Overview
The City of Good Summit 2025 will bring leaders and changemakers from the People, Private and Public sectors together to inspire collaboration, community, and create lasting social impact.
Designed specifically for leaders and innovators, the Summit promises to be a melting pot of innovative ideas and fresh perspectives. It will be a platform to explore how we can collectively uplift and empower individuals and communities. This initiative is part of SG60 efforts to honour our nation’s journey while inspiring the community to unite in shaping a brighter, shared future for all.
Summit
State of Play
Fundraising Forum
3.00pm to 6.30pm
BAGUS Together Groundup Evening
Presenters and Panellists
Mr Edwin Tong
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth
& Second Minister for Law
Dr Ming Tan
Founding Executive Director, Tech For Good Institute &
Board Member, NVPC
Mr Arthur Lang
City of Good Summit 2025
Explore the future of giving in Singapore through transformative dialogue, fresh ideas and bold collaborations. Admission to the City of Good Summit 2025 is by invite only.
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 8.15am | Registration & Light Refreshments |
| 8.45am | Participants to be seated |
| 9.00am | Arrival of Guest of Honour |
| 9.05am |
Welcome Address Mr Seah Chin Siong Chairman, NVPC |
| 9.15am |
Guest of Honour Address Mr Edwin Tong Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law |
| 9.25am |
Keynote Address Mr Piyush Gupta CEO, DBS Group |
| 10.00am | Tea Break |
| 10.30am |
Strategic Perspectives and Plans Mr Tony Soh CEO, NVPC |
| 11.00am | Panel Discussion: Community |
| 12.05pm | Panel Discussion: Next Generation |
| 1.00pm | Networking Lunch |
Panel Discussion 1
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Panel Discussion 2
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What else is happening?
State of Play
- 27 March 2025
- 11.00am to 5.00pm
- Heliconia Ballroom, Level 3
State of Play 2025 (SOP2025) is a dynamic, trade fair-style event designed to foster meaningful partnerships between companies and community organisations. Aimed at CSR managers and individuals dedicated to driving positive change, SOP2025 offers a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of the non-profit sector. The event will highlight existing gaps, emerging opportunities, and effective strategies for community impact. Purpose-driven companies will gain valuable insights to make informed decisions on how to contribute through volunteering, philanthropy, and other impactful initiatives.
Fundraising Forum
- 27 March 2025
- 3.00pm to 6.30pm
- Cassia Ballroom, Level 3
The Fundraising Forum is designed for charity and fundraising professionals to explore the latest strategies in fundraising. Attendees will gain valuable insights into donor behaviour through a study of Giving.sg users, that will help strengthen their donor engagement efforts. Learn from successful case studies showcasing innovative approaches in the sector. The forum will also provide a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and practitioners, share experiences, and discover new ideas. Fundraisers can look forward to an enriching experience that will nurture and inspire their fundraising initiatives for 2025 and beyond.
Charity sector fundraisers interested in this event can contact [email protected].
BAGUS Together Groundup Evening
- 27 March 2025
- 6.00pm to 9.30pm
- Begonia Ballroom , Level 3
The BAGUS Together Groundup Evening, themed around partnerships, offers a platform for groundup leaders and changemakers to appreciate current partners and explore potential collaborations. Attendees can look forward to an update on BAGUS Together’s achievements and future plans, partner recognition for their contributions, a panel discussion on the role of groundups in the community and how collaboration between groundups and partners can drive positive impact, as well as facilitated networking opportunities to build meaningful connections. Groundup leaders and ecosystem partners interested in this event can contact [email protected] for more information.
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