{"id":17322,"date":"2025-11-25T09:41:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T01:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/?p=17322"},"modified":"2026-01-07T14:21:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T06:21:45","slug":"cgs-and-tencent-come-together-to-spotlight-research-on-technology-for-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/cgs-and-tencent-come-together-to-spotlight-research-on-technology-for-good\/","title":{"rendered":"CGS and Tencent Come Together to Spotlight Research on \u201cTechnology for Good\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Held at NUS Business School, the academic conference \u201cTechnology for Good: Driving Social Impact\u201d attracted about 100 attendees.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Harshali Shinde, President, NUS MBA Sustainability, Ethics and Impact (SEI) Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On 19 November 2025, Tencent and the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School\u2019s Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS), with support from the China Association for NGO Cooperation (CANGO), co-hosted the academic conference \u201cTechnology for Good: Driving Social Impact\u201d. Gathering about 100 academics, industry leaders, and policymakers, the event explored how technology can advance inclusion, equity, and social progress across Asia and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day opened with keynote addresses that set a reflective tone. Distinguished Professor Andrew Rose, Dean, NUS Business School, highlighted artificial intelligence\u2019s accelerating societal impact and stressed the need for ethical and inclusive technological development. Mr Xiao Liming, Tencent Vice President of Sustainable Social Value, underscored the long-standing China\u2013Singapore partnership and reaffirmed Tencent\u2019s commitment to embedding social value into its corporate strategy. Ms Xu Xiaoxiao, Deputy-Secretary General, CANGO, described the sector\u2019s shift from traditional charity to data-driven approaches, emphasising the need for partnerships that ensure digital tools reach vulnerable communities. Concluding the segment, Dr Ming Tan, Senior Fellow and Founding Executive Director, Tech for Good Institute; Senior Fellow, CGS, called for people-centred innovation and illustrated how well-designed digital solutions can expand opportunity across Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Keynote-Speakrs1-1024x197.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Keynote-Speakrs1-1024x197.png 1024w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Keynote-Speakrs1-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Keynote-Speakrs1-768x148.png 768w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Keynote-Speakrs1-1536x296.png 1536w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Keynote-Speakrs1.png 1894w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Distinguished Professor Andrew Rose (1st from left), Dean, NUS Business School, gave the welcome remarks. The audience was also addressed by Mr Xiao Liming (2<sup>nd<\/sup> from left), Tencent Vice President of Sustainable Social Value, Ms Xu Xiaoxiao (3<sup>rd<\/sup> from left), Deputy-Secretary General, CANGO, and Dr Ming Tan, Senior Fellow and Founding Executive Director, Tech for Good Institute.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MOU Signing for Deepened Collaboration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To formalise their collaboration, Prof Rose and Mr Xiao signed a Memorandum of Understanding, witnessed by Prof Lawrence Loh, Director, CGS and Dr James Li Tsz Shu, Vice President of Public Affairs Department, Tencent. Prof Rose also presented tokens of appreciation to Tencent and CANGO for their continued support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3_MOU-signing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3_MOU-signing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3_MOU-signing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3_MOU-signing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3_MOU-signing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3_MOU-signing-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3_MOU-signing-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3_MOU-signing-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Distinguished Professor Andrew Rose (seated, right), Dean, NUS Business School, signed an MOU with Mr Xiao Liming (seated, left), Vice President of Tencent Sustainable Social Value, to further extend the partnership between the two organisations. The signing was witnessed by Dr James Li Tsz Shu (standing, left), Vice President of Public Affairs Department, Tencent Foundation, and Prof Lawrence Loh, Director, CGS.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research Presentations on Diverse Topics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A key feature of the conference was the diversity of research showcased. The call for papers attracted 134 submissions from across five continents, with 60 proposals shortlisted to develop into full research papers, commentaries or videos. The final submissions, presentations and posters at the conference reflected the complex challenges at the intersection of technology and social impact. Many focused on responsible and inclusive AI\u2014exploring psychological safety in chatbots, cross-cultural ethical alignment, governance frameworks, information pollution, and safer agentic AI. Others examined how digital platforms influence society, from philanthropic innovation and grassroots technology in underserved communities to migrant entrepreneurship and civic-sector collaboration. Several presentations analysed Gen Z\u2019s digital habits, including privacy norms and self-regulation, while cross-regional studies highlighted contrasting visions of a \u201cgood AI society\u201d. Together, the papers demonstrated the growing depth and interdisciplinarity of \u201cTechnology for Good\u201d research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7b-Research-Presentation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7b-Research-Presentation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7b-Research-Presentation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7b-Research-Presentation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7b-Research-Presentation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7b-Research-Presentation-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7b-Research-Presentation-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7b-Research-Presentation-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A participant presenting her research.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7a-Judges-including-Alvin-Lim-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17329\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7a-Judges-including-Alvin-Lim-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7a-Judges-including-Alvin-Lim-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7a-Judges-including-Alvin-Lim-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7a-Judges-including-Alvin-Lim-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7a-Judges-including-Alvin-Lim-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7a-Judges-including-Alvin-Lim-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-7a-Judges-including-Alvin-Lim-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Mr Alvin Lim, one of the judges, listening to a presentation.