40-Under-40 2024 highlights

3 December 2024

Explore key event highlights featuring insightful discussions from 40-Under-40 2024 events.

Overview

The sixth run of the signature youth leadership programme was held from 23 October to 25 October 2024 at Aloft Singapore Novena. 40 youth leaders from the social service, healthcare, public and private sectors gathered to learn, network, reflect on the sharing by guest speakers, and discuss issues at a macro level.

The theme for 2024 was ‘Fostering Connections with Next Generation Leaders”, and it took participants on a journey of

building connections within the community;
seeking new perspectives and bringing innovation to navigate emerging complexities; and
collaborating and learning to forge a future amidst uncertainties.

Participants cherished the opportunities to hear personal and authentic sharing by 12 prominent speakers such as Mr Seah Kian Peng, Speaker of Parliament; Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Ministry of Social and Family Development; and Mr Ravi Menon, Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser of National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS).

In addition to speakers’ engagements, they underwent inspirational and reflective segments, facilitated by Mr Ron Kaufman, Best Selling Author and CEO of Uplifting Service, and Hush Tea Bar. They were also given the space to put their learnings to action in an Unconference, allowing for discussions on potential areas of collaborations. Through these engagements, participants were exposed to holistic learning – for building connections and personal development.

NCSS 40-Under-40 Day 1 – Key highlights

Mr Anjan Ghosh holding a microphone, giving a speech.

Welcome address by Mr Anjan Ghosh, Group Director, Capability Group, NCSS.

Panel discussion at NCSS 40-Under-40 event fostering connections with next-generation leaders.

NCSS 40-Under-40 alumni panel.

The alumni panel (from left to right):

Ms Siti Zubaidah Yusoff, Assistant Director, Community Programmes, SATA Commhealth (40-Under-40 Alumni 2022)
Ms Saleha Rashidi, Centre Manager, Persatuan Pemudi Islam Singapore (PPIS) (40-Under-40 Alumni 2023)
Ms Ho Kah Yoke, Assistant Director, 3 Pumpkins (40-Under-40 Alumni 2023)
Moderated by: Mr Christopher Gordon, 1st Vice President, The Eurasian Association (40-Under-40 Alumni 2021)

Speaker presenting 'The Six Levels of Service' at NCSS 40-Under-40 event.

Engagement with Mr Ron Kaufman.

Facilitator engaging participants in an interactive session during the NCSS 40-Under-40 event.

Facilitated Engagement with Hush Tea Bar.

Speaker sharing insights with an engaged audience during a panel discussion at the NCSS 40-Under-40 event.

Group photo of participants celebrating connections and collaboration at the NCSS 40-Under-40 event.

Starry Starry Night: Dinner Engagement with NCSS Board Members and 40-Under-40 Advisors.

NCSS 40-Under-40 Day 2 – Key highlights

Speaker engaging with the audience during a session at the NCSS 40-Under-40 event.

Engagement with Ms Karen Wong, Public and Government Affairs Director, ExxonMobil Singapore.

Panelists engaging in discussion at the NCSS 40-Under-40 event.

Changemaker panel giving a speech.

Changemaker panel:

Ms Sandhya Dovedy, Partnerships Manager, Social Impact, LinkedIn
Ms Dawn Tan, Head, Asia Centre for Changemakers, Wealth Management Institute
Moderated by: Ms Cai Chengying, Director of Strategy and Impact Evaluation, Pro Bono SG (40-Under-40 Alumni 2023)

Mr. Ravi Menon speaking at the NCSS 40-Under-40 event, emphasizing fostering connections with future leaders.

Engagement with Mr Ravi Menon, Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser (NCCS), PMO.

Mr. Seah Kian Peng speaking at the NCSS 40-Under-40 event, sharing insights on leadership and collaboration.

Engagement with Mr Seah Kian Peng, Speaker of Parliament.

This engagement is moderated by Mr Mohksin Mohd Rashid, Executive Director, AMP Singapore (40-Under-40 Alumni 2023)

NCSS 40-Under-40 Day 3 – Key highlights

Facilitator engaging participants in a discussion, explaining concepts using a visual chart during a workshop session.

Unconference.

Participants seated against a wall, reflecting on displayed workshop materials during a group activity session.

Space-out Challenge: Regulating our emotional well-being.

Two speakers engaged in a discussion during the 40-Under-40 session, fostering connections with next-generation leaders.

Group photo of participants and speakers at the 40-Under-40 event, fostering connections with next-generation leaders.

Engagement with Minister Masagos Zulfiki, Minister for Social & Family Development.

This engagement is moderated by Ms Sadhana Rai, Director and Head of Representation, Pro Bono SG (40-Under-40 Alumni 2022).

Past participants

Discover the dynamic community of past participants from the NCSS 40-Under-40 programme over the years.