Day 2: 20 Nov 2025
Day-2: 20 November 2025
Day-2 Topic: Using HCD+ to support business to maximise social and planetary impacts without hurting the bottom line.
How can businesses create meaningful impact for society and the planet without sacrificing profitability? Day 2 explores how HCD+ can guide organisations to balance commercial goals with social and environmental responsibility. Through real-world examples and conversations with practitioners, participants will learn how to apply HCD+ to redesign business models, build purpose-driven strategies, and contribute to a future that works for everyone.
DNDA25 Summit Features:
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HCD+ “LEARN”: Gain insights from experts, changemakers, industry leaders and thought leaders shaping sustainable and inclusive futures.
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HCD+ “DESIGN”: Shape your own conference experience, contribute to key discussions, and reflect on how design influences your life.
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HCD+ “CONNECT”: Connect with changemakers, exchange ideas and build new collaborations in an engaging, purpose-driven environment.
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HCD+ “EXECUTE”: Leave with a clear call to action, including ways to implement innovation strategies in your organisation or community.
Programme Breakdown of Day 2:
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Time |
Activity |
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0800 |
Registration & Reception |
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0900 |
Welcome to DNDA25 |
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0915 |
GOH Address by Mr Adrian Tan, Managing Director, Retail, Frasers Property Singapore |
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0925 |
Keynote Address by Dr Simon Schillebeeckx, Co-founder, Handprint, Assistant Professor, Singapore Management University |
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Keynote Address by Ms Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena, CEO, TORAJAMELO |
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Keynote Address by Mr Sanjay Purohit, CEO & Chief Curator, Centre for Exponential Change |
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1010 |
Refreshment Break |
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1040 |
AM Plenary |
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1140 |
Lunch |
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1255 |
Design Your Conference (DYC) Recap |
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1305 |
PM Plenary |
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1410 |
DNDA25 Laureates Plenary |
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1455 |
Refreshment Break |
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1530 |
Learning Journeys |
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Running parallel |
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1530 |
Book Signing by Don Norman |
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1730 |
End of Programme |