Conference Programme

Preliminary Agenda

Last update on 24 July 2025

This is a preliminary version and subject to change.

    Time
    Agenda

    09:30

    Optional Lab Tour

    12:00

    Registrations

    13:00

    Day 1 Conference Proceedings

    13:30

    Plenary #1 – Role of AI / Technology in Safety 

    "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"
    Assoc. 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

    16:00

    Tea Break

    16:30

    Poster Presentations

    18:00

    Networking Session

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    Agenda

    08:30

    Day 2: Conference Proceedings

    09:30

    Plenary #2 – Sustainability for Laboratories: Initiatives & Practices 

    "Safety – The Core of Sustainability"
    Assoc. 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

    11:00

    Tea Break

    11:20

    Parallel Track Sessions 1 & 2 

    S1: Sustainability
    S2: AI / Technology

    13:00

    Lunch

    14:00

    Parallel Track Sessions 3 & 4 

    S3: Safety Education
    S4: Lab Safety Management

    15:40

    Tea Break

    16:00

    Safety Roundtable 

    Prof. Tsai Perng-Jy
    National Cheng Kung University

    Mr. Saravanan Gunaratnam
    Nanyang Technological University

    Mr. Danny Toh
    National University of Singapore

    Mr. Muhammad Rithaudin
    Singapore Institute of Technology

    Prof. Fatma Lestari
    Universitas Indonesia

    17:00

    Awards Presentation

    17:30

    Conference Closing

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    WSH Council Higher Education & Research Workgroup Forum (WSHC HER WG Forum)

    • WSHC HER WG Forum is complimentary for ACSEL delegates

    08:30

    Registration

    10:00

    Forum opening

    10:30

    Panel Discussion (AM)

    12:10

    Lunch

    13:30

    Panel Discussion (PM)

    15:10

    Forum Closing

    15:30

    Campus Tour (Open to ACSEL participants)

    16:00

    End

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