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)

    Time
    Agenda

    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

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    Time
    Agenda

    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

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    Complimentary for ACSEL participants

    Time
    Agenda

    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

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