Government agencies often grapple with challenges like political pressure, limited resources, risk aversion, talent shortages, and resistance to change when fostering innovation cultures. The panel will discuss effective strategies for overcoming these obstacles, sharing best practices and exploring how to drive innovation, efficiency, and improved service delivery in the public sector.

Speakers at this panel include:

• Tan Boon Kim, Executive Director, Innovation Eco-system Development, EnterpriseSG, Singapore
• Chikako Masuda, Head of Intelligence Research and International Strategy, Japan Digital Agency
• Dr. Melissa Chua, Head Capability Development (Cyber AI), Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), Singapore
• Glenn Neo, Director, Innovation Capabilities, Enablement, Synapxe, Singapore
• Dini Maghfirra, Executive Director, Satu Data Indonesia
• Datuk Ts. Dr. Fazidah binti Abu Bakar, Director General, National Digital Department, Malaysia

Moderator:
Ana Cristina Thorlund, Governance and Public Administration Expert, United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG), South Korea

To register for Festival of Innovation 2026, click here.