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Chi Ling Chan
Founder, Director • Equitech Collective
Chi Ling is Founder and Director for Equitech Collective, and Consultant for the World Health Organisation. She was formerly Deputy Director at Open Government Products, Govtech Singapore, and concurrently served as Deputy Director at the Ministry of Health (Information Technology and Data Group) and Smart Nation Digital Government Group (Special Projects). She began her Singapore public service career as a Strategist within the Prime Minister’s Office, where she developed experience in economic strategy, strategic planning and futures, as well as manpower planning for the healthcare sector.Outside of her professional roles, Chi Ling is Senior Fellow with the Equity Initiative, under the Atlantic Fellowship for Health Equity in Southeast Asia, and serves as Board Member for Better.sg and the Digital Committee for the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre. Chi Ling graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Honors) and Masters of Science in Symbolic Systems.
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AI & Tech for Good: Social Impact and Humanitarian Applications

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BEACON 2023 Speaker, Martin Tan
Martin Tan
CEO • The Majurity Trust
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PANEL DISCUSSION
Skills-based Volunteering and Driving Social Good through Advanced Technologies
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1 NOVEMBER 2025
UBS, 9 PENANG ROAD
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A gathering of Singapore's
‍largest ground-up community
on technology and social impact
Made for designers, developers, researchers, students, and anyone that wants to make a social impact through tech
10+ panel discussions, presentations & workshops

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Join us in person on 1 November 2025.

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Meals and refreshments
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Awesome swag from better.sg and our sponsors
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A huge thank you from all of us at better.sg
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Early bird
S$20
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Early bird tickets will be made available from
20 Sep 2025 to 19 Oct 2025
General admission
S$20
Perfect for the general public interested in tech for good.
Member price
$5
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For students, non-profits, and NSFs, please contact us at beacon@better.sg
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SPEAKERS

Expect to hear from the brightest voices in technology and the social sector.


BEACON 2023 Speaker, Martin Tan

Martin Tan

CEO • The Majurity Trust

BEACON 2023 Speaker, Gillian Tee

Gillian Tee

CEO & Co-founder • Homage

BEACON 2023 Speaker, Siu Rui

Quek Siu Rui

CEO • Carousell

Pat Law

Founder • GOODSTUPH

BEACON 2023 Speaker, Serene Ow

Serene Ow

Head of Data Science • Grab

Daniel Lim

Public Policy Manager (MY & SG) • Meta

Bing Wen Tan

Founder • CheckMate SG

Steve Loh

Founder • Myloh

Nurbaya

UX Designer • Mages Studio

Gia Ngo

CTO • Give.Asia

Kate Blashki

Product Manager • Call Home

Jason Leow

Founder • Outsprint Design

Nigel Teo

Nigel Teo

Founder • Goodhood.SG

Chin Su Yuen

CTO • HERA Digital Health

Isaac Lee

Product Manager • Endowus

Yeng Wai

Master's Programme Director • Hyper Island

Min Li

Co-founder • Design SG

Christian Chao

CEO • Care Corner Singapore Ltd

Steven Koh

Director, Government Digital Products (Platform Products) • Government Technology Agency of Singapore

Laura González Iglesias

Director, Group Internal Consulting • UBS

Vrinda Khanna

Co-Founder & Director for Growth • MAGES Studio

Joshua Gei

Founder • CareCompass

Sheldon Chin

Commercial, APAC • Groq

Valerie Pang

Program Manager • Singapore AI Safety Hub

Owen Gan

Product Designer • LetterKey

Brian Chew

Solution Engineer • LetterKey

Shilpa S Nath

Founder • Women In AI (For Good)

Dr. A. Imran Nordin

UX Research Manager • GIC Singapore (contracted by Maltem Asia Pte. Ltd.)

