March 8, 2026
EVENT
AGENDA
A full afternoon of thought-provoking debates, presentations, and networking at the iconic ArtScience Museum.
Keynote Speaker
Dean Ho
Provost's Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering & Pharmacology
Professor Dean Ho is a world-renowned leader in AI-driven medicine and digital health innovation. His pioneering work integrates artificial intelligence with clinical practice to optimize treatment strategies and advance personalized medicine. Previously a professor at UCLA and Northwestern University, he now leads transformative research at NUS, shaping the future of healthcare through cutting-edge digital technologies.
Afternoon Agenda
Registration
Check-in and welcome
Opening Address
Zara Khanna, AI Researcher at NUS and Founder and President, Ethical Builders
Welcome Remarks
Honor Harger, Vice President, ArtScience Museum
Keynote Address by Professor Dean Ho
Head of Biomedical Engineering, NUS; Director, N.1 Institute for Health
Introduction of Judges & Schools
Meet the panel and competing teams
Debate 1: Raffles Institution vs NUS High School of Math & Science
"This House believes that AI-generated works should not be eligible for major creative awards"
AI Art Presentation: NOX – Confessions of a Machine
Charleen Leo, Senior Producer, ArtScience Museum
Debate 2: National Junior College vs Tanglin Trust School
"This House would impose a 'job displacement tax' on companies for every human worker replaced by AI"
Refreshment Break
Snacks, mingling and networking
Presentation by HTX: The Future of Public Service: Powered by AI
Germaine Kong, Lead Engineer, HTX
Debate 3: Hwa Chong Institution vs Victoria Junior College
"This House supports the rise of human-AI relations as friends, mentors, or romantic partners"
Meet Zuzi – Companion Robot for Guided Breathwork
Zubin Khanna, Robotics Researcher at NUS and Vice-President, Ethical Builders
Awards & Closing
Best Speakers recognition and closing remarks