2026 Conference Agenda | Safety & Security Asia

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09:00
  1. Theatre C
    210 mins
    • The Security Event Asia

    Organised by Temasek Polytechnic - Security Industry Institute

    Security Industry Conference 2026 brings together experienced practitioners and thought leaders from across the security industry for a focused half-day of open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and professional connection.

    As the sector continues to evolve with rapid technological change, this year's conference takes a closer look at how artificial intelligence is changing the way we protect people, assets, and spaces — from the command centre to the frontline.

09:30
  1. Theatre B
    480 mins
    • IOSH Conference

    The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health is honoured to bring to you a one-day conference at The Health and Safety Event Asia 2026. Across keynote presentations and dynamic panels, we will be addressing the region’s most pressing challenges - from conquering the risks of AI adoption in the workplace to understanding heat stress management and adapting to climate change.

    Discover how climate resilience and emerging technologies are transforming safety culture across Asia. Plus, explore what the future holds for the OSH profession as we spotlight leadership, innovation, and community.

10:30
  1. Theatre A
    420 mins
    • EMS Asia

    Organised by the Asian Association for Emergency Medical Services (AAEMS), Section of EMS Physicians (SEMSP) under the College of Emergency Physicians and Academy of Medicine of Singapore, the 8th edition of EMS Asia 2026 is the region's foremost international conference for Prehospital and Emergency Medical Services.

11:00
  1. Main Stage
    60 mins
    • Women in Protective Services

    Organised by Women in Protective Services (WIPS)

    Segment 1 — Leadership Journeys in Protective Services

    Segment 2 — Crisis Leadership & Decision-Making

    Segment 3 — Institutional Culture & Gender Inclusion

    Segment 4 — Regional Cooperation Across APAC

    Segment 5 — The Future of Protective Services Leadership

14:00
  1. Theatre C
    120 mins
    • The Security Event Asia
  2. Main Stage
    20 mins
    • SAPE Industry Dialogues
    Organised by Singapore Association for Private Education (SAPE)
14:20
  1. Main Stage
    20 mins
    • SAPE Industry Dialogues
    Organised by Singapore Association for Private Education (SAPE)
15:00
  1. Main Stage
    20 mins
    • SAPE Industry Dialogues
    Organised by Singapore Association for Private Education (SAPE)
16:15
  1. Theatre C
    30 mins
    • The Security Event Asia
08:30
  1. Theatre C
    60 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit

    The registration period will provide an opportunity for informal professional networking and international exchange before the commencement of the formal programme. The Summit programme will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.

