NBS Knowledge Lab

Welcome to our thought leadership series!

Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series

Public Lectures

Public Lectures bring together academics and industry professionals to share their expertise on relevant topics.

Thriving with AI: Agency and Understanding to Make AI Work for Society

The Economics of Buyouts

Navigating US-China Financial Decoupling

Fireside Chats

Fireside Chats highlight influential leaders and changemakers, moderated by the Dean, fostering thought-provoking conversations on leadership and innovation.

Shaping the Future: Sustainability and Business Transformation

Leadership and the Future of Banking

NBS Alumnus, Nicole Tan, President & CEO, Shiseido Asia Pacific speaking at the NBS Knowledge Lab Dean's Distinguished Speaker event

Rising to the Challenge: Strategic Leadership at a Beauty Giant in Turbulent Times

Public Lectures with PRI and ECGI

The NBS-PRI-ECGI Public Lecture Series on Sustainable Business is a global joint initiative between NBS, the UN-supported Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI) and European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI). It provides a platform for knowledge exchange among academics, practitioners, and policymakers on issues related to sustainable business.

The Battle for Investor Influence

From Boom to Backlash: The Evolving ESG Narrative

Money and Morality in Climate Investing

Interdisciplinary Distinguished Speaker Series

The NBS Interdisciplinary Distinguished Speaker Series features top scientists from NTU and other universities for their insights on key topics.

NBS Knowledge Lab Interdisciplinary Distinguished Speaker Series webinar: Reinforcement Learning for Quantitative Trading

In this webinar, our esteemed speaker delved into the exciting research advancements in Reinforcement Learning (RL) for Quantitative Trading (QT) and shed light on future prospects.

COVID-19: A Viral Disease with Viral Implications

After two years of living with COVID-19, we take a look at the impact of the virus and how we can better prepare ourselves for future pandemics

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar Interdisciplinary Distinguished Speaker Series, Living with Robots

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Living with Robots: Fiction, Reality, or an Opportunity?

Professor David Hsu from the National University of Singapore shares his insights into the latest robot technology development, dispels some unrealistic expectations, and speculates on what lies ahead.

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Triple AI: The way forward to lead organisations with AI

Professor De Cremer discusses the role that AI will play in how organisations of the future will be run, and the exact role of human leadership.

Webinar: Sea-level rise – A crisis for coastal communities

Professor Horton talks about his research at the Earth Observatory which shows that the amount of sea-level rise will vary from place to place. As such, each coastal city needs to invest in the science of sea-level rise

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinars

Our thought leadership webinars are held during lunchtime, offering a convenient opportunity to learn from top thinkers and industry professionals on a range of timely topics, without disrupting your workday.

AI Tech Policy Transitioning from AI Policy to Practice

NBS KL Webinar - Harnessing AI for Hyper-Personalisation

AI and Hyper-Personalisation: Transforming Consumer Engagement

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Implementing Sustainable Practices in the Digital Era

In this webinar held on 25 July 2024, our expert panellists discussed sustainable practices in the digital era.

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Carbon Credits and the Race to Net Zero

In this webinar held on 27 June 2024, our expert panellists explore the world of carbon credits and ways to establish a high integrity-based carbon market.

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Navigating the Green Wave: The Role of Accounting in Sustainability Management

In this webinar held on 30 May 2024, our expert panellists explored the evolving landscape of accountancy within sustainability.

NBS Knowledge Lab Interdisciplinary Distinguished Speaker Series webinar: Reinforcement Learning for Quantitative Trading

In this webinar, our esteemed speaker delved into the exciting research advancements in Reinforcement Learning (RL) for Quantitative Trading (QT) and shed light on future prospects.

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Navigating Social Entrepreneurship Through Impactful Problem Solving

In this webinar, our expert panellists discussed the intricacies of tackling social challenges and the strategies that drive transformative change in the social entrepreneurship journey.

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Sustainability Reporting: Navigating Trends, Technology and Best Practices

Our expert panellists discussed the latest trends and challenges, as well as the role of technology in sustainability reporting and corporate governance and provided insights for businesses seeking to enhance their sustainability practices and reporting.

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology: Where to Head Next?

In this webinar, our expert panellists discussed critical topics driving interest in the region and globally, including role of policymakers and regulators in the new crypto market, the recent advancements in blockchain security and infrastructure.

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Climate Change - From Risk to Resilience

In this webinar, we bring together experts who attended COP27 in Egypt to reflect on the progress made during the event and the path ahead.

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Transforming Businesses for the Digital Economy (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

Hear our distinguished speakers share their perspectives on how businesses can transform themselves to harness the potential of digitalisation in Vietnam.

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Transforming Businesses for the Digital Economy (Jakarta, Indonesia)

In this webinar, we bring together our expert panellists in Indonesia to share the latest developments and policy initiatives, critical barriers, challenges, and pitfalls in achieving digital transformation.

NBS Interdisciplinary Distinguished Speaker Series

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: COVID-19: A Viral Disease with Viral Implications

In this NBS Knowledge Lab Interdisciplinary Distinguished Speaker Series webinar, infectious diseases expert Prof Laurent Renia discusses the lessons learnt from the pandemic

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Sea-level rise – A crisis for coastal communities

In our inaugural Interdisciplinary Distinguished Speaker Series, Professor Benjamin Horton talks about his research at the Earth Observatory which shows that the amount of sea-level rise will vary from place to place.

The ESG Journey: Lessons from Three Companies

Whether an MNC or a young start-up, adopting ESG-strategies targeting a variety of social good can mean good news for businesses too in terms of profitability

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: The ESG Journey - Lessons From 3 Companies

In this webinar, we bring together business leaders and social entrepreneurs from TreeDots, WeShine, and DBS Sustainability Council who are at different stages of their ESG journey

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Business Implications of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

In this webinar, we invited three prominent business leaders to discuss risk mitigation strategies for businesses to consider in the face of this conflict

Business Implications of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

With uncertainties surrounding the conflict that are worsening supply chain disruptions and slowing down globally, is it all doom and gloom?

NBS Knowledge Lab Webinar: Empower Financial Services with Artificial Intelligence

AI has opened up new potential for financial industries to meet consumers’ rising expectations for smarter, safer, and more accessible financial services. Hear from industry experts and researchers from NTU who conduct research in this domain.

COVID-19: A Viral Disease with Viral Implications

After two years of living with COVID-19, we take a look at the impact of the virus and how we can better prepare ourselves for future pandemics

Event Highlights

A roundup of key events from NBS.

CDOIQ Asia-Pacific Symposium

The Symposium featured plenary keynote speeches, panel discussions, thought leadership, case studies, policies and strategies, prioritisations and alignment, and innovative research results.

Sustainability Leadership: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities

In this fireside chat, NBS Alumnus and UOB’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Mr. Eric Lim delved into the intricate relationship between sustainability, technology, and finance.

Launch of Nanyang Centre for Marketing and Technology: Panel Discussion

Decoding Tomorrow’s Markets: The Role of AI in Shaping Market Efficiency, Differentiation, and Consumer Engagement

CDOIQ Asia-Pacific Symposium 2023: Shaping Data Leadership in Asia

The globally acclaimed Chief Data Officer & Information Quality (CDOIQ) APAC Symposium marked a significant milestone this year by venturing into Asia.

CDOIQ Asia-Pacific Symposium 2023

The Symposium featured plenary keynote speeches, panel discussions, thought leadership, case studies, policies and strategies, prioritisations and alignment, and innovative research results.