Alumni Learning Day | "Thrive 360 – Grow, Lead, and Live Well"
Alumni Learning Day gives our alumni the opportunity to take charge of their professional and personal development.
Whether you're looking to upskill, switch careers, or simply stay ahead in an ever-evolving world, this event empowers you to grow, lead, and live well. Join us for a series of dynamic sessions centred on three core pillars of success: Career Agility, Holistic Growth, and Power Skills.
By engaging with industry leaders, subject matter experts and fellow alumni, you will gain actionable insights to help you thrive in the modern workforce.
Alumni Speakers:
- Mr Desmond Tan, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office, and Deputy Secretary-General, National Trades Union Congress (Guest-of-Honour)
- Ms Carolyn Choo, CEO & Managing Director, Worldwide Hotels Group
- Mr Lee Ray Sheng, Co-founder & CEO, A Hot Hideout
- Ms Cindy Lim, CEO, Infrastructure Division, Keppel Limited
Event Highlights:
- Industry-Relevant Sessions: Experience NTU’s industry-driven learning designed to meet real-world needs.
- Expert Insights: Hear from NTU alumni speakers and renowned leaders across multiple fields.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your career network.
Our Learning Partners:
During the event, visit booths showcasing resources and opportunities for continued learning and career advancement. Get your questions answered and discover the latest in professional development.
Event details
Date: 14 March 2026, Saturday
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute, Level 1, Event Hall 1-1 & 1-2
Address: 11 Eunos Road 8, Singapore 408601 (Near Paya Lebar MRT station)
- Complimentary for all NTU alumni
- Exclusive offer: S$5 profile photoshoot for the first 120 alumni participants
- S$25 for member of the public
Lunch and tea breaks are included.
Seats are limited, so register by 8 March 2026, 11.59pm (GMT +8).
Any questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].
Programme overview
| Time | Programme |
| 9.00am - 9.45am | Registration & Breakfast Networking |
| 9.45am - 10.00am | Welcome Address and Keynote Address |
| 10.00am - 11.00am | Opening Plenary: Shaping the Future: Lifelong Skills and Resilience for Every Stage of Life |
| 11.00am - 12.00pm | Networking Lunch / Lifelong Learning Booths |
| 12.00pm - 1.00pm | Choose one of the following concurrent Career Agility Track sessions: Environmental Impact of Electric, Hybrid and Petrol Vehicles: A Lifecycle Perspective The New Builders of Thought: Rethinking Engineering in the Age of AI |
| 1.15pm - 2.15pm | Choose one of the following concurrent Career Agility Track sessions: Journey out of Comfort Zone – Key Learnings of Innovation in China The Future-Ready Leader: Skills Every Professional Needs for 2026 and Beyond |
| 2.30pm - 3.30pm | Choose one of the following concurrent sessions: (Career Agility Track) AI-Driven Enterprise Cybersecurity and Defence (Holistic Growth Track) The Psychology of Leisure and Recreation: Reclaiming Energy, Purpose, and Balance |
| 3.30pm - 5.00pm | Tea Break & Networking / Lifelong Learning Booths Choose one of the following Power Skills Track sessions: AI-Powered Interview Try-outs Discover Skills in Demand & Resources for Career & Personal Development |
| 5.00pm | End of Programme |
Speakers
What NTU learners say
“I chose to pursue the FlexiMasters in Technopreneurship and Innovation as a meaningful first step into the entrepreneurial world I aspire to be part of. It is not only a pathway to deepen my understanding of the startup landscape, but also an opportunity to expand my network by learning alongside experienced instructors and like-minded classmates who share the same passion for innovation.”
Bruce Kee
Associate Director, Institute of Governance and Leadership
Alumnus of School of MAE; completed FlexiMasters in Technopreneurship and Innovation
“The programme provided a comprehensive overview on the business and people management skills in the organisational context. I enjoyed the course and have benefitted greatly from the executive tools taught in the class, and the interaction with fellow executives and multidisciplinary faculty by sharing and exchanging experience and knowledge.”
Fang Xiaoqin
Senior Manager
Completed Management Development Programme
“The learning journey of the programme has been transformative, equipping me to navigate disruption with vision and agility. I gained critical insights into AI, data-driven strategies and investment leverage for scaling businesses. Case studies like Lenovo and iFlytek taught me the power of structured frameworks, customer-centric ecosystems and sustainability as a business imperative.”
Darren Ku
Founder and Advisor, Venturer Group Corporate Solutions Pte Ltd
Alumnus of Nanyang Business School; completed Travel and Learn Programme
Financial support available for NTU alumni
- All alumni and associate alumni from NTU Singapore and National Institute of Education (NIE), regardless of nationality, stand to receive a 10% tuition fee discount* to support their pursuit of a coursework-based master's degree from Academic Year 2024.
- Singaporeans and Permanent Residents will receive a S$5,000 subsidy for non-subsidised courses.
- Alumni receive priority consideration for enrolment.
* Eligibility for tuition discounts on selected coursework-based master's programmes may differ for associate alumni. Please check with the NTU course provider at the point of application.
- S$1,600 in credits to co-pay up to 50% of the nett fee payable for all courses offered by NTU's Continuing Education and Training units.
Notes: (1) Alumni Course Credits are not available to Associate Alumni. (2) For terms and conditions of use, please refer to the relevant course/programme details or contact the NTU course provider.
The first Alumni Learning Day, held on 22 March 2025, was attended by close to 300 alumni learners and members of the public. Participants joined in seminars that covered the trending topics of digital economy, green economy, and advanced manufacturing, and networked with fellow alumni over a lunch. They also checked out booths that catered to their career development.
Subject matter experts included the following alumni speakers:
- Dr Gog Soon Joo, Chief Skills Officer, SkillsFuture Singapore
- Sam Liew, Deputy CEO and Chief Executive, Gov+, NCS
- Sonia Rao, Global Manager, Technical Partner Management (Signals & Measurement), Facebook
- Henry Tan, Group CEO and Chief Innovation Officer, CLA Global TS
- Sharon Teo, Co-founder & CEO, Inspire Tech
For those interested to learn, peruse NTU PACE website to discover programmes.
