The Roles of Academia in Driving Research and Innovation in the Digital Age

Synopsis: 

This presentation by Professor Lam Khin Yong, Vice President (Industry), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, unpacks the vital role of academia in fostering innovation, developing talent, and driving impactful partnerships across AI, blockchain, and green finance. Framed under the acronym SMART, the talk explores Singapore’s fintech leadership, NTU’s pioneering education models like the FlexiMaster in FinTech, and its globally recognised research credentials. Learn how universities can collaborate with the industry through a “triple helix” model—bridging academia, industry, and government—to deliver breakthrough technologies and cultivate digital trust. This is a compelling call to rethink how universities can lead in capability-building and economic value creation in the digital era.