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GovTech Innovation Day 2025
Programme Outline
*Please note that the programme may be subject to change without prior notice.
Ms Jasmin LAU
Ms Jasmin LAU
Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Minister of State, Ministry of Education
Minister-in-charge, GovTech Singapore
Ms Jasmin Lau is currently the Minister of State in the Ministry of Digital Development and Information and the Ministry of Education. She is also the Minister-in-charge of the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) which builds tech for public good and supports public agencies’ efforts in driving digital transformation. Ms Lau is a Member of Parliament for Ang Mo Kio GRC and oversees the Seletar-Serangoon Division. She is passionate about supporting residents in need and strengthening community health for her residents. She also serves as the Vice-Chairperson of the Ang Mo Kio Town Council. Before entering politics, Ms Lau spent almost 20 years in the public service. She previously served as Deputy Secretary (Policy) at the Ministry of Health from 2022 to 2025, where she oversaw the development of healthcare finance, manpower and regulatory policy. From 2019 to 2021, she served as the founding Executive Director of the Singapore Global Network in the Economic Development Board. The Singapore Global Network coordinates and catalyses the Singapore Government’s efforts to strengthen Singapore’s overseas networks and talent strategies, and to enhance the international mindshare of Singapore as a leading and globally connected city. Prior to 2019, Ms Lau also held other appointments in the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Manpower and the Prime Minister’s Office. Ms Lau holds a Master of Science in Technology and Policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2006. Before that, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Bioengineering and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2005. Outside of work, Ms Lau is a mother of two pre-schoolers. She plays competitive netball and basketball when she can, and when her children allow her to do so.
Mr GOH Wei Boon
Government Chief Digital Technology Officer, Ministry of Digital Development and InformationChief Executive, GovTech SingaporeMr GOH Wei Boon
Government Chief Digital Technology Officer, Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Chief Executive, GovTech Singapore
Wei Boon is Chief Executive of the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech), the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative and public sector digital transformation. He is passionate about enhancing the digital ecosystem to accelerate Singapore’s digital transformation. Prior to joining GovTech, Wei Boon served as the Chief Executive of Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), where he led R&D in infocomm and infosecurity technologies for government agencies to support national security needs. He also held several key positions within MINDEF, including Director of Technical Projects, where he helped deliver critical capabilities for the defence and security sector. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the Public Administration Medal (Silver) in 2015. Wei Boon is a PSC scholar with a Master of Information Systems Management (Highest Distinction) from Carnegie Mellon University, USA, and a Bachelor of Information Science from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. In 2022, he completed the Stanford Executive Program.
Mr Isaac TAY
Vice President of Product, ShopBackMr Isaac TAY
Vice President of Product, ShopBack
Isaac Tay is VP of Product at ShopBack, where he focuses on scaling consumer and financial platforms across 13 markets globally. He is driving the transformation of ShopBack into an AI-native organisation. His work centres on building teams, training builders, and developing digital products that delight users. Learn more about Isaac's work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaactimothyt/
In the era of AI, every assumption we make about what users need, what systems can do, and what ‘value’ even means is shifting faster than our traditional innovation cycles can handle. For Singapore’s public sector — where services touch every citizen — the implications are profound. We can no longer design for stability. We must learn to design for fluidity.
Mr Philip MAN
Smart Nation Fellow, GovTech SingaporeMr Philip MAN
Smart Nation Fellow, GovTech Singapore
Phil is a Smart Nation Fellow and focused on designing, prototyping and building the next generation of public services, to support Singapore’s transition towards being an AI-enabled society. Prior to rejoining Government, he was co-founder and COO at Terrascope, building digital solutions to guide large enterprises sustainability journey, and part of the leadership team of BCG Digital Ventures in Singapore, serving as a Director of strategic design and a GM of climate ventures. Learn more about Philip's work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/philkcman/
In the era of AI, every assumption we make about what users need, what systems can do, and what ‘value’ even means is shifting faster than our traditional innovation cycles can handle. For Singapore’s public sector — where services touch every citizen — the implications are profound. We can no longer design for stability. We must learn to design for fluidity.
This showcase, jointly developed by BCA’s Digitalisation and Information & Communication Technology Departments, demonstrates how AI can automate manual compliance checks. Manual verification of 2D drawing is often labour-intensive, fragmented, and prone to human error. To address this, the team developed an AI-assisted proof-of-concept (PoC) that uses LLaMA-based AI agents to interpret and analyse 2D Household Shelter (HS) drawings under the Technical Requirements for HS. It extracts, compares, and validates data from CSV, XLS, JPG, and DXF files, producing YAML, JSON, CSV, and TXT outputs, using customisable prompt-response templates The solution uses AI agents to parse HS drawings to identify relevant parameters, compare results to TRHS requirements, and generate structured compliance reports.
