3 June - 30 Sept 2023
Engineering Good‘s Tech For Good (T4G) Festival was on September 30th, at the Level 1 Plaza, National Library Building! This year, we’re shining a spotlight on ‘Inclusive Employment.’ Visitors witnessed the assistive tech innovations of six teams of youth innovators as they tackle challenges faced by their disability community partners.
What else was on? Mainstream and community assistive tech innovations. Engaging workshops & talks. Groovy live music. Shopping with brands that support PwDs at the Social Enterprise Marketplace!
Missed the Festival? Catch up at our YouTube Channel!
Festival Programme
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Music Performance by Zelotones
Discover The Zelotones, a passionate group of differently-abled musicians: Zyana, the vocalist; Zach, the guitarist; Alex, the drummer; and Ben, the keyboardist. Formerly SeeSawBand, they're here to inspire with their music.
Facebook and YouTube: @thezelotones9059.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Workshop: AI Creativity for All by Adobe
Discover how Generative AI transforms content creation, empowering PwDs, fostering inclusivity, and unlocking creativity for all.
Speaker Scott Gruer, Adobe's Senior Solutions Consultant, brings over 20 years of digital experience. He's a tech enthusiast and leader of Adobe SEA's Community Impact Team, committed to giving back to the community.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Music Performance by Zelotones
01:00 pm - 01:30 pm
Fireside Chat
How can work be accessible to persons with disabilities?
Explore 'Inclusive Employment' with speakers Mr. Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Social and Family Development and Mr. Alister Ong, Lead of Diversity Equity Inclusion Client Solutions, Michael Page.
Moderated by Ms. Lim May-Ann, Board Chairperson, Engineering Good, this discussion will touch on how to create accessible work opportunities for persons with disabilities in both the private and public sectors.
Mr. Alister Ong
SPS Eric Chua
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Panel Discussion: The Paths to Building a Disability Inclusive Workplace by Inclus
In recent years, efforts to promote disability inclusion have increased, but many are still unaware of available options. This session guides organizations and their members in initiating or advancing their journey toward disability inclusion.
Panellists
Agnes Goh, VP Talent Acquisition SAPMENA, L'Oréal
Pek Yun Ning, Chairman CEO & Founder, SGP Foods
Stella Pasca, Sales Director, Infosys
Moderated by
Fathima Zohra, Inclusive Recruiter, Inclus
03:00 pm - 03:15pm
The Inclusive Organizing Playbook: Redesigning work for disadvantaged groups
Presenting "The Inclusive Organizing Playbook," a strategic guide focused on redesigning work to better accommodate individuals from disadvantaged groups. To find out more: www.inclusiveorg.com
Speaker
Dr Kenneth Goh, Associate Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education), Singapore Management University
03:30 pm - 04:00 pm
Workshop: Accessibility with Microsoft
Technology empowers, educates, and fosters inclusivity. Microsoft is committed to ensuring accessibility and inclusion for over 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide, aligning with our mission to empower everyone to achieve more.
Speaker
Hari Tharmakumar, Head of ASEAN Commercial Channel Partner Sales APAC- DPS, Global Partner Solutions, Microsoft
04:15 PM - 04:45PM
Music Performance by Zelotones
04:50 pm - 05:00 pm
Closing Ceremony Address by Patrick Hee, CEO, Engineering Good
About Tech For Good (T4G)
Tech For Good (T4G) is an annual assistive technology innovation programme by non-profit organisation Engineering Good that celebrates the use of technology in enabling persons with disabilities and the elderly live a life of opportunities.
COMMUNITY EFFORT
Youth innovators, technical advisors, and community partners design open-source solutions over 4 months through a participatory approach
LEARNING FOCUSED
Cultivate empathy, unpack challenges faced by persons with disabilities, and gain more awareness about
assistive technology
PUBLIC FESTIVAL
Showcase of solutions at the National Library @ Bugis on 30 September, alongside talks, marketplace vendors and other innovators.
#T4G2023 Theme:
Inclusive Employment
How can work be accessible to persons with disabilities? Collaborate with six community partners to gain insights into their challenges and aspirations in various industries.
Supporting Partners
