Updated on 17 Jul 2023
BE Ahead: Building Resilience for the Future
The BuildSG LEAD Summit 2023, with the theme "BE Ahead: Building Resilience for the Future," was successfully held on May 11, 2023. The summit aims to bring together leaders and professionals from the Built Environment (BE) sector to discuss key issues, share insights, and drive positive change in the industry. Over 300 leaders in the BE sector joined the summit at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore.
The event commenced with a warm welcome extended to all participants by Mr. Desmond Lee, the Minister for National Development, and Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration. Minister Lee emphasised the pivotal role of leaders in guiding, inspiring, and motivating their teams, highlighting their responsibility in advancing transformation in the BE sector. He also highlighted the importance of continuous learning and acknowledged the role of BCA Academy as the dedicated Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centre for the BE sector.
We are delighted to share that the participants thoroughly enjoyed the insightful sharing by our distinguished speakers. Dr. Bicky Bhangu, President of South East Asia, Pacific & South Korea at Rolls-Royce, shared how Rolls-Royce builds resilience through partnerships. Mr. Neil Pennell, Head of Design Innovation and Property Solutions at Landsec, UK, shared valuable insights on how Landsec leads transformation in the BE value chain. Additionally, Mr. Manohar Khiatani, Senior Executive Director of CapitaLand Investment, our homegrown industry leader, shared CapitaLand's journey in transformation and innovation at the core of alliance building.
The summit also featured engaging conversations with our panelists and moderator on how value chain partners can build a collaborative ecosystem to harness growth areas, strengthen resilience for the BE sector, and drive growth.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants, speakers, and partners who contributed to making the BuildSG LEAD Summit 2023 a resounding success. Together, we can continue to shape a vibrant and sustainable BE sector for Singapore's future.
