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27 March 2026 I 1.30pm - 5:00pm
Paradox Merchant Court Ballroom

IWD 2026

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5TH

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SUMMIT 2026

Women Shaping the Future: Leadership, Inclusion, and Impact

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Building Under Construction

ABOUT IWD SUMMIT

The AWiCS International Women's Day Summit (IWD), is the annual flagship event of the association, which stands as a testament to the commitment of the Association of Women in Construction Singapore (AWiCS) to empower and celebrate women in the built environment industry.

Now in its 5th edition, the half day summit has evolved into a pivotal platform that brings together professionals, leaders, and enthusiasts to address challenges, share insights, and promote diversity and inclusion within the built environment sector.

EVENT PROGRAMME

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SPEAKERS & MODERATORS

In Conversation

IN CONVERSATION WITH

Keeping Singapore Pro-Business in a Volatile World:
Smart Regulation, Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity

Ms. Indranee Rajah

Minister in Prime Minister's Office

Second Minister for Finance & Second Minister for National Development

Ms. Jacqueline Poh

Chief Executive Officer,

JTC Corporation

Mr. Sathiaseelan Jagateesan

Partner, Allen & Gledhill LLP

Board Member, Building & Construction Authority

Mr. Heng Teck Thai

Deputy CEO,

Building and
Construction Authority

Mr. Alvin Sim (Moderator)

Deputy Director (Tunnelling), Land Transport Authority

Chairperson (Publications & Social Media), Association of Women in Construction (Singapore)

PANELLISTS SESSION 1

Leadership on Our Own Terms:
Confidence, Purpose and Authentic Voice

Sr. Natalie Yong

1st Vice President, Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV)

Managing Director, LCH Quantity Surveying Pte Ltd

Mr. Ratnakar Garikipati

Founder, Chairman & CEO

LeapThought Group of Companies

Ms. Lynette Chew

Partner, CMS

Director, CMS Holborn Asia

Ms. Ellen Alexandra Wong (Moderator)

Associate Director, HKA

Council Member, Association of Women in Construction (Singapore)

Panellists 2

PANELLISTS SESSION 2

From Aspirations to Impact:
Mentorship, Sponsorship and Communities that Lift Women Up

ID1. Nikki Hunt

Founder & Principal

Design Intervention

Ms. Poon Jia

Head of Foundation

Bachy Soletanche Singapore

Ms. Laura Chang (Moderator)

Associate Director, Legal & Compliance,

Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd

2025 EDITION AT A GLANCE

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