Community & Culture
Equity - Building Common Ground in a Fragmented World
It is easy to see how the world is pulling apart.
Many societies are currently at an increased risk of fragmentation, driven by social polarisation, geoeconomic confrontation, and the spread of misinformation. It is much harder to find the places where we stay together.
As communities become more divided, "equity" is often treated as a buzzword. It is discussed in theory, but it is rarely put into practice when people actually disagree. The real challenge is not just acknowledging that we are different; it is the difficult work of finding common ground when perspectives feel worlds apart.
How do we move past the noise and find a shared way forward?
This forum moves past academic ideas to explore the practical reality of bridging divides. It is based on the idea that we cannot achieve a fair society by simply treating everyone the same regardless of their starting point - because nothing says equality like equity.
Our panel will share how they actually do this work in their own fields, focusing on:
Shamane Tan leads global growth and outreach strategy as a C-Suite leader with Sekuro, a global cybersecurity and digital resiliency solutions provider, working closely with the C-Suite and Directors. A LinkedIn Top Voice, TEDx speaker and author of three cybersecurity books, she is committed to driving security education at the leadership level. She also chairs Sekuro’s Customer Advisory Board and, in her spare time, hosts community meetups for CxOs and cyber risk leaders.
Minnie V. - Mrinalini Venkatachalam is a seasoned social impact leader with almost two decades of experience bridging unmet social needs with service providers. As Regional Director for South East Asia, North Asia, and Oceania at WEConnect International, she empowers women entrepreneurs to compete globally. She serves on the boards of ONE Singapore, Women in Sustainability and Environment, and the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations, championing gender equality and social impact. A sought-after speaker and award-winning changemaker, she has been recognised by Singapore Women’s Weekly and Cleo Singapore. Featured by outlets such as BBC, Straits Times, and CNA, she continues to drive supplier diversity, CSR, and gender equity worldwide.
Cindi Wirawan is a LinkedIn Top Voice based in Singapore, recognized for her expertise in career strategy and leadership coaching for millennials. As the Founder of Vibe Tribe, she empowers professionals to build authentic personal brands and master networking through her proprietary VibeDNA framework. With over a decade of recruitment experience, she now serves as a Professional Certified Coach dedicated to helping others overcome career bottlenecks.
Maneesh Sah is a distinguished marketing C-suite leader and growth consultant based in Singapore. With over 25 years of executive experience at global firms like Aon and Towers Watson, he specialises in transforming marketing functions into high-impact revenue engines across the Asia Pacific region. He is also the author of the influential book A New Marketer, where he helps brands move beyond simple awareness to drive commercial results through insights and conversation.
Moderator - Avril Hong is a Singapore-based reporter for Bloomberg TV. Avril provides roundups and analysis on markets and the economy into Bloomberg Markets Asia, Daybreak Middle East and Africa, and Daybreak Europe. She previously anchored business news on CNA’s flagship morning show, covering key events such as the historic 2018 meeting of the leaders of the US and North Korea, Hong Kong protests, 2020 US presidential election, as well as the economic and financial market fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic; Myanmar coup; and Russia’s war in Ukraine. She has interviewed business leaders, central bankers, and top economists including DBS Group CEO Piyush Gupta, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel, former RBI governor Y.V. Reddy, and more.
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Elevate HER is a ground-up initiative that creates safe and inclusive spaces for working women to connect, share their stories, and engage in meaningful discussions. Their goal is to empower women through storytelling, group discussions, and confidence-building activities. Their mission is to create safe and inclusive spaces for working women in Singapore through social empowerment engagements.
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Temasek Shophouse is a social impact hub in the heart of Singapore, dedicated to building connected communities. By convening changemakers, fostering meaningful collaborations, and catalysing solutions for positive impact, we serve as a point of convergence for those working towards social good.
Through close partnerships with the Public, Private, and Philanthropic (3P) sectors, Temasek Shophouse strengthens relationships in Singapore and beyond, stewards community bonds through thoughtful placemaking, and supports changemakers and social impact organisations with shared spaces for collaboration and growth.
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