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Dear Members,

As businesses grapple with the recent global developments leading to economic disruption, boards have to be prepared to navigate the evolving landscape. Directors must stay agile and forward-thinking to guide their organisations through disruptions.

With a focus on resilient leadership, SID, together with CFA Society Singapore and Singapore Fund Directors Association organised Beyond SG60: Propelling Singapore Forward as a Trusted Financial Hub (see below). The members-only event brought together industry leaders to explore Singapore’s evolving role in the global economy.

April also saw the launch of SGOOD 2.0, (Governance for Outstanding Organisation Directors) our flagship training programme for charities and nonprofit organisations. Developed in partnership with NCSS, the refreshed course will be part of GovernWell: Excellence in Charity Leadership. It aims to equip board members with the necessary governance tools to drive meaningful impact.

Following the launch of our Cyber Resilience Guide for Boards in Singapore, we delivered the first in a series of Cyber Resilience Training for Board Directors complimentary for the first 500 SID members. In partnership with ISTARI and NCS, and supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, this initiative seeks to equip directors with essential insights and practical strategies to strengthen their organisations’ cyber posture. Stay tuned for future session dates.

We also warmly welcome our new SID corporate members who joined us this year. SID corporate members enjoy a wide range of benefits including exclusively curated partner benefits.

SID has hosted seven complimentary events (with CPD hours) for members so far this year, with more lined up this month.

Upcoming highlights

As we move into May, we bring you a blockbuster lineup of events and new programmes to generate insights and help you stay ahead in this rapidly shifting landscape.

Our flagship SID Directors Conference themed Transformational Directorship: Purpose, Practice, Performance, Progress will take place on 12 September 2025. A key highlight this year is the Global Directors Exchange Singapore 2025 that will run alongside the conference, offering delegates a unique networking opportunity with international leaders. Super Early Bird registration, exclusive to members, closes on 20 May 2025!

Look out for our upcoming  current topics and pit-stops on Rethinking Diversity Amid Disruption: Are Boards Keeping Up?, Global Trade Chaos: How Should Directors Respond? and Transatlantic Divide on ESG: Approaches and Implications. Bringing together leading industry experts and practitioners, we invite you to exchange insights and perspectives aimed at helping boards lead effectively through disruption.

Advancing your directorship journey

For those looking to map out their journey to board directorship, our latest programme, Build Your Path to Board Directorship on 3 July 2025 uses a structured framework to uncover your value proposition in directorship.

SID also supports its members through its networking events and activities, including our annual Golf Tournament, our workplace wellness event and a women directors event featuring Jessica Cheam. Our chapters and networks helmed by SID volunteers focus on specific areas of interest based on professions, industries and trends. Come join us to form meaningful connections and strengthen the ecosystem.

Whether you are joining us for networking, thought leadership or structured learning programmes, we look forward to engaging with you in the weeks ahead.

Stay connected, stay informed and let’s continue to shape the future of governance together.

HIGHLIGHTS

Advanced Programme on Sustainability
26 – 27 June 2025 | 9.00am – 6.00pm | PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

With the shift in expectations of businesses’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, board directors have to guide their companies on the next stage of the ESG journey. Specifically curated for directors of listed companies, this advanced programme delves deeper into sustainability governance at the board level. It prepares directors to meet regulatory changes, such as sustainability reporting based on International Financial Reporting Standards, while integrating sustainability into business strategy for long-term success. Presented by SID, in collaboration with SGX and KPMG.

SID Directors Conference 2025
12 September 2025 | 9.30am – 5.30pm
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

Set against a backdrop of shifting geopolitics, dynamic trade relations and changing demographics, the SID Directors Conference on Transformational Directorship: Purpose, Practice, Performance, Progress features distinguished speakers and industry experts who will delve into the multifaceted challenges facing boards and directors as they help their organisations transform and adapt to the evolving business landscape and create value for their stakeholders.

Super Early Bird Registration (limited tickets for members only) – until 20 May 2025.

Global Trade Chaos: How Should Directors Respond?
(Complimentary for members)
8 May 2025 | 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Online Webcast

Recent global developments, particularly the imposition of US tariffs, carry significant implications for economies worldwide. The rule-based trading order has been turned on its head. On 8 April 2025, the Singapore government formed the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce to help businesses navigate uncertainties. How can businesses thrive in this new economic landscape? What can companies do to overcome these challenges? How should directors respond? Join in the discussion with our industry experts and practitioners.

Rethinking Diversity Amid Disruption: Are Boards Keeping Up?
22 May 2025 | 12.00pm – 2.00pm | CapitaSpring

Advances in technology, artificial intelligence and sustainability are changing the way business is done, and boards must adapt to meet the evolving challenges. The Singapore Board Diversity Index 2025 by WTW, SID and JCU, however, found that only 4 per cent of SGX-listed companies have directors with IT domain knowledge, and just 3 per cent have IT industry experience. This panel discussion will explore the importance of relevant and diverse skills and experience in navigating the complexities of today’s business environment. Join us for an engaging conversation around the role of boards in shaping the future of business.

Build Your Path to Board Directorship
3 July 2025 | 9.00am – 6.00pm | PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

Becoming a board director is a journey of personal fulfilment, growth and meaning. Stepping into a board director role requires more than experience or knowledge – it requires a clear strategy, a compelling value proposition and a deep understanding of how to position yourself. Realising board opportunities is not just about what you know, but how well you can articulate the value you bring. This workshop provides an immersive learning experience to uncover your “Good” for directorship and supports you with insights from experienced directors.

Listed Entity Director Programme
15 – 23 July 2025 | PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

The Listed Entity Director (LED) Programme is a pre-requisite course supported by the Singapore Exchange for first-time appointees on boards of listed companies. For a limited time only, complete all core and optional modules in one year and get a waiver of accreditation exam fees. Plus, receive a set of Corporate Governance Guides for Boards when you complete all 9 modules by the end of this year.

Listed Entity Director Programme (Mandarin)
2 – 11 September 2025 | 1.00pm – 5.00pm | Online Webcast

The Listed Entity Director (LED) Programme is supported by the Singapore Exchange. It is a pre-requisite course for first-time appointees on boards of listed companies, to equip them with the skills and knowledge to execute their roles as directors effectively. The focus is on the range of regulatory, compliance and corporate governance matters of listed companies in Singapore. This Mandarin version of the core LED modules is designed for senior management and board directors who are fluent in Mandarin.

SID Directors Bulletin
AI Transforming Industries and Professions

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the industrial landscape. While the nature and magnitude of change varies across sectors, the influence of AI is all-pervasive. From banking to legal, entertainment to human capital – in customer service, fraud detection, creative tools and career coaching – the evolving dynamics of emerging technology is reshaping how we think about business, society and the future.

SID Directors Bulletin
Much Ado About AI: To Govern or Not to Govern?

AI is the buzzword of the moment, lauded by some as a miracle panacea and blamed by others as a harbinger of job losses. Howie Lau separates the hype from reality, drawing on the words of William Shakespeare to explore this technological revolution. Often hailed as the future of business and humanity, AI offers boundless opportunities and accompanying risks.

Beyond SG60: Propelling Singapore Forward As A Trusted Financial Hub
16 April 2025

Businesses today face new challenges. As Singapore charts its course beyond SG60, this session brought together thought leaders across the financial ecosystem to examine how the nation can maintain and elevate its position as a trusted global financial hub – amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, economic transformation and regional reforms. A big thank you to our partners CFA Society and Singapore Fund Directors Association, and Leong Sing Chiong, Deputy Managing Director (Markets and Development), Monetary Authority of Singapore.

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