Mr Claurence LEE
AI Engineer, Building and Construction AuthorityMr Claurence LEE
AI Engineer, Building and Construction Authority
Mr. Claurence Lee is an AI Engineer in the InfoComm Technology Department of Building and Construction Authority (BCA). With a strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and data engineering, he focuses on building and integrating intelligent systems that enhance automation and productivity within BCA. Prior to his current role, he gained experience in AI solution architecture and cloud-based development, contributing to applied research in speech and language processing. His recent work involves developing AI-driven tools that support digital transformation and data-centric decision-making for BCA internal workflows. Learn more about Claurence's work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/claurence-lee-70582b213
This showcase, jointly developed by BCA’s Digitalisation and Information & Communication Technology Departments, demonstrates how AI can automate manual compliance checks. Manual verification of 2D drawing is often labour-intensive, fragmented, and prone to human error. To address this, the team developed an AI-assisted proof-of-concept (PoC) that uses LLaMA-based AI agents to interpret and analyse 2D Household Shelter (HS) drawings under the Technical Requirements for HS. It extracts, compares, and validates data from CSV, XLS, JPG, and DXF files, producing YAML, JSON, CSV, and TXT outputs, using customisable prompt-response templates The solution uses AI agents to parse HS drawings to identify relevant parameters, compare results to TRHS requirements, and generate structured compliance reports.
Mr PONG Woon Wei
Senior Manager, Building and Construction AuthorityMr PONG Woon Wei
Senior Manager, Building and Construction Authority
Mr. PONG Woon Wei is a Senior Manager in the Digitalisation Department of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). He believes in a growth mindset and continues to learn through hands-on collaboration with practitioners on innovative projects and open sharing sessions. Over the past two years, he has co-led AI Hackathons with the Young Architects League and Digital Tech Committee of the Singapore Institute of Architects, and promoted the Google Trailblazer Programme focusing on built-environment challenges. Through these initiatives, industry problem statements were identified, practical AI use cases developed, and productisation pilot projects initiated under the Built Environment Accelerate to Market Programme (BEAMP). These efforts have led to improved work processes and streamlined workflows for both officers and practitioners. Examples include an automated file naming converter, text-to-image design visualisation, AI-assisted tender evaluation, and AI-powered compliance checks. Learn more about Woon Wei's work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/woonwei
This showcase, jointly developed by BCA’s Digitalisation and Information & Communication Technology Departments, demonstrates how AI can automate manual compliance checks. Manual verification of 2D drawing is often labour-intensive, fragmented, and prone to human error. To address this, the team developed an AI-assisted proof-of-concept (PoC) that uses LLaMA-based AI agents to interpret and analyse 2D Household Shelter (HS) drawings under the Technical Requirements for HS. It extracts, compares, and validates data from CSV, XLS, JPG, and DXF files, producing YAML, JSON, CSV, and TXT outputs, using customisable prompt-response templates The solution uses AI agents to parse HS drawings to identify relevant parameters, compare results to TRHS requirements, and generate structured compliance reports.
Real time, AI-powered conversation companion that provides personalized, curriculum-aligned practice anytime, anywhere. Starting as a February 2025 {build} hackathon prototype, the solution rapidly evolved into validated pilots across diverse student groups - from H1 Chinese Language (150+ JC students, 87.33% adoption) to upcoming Conversational Chinese/Malay (CCM) programs and Chinese/Malay Special Programs (CSP/MSP) serving 200+ secondary students across multiple school types. Expanding to 7000+ students across all levels.
Ms Fiona CHEN Ping
Digital Business Analyst, AI Programmes, Digital Excellence & Products Division (DXD), Ministry of EducationMs Fiona CHEN Ping
Digital Business Analyst, AI Programmes, Digital Excellence & Products Division (DXD), Ministry of Education
Fiona Chen is a Digital Business Analyst at MOE's Digital Excellence & Products Division. As product manager for LangBuddy, she led the rapid development of an AI conversation companion addressing declining Mother Tongue Language usage. In 11 weeks, she transformed a hackathon prototype into validated pilots serving 350+ students, with plans to scale to 7,000+ learners. Learn more about Fiona's work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-ping-chen-557434164
Real time, AI-powered conversation companion that provides personalized, curriculum-aligned practice anytime, anywhere. Starting as a February 2025 {build} hackathon prototype, the solution rapidly evolved into validated pilots across diverse student groups - from H1 Chinese Language (150+ JC students, 87.33% adoption) to upcoming Conversational Chinese/Malay (CCM) programs and Chinese/Malay Special Programs (CSP/MSP) serving 200+ secondary students across multiple school types. Expanding to 7000+ students across all levels.
AI is transforming how we write, test, and reason about code. This session explores how AI coding assistants and agents are reshaping software development — from idea to prototype to production. We’ll cover key concepts such as vibe coding (enabling non-technical users to build software), context engineering (structuring information so that AI can produce accurate code), and code classification (a GovTech initiative enabling compliant, structured use of AI assistants across classified codebases). Through the sharing, we’ll examine how AI-driven workflows accelerate prototyping, boost productivity, and redefine the craft of software engineering.
