Programme
8.30am | Registration
9.00am | Emcee Welcome and Opening Speeches
- Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Social and Family Development
- Mr Michael Fembek, CEO and Member of the Board, Essl Foundation – Zero Project
9.20am | Sharing of programme of the day by emcee
This session delves into the importance of digital inclusion, highlighting assistive technologies, accessible design standards, and digital platforms that enable equal access to information, services, and opportunities in the digital age.
10.30am | Tea Break
A dynamic, interactive session where panellists and participants engage in open dialogue on innovative solutions for a world with zero barriers. Co-moderated by Michael Fembek and Susan Scott-Parker, this panel emphasises the importance of regional and international collaboration in advancing disability inclusion. The session aims to foster cross-sector partnerships, encourage knowledge sharing across borders, and inspire collaborative approaches toward a more inclusive future.
WOOPIE TOWN™ is an interactive board game that raises awareness about disability through fun, gamified challenges. Players experience real-world accessibility scenarios, learning how inclusive practices not only support people with disabilities but also bring value to businesses—shifting perspectives from charity to empowerment.
12.15pm | Networking Lunch & Woopie Town Showcase
This panel discussion explores innovative practices and policies that promote inclusive travel experiences for persons with disabilities. It will showcase regional efforts in designing tourism infrastructure, services, and experiences that are universally accessible.
Focusing on the built environment and public infrastructure, this panel discusses how inclusive design can create spaces that are welcoming, usable, and empowering for everyone — including persons with diverse physical, sensory, and learning disabilities.
3.15pm | Closing Speech by Mr Moses Lee, Chairman, SG Enable
3.20pm | Admin Brief for Vista, Tech Able & Accessibility Lab Tour
3.25pm | Tea Break 2
Vista, the new extension to Enabling Village, is a powerful symbol of inclusion. Vista embodies SGE's commitment to lifelong learning, meaningful connections, and continued progress in shaping a more inclusive future for Singapore and beyond.
Tech Able is jointly managed by SG Enable and SPD. Located in the Enabling Village, it aims to promote the adoption of assistive technologies, so as to enable persons with disabilities to live, travel and work independently.
Located within Tech Able, the Accessibility Lab is focused on the awareness and adoption of digital accessibility standards, an initiative under SG Enable.