Is Britain Unleadable?
The UK has become a case study in political volatility, standing in sharp contrast to Singapore’s reputation for stability, with a sixth Prim Minister recently bumped from office inside a decade. Is this simply the reality of modern democracy, or does it point to something deeper about leadership, institutions and public trust? From Westminster to […]
Can Contradiction Help Us See The World More Clearly?
Join Singaporean artist Ching Kai in conversation with Lee Min-Wei, Gallery Manager at Cuturi Gallery, for a closer look at the tensions that shape his practice. Moving between fragility and monumentality, ornament and aggression, flatness and volume, the discussion explores paper as both material and metaphor, offering an intimate glimpse into the ideas, instincts and […]
Wild Lessons for Bold Leaders
We explore the learnings of real life founders, experts and the lessons learnt. In this session, ex-M&A lawyer and strategy consultant Urmika Agarwal draws from real experiences in the jungles of India, the Indian Ocean and the Himalayas to explore what the wild can teach us about leadership, instinct and resilience. A fresh, practical conversation on […]
The Art of Deeper Connection
Not your average networking session, and not a room full of polished introductions. This is an evening to come as yourself. Curious, open, and ready to connect a little more deeply. Guests move between small-group conversations, sharing stories, perspectives and questions in a way that feels closer to a great dinner table than a formal […]
The Connected Body: Brain, Gut, Mental & Whole-Person Health
What if the symptoms we separate are more connected than we think? This panel brings together five specialists across psychotherapy, brain science, nutrition, family medicine and spiritual wellbeing to explore how brain health, gut health, mental health and overall wellbeing constantly shape one another. A sharp look at what real whole-person care looks like when […]
Finding Your Intrinsic Value: The Human Edge in an AI-Driven World
As AI reshapes the workplace, the real question is no longer what technology can do, but what remains uniquely human. This interactive keynote-style session explores the irreplaceable qualities that make us valuable, visible and relevant in a rapidly changing world. Through reflection, discussion and practical insight, this conversation brings discernment, presence, emotional intelligence and the […]
From Singapore to Mongolia: Art, Eagle, & The Stories We Carry
Join Singaporean artist and author Siyuan Aw for a conversation tracing the journey that led to the picture book Our Wings As One. Inspired by nomadic wisdoms from a young eagle hunter in West Mongolia, the book draws from the ancient tradition of letting go. And how their wordless bond transcends into boundless connection everywhere. […]
The Nanson Debate
MOTION: This House believes China is today’s most compelling contrarian investment opportunity. Is China today’s most compelling contrarian investment opportunity – or still a value trap in elegant packaging? In the second episode of The Nanson Debate, we take on one of the market’s most divisive questions. Expect sharp arguments, playful sparring, and strong opinions […]
The Third Person in the Room: In Conversation with Vanessa Liem
Join London-based Singaporean artist Vanessa Liem in conversation with Lee Min-Wei, Gallery Manager at Cuturi Gallery, for a deeper look at The Third Person in the Room, her current solo exhibition. Moving through identity, self-perception, social media and contemporary culture, the discussion traces the evolution of Vanessa’s practice and the questions that continue to shape it. Offering a candid glimpse […]
A Global Conversation: Leadership, Diplomacy & a Changing World
Hosted by the Foreign Correspondents Association, Singapore in honour of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, this evening brings together an accomplished panel from diplomacy, business and public life for a timely conversation on leadership, representation and the changing global landscape. Expect a sharp, wide-ranging discussion shaped by experience at the highest levels of international affairs. Speakers: […]