Mr Hunter NIELD
Distinguished Engineer, GovTech SingaporeMr Hunter NIELD
Distinguished Engineer, GovTech Singapore
Hunter is a Distinguished Engineer and Head of Software Engineering (SWE) Practice at GovTech Singapore, where he helps leads the Cloud and DevOps Centre of Excellence. Prior to joining the Government, he ran businesses in Asia and Australia focusing on Cloud Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, and R&D. He is a former CNCF ambassador and remains actively involved in various open-source foundations.
AI is transforming how we write, test, and reason about code. This session explores how AI coding assistants and agents are reshaping software development — from idea to prototype to production. We’ll cover key concepts such as vibe coding (enabling non-technical users to build software), context engineering (structuring information so that AI can produce accurate code), and code classification (a GovTech initiative enabling compliant, structured use of AI assistants across classified codebases). Through the sharing, we’ll examine how AI-driven workflows accelerate prototyping, boost productivity, and redefine the craft of software engineering.
Mark.ly is an AI-powered tool that helps teachers mark long-form writings – a task considered too nuanced for automation. This was a public sector journey in how AI can support, rather than replace, human expertise. This talk shares our reflections. Mark.ly became our way of learning how to build AI with care, in service of people who knows their work best.
Mr Leonard SIAR
Product Manager (EO), Ministry of EducationMr Leonard SIAR
Product Manager (EO), Ministry of Education
Leonard Siar is a Product Manager in the Digital Transformation and Product Excellence Division (DXD) at Ministry of Education. He works in the Experimental Systems and Technology Lab (ESTL), a team that explores how emerging technologies can simplify teachers’ work and reclaim time across schools. He is currently working on Mark.ly, an AI-powered marking assistant that helps teachers mark faster and more consistently while keeping comments aligned with Singapore’s curriculum. Leonard’s work bridges education and technology, focusing on how AI can amplify human expertise rather than replace it. Before moving into product management, Leonard was a Geography teacher and a teacher counsellor. His background in education shapes his approach to building products that are empathetic, practical, and designed to empower teachers.
Mark.ly is an AI-powered tool that helps teachers mark long-form writings – a task considered too nuanced for automation. This was a public sector journey in how AI can support, rather than replace, human expertise. This talk shares our reflections. Mark.ly became our way of learning how to build AI with care, in service of people who knows their work best.
HSA conducts post-market surveillance and safety assessments of health products, but reviewing medicine package inserts (PIs) documents is a manually intensive process. ASPIRE transforms this workflow by providing an AI-assisted platform that combines metadata document search, one-click downloading, cross-PI document querying, and an integrated viewer with source context highlighting, reducing review time from days to hours.
Ms NEO Jing Wei
Data Analyst, Health Sciences AuthorityMs NEO Jing Wei
Data Analyst, Health Sciences Authority
Jing Wei is a Data Analyst in the Vigilance & Compliance Branch at Health Sciences Authority. She works with real-world healthcare data to support post-market national safety surveillance of health products. She is also currently working on ASPIRE, an AI-assisted platform that streamlines the review of medicine package inserts for safety assessments. The ASPIRE team aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of national health product safety monitoring to safeguard public health.
HSA conducts post-market surveillance and safety assessments of health products, but reviewing medicine package inserts (PIs) documents is a manually intensive process. ASPIRE transforms this workflow by providing an AI-assisted platform that combines metadata document search, one-click downloading, cross-PI document querying, and an integrated viewer with source context highlighting, reducing review time from days to hours.
Document declassification processes face significant challenges with backlogs, where manual workflows require 2.5 man-days per file and create delays in public access to historical information. This presentation showcases an innovative AI-powered solution that automates content summarisation, document classification, and sensitive information detection whilst maintaining human oversight, reducing processing time by 60% to just 1.0 man-day per file. The scalable framework establishes a foundation for cross-agency adoption, significantly enhancing public transparency and operational efficiency.
Mr FU Zixiang
Assistant Director, Data Engineering, Sentosa Development CorporationMr FU Zixiang
Assistant Director, Data Engineering, Sentosa Development Corporation
Zixiang leads the technical implementation of Data and AI projects at Sentosa Development Corporation, specialising in building data pipelines, MLOps, and GenAI solutions. His professional experience spans government, aviation, healthcare, and banking domains, where he has demonstrated excellence in developing resilient and adaptable data infrastructure using both cloud and on-premise technologies.
Document declassification processes face significant challenges with backlogs, where manual workflows require 2.5 man-days per file and create delays in public access to historical information. This presentation showcases an innovative AI-powered solution that automates content summarisation, document classification, and sensitive information detection whilst maintaining human oversight, reducing processing time by 60% to just 1.0 man-day per file. The scalable framework establishes a foundation for cross-agency adoption, significantly enhancing public transparency and operational efficiency.
