Tech innovators and business leaders such as Peter Vesterbacka, founder of Angry Birds, Rob LoCascio, founder of LivePerson, Taavet Hinrikus, Co-founder, Transferwise, Scott Spirit, Chief Digital Officer of WPP will be sharing their innovation strategy during the week, which comprises four pillar events – InnovFest unBound, Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia, Tech Saturday, and Big Bang Data.
Initiated by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), Smart Nation Innovations Week features the theme Tech Meets Innovation this year. "Singapore has the resources to be a leading player in imagining and building disruptive technology. Our goal now is to be an exciting place where great research leads to great products in ways that make a worldwide impact, such as the future of healthcare and transportation," said Steve Leonard, Executive Deputy Chairman, IDA.
"We see Singapore as a strong ecosystem of big corporates, investors, academics, scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs. All of these roles, and many more, are the foundation to pursuing our Smart Nation vision.”
"We see Singapore as a strong ecosystem of big corporates, investors, academics, scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs. All of these roles, and many more, are the foundation to pursuing our Smart Nation vision.”
InnovFest unBound Conference - 17 and 18 May 2016
Partnering NUS Enterprise and unBound Media, Innovfest unBound is a conference that spotlights Asia’s most innovative developments in the digital, technology and innovation space. It comprises of three main stages and 35 satellite events where participants can share insights on the impact of new technologies in finance, healthcare, retail and media; opportunities in Asian markets; how corporates and brands work with startups and disruptive innovations; the future world from the research and academic perspective.
A key highlight of InnovFest unBound is its globally curated exhibition of groundbreaking innovations from Singapore and around the region. Visitors can view innovations such as the latest autonomous work machines, robots, smart devices and augmented-reality gadgets in the Tech Alley, Start-Up Bazaar and Institute of Higher Learning Zones.
Satellite activities include panels, pitching, founder and investor networking, a startup battle sponsored by Unilever, a Twitter developer workshop, startup clinics, and social networking.
Speakers at the event include:
- Sergio Salvador, Head, Global Gaming Partnerships, Google
- Varun Mittal, Group Head, Partnership & Marketing, hellopay SEA, Lazada-Alibaba Group
- Peter Ho, CEO, Hope Technik
- Eric Salama, CEO, Kantar
- Rob LoCascio, Founder & CEO, LivePerson
- Shailesh Naik, CEO, MatchMove Pay
- Vivek Dogra, Innovation Partnerships & Licensing, Nestle
- Shannon Kalayanamitr, Co-founder & CMO, Orami
- Peter Vesterbacka, Mighty Eagle, Rovio
- Taavet Hinrikus, Co-founder & CEO, Transferwise
- Scott Spirit, Chief Digital Officer, WPP
- Gautum Anand, Director of Partnerships & Operations, Asia Pacific, Youtube
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister in charge of the Smart Nation Office, Singapore, will delivering the keynote address on 17 May.
“Over the last several years, we organised InnovFest to help local tech startups and innovators make the right connections. Last year, we collaborated with unBound Media to co-organise InnovFest unBound, and maximise its impact by bringing it to a global level. This year, we are delighted to further raise the profile of this flagship event by partnering Infocomm Development Authority to position InnovFest unBound 2016 as one of the pillar events of Smart Nation Innovations Week. This will showcase Singapore as a dynamic technology and innovation ecosystem, where cutting edge research leads to new applications and innovative start-ups can build disruptive solutions,” said Dr Lily Chan, CEO NUS Enterprise, co-host, InnovFest unBound 2016.
“Our unBound conferences are well known for bringing together disruptive startups, global brands and leading corporates from around the world, to explore exciting new business opportunities. We quickly realised that Singapore is the ideal location for such conferences, due to its technology advancements, strong R&D initiatives and rapidly growing startup environment. We were delighted to partner with NUS Enterprise, a regional thought leader in this sector and the success of InnovFest unBound 2015 has spurred us to create an even bigger and better event this year. We are now putting in place a stellar line up of international experts and global leaders who are ready to share the latest innovation trends and technology insights at InnovFest unBound 2016!" said Daniel Seal, CEO unBound Media, co-host, InnovFest unBound 2016.
Tech Saturday will hold two popup teaser events using the IDA Labs on Wheels bus. The popups will be at Century Square and at Velocity on 30 April and 7 May respectively.
Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information will meet and greet the public at the popup on 7 May.
Exhibiting alongside the international contemporary art installations are data visualisations, interviews with local data experts, and prototypes developed by leading local research institutions in the fields of infocomm technologies. Embracing the ‘art’ in Smart Nation, the exhibition highlights Singapore’s unique relationship with data within the Smart Nation framework and provides a holistic understanding of the ways in which data is affecting our daily lives.
