MAY 2022: THE INNOVATION ECONOMY
This 9th edition of QED Changemaker Forum was held at HometeamNS Khatib and brought together over 70 senior industry leaders to challenge ideas, gain perspectives & share their insights on the two main areas for innovation (Innovation for Growth and Innovation for Sustainability.
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The session discussion on ‘The Innovation Economy’ focused on what senior leaders should consider when investing in innovation, and the drivers of successful innovation.
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Subject matter experts led the discussions by sharing their personal point of view, followed by some key questions for attendees to ponder and respond on. This format aimed to help leaders with their strategic thinking and to make better decisions across the confluence of three pillars – Ideas, People & Technology – to drive impactful conversations around these main drivers of economic growth for our future amongst senior leaders.
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The event adhered to the Chatham House Rule. Beyond the information received at the session, no identities nor affiliations to the attendees have been included in post-session notes or other related outputs.
EVENT DETAIL
Online Panel Sharing
19 May (Thu), 9am - 11am
Onsite Closed-Door Dialogue
26 May (Thu), 8.30am - 12.30pm
POST-SESSION NOTES
SPEAKERS
Online Panel Sharing
Esther An
Chief Sustainability Officer,
City Developments Limited
Richard Koh
Chief Technology & Security Officer,
Microsoft Singapore
Steve Melhuish
Founder, PropertyGuru Group &
Founding Partner, Wavemaker Impact
Satyaki Banerjee
Managing Director, LEAP Commerce
Chief Operating Officer, LUXASIA
Vivek Kumar
Chief Marketing Officer,
World Wide Fund for Nature
Singapore
Roshini Bakshi
Managing Director, Everstone Capital Asia
Closed-Door Dialogue
Wong Su-Yen
Governing Council Chairperson,
Singapore Institute of Directors
Damien Kopp
Partner, NEXT Products & Platforms
NCS Group
John Lim
Partner,
Meet Ventures
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
PATRON