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The Straits Connect 2026
Integrating communities, Creating impact
The Straits Connect is the Indian Scholars’ Association’s flagship conclave, bringing together some of the region’s most influential minds – business tycoons, corporate leaders, policymakers, academics, subject experts, senior managers, business consultants, and startup entrepreneurs. It’s an opportunity to think, connect and build what’s next.
Rich content, rare stories and real outcome-based business conference.
Exclusive networking with industry experts, senior alumni, and policymakers.
Focus on emerging themes in leadership, innovation, and global institution-building.
Well-curated panel discussions & inspiring stories addressing key contemporary topics and real-world challenges.
Guest of Honour
Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash
Minister of State
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth;
Ministry of Manpower;
Mayor, South East District
Esteemed Guests
Dr Shilpak Ambule
High Commissioner of India to Singapore
Mr Paul Thoppil
High Commissioner of Canada to Singapore
Mr Nik Mehta
British High Commissioner
to Singapore
Prof Kishore Mahbubani
Former President, United Nations Security Council
Speakers and Moderators
Mr Piyush Gupta
Chairman of SMU, Keppel Ltd. and Mandai Wildlife Group
Prof Christian Wolfrum
Executive Chairman, AI Singapore
Mr Sopnendu Mohanty
Group CEO, Global Finance
Technology Network
Ms Cindy Lim
CEO, Infrastructure, Keppel Ltd.
Mr Vinod Kannan
Senior Vice President, SIA &
Former CEO, Vistara Airlines
Mr Ajit Mohan
Chief Business Officer, Snap Inc. and Former Head, Facebook India
Dr Madan Oberoi
Former Executive Director (Technology and Innovation), Interpol
Ms Pooja Dhanothia
Director, Head of APAC,
Large Customers, Linkedin
Mr Sudhanshu Tewari
CEO and Co-founder
Rewardz
Mr Jack Sim
Founder, World Toilet Organisation
Matthew Spacie
Founder, Magic Bus
Nitin Jaiswal
Founder & CEO, AgeTech Leadership Labs
Mr Gummi Ram Reddy
Chairman and Managing Director
ARK Group
Ms Kaveri Khullar
SVP Consumer Marketing & Sponsorships, Asia Pacific, Mastercard Asia Pacific
Mr Prantik Mazumdar
President, TiE Singapore
mr shadab taiyabi
Former President, Singapore Fintech Association
Mr Surendran Chandramohan
Director
VTS Ratan Groups Pte Ltd
Standard Delegate Pass SGD 150
Conference Ticket Pricing
- Includes :
- Full-day conference access
- Two tea/ and coffee breaks
- Lunch
- Networking session
- Cocktail reception
THE STRAITS CONNECT 2026
22nd August 2026 | Amara Sanctuary, Sentosa
*Programme Itinerary subject to changes
- 09:00 - 10:00 AM
Registration, Tea & Coffee
- 10:00 - 10:10 AM
Welcome Address
- Mr Rahul Singh President, Indian Scholars' Association
- 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Keynote Address
- Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash
- Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth;
- Ministry of Manpower;
- Mayor, South East District
- 10:30 - 10:45 AM
Special Address
- Dr Shilpak Ambule High Commissioner of India to Singapore
- 10:45 - 11:00 AM
MOU Signing
- 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Leadership with Purpose - Panel Discussion 1
- Moderator: Ms Kaveri Khullar SVP Consumer Marketing & Sponsorships, Asia Pacific, Mastercard Asia Pacific
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Speakers:
- Mr Ajit Mohan Chief Business Officer, Snap Inc. and Former Head, Facebook India
- Ms Cindy Lim CEO, Infrastructure, Keppel Ltd.
- Amit Sadana Partner, Head of India Desk, KPMG Singapore
- 11:45 - 12:30 PM
Shifting Geopolitics - Panel Discussion 2
- Moderator: Prof Kishore Mahbubani Former President, United Nations Security Council
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Speakers:
- Dr Shilpak AmbuleHigh Commissioner of India to Singapore
- Mr Paul Thoppil High Commissioner of Canada to Singapore
-
Mr Nik Mehta
British High Commissioner to Singapore
- 12:30 - 02:00 PM
Networking Lunch
- 02:00 - 02:15 PM
Sense of Belonging
- National Education Ambassador, MINDEF
- 02:15 - 03:15 PM
Inspiring Stories (8 minutes each)
- Dr Jack Sim Founder & Director, World Toilet Organisation
- Mr Gummi Ram Reddy Chairman & Managing Director, Ark Group
- Mr Sudhanshu Tewari Co-Founder & CEO, Rewardz
- Mr Surendran Chandramohan Director, VTS Ratan Groups Pte Ltd
- 03:15 - 03:30 PM
Coffee Break
- 03:30 - 04:15 PM
Careers of the Future - Panel Discussion 3
- Moderator: Mr Prantik Mazumdar President, TiE Singapore
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Speakers:
- Mr Vinod KannanSenior Vice President, SIA & Former CEO, Vistara Airlines
- Ms Pooja Dhanothia Director, Head of APAC, Large Customers, LinkedIn
- 04:15 - 05:00 PM
Innovation, Technology & Society - Panel Discussion 4
- Moderator: Mr Shadab Taiyabi Former President, Singapore Fintech Association
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Speakers:
- Mr Sopnendu MohantyGroup CEO, GFTN
-
Prof Christian Wolfrum
Deputy President and Provost, NTU Singapore -
Dr Madan Oberoi
Former Executive Director (Technology and Innovation), Interpol
- 05:00 - 05:50 PM
Fireside Chat
-
Mr Piyush Gupta
Chairman of SMU, Keppel Ltd. and Mandai Wildlife Group
- 05:50 - 06:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks
- 06:00 - 07:30 PM
Networking Cocktails
Partners & Sponsors
- Platinum Sponsor
- Silver Sponsor
- Cocktail Sponsor
- Supporting Partners