“Designed for the audiences of the 21st century, Big Bang Data is a show that explores the phenomenon of the information explosion that we are currently experiencing. The exhibition enables us to visualise and quantify the endless oceans of data generated through the work of artists, designers, technologists, scientists, journalists and filmmakers. We are privileged to present Big Bang Data as part of the Smart Nation Innovations Week, which provides us with the platform to participate in conversations around the datafication of our world through the unique framework of artistic interventions,” said Honor Harger, Executive Director, ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands.
Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia on 19 May 2016
Held for the first time in Asia, the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia will convene honourees of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list – 300 of the most influential young entrepreneurs, innovators and game-changers, all under 30 years of age, who are contributing to their industries in a significant way. The summit will bring together more than 250 of these rising stars across the region to share insights and brainstorm for new ideas over forums, TED-style presentations, key notes, mentorship from successful business leaders and creative pitching workshops.
The guest-of-honour is Dr Janil Puthucheary, Minister of State for Ministry of Communications and Information and the Ministry of Education.
Some of the Singapore-based honourees include:
Honourees
Held for the first time in Asia, the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia will convene honourees of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list – 300 of the most influential young entrepreneurs, innovators and game-changers, all under 30 years of age, who are contributing to their industries in a significant way. The summit will bring together more than 250 of these rising stars across the region to share insights and brainstorm for new ideas over forums, TED-style presentations, key notes, mentorship from successful business leaders and creative pitching workshops.
The guest-of-honour is Dr Janil Puthucheary, Minister of State for Ministry of Communications and Information and the Ministry of Education.
Some of the Singapore-based honourees include:
Honourees
- Siu Rui Quek & Lucas Ngoo, Co-founders, Carousell
- Daniel Tan, Co-founder & CEO, DeNova Sciences
- Clara Yee, Designer
- Joel Tan, Singer, Gentle Bones
- Rachel Lim, Co-founder, Love, Bonito
- Ryan Tan & Sylvia Chan, Co-founders, Night Owl Cinematics
- Chang Wen Lai, Founder & CEO, Ninja Logistics
- Mohamed Abbas, Co-founder, Onelyst
- Dian Guan, Co-founder & Vice President, PatSnap
Tech Saturday on 21 May 2016
Tech Saturday shows how technology can make a huge impact on our lives through an interactive environment of play and experimentation. There will be a technology showcase of the latest products to enhance people’s lives; a gadget marketplace to view innovative projects and buy tech tinker sets; hands-on workshops for children, adults and seniors to learn 3D printing, coding and robotics; a drone competition arena for hobbyists, and a kids hackathon for young builders aged 9 to 12 years old to code robots that will solve issues in transportation.
Tech Saturday shows how technology can make a huge impact on our lives through an interactive environment of play and experimentation. There will be a technology showcase of the latest products to enhance people’s lives; a gadget marketplace to view innovative projects and buy tech tinker sets; hands-on workshops for children, adults and seniors to learn 3D printing, coding and robotics; a drone competition arena for hobbyists, and a kids hackathon for young builders aged 9 to 12 years old to code robots that will solve issues in transportation.
Dr Puthucheary will grace the event.
Tech Saturday will hold two popup teaser events using the IDA Labs on Wheels bus. The popups will be at Century Square and at Velocity on 30 April and 7 May respectively.
Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information will meet and greet the public at the popup on 7 May.
Big Bang Data Exhibition from 21 May to 16 October 2016)
Hailing from the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) and Fundación Telefónica in Spain, Big Bang Data is making its Asian premiere at the ArtScience Museum on 21 May after visiting cities in three continents. The exhibition explores contemporary issues surrounding the big data explosion of the 21st century.
Hailing from the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) and Fundación Telefónica in Spain, Big Bang Data is making its Asian premiere at the ArtScience Museum on 21 May after visiting cities in three continents. The exhibition explores contemporary issues surrounding the big data explosion of the 21st century.
Exhibiting alongside the international contemporary art installations are data visualisations, interviews with local data experts, and prototypes developed by leading local research institutions in the fields of infocomm technologies. Embracing the ‘art’ in Smart Nation, the exhibition highlights Singapore’s unique relationship with data within the Smart Nation framework and provides a holistic understanding of the ways in which data is affecting our daily lives.
“Designed for the audiences of the 21st century, Big Bang Data is a show that explores the phenomenon of the information explosion that we are currently experiencing. The exhibition enables us to visualise and quantify the endless oceans of data generated through the work of artists, designers, technologists, scientists, journalists and filmmakers. We are privileged to present Big Bang Data as part of the Smart Nation Innovations Week, which provides us with the platform to participate in conversations around the datafication of our world through the unique framework of artistic interventions,” said Honor Harger, Executive Director, ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands.
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