How might the future of education and careers look like for a purpose-driven generation? What are the potential impacts of language and word choice on society’s perception of education and careers?  How would disruptive forces such as digitalisation and personalisation change the education sector in the Post-COVID age? Join The Sessions for a discussion on these questions with two invited guests – USP alum Marvin Kang (BIZ + USP, Class of 2012), a former policy officer of MOE and co-founder of the Astronaut’s Collective, a not-for-profit organisation that helps youth find meaningful careers, and Alisa Maya, a Teaching Specialist at the Learning Lab.

Organised by The Cinnamon Conversation, this session invites the founder of UnPackt, Florence Tay, for an AMA session. UnPackt, first established in May 2018, is Singapore's first zero-waste bulk store and a homegrown social enterprise.

Ever wondered what it is like joining a Harvard Business School class? The Sessions is bringing that experience to you by organising our very own (in-person!) Sessions Cases taught by Professor Joel Goh, a former Harvard Business School professor and current NUS Business School (Department of Analytics and Operations) professor. Join this session for insightful discussions on a Netflix business case – the case studies will be available for pick-up before the event for pre-reading. This session is limited to 20 participants.

“Urban Planning sounds interesting but I'm not in a related field of study..” “I want to learn more about Urban Planning, but don't have time to take a full module on it..” “How does Urban Planning play out in the real world?” Organised by The Cinnamon (Academic) Conversations, this session hosts Chief Planner Ms Hwang Yu-Ning from Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) who will be sharing more about urban planning. There will also be small-group case discussions on a real planning situation and interactive activity on land use planning, facilitated by URA representatives.

Organised by The Cinnamon Conversations, this session invites Ms Hazel Poa, who is currently one of the two Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) for the Progress Singapore Party (PSP). Ms Poa has been part of PSP since 2019, but was previously part of the National Solidarity Party (NSP) from 2011 to 2015, and the Reform Party (2009-2011).

Over the last decade, internet use and technology penetration have reached unprecedented levels. Every digital footprint contains data about individual users that can be used by various stakeholders to advance different interests, raising questions about data governance. Can we develop robust data governance systems for Singapore’s Smart Nation, building trust while allowing business and Government to meet citizens’ needs? Join The Sessions, in collaboration with the Singapore Policy Journal, for a panel discussion with Ms Quek Su Lynn (Director, Government Data Office), Ms Teo Yi-Ling (Senior Fellow, Centre of Excellence for National Security @ RSIS) and USP alum Mr Timothy Lin (Co-Founder, Cylynx).