Session 3: Unity in Diversity

How can Germany and Singapore lead the way towards a sustainable, green economy? Join us for the first session of Grow Talks, as experts dive into the importance of strategic partnerships that focus on climate change, CET, sustainable innovation, and more.Moderator-at-largeAugustine AnthuvanSpeakersCheryl ChanChief Strategy & Sustainability Officer and President of New Ventures, ST EngineeringCorinna WolfGlobal Head of Sustainability, InfineonKevin Teng Co-founder & CTO, Unravel CarbonThorbjörn Fors Group Senior Vice President & Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Siemens Energy

In the final session of Grow Talks, our experts will examine how both Singapore and Germany can collaborate to ensure their workforces remain adaptable in the face of evolving industry trends and new technologies. How can education, training, and lifelong learning become pillars of success for these nations future?Moderator-at-largeAugustine AnthuvanSpeakersAlexander MelchersGeneral Manager & Managing Director, Melchers GroupLoh Yew ChiongDeputy Principal (Academic), Singapore PolytechnicProf Dr Dr h.c. Thomas Schröder UNESCO-Chair on TVET and Competence Development for the Future of Work, TU Dortmund UniversityTan Jek MinDirector, National Centre of Excellence for Workplace Learning, Nanyang Polytechnic

Singapore's multicultural society is an example of unity in diversity and Germany is embracing new opportunities with liberal immigration policies. How can both nations foster intergroup dialogue, enhace diversity management, and turn culture differences into powerful assets? Join us in this panel of Grow Talks, and uncover how diversity can drive innovation, cooperation, and societal growth with our panellists.Moderator-at-largeAugustine AnthuvanSpeakersAnusha Thavarajah Regional CEO, Allianz Asia PacificDr Leong Chan-HoongHead of the Social Cohesion Research Programme, RSIS, Nanyang Technological UniversityProf Dr Naika ForoutanDirector of the German Center for Integration and Migration (DeZIM) Sr Theresa SeowCouncil Member, Inter-Religious Organisation Singapore

Discover how research & development, intellectual property protection, and cross-border collaboration between Germany and Singapore can help keep the two nations ahead of the curve as leaders of tech and industrial excellence is this session of Grow Talks.Moderator-at-largeAugustine AnthuvanSpeakersDr Tan Sian WeeSenior Vice President, Innovation and Enterprise, National University of SingaporeDr Thai Lai PhamCEO, Siemens ASEANHolger LindnerCEO, Global Product Service Division, TÜV SÜD GroupYao Tang Head of Investment Promotion (ASEAN), Germany Trade & Invest