Innovation Symposium 2019

29-30 October 2019 @ Singapore University of Technology and Design

Welcome to the Innovation Symposium 2019 (IS19)!

This year, IS19 is themed "Solving Problems; Innovating Together", a simple reminder that being better starts with solving problems, innovating together and making it meaningful.

Journey through four "How Might We" zones at the event site or here online – How Might We Work and Collaborate Better, How Might We Learn and Train Better, How Might We Leverage Data and How Might We Innovate Better. The journey does not end there, you will be transported into a realm of innovation stories and enabling resources. Kick-start your imagination by asking yourself "How Might I?"

Let us celebrate, explore and learn from fellow servicemen, servicewomen and industry luminaries on how we can be better at what we do.

Ready? Get inspired here.

IS19 Innovation Projects

IS19 Award Winners

Highlights

Exhibition

Come experience augmented reality at the following booths: Mechanised Training Hub [B5], 24/7 Remote Network Monitoring System for SPYDER System [Y24] and Live Digital Testbed [Y26].

Get inspired by how SAF personnel is utilising virtual reality in their work at the following booths: the Ship and Dynamic Aircraft Recognition Training System [R11], Enhancing Shooter Performance With MantisX [R12] and Medical Training in Virtual Reality [R13].

Gain better understanding of the innovator’s journey at the Interactive Wall and deeper insights on how you can kickstart or refine innovation projects at the Innovation Concierge, where domain experts can provide specialised advice to help you.

Learning Seminar

Stay agile and hear from speakers from both the public and private sectors about their innovation journeys.

How Might We Work & Collaborate Better? >> Innovation: How Google Works by Google

How Might We Learn & Train Better? >> Serious Games in SCDF by Singapore Civil Defence Force

How Might We Leverage Data? >> Driving Value for Singapore’s Tourism Industry by Singapore Tourism Board

How Might We Innovate Better? >> Innovate like Amazon by Amazon

How Might You… Power Up Knowledge?

Workshops

Pick up new technologies and digital tools to innovate more effectively!

Qlik Sense Data Visualisation
Experience the power of data visualisation and how it enables organisations to make faster, smarter decisions.

SAS Advanced Analytics
Use SAS technology to perform statistical analysis. Test your hypothesis to know if you are on the right track.

Robotics Process Automation (RPA)
Save hours off manual work if you know how RPA works. Join a hands-on session to build, validate and run a RPA solution.

How Might You… Skill-Up?

PRIDE REBRANDING

The PRoductivity and Innovation in Daily Efforts (PRIDE) Movement has played a key role in building a strong pioneering spirit of innovation for the past 38 years. To upkeep this, the next wave is to supercharge innovation efforts – enabling our people to unlock possibilities and empowering them to bring their ideas to life.

Co-create tomorrow’s reality with us today. Step forward to be part of the rebranding exercise by naming this movement, using our very own crowdsourcing tool PITCH. Submit your suggestions at https://pitch.defence.gov.sg/pitch/ now!

How Might You… Name Our Innovation Movement?

Million Hours Challenge

About the challenge

The Million Hours Challenge is one of the Public Sector Transformation (PST) initiatives that aims to achieve the collective goal of saving 3 million hours of transaction time for citizens and public officers.

Imagine saving time and spending it on more important things, such as engaging in meaningful work, activities, or spending time with your family. Saving time is just one aspect of this challenge; equally important is how lives are made better as a result of the innovation efforts.

Who can participate?

If you have a project that meets the criteria, you are welcome to submit it to us. Want to know whether your project fits the bill? Here are some parameters to guide you:

• Projects that were implemented from Nov 2018 onwards

• Projects that resulted in substantial time saving (you may also highlight those projects with significant projected time saving too)

• Ground up innovative solutions are preferred

• Projects that help in Service or Workplace journey

Wondering what kind of projects should be submitted to the challenge? Here are some examples submitted by other public service agencies:

• Using drones to inspect tunnels – Land Transport Authority (LTA)

• LTA is trialling the use of drones to inspect train tunnel structures. LTA staff no longer need to erect mobile scaffoldings because drones can now capture images for inspection, thus generating time savings for the LTA officers.

• Mobile Tele-Medicine – Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)

• NP has re-imagined how we consult with physicians through tele-medicine. Students and teachers can now consult a doctor without needing to step out of their homes! e-MCs and medications will also be delivered to them. Such convenience helps save time for the users.

• Enabling faster collection of rat droppings – National Environment Agency (NEA)

• A team in NEA has introduced a motorised equipment to collect rat droppings in unreachable areas. This innovation improves their work efficiency and safety. Shopping mall stakeholders are also happier with the reduced time taken to clean up their work environments.

How to participate?

Please join us on this journey of creating a better MINDEF/SAF and a better Public Service together.

To submit your project for the Million Hours Challenge, click on the link below to view the submission page.

https://go.gov.sg/millionhourschallenge

Got a query?

Drop us an email at zz MINDEF Innovation Office, DCTD (OSN) if you would like to find out more about the Million Hours Challenge.

Visitor's Information

Venue Details

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
8 Somapah Rd, Singapore 487372

Directions to SUTD

The SUTD Auditorium and Campus Centre is located at Building 2.

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Map of SUTD (View in Google Map here)

By Car

From ECP:

• Take Exit 2B on ECP (Xilin Ave towards Tampines)

• Turn right to Changi South Ave 1

• Turn left into the Campus carpark (before the sports complex), after the traffic junction of Somapah Road and Changi South Ave 1

From PIE:

• Take Exit 4A on PIE (Simei Ave)

• Turn left to Upper Changi Road East

• Turn right to Somapah Road

• Turn left to Changi South Ave 1

• Turn left into the Campus carpark (before the sports complex)

Parking

The carpark rate at SUTD is as shown below. Please ensure that there are sufficient funds in your cash card prior to exiting the carpark.

Alternative parking is available at Max Pavilion and Expo. QR codes for the Google Map location for the two locations are as shown below.

Google map to Max Pavilion Carpark

Google map to Expo Carpark Location

By Public Transport

Transportation details to SUTD via public transport are as follow:

Via MRT

• Alight at Upper Changi MRT Station (DT34) and take Exit B – SUTD Campus will be on your left when you exit the station.

• Alight at Expo MRT Station (DT35 / CG1) and walk to SUTD Campus - along Changi South Avenue 1 in the direction of Max Pavilion/Somapah Road.

Via Bus

• Somapah Road. Take bus service number 20.

• Upper Changi Road East. Take bus service numbers 2, 5 or 24.

• Changi Business Park Bus Terminal. Take bus service numbers 47 or 118.