09:00
  1. Theatre A
    300 mins
    • EMS Asia
    Organised by the Asian Association for Emergency Medical Services (AAEMS), Section of EMS Physicians (SEMSP) under the College of Emergency Physicians and Academy of Medicine of Singapore, the 8th edition of EMS Asia 2026 is the region's foremost international conference for Prehospital and Emergency Medical Services.
  2. Theatre C
    5 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    The Master of Ceremonies will formally open the Summit, welcome invited dignitaries, distinguished speakers, delegates and international participants, provide essential programme information and introduce the opening representatives.
09:05
  1. Theatre C
    10 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    The welcoming remarks will formally welcome international participants to Singapore and recognize the importance of Canada–Singapore engagement, international knowledge exchange and global collaboration in advancing safer, healthier and more sustainable workplaces. 
09:15
  1. Theatre C
    10 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    This institutional welcome will introduce IRIOSH, its Canadian origins, research and knowledge-exchange mission, international development and purpose in convening the Singapore Summit.
09:25
  1. Official IRIOSH Global Summit Group Photograph
    Theatre C
    10 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    An official Summit photograph will be taken involving invited government representatives, dignitaries, distinguished speakers, Summit leadership, international partners and invited guests.
09:35
  1. Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    Special Saskatchewan/Canada – Singapore Leadership Address The address is envisioned to provide a distinctive Saskatchewan–Singapore (and Canada–Singapore) perspective on international collaboration, ...
09:50
  1. Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    Special Leadership Reflection This special leadership reflection will connect occupational safety and health with the broader human and community dimensions of work. The reflection may consider how le ...
10:00
  1. Theatre B
    20 mins
    • FIA Conference
    Organised by Fire Industry Association (FIA)
10:05
  1. Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    Singapore WSH Leadership Address The address is envisioned to provide an important Singapore regulatory and leadership perspective on workplace safety and health, including prevention, evolving WSH pr ...
10:20
  1. Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    Canadian Regulatory Leadership Address The address will provide a Canadian regulatory perspective on contemporary occupational health and safety leadership, prevention and the evolving responsibilitie ...
10:35
  1. Morning Tea Break
    Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    Morning refreshments will be provided.
    The break will offer an opportunity for speakers, delegates, researchers and participants to engage in informal professional exchange and view scientific posters displayed within the Summit area.
10:40
  1. Theatre B
    40 mins
    • FIA Conference
    Organised by Fire Industry Association (FIA)
10:50
  1. Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    Academic & Research Leadership Address The presentation will explore how research, data, innovation and emerging technologies can be translated into practical approaches for preventing workplace injur ...
11:05
  1. Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    The address is envisioned to provide an international professional OSH leadership perspective on how the profession can respond to rapidly changing workplaces while maintaining high standards of compe ...
11:20
  1. Theatre B
    40 mins
    • FIA Conference
    Organised by Fire Industry Association (FIA)
  2. Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    Professional OSH Leadership - Singapore The presentation will explore how OSH professionals can strengthen leadership, professional competence and human-centred approaches while adapting to emerging t ...
11:35
  1. Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    Worker Well-being & Psychological Health
    The presentation will provide an international academic and worker well-being perspective addressing psychosocial health, workplace support systems, organizational approaches to worker well-being and the integration of psychological health into contemporary OSH practice.
11:50
  1. Theatre C
    10 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    Future of Work & Worker Well-Being
    The presentation will provide an Indonesian and professional OSH perspective on moving beyond compliance toward approaches that integrate prevention, occupational and industrial hygiene, worker health, well-being and dignity into future workplace safety and health practice.
12:00
  1. Theatre B
    60 mins
    • FIA Conference
    Organised by table Fire Industry Association (FIA)
  2. Networking Lunch
    Theatre C
    45 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    Lunch will provide invited speakers, panellists, researchers, international delegates, OSH professionals and participants with an opportunity for informal professional exchange. The session is intende ...
12:45
  1. Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    International Regulatory & OSH Leadership - Malaysia
    The address will provide a Malaysian regulatory perspective on risk management and prevention, regulatory leadership, effective OSH governance, preventive safety culture, emerging workplace risks and technological and organizational change.
13:00
  1. Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    OSH Policy, Enforcement & Research Address The presentation will examine occupational safety and health inspector capacity and its relevance to effective OSH governance, enforcement, prevention and wo ...
13:15
  1. Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    International Industry & High-Risk Work
    The presentation will draw upon Mr. Barber's experience in high-risk industry safety, working at heights safety, falls prevention, rescue readiness, safety leadership, human-centred design and the prevention of serious workplace injuries and fatalities
13:30
  1. Theatre B
    60 mins
    • The Future of Integration Summit
    Immersive environments are defined by the seamless fusion of multiple sensory elements. Discover how designers combine AV, lighting, and interactivity to create memorable, emotionally engaging experie ...
  2. Theatre C
    45 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    IRIOSH Global Health & Safety Expert Round-Table Forum The IRIOSH Global Health & Safety Expert Round-Table Forum will provide a multidisciplinary international platform to examine how artificial inte ...
14:15
  1. Theatre C
    40 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    The first part of the Scientific Research Abstract and Poster Presentation Session will provide a dedicated platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, professionals, students and emerging sch ...
14:30
  1. Theatre B
    60 mins
    • The Future of Integration Summit
    AI is reshaping how content is conceived, produced and personalised across visual and audio mediums. This session explores collaborative human-AI workflows and their impact on creativity, ownership and audience engagement.
14:55
  1. Afternoon Tea Break
    Theatre C
    15 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    Afternoon refreshments will be provided.
    The break will create an additional opportunity for delegates to engage directly with scientific presenters, review posters and continue professional discussions arising from the Round-Table Forum and scientific presentation
15:00
  1. Theatre A
    180 mins
    • EMS Asia
    Organised by the Asian Association for Emergency Medical Services (AAEMS), Section of EMS Physicians (SEMSP) under the College of Emergency Physicians and Academy of Medicine of Singapore, the 8th edition of EMS Asia 2026 is the region's foremost international conference for Prehospital and Emergency Medical Services.
  2. Main Stage
    60 mins
    • Women in Protective Services

    Organised by Women in Protective Services (WIPS)