Mr David LOW
Director, Ministry of Digital Development and InformationMr David LOW
Director, Ministry of Digital Development and Information
David Low is Director, Legal (Smart Nation Group) at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, where he provides legal advice on issues relating to technology, media, and telecommunications law, and in particular on Singapore’s Smart Nation and digital government initiatives. He also serves as one of the Vice-Chairpersons of the Singapore Legal Service’s Technology Law Cluster, a community of public sector lawyers developing expertise in technology law so as to help the Singapore Government address its fast-evolving technology needs and chart Singapore’s digital future. Prior to taking up his current role, David spent 16 years in the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC), serving various stints in AGC's Criminal Justice, State Prosecution, International Affairs, and Civil Divisions, where his work spanned a wide range of domestic and international law issues, and included representing the Singapore Government in domestic and international litigation, as well as at bilateral and multilateral negotiations at various international fora
Ms Lillian SHIEH
Head of Design Practice, GovTech SingaporeMs Lillian SHIEH
Head of Design Practice, GovTech Singapore
Lillian Shieh is a user researcher, product strategist and service designer. She currently leads the Design Practice at GovTech, supporting designers, promoting best practices, and exploring emerging technologies for developing digital services for citizens, businesses, and and public officers. Her experience includes collaborating with the World Health Organisation and Pacific member states to build innovation capabilities. She also built and led Johnson & Johnson's Asia Pacific Design Lab, integrating design methodologies into business processes and establishing design as a strategic function. As a researcher and strategist, Lillian has led teams that created successful new product and service concepts for clients like J&J, Intel, Telefonica, and Samsung. Her approach, rooted in systems thinking, team development, and experimentation, enables trusted partnership and meaningful outcomes.
Mr PONG Woon Wei
Senior Manager, Building and Construction AuthorityMr PONG Woon Wei
Senior Manager, Building and Construction Authority
Mr. PONG Woon Wei is a Senior Manager in the Digitalisation Department of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). He believes in a growth mindset and continues to learn through hands-on collaboration with practitioners on innovative projects and open sharing sessions. Over the past two years, he has co-led AI Hackathons with the Young Architects League and Digital Tech Committee of the Singapore Institute of Architects, and promoted the Google Trailblazer Programme focusing on built-environment challenges. Through these initiatives, industry problem statements were identified, practical AI use cases developed, and productisation pilot projects initiated under the Built Environment Accelerate to Market Programme (BEAMP). These efforts have led to improved work processes and streamlined workflows for both officers and practitioners. Examples include an automated file naming converter, text-to-image design visualisation, AI-assisted tender evaluation, and AI-powered compliance checks. Learn more about Woon Wei's work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/woonwei
This showcase, jointly developed by BCA’s Digitalisation and Information & Communication Technology Departments, demonstrates how AI can automate manual compliance checks. Manual verification of 2D drawing is often labour-intensive, fragmented, and prone to human error. To address this, the team developed an AI-assisted proof-of-concept (PoC) that uses LLaMA-based AI agents to interpret and analyse 2D Household Shelter (HS) drawings under the Technical Requirements for HS. It extracts, compares, and validates data from CSV, XLS, JPG, and DXF files, producing YAML, JSON, CSV, and TXT outputs, using customisable prompt-response templates The solution uses AI agents to parse HS drawings to identify relevant parameters, compare results to TRHS requirements, and generate structured compliance reports.
Ms Cheryl X LEE
Ms Cheryl X LEE
Team Lead, LAUNCH!, GovTech Singapore
Cheryl leads innovation at GovTech’s LAUNCH! team, where she drives initiatives like the AI Incubator, the <WTHack> (What-to-Hack) product-focused hackathon series, and LaunchPad, a web app for crowdsourcing ideas across WOG. Her career journey—from Finance to Education to Public Sector Innovation—gives her a unique cross-disciplinary edge in shaping digital transformation. Cheryl builds frameworks and strategies that empower public officers to experiment boldly, learn rapidly, and develop impactful digital Proof of Concepts (PoC) that explore the potential of emerging technologies in government.
Innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the engine that drives better services for citizens. GovTech's LAUNCH! Programme is a suite of initiatives designed to empower Public Officers to turn ideas into impactful solutions. Whether you’re curious about AI, passionate about solving real-world challenges, or eager to collaborate across agencies, LAUNCH! offers the tools, resources, and community to make it happen.
Authoring Copilot, an AI-powered product built in Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS), to generate engaging lesson resources (e.g. lesson sections, activities, quizzes) in seconds, that are aligned to MOE’s curricular and pedagogical principles, that teachers can refine.
Mr XU Yang
Digital Business Analyst, GovTech SingaporeMr XU Yang
Digital Business Analyst, GovTech Singapore
Xu Yang is a DBA at GovTech who works closely with MOE to build AI-powered EdTech products. He's focused on designing products that make teaching and learning better, help reduce teachers' workload and bring emerging technologies into the classroom. Passionate about hands-on experimenting with GenAI responsibly in the public sector, Xu Yang also involved in initiatives that help educators and GovTechies level up their skills while encouraging teams to experiment and try new things. Learn more about Xu Yang's work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/xu-yang-chuck-907780114/
Authoring Copilot, an AI-powered product built in Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS), to generate engaging lesson resources (e.g. lesson sections, activities, quizzes) in seconds, that are aligned to MOE’s curricular and pedagogical principles, that teachers can refine.
