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Martin Tan
CEO • The Majurity Trust
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PANEL DISCUSSION
Skills-based Volunteering and Driving Social Good through Advanced Technologies
Thank you for joining us on 23 November 2024.
MARINA ONE WEST TOWER, SINGAPORE
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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 & masterclasses

AGENDA

9:30 am
Registration Opens
10:00 am
Panel Discussion
OPENING SPEECH
Opening Remarks by better.sg
Lewis Liu
CEO • better.sg
10:10 am
PANEL DISCUSSION
Artificial Intelligence & Tech for Good
Social Impact and Humanitarian Applications
This panel explores the potential of artificial intelligence in addressing some of the world's most pressing social challenges. From enhancing disaster response and improving healthcare access to supporting vulnerable populations, AI-driven solutions are being applied to create meaningful and sustainable change. Hear real-world examples from non-profit leaders and technologists.
Chan Chiling
Founder & Director • Equitech Collective
Christian Chao
CEO • Care Corner Singapore Ltd
11:10 am
BREAKOUT
Service Design for Social Innovation
The Problem with Your Problem Statement (and What You Can Do About It)
Poorly defined problems can easily mislead solution design, wasting time, resources, and impact potential. Join this breakout session to discover how Abstraction Laddering can help assess the clarity and accuracy of your problem statements. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a social service hero, this session is designed to guide you in stepping back and exploring problems from different levels.
Evonne Quek
Member • better.sg
BREAKOUT
Building Data Capacities for Impact
By 2032, there is an opportunity to catalyze 3.5 million Data and AI for Impact jobs. This will require a worldwide workforce of purpose-driven data practitioners to fill those roles and enable social impact organizations to unlock the power of data and AI. data.org is on a mission to train or engage one million purpose-driven data practitioners by 20232. Through our 'think globally and work locally' approach, this session will share experiences of building individual and organizational data capacity through the Capacity Accelerator Network, Data Maturity Assessment tool and innovation challenges to expose participants to guides, tools, playbooks, and learning resources curated through our platform.
Priyank Hirani
Director of Capacity Building • data.org
Lindsey Gottschalk
Vice President, Strategy and Partnerships  • data.org
BREAKOUT
Figma Workshop
Join this hands-on session to discover how Figma sparks collaboration while helping teams brainstorm social impact initiatives. Unlock tips for designing inclusively and make the most of community resources for accessible design. Plus, get inspired by how companies are embedding accessibility into their products, with actionable insights you can immediately apply to your own projects.
Chanelle Hsu
Solutions Consultant •
Figma
12:10 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:30 pm
KEYNOTE
Panel Discussion
Keynote Speech by Guest of Honor 
Dr Janil Puthucheary
Senior Minister of State •
Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health
2:30 pm
Panel Discussion
PANEL DISCUSSION
Panel Discussion
Mental Health and Innovation
Mental health is a silent epidemic. What can technology contribute in solving this epidemic? The discussion will focus on how technology can be leveraged to make mental health support more accessible, personalised, and effective. Panelists will discuss real-world applications where case work meets cutting-edge innovation, offering a comprehensive view of how tech can shape the future of mental health care. The session will also address the ethical challenges and opportunities as we navigate this new frontier.
Frank Ng
VP, Growth • Intellect
Caleb Tan
Senior Manager, mindline.sg  •
‍MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation
3:25 pm
FOCUSED TALK
Creating Universal Design for All
Josh Tseng
Director & Co Founder •
Blind Mice Media
Immanuel Goh
Design Research Lead  •
‍GovTech Singapore
BREAKOUT
Future of AI/ML and Social Impact Organisations
Explore how social impact organizations can use AI/ML to scale their impact. Gain insights into AI/ML trends and potential application areas.
This workshop invites passionate folks from social impact organisations (e.g. ground up initiatives, non-profits, social enterprises), government, and private sector to imagine what the future could look like, and the challenges and opportunities.
Gavin Chua
APAC Head, Stakeholder Engagement • Meta
4:20 pm
Panel Discussion
Tea Break
4:30 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION
Panel Discussion
Fostering Trust and Shaping Communities with Tech
This panel brings together key figures in community development, including Nigel Teo, founder of goodhood.sg, Shannen from the Build for Good community, and Tham Jun Han, the co-founder and COO of Friendzone.
They will discuss how technology can be harnessed to build equitable, trusted networks within Singapore’s diverse communities. The conversation will explore innovative approaches to fostering friendships, inclusivity, and trust in a digital age, offering insights into the future of community building in Singapore.
Nigel Teo
Founder • Good Hood
Shannen Ho
Senior Manager (Marketing)  •
‍Open Government Products
Tham Jun Han
Co-Founder & COO • Friendzone
5:25 pm
CLOSING
Closing Remarks
Lewis Liu
CEO• better.sg

SPONSORS

This event would not be possible without our sponsors, who are committed to use tech to amplify social impact.

OUR COMMITTEE

We like to thank our organizing committee for making this wonderful event possible.

Dominic Soon

Advisor

Lewis Liu

Head of Partnerships

Hazel Hong

Head of Logistics

Ray Wehn

Deputy Head of Partnerships

Jonathan Chia

Partnerships

Rachel Kuo

Head of Programming

Audrey Tim

Head of Marketing

Pamela Cheng

Lead Designer

Leow Gin Ee

Media and Sponsor Relations

Su Yan

Contributor

Yeo Yun Fei

Contributor

Nithya Karthikeyan

Contributor

Wong Yoke Yong

Deputy Head of Logistics

Zack Hong

Designer

FAQ

What is BEACON?

BEACON is Better.sg’s flagship #techforgood conference, where we host the greatest minds in Singapore and invite everyone to come together to consolidate ways, ideas, and principles on how to launch, sustain, and incorporate tech4good projects into their work and lives.

In 2023, we organised our inaugural conference to gather changemakers and propel this movement forward. The event gathered about 500 changemakers to drive conversations on leveraging technology for social impact in Singapore. Our speakers included an array of leaders representing the non-profit and tech sectors, including CEOs of Carousell, The Majurity Trust, Homage, as well as leaders from GIVE.Asia, HERA Digital Health, and better.sg’s projects. You can watch the highlights here. 

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 will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Marina One West Tower, Level 3, Singapore.

How do I get to the event venue?

BEACON 2024 is held at Marina One West Tower, Level 3, Singapore. You can get here by the following ways:

BY MRT
→ DT17 - Downtown (Exit D)
→ NS27 | CE2 | TE20 - Marina Bay (Exit 1)
→ TE19 - Shenton Way (Exit 1, or via Basement 1 to Marina One)

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