DBS Foundation Impact Beyond Summit

11 Nov 2024

Bringing leading voices in Asia together - policymakers, industry leaders, businesses, community partners and more - to shed light on key societal challenges, unlock opportunities for collective action, and co-create ideas and solutions to drive enduring change.

At our inaugural summit, we will focus on the wicked problem of ageing and redefining the ageing narrative.

Why Ageing and Why Now?

The challenges brought about by ageing societies has become an increasingly acute concern not just in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and ironically even younger populations like India and Indonesia.

These ageing societies are confronted with significant socio-economic implications that require urgent solutioning - e.g. shrinking workforce, changing consumer behaviours, sustainability of pension/ healthcare systems, potential societal fractures, retirement adequacy. While ageing affects everyone, society's most vulnerable segments are often most affected/ need more support to access the resources, know-how and opportunities to age well.

However, we believe that ageing societies could be more than a problem to be solved - they could also open up avenues for growth and innovation. The super ageing problem makes us more conscious of the need to come together and better support other more vulnerable segments in society.

At the Impact Beyond Summit, we will be discussing:

The key opportunities and challenges that Singapore and many markets in Asia will face as its population ages

The role that people, public and private sectors can play in coming together to build more inclusive, resilient societies in the face of this massive demographic shift

How we can leverage technology and innovation to improve healthspans

What can we changing traditional mindsets and challenge the stereotypes of growing old?

The role of businesses in reshaping societal mindsets around ageing and realising opportunities that will emerge… as we strive towards increasing health spans in tandem with lifespans; and champion dignified, purposeful ageing

We believe the summit can serve as a great opportunity to redefine conversations on ageing and spark collaborations that will help to tackle the challenges/opportunities ahead.

Agenda

Welcome

Ageing as a problem or Longevity as an Opportunity

Karen Ngui, Head of DBS Foundation

Keynote

The Blue Zones: The Next Frontier of Longevity

Dan Buettner, Author of Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zone

Panel Discussion 1

How can we leverage technology and innovation to improve healthspans?

As we navigate an age defined by rapid technological advancement, the potential to enhance healthspan—the period of life spent in good health—has never been greater. This talk will explore how innovative technologies can be harnessed to not only extend lifespan but also improve quality of life.

Gillian Tee, Founder & CEO, Homage
Chik Wai Chiew, CEO Heritas Capital
Nathaniel Farouz, Managing Director, Senior Living at Keppel
Dr Mary Ann Tsao, Chairman and Founding Director, Tsao Foundation
Moderator: Dr Eugene Hong, Executive Director, Head Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare at DBS Bank

Breakout Session 1

1a) Tackling social isolation among the elderly - how can we build communities where young and old can connect?

Dr Kelvin Tan, Head, Minor in Applied Ageing Studies programme, SUSS
Fung John Chye, Co-Director, NUS Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE) Environment and Ageing Well
Chern Siang Jye, Assistant CEO, Agency for Integrated Care
Nadine Maurellet, Founder and CEO, Eden Retirement Lifestyle Management

1b) Recipe for longevity: the impact of nutrition and food security in ageing

Queenie Man, Founder & CEO, The Project Futurus, HK
Sylwin Andrew, General Manager, Ageing Asia Alliance

Panel Discussion 2

Changing mindsets…How can we challenge the stereotypes of growing old?

Join us in this important conversation to learn how we all can play a role in redefining what it means to grow old and inspire both younger and older generations to challenge preconceived notions and create a future where ageing is viewed as an opportunity for growth.

Dan Buettner, Author of Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
Max Maeder, DBS Brand Ambassador & Kite Foiling World Champion
Tham Loke Kheng, CEO and Board Director, Mediacorp
Professor John Wong, Senior Vice-President, Health Innovation and Translation, National University of Singapore
Moderator: Han Kwee Juan, Group Executive and Country Head of DBS Singapore

Breakout Session 2

2a) Wealth is Health - True or False?

Join discussions on how we can enable people to continue to lead purpose-driven and productive lives as lifespans get longer.

Lorna Tan Beng Choo, Head of Financial Planning Literacy, Consumer Banking Group, DBS
Peace Wong, Chief Officer, Family & Community Service of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Aniket Doegar, Co-Founder & CEO, Haqdarshak

2b) An ageing workforce - Boom or bust for business?

Victor Seah Yuan Zhi, Director, Behavioural Insights CoE, SUSS
Karen Wee, Executive Director, Lions Befrienders
Atul Satija, Founder & CEO, The/Nudge

Fireside Chat

How can businesses help reshape societal mindsets around ageing and realise opportunities that will emerge as we strive towards increasing healthspans in tandem with lifespans; and champion dignified, purposeful ageing?

Learn more about the role that people, public and private sectors can play in coming together to build more inclusive, resilient societies in the face of this massive demographic shift