WELL 2026 Social Sustainability Thematic Summit: Singapore

APAC’s first regional convening that makes social sustainability tangible, investable and operational.

Asia Pacific is redefining what sustainable business looks like. Across the region, companies are weaving social sustainability into the fabric of their strategy, driving innovation, strengthening communities, and unlocking long-term value.

IWBI is bringing together changemakers from across corporate, real estate, policy and finance to explore how people-first strategies are shaping the future of business in Asia Pacific. From employee wellbeing to supply chain responsibility, from governance to community impact, we’ll dive into how organisations are turning purpose into performance and collaboration into real-world results.

Join us in Singapore on Wednesday, April 15 as we spotlight Asia Pacific’s leadership in building healthier, more equitable and more resilient markets for the future.

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

8:30 a.m. — Registration and refreshments

9:30 a.m. — Opening remarks

9:40 a.m. — Host keynote

10:00 a.m. — Keynote: WELL as a framework for social sustainability and community well-being

10:20 a.m. — Fireside Chat: Building Communities Where People Thrive — A Singapore Perspective on Social Resilience and Inclusive Growth

10:50 a.m. — Panel: Global Forces Reshaping Social Sustainability — Regulation, Capital and the Future of Responsible Growth

11:30 a.m. — Morning break

12:10 p.m. — Panel: Corporate Leadership in Social Impact — From Strategy to Human-Centered Outcomes

12:50 p.m. — Lunch & Guided Tour of Temasek Shophouse

2:25 p.m. — Panel: Social Sustainability in Real Estate & Urban Development — Designing for Community & Cultural Heritage

3:10 p.m. — Keynote: Powering Social Sustainability Innovation with AI

3:30 p.m. — Afternoon break

3:55 p.m. — Sponsor remarks

4:05 p.m. — Fireside chat: The Air We Share: Indoor Air Quality as a Foundation for Community Well-being

4:25 p.m. — Panel: APAC Supply Chains & Social Sustainability — From Policy to Practice

5:10 p.m. — Closing remarks & award recognition

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. — Networking Reception

SESSIONS & SPEAKERS

From employee wellbeing to supply chain responsibility, from governance to community impact, we’ll dive into how organisations are turning purpose into performance and collaboration into real-world results.

WELL as a framework for social sustainability and community well-being

This keynote challenges the notion of WELL as a building standard, reframing it as a scalable framework that can help advance human health, equity and social well-being across organizations, communities and value chains.

• Minjia Yang, Head of Sustainable Finance, IWBI

Building communities where people thrive: A Singapore perspective on social resilience and inclusive growth

Explore how policies, partnerships and community-centered strategies can enable more equitable and resilient growth.

• Moderator: Giovanni Cossu, Head of Sustainability, CapitaLand Development

Global forces reshaping social sustainability: Regulation, capital and the future of responsible growth

Examine how emerging regulations, investor stewardship and rising expectations for human and community outcomes are reshaping how global markets price social performance and how organizations can respond to build resilience, trust and long-term value in a people-centered economy.

• Moderator: Minjia Yang, Head of Sustainable Finance, IWBI
• Sigrid Zialcita,CEO, Asia Pacific Real Assets Association (APREA)
• Angelo Tan, Former Country Lead, World Bank Group Climate Change Department
• Diana Tang, Director Sustainable Solutions Group APAC, ING

Corporate leadership in social impact: From strategy to human-centered outcomes

Discuss how leading organizations are embedding social sustainability into governance, culture, operations and stakeholder engagement to translate commitments into measurable outcomes for workers, communities and responsible supply chains.

• Moderator: David Fogarty, CEO, UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS)
• Tony Lai, COO, National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre
• Shelley Boland, Global Head of Corporate Real Estate Services, Standard Chartered Bank
• Tan Szue Hann, Director ESG Strategy, Keppel Fund Management & Investment
• Iris Chang, Head of Group Sustainability, Grab

Social sustainability in real estate and urban development: Designing for community and cultural heritage

Explore how leaders in real estate, planning and design are strengthening communities through culturally grounded development, placemaking, adaptive reuse and community engagement to support healthier and more resilient urban environments.

• Moderator: Khee Poh Lam, Professor of Architecture and the Built Environment, National University of Singapore
• Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic, Client Development Director, BranchPattern

Powering social sustainability innovation with AI

Hear how responsible innovation, governance and cross-sector collaboration can support inclusive and sustainable growth across diverse APAC communities.

• Dr. William Chandra Tjhi, Head of Applied Research, AI Singapore

The air we share: Indoor air quality as a foundation for community well-being

Learn how healthier indoor environments can strengthen communities, support equity, and redefine what people-first spaces look like in the future of work and living.

• Moderator: Jack Noonan, Head of APAC, IWBI
• Liam Bates, Co-founder and CEO, Kaiterra
• Dustin Jefferson Onghanseng, Co-founder and CEO, uHoo

APAC supply chains and social sustainability: From policy to practice

Explore how regulatory changes, investor expectations and global norms are reshaping social sustainability in APAC supply chains.

• Max Pottler, Head of Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion, IOM Thailand
• Ben Towell, Executive Director, Sustainability Solutions, OCBC