Ownself Gather is a highly configurable case management tool that all public officers can onboard immediately, and customise on their own – no coding required. Designed specifically for government needs, come learn how you can use Ownself Gather to create custom apps within minutes to streamline and automate tedious manual case processes.
Mr Keith LENG
Engagement Manager, GovTech SingaporeMr Keith LENG
Engagement Manager, GovTech Singapore
Keith is an Engagement Manager at GovTech, where he is part of a small passionate team shaping the development of Ownself Gather - a highly configurable case management tool which all public officers can use to create customised apps that can streamline and automate tedious manual case processes. He focuses on leveraging technology to advance the public good, drawing on extensive experience in product management, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement to deliver scalable solutions with meaningful impact. Outside of work, Keith enjoys following consumer technology reviews and lifestyle vlogs. Learn more about Keith's work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithlengjiaming/
Ownself Gather is a highly configurable case management tool that all public officers can onboard immediately, and customise on their own – no coding required. Designed specifically for government needs, come learn how you can use Ownself Gather to create custom apps within minutes to streamline and automate tedious manual case processes.
The AI Guardian team will share how GovTech built Litmus and Sentinel to help WOG AI applications be launched safely and securely through continuous testing and high-speed guardrails.
Mr Benjamin GOH
Senior Product Manager, GovTech SingaporeMr Benjamin GOH
Senior Product Manager, GovTech Singapore
Benjamin Goh is founding Product Manager of AI Guardian, a new division within Singapore's Government Technology Agency. Formed in July 2024, AI Guardian develops AI safety and security products for the public service. The division has launched two key products: Litmus, an "AI Testing as a Service" platform, and Sentinel, a "Guardrails as a Service" solution, both gaining traction across government agencies. He was also the lead PM for Project Radiance, a specialised project comprising of several GovTech teams to enable the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) for Confidential workloads.
The AI Guardian team will share how GovTech built Litmus and Sentinel to help WOG AI applications be launched safely and securely through continuous testing and high-speed guardrails.
As part of AI Champion Bootcamp, the Case Summary Recommendation System automates mundane manual processes in preparer/approver workflows while addressing GenAI hallucination risks through human oversight. This workflow applies broadly to tickets, enquiries, work items or cases across different business contexts, potentially using AI automation to reduce man-hours spent on mundane tasks, allowing staff to focus on higher value tasks.
Mr Ravi Teja Sai BUSA
Senior Consultant, Central Provident Fund BoardMr Ravi Teja Sai BUSA
Senior Consultant, Central Provident Fund Board
Ravi Teja is a Senior Consultant at the Central Provident Fund Board's Employer Digital Application department. In his role as a Pega Centre of Excellence (COE) lead and platform owner, he contributes to the strategic and operational excellence of the Pega platform. He is responsible for managing 35+ various Pega applications within the platform. His key area of work is Pega cloud migration, where he helps ensure the transition to a robust, scalable and secure cloud environment, ultimately enhancing digital services for CPFB systems.
As part of AI Champion Bootcamp, the Case Summary Recommendation System automates mundane manual processes in preparer/approver workflows while addressing GenAI hallucination risks through human oversight. This workflow applies broadly to tickets, enquiries, work items or cases across different business contexts, potentially using AI automation to reduce man-hours spent on mundane tasks, allowing staff to focus on higher value tasks.
Mr KE Shu Yi
Senior Consultant, Central Provident Fund BoardMr KE Shu Yi
Senior Consultant, Central Provident Fund Board
Shu Yi is a Senior Consultant at the Central Provident Fund Board's Healthcare Application Systems department. In his role as a IT Project Manager, he manages day-to-day operations and drives the development of CPF's healthcare schemes alongside business users. His work sits at the critical intersection of healthcare policy and technology implementation, ensuring that healthcare financing systems operate seamlessly for citizens when they need them most.
As part of AI Champion Bootcamp, the Case Summary Recommendation System automates mundane manual processes in preparer/approver workflows while addressing GenAI hallucination risks through human oversight. This workflow applies broadly to tickets, enquiries, work items or cases across different business contexts, potentially using AI automation to reduce man-hours spent on mundane tasks, allowing staff to focus on higher value tasks.
How innovation can shape the way governments respond to complex policy challenges and reshape the way we deliver value to citizens.
Ms Amelia TANG
Deputy Secretary, Prime Minister's Office - Strategy GroupMs Amelia TANG
Deputy Secretary, Prime Minister's Office - Strategy Group
Ms Amelia Tang is the Deputy Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office - Strategy Group (PMO-SG). PMO-SG drives Whole-of-Government strategic planning by (i) identifying key priorities and emerging issues over the medium to long-term, (ii) developing a national policy agenda, and (iii) aligning the work of other public agencies to the national agenda through various planning processes and structures. It also partners other public agencies to formulate, coordinate and review policies to address cross-cutting issues such as population and climate change. Before assuming the role of Deputy Secretary, Amelia was the Director of Strategic Planning, and of the National Population and Talent Division within PMO-SG. Prior to joining PMO-SG, she held appointments in various ministries such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Manpower, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, as well as the Ministry of Education. Her experience cuts across a range of domain areas including trade policy and negotiations, retirement adequacy and pensions, arts and heritage policy, as well as manpower planning and HR strategy.
