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Gain inspiration and industry know-hows from our Homecoming's roster of alumni & faculty speakers

On Day 1 & 2 of Homecoming
Don't miss out on the electrifying speaker schedule for Homecoming 2025! Prepare for two power-packed segments designed to ignite your mind and network.
BIZTalkz: Bold Ideas, Big Impact! segment is your platform to absorb cutting-edge insights and fuel your intellectual curiosity. It is designed for deep intellectual exploration and perspectives that will truly transform the way you think.
Meanwhile, the exclusive CEO: Communicate. Elevate. Outpitch! segment offers rare access to witness firsthand the entrepreneurial spirit of our alumni, glean invaluable insights into launching and scaling ventures, and envision your own future possibilities!  For alumni looking to invest or forge powerful collaborations, here's where you hear compelling pitches directly from fellow BIZ alumni business owners.
This is your opportunity to hear directly from the best, across both Day 1 and Day 2, covering both BIZTalkz and CEO sessions. Imagine the conversations you'll miss if you aren't there! Scroll down now to explore the full, unmissable schedule of speakers and their topics! Your next big connection or idea is just a peek away. We'll see you at the sessions on Homecoming - register quick!
 
Homecoming Day 1's Schedule of Speakers

Homecoming Day 2's Schedule of Speakers

Day 1 (16 May, Fri)
Schedule of Speakers

 

BIZTalkz: Bold Ideas, Big Impact!
From 4:30 to 6:00 PM

SPEAKER & TOPIC
From ESG to EESG: Incorporating Economics into Sustainability
 
Prof Lawrence Loh Prof Lawrence Loh, NUS BBA (Hons)
Deputy Head, Department of Strategy and Policy Professor, Strategy and Policy Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability NUS Business School
From Profession to Purpose: Pursuing my Passion
 
Anuj Jagannathan Anuj Jagannathan, UCLA-NUS EMBA
CEO, Propelurs Consulting
Weaving a Brand People Tell Their Friends About
 
Andrew Tay Andrew Tay, NUS BBA
Founder, Pakar Batik
What War, Sports, Medicine and Innovation can teach us about Leading
 
Dr Ameek Kaur Dr Ameek Kaur, NUS PhD
Senior Lecturer, Department of Management and Organisation
NUS Business School
The Dilemma of Scaling: In-House or Outsource?
 
Maitrey Bhaskar Maitrey Bhaskar, NUS MSc
Founding Partner, Equinox Consultancy Group
 

List of speakers does not determine the speakers' sequence. Sequence of speakers may vary on actual day.

Day 1 (16 May, Fri)
Schedule of Speakers

 

BIZTalkz: Bold Ideas, Big Impact!
From 4:30 to 6:00 PM

TIME SPEAKER & TOPIC
4:30 - 4:35 PM Welcome Note
4:35 - 4:55 PM From ESG to EESG: Incorporating Economics into Sustainability
 
Prof Lawrence Loh Prof Lawrence Loh, NUS BBA (Hons)
Deputy Head, Department of Strategy and Policy Professor, Strategy and Policy Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability NUS Business School
4:55 - 5:10 PM From Profession to Purpose: Pursuing my Passion
 
Anuj Jagannathan Anuj Jagannathan, UCLA-NUS EMBA
CEO, Propelurs Consulting
5:10 - 5:25 PM (Topic TBC)
 
Andrew Tay Andrew Tay, NUS BBA
Founder, Pakar Batik
5:25 - 5:40 PM What War, Sports, Medicine and Innovation can teach us about Leading
 
Dr Ameek Kaur Dr Ameek Kaur, NUS PhD
NUS BIZ Faculty
5:40 - 5:55 PM The Dilemma of Scaling: In-House or Outsource?
 
Maitrey Bhaskar Maitrey Bhaskar, NUS MSc
(Designation)
5:55 - 6:00 PM Closing of Day 1 BIZTalkz

CEO: Communicate. Elevate. Outpitch!
From 6:00 to 7:15 PM

SPEAKER & TOPIC
How to succeed in business & in life: From corporate to entrepreneur & investor
 
Jeffrey Nah Jeffrey Nah, UCLA-NUS EMBA
CEO, JN Capital & Growth Advisory
The Rise of Falling Durians
 
Jeff Lee Jeff Lee, NUS EMBA
Founder, Zoala
From Investment Banker to Entrepreneur - No Easy Day
 
David Wang David Wang, NUS BBA
CEO, Helicap
Turn Around
 
Star Jingkaojai Star Jingkaojai, NUS EMBA
Board Member, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
From Ideas to Intelligence: Building SimpleAI to Empower the Next Digital Frontier
 
Roger Tan Roger Tan, UCLA-NUS EMBA
Co-founder, SimpleAI | Co-founder, RDI | General Partner, Club Estate AG

List of speakers does not determine the speakers' sequence. Sequence of speakers may vary on actual day.

CEO: Communicate. Elevate. Outpitch!
From 6:00 to 7:15 PM

TIME SPEAKER & TOPIC
6:00 - 6:03 PM Welcome Note
6:03 - 6:16 PM How to succeed in business & in life: From corporate to entrepreneur & investor
 
Jeffrey Nah Jeffrey Nah, UCLA-NUS EMBA
CEO, JN Capital & Growth Advisory
6:16 - 6:29 PM (Topic TBC)
 
Rahul Vijayan Rahul Vijayan, NUS EMBA
Founder, Zoala
6:29 - 6:42 PM From Investment Banker to Entrepreneur - No Easy Day
 
David Wang David Wang , NUS BBA
CEO, Helicap
6:42 - 6:55 PM Turn Around
 
Star Jingkaojai Star Jingkaojai, NUS EMBA
Board Member, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
6:55 - 7:08 PM (Topic TBC)
 
Roger Tan Roger Tan
(Designation)
7:08 - 7:13 PM Closing of Day 1 CEO

Day 2 (17 May, Sat)
Schedule of Speakers

 

NextGen CEO: Pitch. Inspire. Disrupt!
From 2:30 to 3:30 PM

SPEAKER & TOPIC
An Innovative Vegan Leather Made from Waste Cardboard
 
Jiarong Xie Jiarong, NUS BBA
Founder, CRAFCA
Innovation Empowers the Wellbeing in Smart City
 
Michelle Michelle Xue Yao, NUS MBA
Founder, Bewell Health Technology
Dancewerkz: Where Passion Meets Purpose
 
Rachel Rachel Chua, NUS BBA
Founder, Dancewerkz

List of speakers does not determine the speakers' sequence. Sequence of speakers may vary on actual day.

Day 2 (17 May, Sat)
Schedule of Speakers

 

NextGen CEO: Pitch. Inspire. Disrupt!
From 2:30 to 3:30 PM

TIME SPEAKER & TOPIC
2:30 - 2:35 PM Welcome Note
2:35 - 2:55 PM (Topic TBC)
 
Prof Lawrence Loh Xie Jiarong, NUS BBA
Founder, CRAFCA
2:55 - 3:10 PM (Topic TBC)
 
Speaker Michelle Xue Yao, NUS MBA
Founder, Bewell Health Technology
3:10 - 3:25 PM (Topic TBC)
 
Speaker Rachel Chua, NUS BBA
Founder, Dancewerkz
3:25 - 3:30 PM Closing of Day 2 CEO