Catalyst

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In a world increasingly powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), using AI to improve our productivity is no longer enough. AI innovations are transforming the way we learn, buy, and stay well whilst bringing uncharted challenges around trust and individual well-being.

Join us in the first edition of Catalyst, jointly organised by the National Library Board (NLB) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Focusing on the trending topic of responsible AI, get ready to expand your mind, skills and networks through panel conversations, ground-up solutioning and implementation to create real-world impact with like-minded peers.

Who should participate?

Are you a student or early-career professional curious about how AI can be used responsibly? A young entrepreneur with big ideas for ethical tech solutions? Or maybe a lifelong learner interested in the latest on AI’s impact?

If you’re excited to dive into responsible AI and connect with others who share your passion, this programme is for you! Whether you're new to the field or just want to take your understanding further, join us to explore, learn, and make a real impact.

Why should you participate?

This program offers a unique chance to connect directly with industry leaders in AI from a variety of sectors, gaining insights that you will not find anywhere else. You will also have access to exclusive, hands-on training sessions designed to boost your skills, including:

  • Leveraging Generative AI for content creation
  • Digital marketing techniques and designing viral content
  • Exclusive access to cutting-edge Generative AI tools for marketing
  • A behind-the-scenes tour of Google to see innovation in action

Catalyst consists of programmes spread across three stages below. To find out more and register, click this link/scan this QR code:

Catalyst QR code

https://go.gov.sg/catalyst

Stage 1 – Bootstrap Conversations

Excited to deep dive into the most pressing issues on AI that practitioners in the industry encounter? Join our bootstrap conversations on AI and trust across healthcare, education and retail sectors. Here, you will get to apply your learnings through attending a panel discussion, followed by a small-group brainstorming session. You will also get the opportunity to cultivate new connections with industry leaders and peers.

Stage 2 – Ground-up Co-solutioning

Fresh from our bootstrap conversations and ready to dig deeper into the problem space of AI to create tangible solutions to real problems? Join us for our ground-up co-solutioning session on 15 Feb 2025 which brings participants and industry partners together to ideate and pitch solutions to the challenges of AI and trust. At this stage, you will learn from first-hand industry collaboration, and may get the opportunity to take your pitches through to prototyping as community projects. Be part of a tight-knit community with access to exclusive opportunities such as a curated tour at Google Office Singapore and fireside chats with industry leaders across education, healthcare, and retail sectors.

Stage 3* – Project Communities

Kudos for journeying with one another up till this stage! Here, you will be part of project communities tagged to a specific industry partner across education, healthcare, and retail sectors. As a community, you will develop solution prototypes for real-world implementation across a 90-day sprint with our industry partners. Guidance will be provided in the form of workshops (foundations in digital marketing and influencer marketing), and mentorship by industry experts. You will receive feedback on the prototypes and gain a more holistic understanding of what it takes to tackle these challenges brought about by AI. Stage 3 may be a culmination of the programme, but your journey in the AI space might have just begun. We hope that the learnings, skills, expertise, and connections forged along the way will serve you well as you venture forth into the less-daunting future of AI.

*Note: To be a part of Stage 3 project communities, you will have to attend Stage 2 minimally.

Organised in collaboration with:

SUTD

Supporting Partners:

Supporting partners

  • Quiz: Are you AI-averse or an AI-advocate? 
  • Primer Resource Package
  • Stage 1 – Bootstrap Conversations: AI x Healthcare
  • Stage 1 – Bootstrap Conversations: AI x Education
  • Stage 1 – Bootstrap Conversations: AI x Retail
  • Stage 2 – Ground-up co-solutioning
  • Stage 3 – Project Communities
  • Exclusively Curated Workshops [only for Catalyst Participants]