Agenda of AlterCOP 30
10 Nov - 22 Nov 2025
1:00 pm
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12:30 PM
Doors Opening & Networking
Registration, refreshments and networking time
Central Stage






1:15 pm
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1:00 pm
Day Opening - Tech as an Enabler
Welcoming speeches and introduction to the topic of the day, exploring if and how Tech could be an enabler and accelerator for climate solutions.
Central Stage

Dr. Simon JD Schillebeeckx
Chief Science Officer, Handprint Tech / Singapore Management University





1:30 pm
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1:15 pm
News from COP30, Belém
In this session, find out what happened at COP30 the day before, and learn about the challenges and key objectives at COP on Tech as an Enabler.
Central Stage

Karthika Duraisamy Sekar
Consultant





1:45 pm
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1:30 pm
Art Breaker - SCARCE CITY- How Tech, Gamification and Art Tackles Climate Change
Explore Scarce City with artist Elizabeth Mak. This immersive art-tech game, inspired by Doughnut Economics, reveals how scarcity narratives shape our views on success, work, and life. By reframing climate challenges as questions of mindset and resources, it opens new ways of imagining our collective future.
Central Stage

Elizabeth Mak
Artistic Director, Rainshadow Studios





2:45 pm
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2:00 pm
Demystifying Tech
In this session, discover what technology really means through the lens of climate tech and friends. Hear from leading Singapore-based innovators on how software, hardware, data, and services are driving real climate action.
Central Stage

Nalini Veeraghanta
CEO Founder, Naturethings


Christopher Pile
Managing Partner, Mission+


Yihan Wang
Climate Strategy and Impact Advisor, Terraformation

3:30 pm
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2:00 pm
IT & Tech Stacks Decarbonisation 101
As sustainability becomes increasingly vital in the tech world, it’s essential for organisations to understand the environmental impact of their technology infrastructures. In this hands-on masterclass, we will explore a methodology to calculate the carbon footprint and energy efficiency of your technology stacks and IT infrastructures. You will learn how to assess your current technology systems, identify key areas for optimisation, and implement eco-friendly solutions.
Blue Room

Thibaut Meurgue-Guyard
CEO, The Transmutation Principle





3:45 pm
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3:00 pm
Women in Tech - Idea to Scale - Empowering Women Leaders
In this panel, we explore founder resilience, tech innovation and the journey of scaling - designed to empower women entrepreneurs and leaders.
Central Stage

Didi Gan
MD, N&E Innovations Pte Ltd


Zal Dastur
Founder, Grange Management

Soo-Lin Lee
MD, Strategic Partnerships, Sponsors in Tech

Anita Varshney
Global Vice President, Strategic Customer Engagements, SAP Sustainability

4:45 pm
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4:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Conscious Consumption of AI
AI offers unprecedented potential for innovation, but what does it mean for climate and climate justice? Join this expert panel to explore exciting AI applications in climate action and examine responsible AI use through the lenses of regulation, ethics, and environmental impact.
Central Stage

Heng Wang
Professor of Law, Singapore Management University


Dr. Luke Soon
Partner & AI Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Jovinder Singh
AI Engineer, Proofpoint

Iuna Tsyrulneva
Research Fellow, Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University

7:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Discover the Socio-Environmental Impact of Tech
In a fun, collaborative workshop, participants explore key solutions for a sustainable digital sector, engage in discussions, and debate strategies, fostering collective learning and discovery on how to create a more environmentally responsible and sustainable digital ecosystem.
Blue Room

Rochelle Ann Cananua
Climate Educator, The Transmutation Principle





6:15 pm
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5:15 pm
Deepdive Into Stories of AI for Good
In this session, Microsoft will share innovative and successful projects they help power that pave the way to achieve real reduction and faster mitigation and adaptation, globally and especially in ASEAN.
Central Stage

Sidonie Viaud-Sharma
Director AI Transformation, Microsoft


Arif Sheikh
Tech Innovator, Microsoft



6:15 pm
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5:15 pm
Calculate Your Personal Tech Footprint
Explore your digital footprint in this interactive workshop. Uncover the hidden impact of everyday tech use and learn how to reduce your environmental impact. Calculate your tech footprint and discover practical, personalized steps to shift from digital waste to positive environmental action.
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Manraaj Singh
Research Assistant, Institute for Environment and Sustainability


Aish Prasad
Director, Client Impact, Wattif Technologies



6:15 pm
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5:15 pm
Green UX in Your Pocket - Designing Sustainable Apps and Websites
If Gaia was a product manager, how would she design the product? In this session, learn fundamentals of green design and framework. Work in groups to solve real life case studies and apply the framework and share and discuss results.
Green Room

Julie Schiller
CEO, Climate UX





7:00 pm
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6:30 pm
Tech Helpdesk - Mixer
Got a tech question? Drop by our helpdesk staffed with expert technologists ready to chat. Explore topics like AI, IoT, ESG tools, data, cloud, and more. Move freely between tables and dive into discussions tailored to your interests and curiosity.
Central Stage

Vijay Rangarajan
Director, Microsoft

Iuna Tsyrulneva
Research Fellow, Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University

Christopher Pile
Managing Partner, Mission+


Nalini Veeraghanta
CEO Founder, Naturethings

7:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Doors Opening & Dinner
Registration, buffet dinner and networking time
Central Stage






9:30 pm
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7:30 pm
TECHNOLOGISTS AS ENABLERS OF CLIMATE ACTION
People design, build, and deploy the systems that shape our world; technology sits at the heart of it. As creators, technologists hold immense power to decide what gets built, scaled, or left behind. This evening spotlight asks: how can we build technology with people and planet in mind? How can we the technologists be the enablers of climate action. Bringing together voices from climate tech, digital innovation, and social impact, the discussion explores the ethics, agency, and responsibility of technologists in driving a just, sustainable, and regenerative future.
Central Stage

Sreekumar Sivaramakrishnan
Global Vice President, SAP Sustainability APAC


Audrey Ong
Vice Chair. Smart Nation Chapter, SGTech

Natasha Ann Lum
Lead, Women Devs SG

Charles Lee
Co-Founder, GoodHub SEA

