STP Workshop 2018 Programme

The programme is developed to help students understand the complexities of formulating policies at the interface of science and technology. Over the course of five days, participants will be introduced to issues and key players in the areas of AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and disruptive changes.

A series of presentations, dialogues, and site visits will provide ample opportunities to interact with representatives from government agencies, academia, and industry, and allow students to apply their knowledge to a policy-relevant context.

Participants will consolidate their understanding of the overarching themes through debates and group discussions, where they will jointly develop their analysis and solutions for assigned topics, including:

Impact of AI on decision making
Impact of robotics on the future of work
Education and human development in the face of disruptive technologies
Disruptive technologies and Governance: Cybersecurity
Dsruptive technologies and Governance: Ethics

The students will compile their findings and recommendations for the above topics in a written report, to be presented on the final day, with agency representatives and decision-makers joining in the ensuing discussion.

Programme Highlights

Systems Engineering Challenges and Opportunities by Prof Lui Pao Chuen, NRF Advisor
Regulation and Governance of AI and Data by Assoc Professor Araral Eduardo, Co-Director of Institute of Water Policy – LKYSPP
Visit to SG Innovate to understand Building Deep Tech Startups
Visit to AI Singapore

Cybersecurity Research Focus at NTU by Prof Thambipillai Srikanthan
Executive Director of Cyber Security Research Centre at NTU
Vulnerability Analysis for Certification and Governance for Cyber-Secure Smart Nation by Prof Liu Yang, School of Computer Science and Engineering, NTU
Risks and Benefits from Automotive Additive Manufacturing Pipelines by Prof Chua Chee Kai, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NTU
Visit to Desay Automotive SV Israel Aerospace Industries
Visit to iTrust Cybersecurity Lab at SUTD
Visit to Digital Manufacturing and Design (DManD) Centre, SUTD

Autonomous Systems and Robotics by Mr Quek Tong Boon, Chief Executive of National Robotics Programme, SERC, A*STAR
State of the art in AVs (TBA) by Prof Chris Zegras, Lead PI – FM, MIT
AI 101 for Non-Specialists by Assistant Professor Bryan Low, Department of Computer Science, NUS and Deputy Director of AI Research & Technology, AI Singapore
TUM Cargo Robots demonstration by Prof Alois Knoll, TU Munich
Visit to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Centre, Land Transport Authority
Ride on Autonomous Vehicle hosted by SMART

Talk by Ms Cheryl Chung, Deputy Director (Strategic Planning), LKYSPP
Talk by Prof Eko Riyanto, Acting Subject Head, Public Policy and Global Affairs and Associate Chair (Academic), School of Social Sciences, NTU
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence for the Public Sector by Dr Daniel LIM Yew Mao, Acting Deputy Director, Data Science & Artificial Intelligent Division, GovTech and Acting Deputy Director, Policy and Governance Directorate, Smart Nation and Digital Governance Office
Talk by Mr Foo Piao Zhou Director of the Planning and Programmes Division, SkillsFuture SG
Visit to Urban Redevelopment Authority's Digital Planning Lab
Visit to One North hosted by JTC Corporation