OPENING CEREMONY
13 AUGUST 2020, THURSDAY
09:00 - 09:30
09:00 - 09:30
Opening Address
Guest-of-Honour
Ms Gan Siow Huang
Minister of State
Ministry of Education & Ministry of Manpower
Welcome Address
Prof Lee Wing On
Executive Director
Institute for Adult Learning
Singapore University of Social Sciences
TRACK 1 (MORNING)
DIGITALISING LEARNING:
THE HUMAN PERSPECTIVE
13 AUGUST 2020, THURSDAY
09:30 - 13:00
09:30 - 10:30
Keynote 1 - The Sense & Dollars of Digitalising Learning & Performance
This session will introduce various challenges and opportunities connected with the conversion to a digitised learning environment. Renowned digital learning expert Elliott Masie will discuss the digitisation process and share real-life examples and stories intended to help participants imagine how new initiatives can be implemented in their own situations. Case studies will demonstrate both successful and less successful attempts by businesses to convert to digital learning, and best practices from these examples will be highlighted, examined, and framed in a way that is relevant and engaging for a wide variety of situations and businesses. Read more.
President and CEO, The MASIE Center
10:45 - 11:45
Keynote 2 - Putting Human at the Front and Centre of Digitalisation
This session will present a successful journey towards digitalisation as implemented by DBS. Chief Design Officer, Chooake Wongwattanasilpa, will share how DBS blurs the dividing line between business strategy and user experience to create one of the world’s best bank brands, in which creativity is enabled by technology. Insights into the various stages of this journey will serve to highlight best practices designed to place the user first by viewing the situation from their perspective. The end result is a digital experience that strikes a balance between the needs of both business and user. Read more.
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Chief Design Officer, Managing Director, DBS Bank
12:00 - 13:00
C-suite Fireside Chat - Promoting Continuous Learning for Immunity Against Disruption
Slides were not presented.
Founder and Chief Energizer, Gnowbe
Chief Executive Officer, Scanteak Singapore
Chief Executive Officer, St Luke's ElderCare Ltd
Adult Education Fellow
Honorary President Mentor, Singapore Chef's Association
Master Mentor, Asian Culinary Institute
Moderated by
Vice President, Learning & Development (Head, Learning Design & Technology), Group Human Resources, OCBC Bank
13:00
End of Track 1 (Morning)
TRACK 1 (AFTERNOON)
DIGITALISING LEARNING:
THE HUMAN PERSPECTIVE
13 AUGUST 2020, THURSDAY
14:00 - 17:30
14:00 - 15:00
Keynote 3 - Human-Centered Qualities - The Core of Courage in Disruption
In this session Chief Executive of Roffey Park Institute, Dr Robert Coles examines the way in which uniquely human qualities such as foresight, judgment, reliance, and empathy have become even more instrumental for building the immunity that allows individuals, teams, and organisations to evolve and flourish. Drawing on examples of organisations around the world, he provides insights into the designing and implementing learning opportunities, identifying best practices that will allow industries and their employees to develop and flourish in the face of disruption and constant change. Read more
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Chief Executive Officer, Roffey Park Institute
15:15 - 16:15
Keynote 4 - Working with the Human Factor - Using Behavioral Insights to Influence Learning & Change
In this session, economist Dr Joanne Yoong will address the apparent discrepancy between the desire for further training and skill acquisition among employees and the lack of follow-through, leading to missed opportunities. Drawing on approaches from the fields of psychology, data science, and economics, greater understanding of this situation allows exploration of the problem by developing tools, incentives, and learning environments that encourage action on the part of employees. In this way, organisational leaders are better equipped to enhance both their workforce and their organisations. Read more.
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Senior Economist and Director, University of Southern California, Center for Economic and Social Research
16:30 - 17:30
In-Conversation - Thriving as One TAE Community in 2020 and Beyond - Opportunities and Challenges
Slides were not presented.
Deputy Chief Executive (Industry), Chief Human Resource Officer, Chief Data Officer, SkillsFuture Singapore
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bootstrap Pte Ltd
Executive Secretary, Education Services Union and Chemical Industries Employee Union
Adult Education Fellow
President, Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers
Moderated by
Director, Centre for Innovation and Development, Institute for Adult Learning
17:30
End of Track 1 (Afternoon)
SKILLSFUTURE SINGAPORE (SSG)
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
14 AUGUST 2020, THURSDAY
11:00 - 12:00
11:00 - 12:00
SSG Roundtable Discussion - Building Critical Core Skills in the Increasingly Digitalised World of Work.
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Partner & Solution Leader for Singapore, Mercer
Senior Director Human Resources (APAC), Medtronic
Director, School of Life Skills and Communication, Singapore Polytechnic
Co-founder and Chief Problem Solver, My Working Title
Moderated by
Chief Futurist, Chief Research Officer & Chief Skills Officer, SkillsFuture Singapore
12:00
End of SSG Roundtable Discussion
TRACK 2
DIGITALISING LEARNING:
MAKING IT WORK
14 AUGUST 2020, FRIDAY
14:00 - 17:30
14:00 - 15:00
Pivoting from Offline to Online - During and Post Pandemic
In this session, Christy Chung examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on adult education and the way in which institutions have adapted to ensure continuity. Rather than simply focusing on challenges and negative effects, however, the new opportunities and changes of mindset brought about by this situation are also discussed. The issue will be unpacked by looking at specific examples from both local and international contexts, offering solutions to aid organisations in adjusting mindsets and approaches as they relate to assessment, administrative matters, and funding policies. Read more.
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Director, Continuing Education and Training Academy, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
15:15 - 16:15
Delivering Remote Learning - Nine Lessons We Are Learning
This session examines the recent experiences of learning and consultancy company ROHEI in their development of a remote learning model in response to restrictions brought about by COVID-19. Nine key takeaways will be presented in the light of this experience, based on three specific principles: physical distancing ≠ social distancing, physical learning ≠ remote learning, and physical experience ≠ remote experience. Underlying these three ideas are learning points which can be acted upon by adult educators and administrators to ensure remote learning remains engaging and effective, and learners feel both connected and supported. Read more.
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Deputy Chief Executive, ROHEI Corporation
Senior Consultant, ROHEI Corporation
16:30 - 17:30
Leveraging Digital Marketing to Drive Training and Adult Education Products
In this session, industry marketing practitioner Lim Wee Khee discusses ways in which digital marketing can be harnessed in the promotion of Training and Adult Education (TAE) products. In response to recent restrictions brought about the COVID-19 pandemic, more TAE organisations are reviewing and making changes to the way they deliver their services. More than ever, it is vital that these organisations can engage and attract new audiences. Exploring the possibilities offered by digital marketing allows search engines, social media, and content to become effective tools in maintaining a competitive advantage throughout this period of change and adjustment. Read more.
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Chief, Digital Innovation & Design Practice, Institute of System Science, National University of Singapore
17:30
End of Track 2
17:30
End of Track 2