PROGRAMME
Timings indicated are Singapore time (GMT+8)
| 8 October 2025 | |
| 8:30am | Registration and Networking |
| 9:00am | Welcome Address Mr Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO, Stewardship Asia Centre |
| 9:10am | Opening remarks: Building a compassionate ecosystem for impact What does it take to build an organisation that not only thrives but uplifts? This opening session explores how institutions can foster ecosystems that amplify positive impact across four dimensions: Planet, People, Peace, and Progress. Prof Ivy Ng, Board Director, Temasek Trust; Senior Advisor, SingHealth Board |
| 9:25am | Keynote: Leading powerfully with happiness In what ways do values drive national progress and the economy? This sharing explores how Bhutan’s development philosophy—centred on happiness, compassion, and stewardship—offers timeless leadership lessons, shared through a deeply personal journey. Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering, Governor, Gelephu Mindfulness City; Former Prime Minister of Bhutan |
| 9:45am | Fireside Chat: Learning from state stewards How do you lead a country and shape a better future for your people? Gain insights from the experiences of a state steward and learn how he navigated the various challenges he faced when leading a nation.
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| 10:15am | Driving financially viable solutions for the environment How does one solve a perennial problem like food waste while remaining financially self-sustaining? Learn from past SL25 winner Sodexo, as they share their innovative approach to tackling food waste. Mr Abel Ariza, Managing Director of Sodexo Singapore and Malaysia |
| 10:25am | Driving financially viable solutions for society In this session, our speaker shares his motivation behind starting Inclus, a past SL25 winner and social enterprise championing inclusive employment. Gain insights from his journey in championing profit by purpose. Mr Shaun Tan, Co-founder, Inclus |
| 10:35am | Networking break |
| 10:50am | Announcing the winners of 2025 Steward Leadership 25 The Steward Leadership 25 (SL25) awards recognise the top 25 financially viable solutions for society and the environment. In this session, an SL25 judge shares key insights from the judging process—highlighting emerging trends, common success factors, and projects that exemplify steward leadership in action. Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, Former Executive Director, APEC Secretariat, Singapore |
| 11:20am | Panel: Steward leadership for business longevity To ensure business longevity and prosperity, organisations must create mutually beneficial outcomes for themselves and their stakeholders. Panellists will explore how their organisational values contribute to long-term success, highlighting strategies to build an enduring business.
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| 12:00pm | Maximising purpose, maximising profit Mr Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO, Stewardship Asia Centre |
| 12:20pm | Closing remarks Prof Arnoud De Meyer, Chairman, Stewardship Asia Centre |
| 12:30pm | Networking Lunch |
| 2:00pm | End of event |
| *Participation is by invitation only *Programme updated as of 22 July 2025 *Programme is subject to change |
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