How innovation can shape the way governments respond to complex policy challenges and reshape the way we deliver value to citizens.
Innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the engine that drives better services for citizens. GovTech's LAUNCH! Programme is a suite of initiatives designed to empower Public Officers to turn ideas into impactful solutions. Whether you’re curious about AI, passionate about solving real-world challenges, or eager to collaborate across agencies, LAUNCH! offers the tools, resources, and community to make it happen.
Ms Cheryl X LEE
Ms Cheryl X LEE
Team Lead, LAUNCH!, GovTech Singapore
Cheryl leads innovation at GovTech’s LAUNCH! team, where she drives initiatives like the AI Incubator, the <WTHack> (What-to-Hack) product-focused hackathon series, and LaunchPad, a web app for crowdsourcing ideas across WOG. Her career journey—from Finance to Education to Public Sector Innovation—gives her a unique cross-disciplinary edge in shaping digital transformation. Cheryl builds frameworks and strategies that empower public officers to experiment boldly, learn rapidly, and develop impactful digital Proof of Concepts (PoC) that explore the potential of emerging technologies in government.
Innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the engine that drives better services for citizens. GovTech's LAUNCH! Programme is a suite of initiatives designed to empower Public Officers to turn ideas into impactful solutions. Whether you’re curious about AI, passionate about solving real-world challenges, or eager to collaborate across agencies, LAUNCH! offers the tools, resources, and community to make it happen.
The domain of death is one which is very sensitive, public officers can learn how we navigated such a sensitive domain by engaging stakeholders and extensive user research. Additionally, we achieved our time to market at a breakneck pace, going from 0-to-1 within 3 months and publicising our product to ~120,000 public officers across WOG. To achieve this milestone, we made many deliberate bets to give ourselves the best chance of success. This includes hiring methods, managing stakeholders, funding, compliance, and go-to-market.
Mr LIAU Wen Rui
Senior Product Manager, GovTech SingaporeMr LIAU Wen Rui
Senior Product Manager, GovTech Singapore
Wen Rui is currently a Senior Product Manager at GovTech Singapore bringing products from 0-to-1, where he leads Career Kaki and AfterLifeSG. He started his career at GovTech as a Software Engineer working on education-related problem statements with MOE, before being seconded to Carousell as a Product Manager. He graduated with a MS in Computational Science and Engineering from Harvard University, and a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from University of California, Berkeley. His guilty pleasure is consumer technology products and he also aspires to be a stand-up comedian someday. Learn more about Wen Rui's work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/liauwenrui/
The domain of death is one which is very sensitive, public officers can learn how we navigated such a sensitive domain by engaging stakeholders and extensive user research. Additionally, we achieved our time to market at a breakneck pace, going from 0-to-1 within 3 months and publicising our product to ~120,000 public officers across WOG. To achieve this milestone, we made many deliberate bets to give ourselves the best chance of success. This includes hiring methods, managing stakeholders, funding, compliance, and go-to-market.
Public officers can learn about how we built one of Singapore's first Government-to-Citizen facing Large Language Model (LLM) AI products for career coaching. This requires us to find out "moat" relative to competing products like ChatGPT. Public officers can learn how we found our unique value proposition through product analytics and user research, where we prioritised Singpass data integration in our product.
From Robotic Fleet Management to Humanoids: How Humanoid Robots can transform services with lower customisation costs.
Mr SIM Yan Yu
System Engineer, GovTech SingaporeMr SIM Yan Yu
System Engineer, GovTech Singapore
Yan Yu is a Systems Engineer developing Smart City Solutions.
From Robotic Fleet Management to Humanoids: How Humanoid Robots can transform services with lower customisation costs.
Mr Alan TANG
Deputy Director, National AI Group (Government), Ministry of Digital Development and InformationMr Alan TANG
Deputy Director, National AI Group (Government), Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Alan is the Deputy Director of the National AI Group's Government team, where he oversees the implementation of the Government AI Strategy. In this role, he leads initiatives to drive strategic AI adoption across Singapore's public sector - encompassing AI governance frameworks, innovation programmes, and capability building efforts that seek to reimagine how AI can transform public service delivery. Alan was previously a cybersecurity professional and Lead Product Manager of GovTech's Data Privacy Capability Centre, where he led the development of privacy-enhancing technologies for secure data sharing. Working at the intersection of policy and technology, he remains passionate about leveraging emerging technologies for responsible innovation and the public good. Learn more about Alan's work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alantang1/
Mr Benjamin GOH
Senior Product Manager, GovTech SingaporeMr Benjamin GOH
Senior Product Manager, GovTech Singapore
Benjamin Goh is founding Product Manager of AI Guardian, a new division within Singapore's Government Technology Agency. Formed in July 2024, AI Guardian develops AI safety and security products for the public service. The division has launched two key products: Litmus, an "AI Testing as a Service" platform, and Sentinel, a "Guardrails as a Service" solution, both gaining traction across government agencies. He was also the lead PM for Project Radiance, a specialised project comprising of several GovTech teams to enable the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) for Confidential workloads.
