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30 March 2026
IF26 Closing Event highlights
Can the social sciences and humanities shape the future? 🌏🚀✨Hear from our Future Horizons panelists as they explore the vital role these disciplines play in navigating the complexities of the 21st century, and why this matters more than ever in an age shaped by AI.
26 March 2026
We live in complex times — Here's how the humanities can help!
In a world where you can be anything, why not be human?
24 March 2026
What's your take on resilience?
What's your take on resilience? Hear from some of our Festival attendees on how they stay resilient 💪🌱🛡️ in a rapidly changing world 🌏!
19 March 2026
The skills you need for tomorrow
Join Assoc Prof Yasmin Ortiga (SMU), Mr Poon King Wang (SUTD) and Prof Elaine Ho (NUS) as they reflect on the changing nature of work and the skillsets that stay evergreen🪴even with the rise of AI🤖
16 March 2026
The Thucydides Trap!
Thucy-simi? It's more than just a tongue twister. Join Sabrina and Yee Fay as they unpack the Thucydides Trap and why it matters in international relations today 🌏
5 March 2026
What if collective wellbeing is one we build together?
Join Assoc Prof Atiqah Azhari (SUSS), Asst Prof Paul Patinadan (NTU) and Assoc Prof Peter Tay (SIT) as they discuss perspectives around mental wellbeing.
4 March 2026
Who should the AI save? The self driving car dilemma!
Who would YOU have chosen? Passenger or pedestrian?
26 February 2026
CNA938 Rewind - Building social science expertise in an AI future
Singapore is setting aside $556 million over the next five years to strengthen social science and humanities research - nearly $100 million more than before. As AI reshapes work, education and public discourse, why is it more important than ever to deepen expertise in this field? Vaisali Prabhakaran speaks with Professor Kenneth Benoit, Professor of Computational Social Science; Dean of School of Social Sciences, SMU, and 2026 Ideas Festival Chairperson.
26 February 2026
Hear from our Festival Committee Members!
Halfway through the Ideas Festival …but there are still plenty more events and conversations to sign up for before the end of March! Hear from our Festival Committee members on what resilience means to them, and what events they're looking forward to!
26 February 2026
IF26 Opening Event Highlights
On 26 Feb, we kicked off the festival with inspiring conversations from local thought leaders in the social sciences and humanities. Catch the highlights here 🎥
