enterprises)​​
1200 - 1215
1215 - 1230
The Giving Hall
The Giving Lab
The Giving Library
Fireside Chat: The Business of Giving - Strategic Philanthropy for Economic and Community Revival
Moderator: Chew Sutat, Chairman, Community Chest & ImpactSG Board Member
Speaker: Patricia Quek, Deputy Chair, UBS Optimus Foundation Singapore & Chair, UBS Symasia Optimus DAF
Note: This session is held under the Chatham House Rule.
Discussion Forum: Volunteerism and Youth-Driven Innovation - Prototyping Solutions for Communities and Charities
Moderator: Shawn Ten
Speaker: Dr. Julius Bautista (NUS College), David Thian (Quantedge Foundation / Conjunct Consulting), Kelvin Tjia (3 Degrees), Chris Gordon (NCSS)
Giving Journey: My Personal Giving Journey
Speakers: Ed Peng & Sonia Tsao, Tsao Pao Chee & Canopy Generations Fund
Note: This session is held under the Chatham House Rule.
Giving Journey: Opening Doors to Opportunities for All
Speaker: Clarence Ching, Founder & Executive Director, ACCESS SG
1230 - 1245
Panel Discussion: The Giving Landscape, Trends, Incentives, Innovation & Impact
Moderator: Paul Tan (CFS)
Speakers: Dr. Chu Chi Meng (NCSS), Teo Kai Xiang (MAS), Kevin Teo (AVPN)
The Power of Open Innovation - IMDA OIP
Speaker: Hoong Jia Lin
Sharing by IMDA OIP Team regarding challenge statements and open innovation for charities, in preparation for GiveFest Asia 2026
Giving Journey: Leave No Child Behind
Speaker: Suraj Upadhiah, Executive Director, MILK Fund
1245 - 1300
Giving Journey: Founder and Director, Unlocking ADHD
Speaker: Moonlake Lee, Founder & CEO, Unlocking ADHD
1300 - 1315
1315 - 1330
Panel Discussion: Philanthropy Roundtable about multi-generational and institutional giving
Moderator: Marissa Chang
Panelists: Rebecca Eu (Eu Yan Sang), Dr. Maleena Suppiah (Tsao Foundation)
Note: This session is held under the Chatham House Rule.
Challenge Statement Theme Reveal
- Challenge statements revealed for GiveFest Asia 2026
- Briefing for GiveFest Asia 2026 Hackathon
- Meet Charities (link to Match Zone)
- Students can start forming teams & brainstorm in preparation for GiveFest Asia 2026​
​(Ends 2.30pm)
Giving Journey: Inspiring Young People to Create Change
Speaker: Ivy Tse, CEO, Halogen Foundation
Giving Journey: Unlocking Greater Giving through more informed, intentional philanthropy
Speaker: Sue Toomey, CEO, Asia Community Foundation
1330 - 1345
1345 - 1400
Fireside Chat: Catalysing Change: Leadership, Philanthropy, and the Future of Impact
Moderator: Suree Rohan, Audit and Tax Principal at Rohan Mah & Partners LLP / ImpactSG Board Member
Panelists: Dominic Barton, Non-Executive Chairman, Rio Tinto & Leapfrog Investments
Note: This session is held under the Chatham House Rule.
Giving Journey: Building Trust Through Data - How Ray of Hope is Strengthening the Future of Giving
Speaker: Speaker: Dr. Alicia Altorfer-Ong, Executive Director, Ray of Hope​
ImpactSG Recognition
- Recognition of Pledgers Who Have Contributed the most to Impact SG
- Signing of MOUs
1400 - 1600
Please proceed to The Giving Market which remains open till 4pm