The AI Guardian team will share how GovTech built Litmus and Sentinel to help WOG AI applications be launched safely and securely through continuous testing and high-speed guardrails.
Ms Clara CHIA
Deputy Manager, Sentosa Development CorporationMs Clara CHIA
Deputy Manager, Sentosa Development Corporation
Clara Chia is a Deputy Manager at Sentosa Development Corporation, where she bridges records management and digital transformation across the Registry and Data teams. She leads efforts to improve how public records are preserved and accessed, including SDC’s multi-phase digitisation programme and the use of AI to support declassification. Clara is passionate about enhancing public sector processes with AI, and is especially interested in how technology can enable better decision-making and more sustainable records management across their lifecycle.
Mr LEE Jing Hao
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, Land Transport AuthorityMr LEE Jing Hao
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, Land Transport Authority
Jing Hao is a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer in the Cyber Architecture & Development (CYAD) division at Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA). He focuses on secure system design and cybersecurity consultancy for digital projects and stakeholders, with a particular interest in applying and securing artificial intelligence to strengthen cyber defences. He currently leads the development of SHERLOCK, an AI-driven cybersecurity platform that enhances the efficiency and accessibility of cybersecurity across LTA. Beyond SHERLOCK, he contributes to AI security guidelines, explores defences against deepfakes and AI-enabled threats, and advises on cybersecurity for emerging domains such as connected and automated transport.
Ms Shanti ALEXANDER
Director, Policy Programs and Campaigns, APAC, MetaMs Shanti ALEXANDER
Director, Policy Programs and Campaigns, APAC, Meta
Shanti Alexander leads Meta's Policy Programs and Campaigns team for the Asia Pacific region. In her role, she builds partnerships with governments, academics, non-profits and industry associations to support economic growth, drive innovation and promote the responsible use of technology. Prior to Meta, she worked at a public affairs agency and supported several leading tech companies. She started her career at Temasek Holdings and is a graduate of Singapore Management University.
Mr Kenneth ONG
Mr Kenneth ONG
Deputy Director, GovTech Singapore
Kenneth Ong is Deputy Director at GovTech Singapore where he leads the Digital Capabilities & Innovation team that drives whole-of-government initiatives to build AI literacy and digital innovation across the public service. With over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation, Kenneth's expertise spans enterprise systems management, agile software development, UXD, data and AI. He is passionate about human-centred design to solve complex problems using technology, combining his love for coding with leadership in the digital transformation space.
How can machines help us "see" better? In this lightning talk, we explore how Vision Language Models are powering next-generation analytics across Government, and how GovTech’s Vision team supports agencies in transforming images and videos into actionable insights.
Ms Kanashima HATSUMI
Product Manager, GovTech SingaporeMs Kanashima HATSUMI
Product Manager, GovTech Singapore
Kanashima Hatsumi is a Product Manager at Government Technology Agency, where she leads the development of multimodal AI products that power smarter, more efficient public sector operations. Her work spans areas such as multimodal analytics, semantic search, and edge AI systems. Starting her career as an AI Engineer, she brings a unique blend of technical know-how and product intuition, translating complex ideas into real-world impact.
How can machines help us "see" better? In this lightning talk, we explore how Vision Language Models are powering next-generation analytics across Government, and how GovTech’s Vision team supports agencies in transforming images and videos into actionable insights.
Mr Suresh Kumar SARAD
Product Manager, GovTech SingaporeMr Suresh Kumar SARAD
Product Manager, GovTech Singapore
Suresh is a Product Manager in GovTech’s AI Programme, leading Vision products and initiatives. The AI Programme contributes to the scaling up of AI adoption across the Government, and enable builders to develop AI solutions more quickly.
How can machines help us "see" better? In this lightning talk, we explore how Vision Language Models are powering next-generation analytics across Government, and how GovTech’s Vision team supports agencies in transforming images and videos into actionable insights.
Public officers can learn about how we built one of Singapore's first Government-to-Citizen facing Large Language Model (LLM) AI products for career coaching. This requires us to find out "moat" relative to competing products like ChatGPT. Public officers can learn how we found our unique value proposition through product analytics and user research, where we prioritised Singpass data integration in our product.
Mr LIAU Wen Rui
Senior Product Manager, GovTech SingaporeMr LIAU Wen Rui
Senior Product Manager, GovTech Singapore
Wen Rui is currently a Senior Product Manager at GovTech Singapore bringing products from 0-to-1, where he leads Career Kaki and AfterLifeSG. He started his career at GovTech as a Software Engineer working on education-related problem statements with MOE, before being seconded to Carousell as a Product Manager. He graduated with a MS in Computational Science and Engineering from Harvard University, and a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from University of California, Berkeley. His guilty pleasure is consumer technology products and he also aspires to be a stand-up comedian someday. Learn more about Wen Rui's work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/liauwenrui/
The domain of death is one which is very sensitive, public officers can learn how we navigated such a sensitive domain by engaging stakeholders and extensive user research. Additionally, we achieved our time to market at a breakneck pace, going from 0-to-1 within 3 months and publicising our product to ~120,000 public officers across WOG. To achieve this milestone, we made many deliberate bets to give ourselves the best chance of success. This includes hiring methods, managing stakeholders, funding, compliance, and go-to-market.