    Segment 1 — Career Pathways into Protective & Risk Leadership

    Segment 2 — Building the Next-Generation Talent Pipeline

    Segment 3 — Emerging & Future Risks Across the Value Chain

    Segment 4 — Cross-Industry Collaboration & Information Sharing

    Segment 5 — Leadership for Tomorrow

15:10
  1. Theatre C
    35 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    The Scientific Research Abstract and Poster Presentation Session will resume following the afternoon tea break.
15:30
  1. Theatre B
    60 mins
    • The Future of Integration Summit
    Technology is transforming performances into dynamic, interactive experiences that blur the line between audience and creator. Explore how AV, real-time content and immersive tools are reshaping live events and storytelling.
15:45
  1. Theatre C
    20 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    This session will recognize scientific contributions, professional leadership, international collaboration and distinguished contributions to occupational safety, health and worker wellbeing.
16:05
  1. Theatre C
    18 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    The closing session will reflect on the principal themes and perspectives emerging from the Summit and recognize the collective contribution of government representatives, regulators, professional organizations, academics, researchers, industry leaders and OSH practitioners.
16:23
  1. Closing Photograph / Summit Conclusion
    Theatre C
    7 mins
    • IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety, Health and Worker Well-Being Summit
    A final photograph involving available distinguished speakers, international delegates, scientific presenters, award recipients, researchers and members of the Summit Organizing Committee.
09:30
  1. Theatre C
    210 mins
    • Safety Collective Event by NSCS

    Join the Safety Collective Event, organised by the National Safety Council of Singapore, to explore strategies for strengthening public safety and community resilience. Hear from experts as they discuss emergency preparedness, risk management, public protection, and collaborative approaches to creating safer environments for all.

  2. Theatre A
    60 mins
    • The Security Event Asia

    Organised by Transported Asset Protection Association Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC)

    This session is designed to help organisations identify and address potential risks in supply chain logistics.

    Participants will be equipped with the tools and insights necessary to strengthen supply chain resilience, safeguard operations, and align with globally recognised standards.

10:30
  1. Theatre A
    45 mins
    • The Security Event Asia
    A conversation about integrating physical security, cyber resilience and building management systems, perhaps with a building technology or property leader.
  2. Theatre B
    120 mins
    • Pro Integration Future Asia

    Organised by Singapore Articificial Intelligence Associaton (SAIA)

    Discover how AI can create meaningful impact for your business through the AI Discovery Clinic. This interactive, advisor-led experience helps organisations identify where AI delivers genuine value, uncover operational bottlenecks through a personalised AI Toolkit Assessment, and connect directly with solution providers who can address their specific challenges. 

12:30
  1. Theatre B
    60 mins
    • The Future of Integration Summit
    As cities become more connected, integrated technologies are reshaping how urban environments respond to the needs of citizens in real time. Explore how IoT-enabled infrastructure and sensor-driven sy ...
13:00
  1. Theatre A
    60 mins
    • The Security Event Asia
    A future-looking keynote examining emerging risks such as AI-driven attacks, quantum threats and evolving geopolitical pressures.
13:30
  1. Main Stage
    45 mins
    • Emergency Services Show Asia
    Disaster management is no longer defined by a single isolated event; it is a continuous, high-stakes operational continuum. From climate-induced natural hazards and urban industrial accidents to compl ...
14:00
  1. Theatre C
    60 mins
    • Smart Cities Initiative
    Digitalisation and accurate relevant data are transforming the way cities operate, from connected infrastructure and intelligent surveillance to data-driven decision-making and real-time emergency res ...
  2. Theatre A
    45 mins
    • Fire Safety Leaders Summit
    In high-risk industrial environments - from oil & gas facilities and chemical processing plants to high-density data hubs and energy storage systems - fire incidents present a dual threat: severe life ...
  3. Theatre B
    60 mins
    • The Future of Integration Summit
    Lighting is rapidly evolving from a functional requirement into a dynamic design and experience layer within integrated environments. This theme explores how adaptive, human-centric illumination is be ...
14:45
  1. Theatre A
    45 mins
    • Health & Safety Leaders Summit
    Safety leadership is no longer just about meeting standards - it’s about building organisations that can anticipate risks, learn quickly, and perform reliably under pressure. In this session, we’ll ta ...
15:00
  1. Theatre C
    60 mins
    • Smart Cities Initiative
    As cities become increasingly complex and interconnected, keeping people safe is becoming a central challenge. A truly smart city should not only be efficient and connected, but also safe, resilient a ...
  2. Theatre B
    60 mins
    • The Future of Integration Summit
    Houses of worship are increasingly adopting advanced AV and lighting technologies to enhance engagement while preserving the atmosphere, meaning and reverence of spiritual spaces. This theme explores ...
  3. Main Stage
    60 mins
    • Women in AVL
    AI-Driven Lighting in Smart Cities  - How AI is enabling adaptive lighting systems that respond to movement, time of day, weather and human behaviour From Illumination to Intelligence  - The evolution ...