Event Details

The theme for the festival will be “Navigating the World in Crisis: Transforming Governance through Ideas”. The world today is mired in a polycrisis that threatens the foundations of shared prosperity and progress. More than ever, we need good governance within nations in Asia and across the international community. Ideas matter. They must be grounded in research and communicated to decision makers and the wider public to bring about change. This has been the mission of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy since its establishment twenty years ago. As we mark this milestone, we invite you to engage with our faculty, students and partners on the transformative ideas and issues reshaping our world in the Festival of Ideas 2024.

During this 5-day festival, LKYSPP will explore important topics in governance, and discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for Asia. 

The festival aims to be a dynamic hub of intellectual exchange that will offer a variety of events ranging from panel discussions, workshops, distinguished lectures, and more. This LKYSPP signature event seeks to stimulate minds and inspire solutions to some of the pressing policy issues of our time, while drawing out new ideas and possibilities. Our hope is that the festival will be a platform to increase the public’s interest in policy and governance issues, and provide more avenues for meaningful engagement.

For enquiries, please contact Yvonne and Andrea at 6601 6156 or 6516 7502 or email them at lkyspp-foi@nus.edu.sg.

Terms & Conditions

1. Ticketed event.
2. Registration for the event is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
3. The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the event programme - including but not limited to speakers, schedule, and content - without prior notice.
4. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the organiser's control. Registered participants will be notified via email or other means of communication provided during registration.
5. By participating in the event, participants agree to indemnify the organiser from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of their participation.
6. Participants acknowledge that photographs, videos, or audio recordings may be taken during the event, and agree to grant the organiser the right to use such media for promotional or documentation purposes.