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FIRST Industry Workshop 2022

27 July 2022, Wednesday


If you missed the live streaming of the FIRST Industry Workshop 2022, the recorded segments are available for replay below.


The 7th edition of the FIRST Industry Workshop aims to foster and expand industry-academia ties by showcasing relevant research capabilities with industry-relevant applications, and provide a vital anchor within a vibrant ecosystem of partnerships between academia, industry and the Government.

The FIRST Industry Workshop 2022 theme is 'Smart Technologies for Sustainability'. The theme focuses on research, education, innovation, enterprise and talent development in Circular City, Future Health, Future Building and Climate Change. This workshop will discuss and address the present and imminent global challenges as well. Participants can gain insights into the latest advancement in green tech, through our keynote presentations and forum panel discussion made up of leading experts in these fields. 

Distinguished forum panelists will discuss on the development and utilisation of smart technologies to build a resilient and sustainable future; and to overcome challenges brought about by climate change, that is further compounded by black swan events like the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Be prepared to hear leading experts, Mr Chia Song Hwee (Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Temasek International), Mr Amit Midha (President, Asia Pacific & Japan, Global Digital Cities, Dell Technologies, / Board of Trustee and Academic & Research Committee Member, SUTD), and Associate Professor Low Hong Yee (Director, DManD Centre / Associate Head of Pillar, Engineering Product Development, SUTD) deliver impactful keynote addresses, along with industry/academia experts from Dell Technologies, A*STAR, Changi General Hospital, ONEBlue Advisory LLP and SUTD in a virtual forum panel discussion that centres on Smart Technologies for Sustainability.

FIRST INDUSTRY WORKSHOP 2022 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Time Programme

 The full event recording is now available.

9.15AM

Opening Address

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Professor Yeo Kiat Seng
Associate Provost, Research and International Relations, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

9.30AM

Keynote - Bits and Bytes of a Sustainable Future

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Mr Chia Song Hwee
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Temasek International

9.50AM

Keynote - Accelerating the Sustainable Cities of the Future

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Mr Amit Midha
President, Asia Pacific & Japan, Global Digital Cities, Dell Technologies
Board of Trustee and Academic & Research Committee Member, SUTD

10.25AM

Keynote - Material Designs for Distributed Carbon Capture

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Associate Professor Low Hong Yee
Director, SUTD Digital Manufacturing and Design (DManD) Centre
Associate Head of Pillar, Engineering Product Development, SUTD

10.50AM

Forum Panel Discussion - Smart Technologies for Sustainability

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Professor Erwin Viray
Chief Sustainability Officer,
Professor, Architecture and Sustainable Design, SUTD

Mr Eugene Wee
Director, Enterprise Division, A*STAR

Mr Harjeet Singh Rekhi
General Manager, WW Digital Cities, Dell Technologies

Adjunct Assistant Professor Selina Seah
Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Transformation) Changi General Hospital,
Development Lead, Eastern Health Campus Project,
Director, Centre for Healthcare Assistive & Robotics Technology (CHART)

Mr Wong Toon Suan
Founder and Managing Director, ONEBlue Advisory LLP,
Executive Advisor, NUS Enterprise, National University of Singapore,
Industry Expert, European Union Business Avenue

11.55AM

Industry Spotlight

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CDL | DELL TECHNOLOGIES | HUAWEI | JTC | QCT & INTEL | SINGAPORE MENTORSHIP COMMITTEE (SMC)

12.55PM

Research Showcase

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History of the FIRST Industry Workshop

  • FIRST-2021-teaser-400x300

    Since its inception in 2016, the FIRST Industry Workshop has gone from strength to strength - the 2021 edition, which took place on 28 July 2021, saw over 1,000 attendees from all over the world. Due to the global pandemic, the event has also gone virtual for its first time.

    FIRST Industry Workshop 2021
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    Since its inception in 2016, the FIRST Industry Workshop has gone from strength to strength - the 2020 edition, which took place on 22 July 2020, saw over 1,000 attendees from all over the world. Due to the global pandemic, the event has also gone virtual for its first time.

    FIRST Industry Workshop 2020
  • first2019_400x300

    The FIRST Industry Workshop 2019 was held on July 24, 2019, hosting over 900 visitors and featuring over 40 research projects. Senior industry, Government and academia representatives discussed about a 'Singapore 4.0', new economic opportunities and national needs.

    FIRST Industry Workshop 2019
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    The FIRST Industry Workshop 2018 was held on July 25, 2018, hosting more than 800 visitors and featuring over 70 research projects. Senior industry and academia representatives outlined how collaborative research is essential for spearheading Singapore’s economic growth.

    FIRST Industry Workshop 2018
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    The FIRST Industry Workshop 2017 was held on July 26, 2017, hosting more than 600 visitors and featuring over 50 research projects. Senior industry, Government and academia representatives discussed how to foster innovation and develop skills for Singapore’s future economy.

    FIRST Industry Workshop 2017
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    The inaugural FIRST Industry Workshop was held on July 27, 2016 to provide a platform for industry-academia collaboration. Over 300 guests viewed more than 35 research projects and witness a Memorandum of Understanding signing between SUTD and BCA.

    FIRST Industry Workshop 2016