Public officers can learn about how we built one of Singapore's first Government-to-Citizen facing Large Language Model (LLM) AI products for career coaching. This requires us to find out "moat" relative to competing products like ChatGPT. Public officers can learn how we found our unique value proposition through product analytics and user research, where we prioritised Singpass data integration in our product.
Join us as we explore how emerging biometric technologies can reshape everyday experiences in Singapore’s smart city journey. Our team has identified palm vein recognition as a promising fit for secure, seamless, and privacy-conscious applications. Rather than developing the technology itself, we focus on testing and applying it in real-world scenarios to understand how it can meet public-sector needs. In this session, we’ll showcase two exciting prototypes — Palm-it!, a palm-authenticated contactless payment concept, and PalmPass, a palm-based access control solution that reimagines how people move through workplaces and secure facilities. Through pilot deployments and live demonstrations, we’ll share what we’ve learned about bringing convenience and security together — and invite you to imagine what’s next for palm-based authentication in Singapore.
Mr CHAN Keng Jit
System Engineer, GovTech SingaporeMr CHAN Keng Jit
System Engineer, GovTech Singapore
Keng Jit is a System Engineer at GovTech Singapore’s Smart City Technology Division, powering Singapore’s Smart City vision through innovative technologies. He joined GovTech in 2024 after completing his internship with the same division and holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the National University of Singapore. Passionate about hardware-software integration, Keng Jit is part of the team behind Palm-it! and PalmPass, two next-generation biometric solutions powered by palm vein authentication. This technology addresses the limitations of existing biometric modalities to enable secure, contactless use. Palm-it! supports identity verification and seamless payments without cards or mobile devices, while PalmPass extends the same technology to access control, allowing effortless entry to secured areas with enhanced security and convenience.
Join us as we explore how emerging biometric technologies can reshape everyday experiences in Singapore’s smart city journey. Our team has identified palm vein recognition as a promising fit for secure, seamless, and privacy-conscious applications. Rather than developing the technology itself, we focus on testing and applying it in real-world scenarios to understand how it can meet public-sector needs. In this session, we’ll showcase two exciting prototypes — Palm-it!, a palm-authenticated contactless payment concept, and PalmPass, a palm-based access control solution that reimagines how people move through workplaces and secure facilities. Through pilot deployments and live demonstrations, we’ll share what we’ve learned about bringing convenience and security together — and invite you to imagine what’s next for palm-based authentication in Singapore.
Mr Aaron TENG
Software Engineer, Home Team Science and Technology AgencyMr Aaron TENG
Software Engineer, Home Team Science and Technology Agency
Aaron is a software engineer at HTX, where he is part of the xDigital team that designs and builds AI powered products. A recent graduate with a double major in Data Science and Computer Science, he leverages his understanding of AI and his software development skills to build user friendly applications that can effectively utilise the ability of AI. Before joining HTX, Aaron also spent seven months interning with GovTech’s AIBots team. AIBots is a platform where Singapore Public Officers can create, customize, and deploy Generative AI chatbot. During that time he helped develop and refine the AIBots application, contributing to both backend logic and user interface improvements.
Ms Patricia TAN
Senior Digital Business Analyst, GovTech SingaporeMs Patricia TAN
Senior Digital Business Analyst, GovTech Singapore
Patricia harnesses data to transform complex business needs, connecting people, processes, and technology to help teams work smarter and deliver meaningful change for the public good.
Ms Sheila TEO
Senior AI Engineer, Maritime & Port Authority of SingaporeMs Sheila TEO
Senior AI Engineer, Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore
Sheila is a Senior AI Engineer specialising in LLMs and Time-Series Forecasting. She holds a Masters in Business Analytics (Data Science) from Columbia University, and has previously worked in machine learning roles at quantitative investment funds and technology companies in the United States. In November 2023, she won GovTech Singapore's inaugural LLM Prompt Engineering competition, and wrote an article on Medium about her insights and strategies. It was the #1 most-read article on Medium within the month of publishing, amassing 100k readers in a week!
Ms Nicole LEE
Ms Nicole LEE
Engagement Manager, GovTech Singapore
Nicole Lee is an Engagement Manager at GovTech Singapore, where she leads Prompt Royale, the public sector’s largest and award-winning prompt engineering tournament. The programme was recognised at the MDDI Minister’s Innovation Awards for advancing AI literacy and creative adoption across government.
A live showdown to showcase the top three contestants of their prompt engineering expertise through a variety of tasks. This year's finalists are Matthew Lee (Senior Architect, Housing & Development Board), Chua Tung Kian (Principal, Compassvale Secondary School), and Aniq Azman (HazMat Specialist (Firefighter), Singapore Civil Defence Force).