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WCS Opening Plenary
WCS Opening Plenary
From Aspiration to Acceleration: Implementing National Policies in Urban Contexts
As the world faces converging challenges—climate crisis, urban inequality, infrastructure gaps, and shifting demographics—the urgency to accelerate transformation in our cities has never been greater. This high-level leadership plenary addresses a critical question: How can national goals and priorities for liveable, inclusive, and sustainable cities be implemented faster and more effectively at the local level?
Through the lens of real-world urban action, the session explores how cities act as engines of transformation, and how strategic collaboration across public, private, and civic sectors enables the rapid deployment of innovative, scalable solutions.
Opening Address
Special Address
Keynote Address
Panellists
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Chee Hong Tat Minister for National Development, Singapore |
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Special Address
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Lawrence Wong Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Singapore |
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Keynote Address
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Anacláudia Rossbach United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN-Habitat |
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Panellists
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Lily Kong President, Singapore Management University |
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Sean Chiao Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive and Non-Independent Director, Surbana Jurong Group |
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Cris Turner Vice President, Knowledge & Information Products, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google |