Held in conjunction with SFF x SWITCH as a virtual conference, the third edition of Deep Tech Summit is a best-in-class convening of thought-leaders and industry practitioners who are committed to harnessing science and technology innovation to help the world emerge more resilient and sustainable after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in areas such as:
Food Science
and Technology
MedTech
Innovation
Hydrogen
Economy
Sustainability
Advanced
Manufacturing
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9 December 2020 Wednesday |
10 December 2020 Thursday |
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9 December 2020
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2:00pm - 2:50pm |
Deep Tech for a Post-Covid-19 World
With humanity facing pressing challenges in health, climate change, etc., we want to explore the promise of deep tech to help our future economy and society be more resilient, liveable and sustainable, particularly as we begin to rebuild in the post-COVID-19 era.
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2:50pm - 3:20pm |
Investing for the Future
Deep Tech could help build a resilient and sustainable future for all, addressing urgent economic, social and environmental challenges. While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions in startup activities, investments into Deep Tech remain important to recovery plans after the pandemic. This fireside chat between SGInnovate and Samsung Catalyst Fund seeks to explore impactful technologies of tomorrow, and how we can invest for the future. Speaker:
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3:20pm - 4:20pm |
Future of Healthcare: Innovating for the New Normal
The COVID-19 pandemic has plagued countries worldwide and has created unprecedented change for the global economy, especially for healthcare institutions at the forefront. This session will feature diverse perspectives from healthcare providers, corporates and governments on the opportunities and challenges in medical innovation in the new normal. Speakers:
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4:20pm - 5:20pm |
The Emerging Hydrogen Economy
The past decade has seen the rise of renewable energy such as wind and solar. What will be the “next big thing” as the world shifts to a low carbon future? So far, indications point towards hydrogen energy. The Hydrogen Council estimates that by 2050, hydrogen would provide 18% of the world’s total energy needs, with annual sales in the hydrogen fuel cell market reaching USD 2.5 trillion and creating 30 million jobs globally. Speakers:
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5:20pm - 6:20pm |
Towards a Global Circular Economy
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), a transition towards the circular economy has the potential to generate USD 4.5 trillion in economic value by 2030, while helping to achieve climate change objectives. As we shape more resilient, sustainable economies, how should leaders encourage ecosystem collaborations and harness science and technology innovation towards a circular economy of the future? Speakers:
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a venture catalyst that builds and scales Deep Tech startups, develops technical talent, and engages with the Deep Tech innovation ecosystem. Since 2016, over 55,000 startups, investors, scientists, researchers, corporate innovators, government and international partners have participated in SGInnovate’s Deep Tech events, industry roundtables, and innovation challenges. Through the combined networks of SGInnovate and our partners, the Deep Tech Summit is being promoted to more than 100,000 Deep Tech stakeholders in more than 50 countries.
Thank you to our global community for contributing to the success of Deep Tech Summit 2020.
We hope you have uncovered valuable insights to build a brighter, more resilient and sustainable future. See you next year!