Speakers

Aaron Maniam
Civil Service College (CSC) Fellow
Senior Fellow for Advanced AI, Centre for Future Generations

Aaron Maniam is an expert in AI, technology policy, and public administration. With over 20 years of experience under his belt in the Singapore Public Service, Dr Maniam’s work focuses on AI in the public sector along with public sector foresight, strategy and planning. He also researches and teaches at the University of Oxford, contributing to global technology policy discussions. 

Dr. Ben Leong
Chief Data Officer, AI Singapore
Director, AI Centre for Educational Technologies, National University of Singapore (NUS)

Prof. Ben Leong is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at NUS and a highly respected educator, having received multiple teaching accolades including the NUS Outstanding Educator Award. He is a significant speaker in the context of EdTech and pedagogy, applicable to both institutes of higher learning and the public service sector. His extensive experience spans MOE's Experimental Systems Laboratory and NUS's Centre for Computing for Social Good, positioning him uniquely at the intersection of technology and educational transformation.  

Benjamin Goh
Assistant Director, National AI Group, Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI)
Senior Product Manager (GovTech)

Benjamin Goh combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. During his time at McKinsey, he has led digital transformations and shaped growth strategies across Southeast Asia. At GovTech, he is the product manager of AI-powered products, including Litmus and Sentinel, and he drives public sector innovation through emerging technologies that solve complex challenges.  Concurrently at MDDI, he drives AI transformation across the public service, aligning national priorities with real-world execution to ensure AI solutions are ethical, compliant, and citizen-centric.

Lillian Shieh
Head of Practice (Design Practice, GovTech)

Lillian Shieh is a design researcher and product strategist who leads GovTech's Design Practice, where she champions inclusive design methodologies and explores emerging technologies for citizen-centric digital services. Her expertise spans from supporting designers across government to promoting best practices that ensure digital solutions serve all users effectively. Her systems thinking approach and focus on experimentation has delivered successful product concepts for major organizations including Intel, Telefónica, and Samsung, creating trusted partnerships and user-centered solutions.

Chia Hai Siang
Principal Specialist, Ministry of Education (MOE)

Chia Hai Siang brings over 25 years of experience in Singapore’s public education sector and has led key initiatives in school leadership and education technology. He previously served as Product Owner for Singapore's Student Learning Space and MOE's AI in Education solutions from Sep 2018 to Mar 2025 and currently leads MOE’s rapid research efforts in EdTech innovation. 

David Kelly
Former Chairman, The Learning Guild

Recognised thought leader with over 20 years bridging learning and technology, David Kelly contributes to top global learning conferences including DevLearn and has guided major organisations through L&D transformations, delivering strategic insights that connect theory with actionable practice for L&D professionals. Drawing from his extensive background, he helps L&D teams see through the hype to identify what truly drives impact and articulate organization value to build real-world learning tech success. 

David Yeo
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Kydon Group

Creator of LEARNTech Asia and CEO of ZilLearn AI, Singapore’s first platform that connects learning, skills, and jobs, empowering individuals to stay relevant in the workforce of tomorrow. With over 20 years of experience transforming education through technology, David Yeo is dedicated to making learning accessible to everyone. He also serves as a Board member of CSC.

He Ruiming & Goh Wei Choon
Founders, The Woke Salaryman

The creative minds behind The Woke Salaryman, Singapore's most popular workplace and financial literacy content platform. They translate complex professional topics into relatable, engaging narratives that resonate with millennials and Gen Z. Their expertise in digital storytelling and social media engagement uniquely positions them to address human connection in increasingly digital learning environments. 

Dr. Karin Avnit
Deputy Director, Teaching and Learning Academy, Education Technology Group, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Dr Karin Avnit is an expert in educational technology with a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of New South Wales. Her experience spans across academia and tech consulting, providing a unique perspective from both the academic and professional worlds. As Deputy Director at SIT Teaching and Learning Academy, where she leads the Education Technology group, Dr Avnit’s expertise in the implementation of AI in educational contexts positions her to share on adoption and use of learning technologies. 

Immanual Goh
Senior Designer (Design Practice, GovTech)

Experienced program manager and strategist at GovTech, Immanual Goh has deep expertise in Singapore's Smart Nation initiatives and digital transformation landscape. Specializes in partnerships, community outreach, and strategic research within the Digital Economy ecosystem. Known for systems thinking, gap analysis, and identifying opportunities for impactful digital solutions in government contexts. Brings a collaborative approach to strategic planning and community engagement in public sector innovation.

Learning Designers from Civil Service College
Institute of Leadership and Organisation Development
Institute of Public Sector Leadership
Learning and Development Office

As the public sector's main institution for learning, research and staff development, the Civil Service College is committed to designing and developing programmes that support competency-driven growth in public officers. As part of these efforts, the various institutes of CSC have developed use cases and pilot projects to give insight into how AI technologies intersect with L&D interventions and their potential as well as drawbacks. 

Manas Mainrai
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Business APAC, India & Europe Emeritus Institute of Management

Manas Mainrai has deep EdTech expertise, enterprise strategy, and regional experience, conversant in how best to articulate Learn Tech's value, impact, and adoption strategies for L&D. With a focus on digital transformation and consultancy, Mr Mainrai provides a private sector lens through which the public service can glean a more nuanced understanding of how learning technologies can bring value to an organization. 

Paul McClelland
Head of Legal, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)

Paul McClelland specialises in intellectual property law and commercial dispute resolution. Before joining IPOS, Paul was the sole corporate counsel for a well-known Singaporean brand, where he was responsible for a broad range of commercial matters, from worldwide trademark registrations and oppositions to training. He has experience working in private practice for Singapore firms focused on intellectual property and commercial arbitration. He also taught commercial law, intellectual property and real estate law at a Scottish university.  

Ravi Menon
CSC Senior Fellow
Former Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)

Ravi Menon is a highly sought-after speaker in areas such as sustainability, finance, and innovation as he brings with him a wealth of experience from his time leading MAS and MTI. He is currently a Trustee of the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Chairman of its Innovation and Enterprise Committee. Beyond his decades of experience in the public service and in public service transformation, Mr Menon is also deeply involved in philanthropy and community development. 

Professor Simon Chesterman
Senior Director of AI Singapore
Vice Provost, National University of Singapore (NUS)

Authority on AI regulation with over 20 published works, Prof Chesterman serves as the Senior Director of AI Singapore. His dual role as NUS Vice Provost allows him to bridge AI policy with practical educational technology implementation. He brings his insights from pedagogy and Edtech which are essential for driving innovation in local context. 

Tan Gee Keow
Chair of Civil Service College (CSC) Board of Directors
Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister's Office Strategy Group 

Tan Gee Keow is a leader in public administration and policy development, playing a key role in shaping government strategy and driving public sector innovation in Singapore. As Chairperson of the Civil Service College Board of Directors, she leads the organisation in its mission to develop people for a first-class Public Service through innovation and learning excellence. Under her stewardship, CSC continues to champion the integration of emerging technologies to enhance workplace learning and development across the Singapore Public Service.