John Phillips

Executive Editor & Head of Bloomberg Media Studios • APAC, Bloomberg

AGENDA

​Expect a full day of thought-provoking discussions, practical learning, and meaningful connections — from storytelling and responsible AI, to mental health innovation, inclusive design, and cross-sector collaboration. Every session is designed to move ideas from insight to impact.
9:30 am
Registration Opens
10:00 am
Panel Discussion
OPENING SPEECH
Opening Remarks by better.sg
Vincent Teyssier
CEO • better.sg
10:30 am
PANEL DISCUSSION
Purpose in Partnership: Joining Forces between Public & People Sectors
Christian Chao
CEO • Care Corner Singapore Ltd
Steven Koh
Director, Government Digital Products (Platform Products) • Government Technology Agency of Singapore
Srabanti Ghosh
Senior Assistant Director • NCSS
Xin Yi Yap
Project & Operations Manager • better.sg
BETTER.SG PROJECT SHOWCASE
Drop by anytime to meet our project teams, learn about their initiatives, and explore how you can get involved. The booths will run continuously throughout the conference.
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• CareCompass
‍• Checkmate
‍• Growing Roots
‍• Schemes.sg
‍• SourceFoods
• RUOK
11:15 am
BREAKOUT
Got an Idea? Learn to Ship Faster and Design Inclusively
Owen Gan
Product Designer • LetterKey
Brian Chew
Solution Engineer • LetterKey
11:40 am
BREAKOUT
AI for Good: From Singapore to the World
Chandra Gunawan Ong
Head, Programmes & Partnerships (AI Talent Development) • AI Singapore
12:00 pm
BREAKOUT
Panel Discussion
Mobilising Private Sector IP for Public Sector Good
Vrinda Khanna
Co-Founder & Director for Growth • MAGES Studio
BREAKOUT
Panel Discussion
From Curiosity to Clarity: Turning Questions into Research Goals
Dr. A. Imran Nordin
UX Research Manager • Maltem Asia Pte Ltd
12:20 pm
KEYNOTE
Panel Discussion
Keynote Speech by Guest of Honor 
Ms Jasmin Lau
Minister of State •
Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health
1:00 pm
Lunch & Networking
2:15 pm
Panel Discussion
BREAKOUT
Panel Discussion
Storytelling as a Bridge: How to Stand Out in a World of AI Content
John Phillips
Executive Editor & Head of Bloomberg Media Studios • APAC, Bloomberg
BREAKOUT
Creating a Business Case — Project Charters That Drive Decisions
Laura González Iglesias
Director, Group Internal Consulting • UBS
2.40 pm
BREAKOUT
Groq: How Faster AI Impacts Societies
Sheldon Chin
Commercial, APAC • Groq
3:00 pm
Break
3:15 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION
Agents of Change: Women Empowering Communities Through AI
Shilpa S Nath
Founder • Women In AI (For Good)
Yeoh Wan Qing
Co-founder, Chief Hatch Officer • Hatch
Valerie Pang
Program Manager • Singapore AI Safety Hub
Audrey Tim
Head of Branding •
Marketing and Communications, better.sg
4:00 pm
CLOSING
Closing Remarks
4:15 pm
Networking & Tea Break
5:30 pm
End of Event

OUR COMMITTEE

We thank our organising committee for their dedication in bringing BEACON 2025 to life.

Vincent Teyssier

Co-lead

Yap Xin Yi

Co-lead

Qi Jie Lim

Head of Programming

Audrey Tim

Head of Marketing

Leow Gin Ee

Deputy Head of Marketing

Vanessa Ong

Digital Storyteller

Carmen Chan

Digital Storyteller

Caleb Tan

Head of Sponsorship

Hazel Hong

Head of Logistics

Madeleine Koh

Webmaster

FAQ

What is BEACON?

BEACON is Better.sg’s annual flagship conference, created to bring together changemakers across tech, government, and civil society to explore how technology can serve care, connection, and community.

In 2023, we launched our inaugural edition with leaders from Carousell, The Majurity Trust, Homage, GIVE.Asia, HERA Digital Health, and better.sg projects.

2024’s edition drew over 250 participants, gathering policymakers, entrepreneurs, and grassroots leaders to spark cross-sector dialogue and showcase how #techforgood is shaping real-world impact.

What is better.sg?

Better.sg is a platform which brings volunteers together to explore how we could use technology to address social issues and empower non-profit organisations. Our mission is simple: to create a better Singapore through #techforgood.

Since Better.sg was founded in 2020, we have grown to a community with more than 2,300 volunteers. They include software developers, designers, data scientists, product managers, digital marketers, all of whom are committed to using their skillset to assist non-profit organisations and social causes.

When and where will BEACON take place?

BEACON 2025 will be held on Saturday, 1 November 2025, at UBS, 9 Penang Road, 238459.

How do I get to the event venue?

BEACON 2025 is held at UBS, 9 Penang Road, Singapore 238459. You can get here by the following ways:

BY MRT
→ Dhoby Ghaut (Exit B)
→ Bencoolen MRT (Exit B)

You may also find the directions here

Who should attend BEACON?

Anyone with a passion and vision to amplify social impact through technology. We believe in the power of communities, and the power of technology. If you’re a non-profit curious about how to streamline or scale your operations; if you’re a tech professional and you want to find out how your skills can contribute to something meaningful; if you’re a curious cat interested in the intersection between technology and social good, come join us!

For more enquiries, contact beacon@better.sg