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3c-Poster-exhibition-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17330\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3c-Poster-exhibition-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3c-Poster-exhibition-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3c-Poster-exhibition-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3c-Poster-exhibition-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3c-Poster-exhibition-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3c-Poster-exhibition-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3c-Poster-exhibition-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Attendees viewing the academic poster exhibition. &nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Engaging Panel Discussion \u201cAI for Global Equity: Bridging the Digital Divide and Unlocking Potential\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The research presentations were followed by an engaging panel discussion moderated by Ms Miro Lu, Founder and Managing Director of Perspective Media; Editor-in-Chief at Asia Tech Lens. The panellists included Mr Benjamin Goh, Senior Assistant Director at Singapore\u2019s National AI Group; Asst Prof Jingyang Huang, School of Public Policy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen); Mr Kenneth Siow, Regional Director for Southeast Asia and General Manager (Singapore and Malaysia) at Tencent Cloud International; and Mr Tim Zhang, Founder and CEO of Edge Research; Senior Fellow, CGS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion began by examining whether Southeast Asia\u2019s rapid AI-driven transformation would broaden opportunity or deepen inequality. Mr Goh outlined AI\u2019s development in two waves\u2014from ChatGPT\u2019s breakthrough to the emergence of models like DeepSeek\u2014and argued that Singapore\u2019s neutrality and openness position it as a natural hub for global AI innovation. Asst Prof Huang discussed how Chinese technology firms, having experience operating across diverse and unevenly developed markets, can help Southeast Asia bridge its digital divide through localised and inclusive solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Siow highlighted the region\u2019s diversity\u2014not only between countries but also across industries, cities, and family-run enterprises at different stages of digital maturity. Drawing on Tencent Cloud\u2019s experience supporting platforms like WeChat, he explained how the company adapts AI and agentic AI to address real-world challenges across varied markets. Offering an investment perspective, Mr Zhang cautioned against signs of an emerging \u201cAI bubble\u201d, noting the gap between surging capital expenditure and still-limited realised returns, particularly among leading US companies. He also expressed concerns about potential job disruption and emphasised the need for responsible AI diffusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversation then turned to AI safety and governance. Mr Goh outlined Singapore\u2019s \u201clight but serious\u201d regulatory approach\u2014supporting innovation while providing essential guardrails through government-developed testing and mitigation tools. Mr Siow added that companies must pair innovation with strong commitments to ethics, compliance, and anti-abuse technologies. The panel closed with a shared recognition that while AI offers enormous promise, guardrails, public education, and human-centred values are essential to ensure its benefits are widely and safely realised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE81-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE81-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE81-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE81-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE81-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE81-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE81-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE81-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(From left) The conference also saw a discussion moderated by Ms Miro Lu and panellists Mr Benjamin Goh, Asst Prof Jingyang Huang, Mr Kenneth Siow and Mr Tim Zhang.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference concluded with an awards ceremony honouring outstanding research. Among the awards, the Best Paper Award went to Yukun Zhang and Tianyang Zhang from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and University of Macau. The research presents a comprehensive economic model addressing\u202finformation pollution\u202fresulting from the rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Best Commentary Award was clinched by Zhaoxuan Yuan, Siyi Liu, Mika-Erik Moeser and Marielle D\u00fch from the Hertie School, University College London, and Berlin Social Science Centre. The commentary compares the fundamentally different approaches to regulating AI in\u202fChina and the European Union, examining how these regulations shape the concept of a \u201cgood AI society\u201d. The full list of the winners can be found at the <a href=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/blog\/press-release\/article\/national-university-of-singapore-business-school-and-tencent-host-academic-conference-to-showcase-technology-for-good-research-by-more-than-50-shortlisted-researchers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-2_winners-1024x462.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17332\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-2_winners-1024x462.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-2_winners-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-2_winners-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-2_winners-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-2_winners-2048x923.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Winners of the conference with Prof Lawrence Loh (7th from left), Director, CGS, and Dr James Li Tsz Shu (8th from left), Vice President of Public Affairs Department, Tencent Foundation.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof Loh closed the day by thanking all presenters, participants, and partners for their forward-looking contributions. The discussions and award-winning studies reinforced a shared conviction: that technological progress must be guided by responsibility, collaboration, and a commitment to human well-being. As the conversations continue, the path towards technology that genuinely serves the common good remains bright\u2014and full of possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-13-Prof-Lawrence-giving-closing-speech-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-13-Prof-Lawrence-giving-closing-speech-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-13-Prof-Lawrence-giving-closing-speech-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-13-Prof-Lawrence-giving-closing-speech-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-13-Prof-Lawrence-giving-closing-speech-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-13-Prof-Lawrence-giving-closing-speech-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-13-Prof-Lawrence-giving-closing-speech-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-13-Prof-Lawrence-giving-closing-speech-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Closing speech by Prof Loh, who congratulated participants on their research entries.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3a-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17334\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3a-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3a-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3a-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3a-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Image-3a-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>It\u2019s innovation, insights and impact at the \u201cTechnology for Good: Driving Social Impact\u201d academic conference.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/cgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/IMAGE11-2048x1366.jpg 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