Conference Programme
Preliminary Agenda
Last update on 08 October 2025
This is a preliminary version and subject to change.
Accreditation for the following events:
• 12 SDU points (ACSEL2025, 12 – 13 Nov)
• 5 SDU points (WSHC HER Workgroup Forum, 14 Nov)
DAY 1 (12 NOVEMBER 2025)
09:30
Optional Lab Tour
12:00
Welcome Coffee and Registrations
13:15
Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour
13:30
Plenary #1 – AI for Strategic Safety Transformation
"Smart Systems, Safer Workplaces: The Role of AI in Modern Safety & Health Management"
Dr Peck Thian Guan
Deputy Chief Risk Officer
National University of Singapore
"Utilization of AI technology for improving safety management efficiency and autonomy"
Prof Yoshito Oshima
Division of Environmental Studies
The University of Tokyo
"Driving Industry Transformation with AI: Real-World Applications for Safer Operations and Smarter Investigations"
A/Prof Wang Zhengkui Daniel
Director, SIT x Nvidia AI Center (SNAIC)
Director, SIT Data Science & AI Lab @ SIT (DSAIL)
Singapore Institute of Technology
"NTU experience of using Generative Artificial Intelligence Navigation Systems (GAINS) for safety and health excellence"
Ms Ann Tey Siow Fong
Deputy Director, InfoComm Infrastructure,
Centre for IT Services
Nanyang Technological University
15:45
Tea Break & Vendor Exhibition
16:15
Poster Sessions & Evaluation
17:00
Sponsor’s Technical Sessions
18:00
Networking Refreshments
DAY 2 (13 NOVEMBER 2025)
08:30
Morning Coffee & Breakfast
09:00
Day 2: Conference Proceedings
09:30
Plenary #2 – Smart Safety, Sustainability Success
"Safety – The Core of Sustainability"
A/Prof Pathak Abhay Vijay
College of Business,
Nanyang Technological University
"Building a Smart and Sustainable Campus"
Mr Gerry Wee Hwee Joon
Associate Vice President Estates,
Singapore Institute of Technology
"Safe, Smart and Sustainable: Transforming Academic Laboratories for a Resilient Future"
Prof Yoshiko Tsuji
Environmental Science Center,
The University of Tokyo
11:15
Tea Break
11:30
Parallel Track Sessions 1, 2 & 3
S1: Sustainability
S2: AI / Technology
S3: Safety Education
12:50
Networking Lunch
14:00
Parallel Track Sessions 4 & 5
S4: Lab Safety Management
S5: AI / Technology
15:40
Tea Break & Networking
16:00
Safety Roundtable
Prof Tsai Perng-Jy
National Cheng Kung University
Prof Samuel Yu
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof Fatma Lestari
Universitas Indonesia
Mr Saravanan Gunaratnam (Moderator)
Nanyang Technological University
17:00
Awards Presentation
17:30
Conference Closing
DAY 3 (14 NOVEMBER 2025)
Complimentary for ACSEL participants
09:00
Registration and Light Networking Refreshments
09:45
Forum Opening
10:00
Welcome Note by Mr Ronnie Tay, Deputy President (Administration) & Chief Financial Officer, Singapore Institute of Technology
10:15
Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour
10:40
Plenary #1: Innovative Systems and Technologies for Safer Workplaces and Learning Environments
“Integrating Technology for Efficient and Safe Laboratory Management”
Dr Subramaniam Gurusamy
Senior Specialist (Natural Product Chemistry) & Senior Lecturer,
Nanyang Polytechnic
“Safety Programmes for Outdoor Activities”
Dr Swarup Mukherjee
Associate Professor,
Nanyang Technological University
“Total Workplace Safety and Health (TWSH)”
Dr De Leon Suzette Nobelfranca
Associate Director,
National University of Singapore
Mr Tan Khai Seng (Moderator)
Senior Assistant Director,
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
12:30
Lunch
14:00
Plenary #2: Safety & Health Culture in Higher Education and Research
“Overview of Safety & Health Culture – Definition”
Dr Peck Thian Guan
Deputy Chief Risk Officer,
National University of Singapore
“Cultivating a Culture of Safety: Our Holistic Approach to Workforce Readiness”
Mr Alfred Tan Wee Hiong
WSH Committee Chairman
Director, School of Engineering,
Institute of Technical Education
“CSI Programme – Programme and Attributes”
Mr Edward Pariwono
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager,
Nanyang Technological University
“Safety & Health Culture Survey Results”
Ms Poon Yoke Yin
Assistant Director,
Nanyang Technological University
&
Dr Lim Cheh Peng
Senior Associate Director,
National University of Singapore
Mr Saravanan Gunaratnam (Moderator)
Director,
Nanyang Technological University
15:45
Closing Remarks
16:00
End