CRIS @ SWITCH 2025

Experience the pulse of innovation and the vibrancy of global start-up culture at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH)!

Happening at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre from 29 Oct to 31 Oct 2025, SWITCH will feature carefully curated tracks which showcase exciting frontier technologies and opportunities for collaboration.

Engage with CRIS and our programmes at SWITCH 2025!

• On 29 Oct 2025, join various insightful panels curated and moderated by us at the SWITCH BEYOND ↗ (opens in new tab) conference and Converge Stage ↗ (opens in new tab) series.
  

• From 29 Oct - 31 Oct 2025, visit our booth at F07 to speak with reps from our programmes, public healthcare institutions and portfolio companies.

Click here ↗ (opens in new tab) to register for a free Attendee pass!

SWITCH BEYOND and Masterclass: Health & Biomedical (29 Oct)

Transforming Healthcare Through Innovation

Curated by National Health Innovation Centre Singapore (NHIC), ↗ (opens in new tab) this dynamic session brings together leaders from startups, world-class medical institutions, venture capitalists and accelerators to discuss the role of healthcare innovation through the lens of precision medicine. The distinguished panel will delve into critical challenges shaping the future of healthcare: advancing precision medicine through technological readiness, reimagining patient care through digital transformation, and safeguarding patient data integrity across integrated healthcare networks.

Drawing from their extensive experience spanning genomics research, clinical excellence, startup ecosystems, and global investment markets, the panellists will share valuable insights on navigating the complexities of healthcare innovation adoption. Learn from real-world successes and challenges in implementing breakthrough solutions that are reshaping the healthcare landscape from bench to bedside.

A New Dawn for Clinical Trials and Innovation - The Power of Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration

The future of impactful clinical research depends on the strength of collaboration across stakeholders from healthcare providers, regulatory bodies, pharma partners, clinical research professionals and trial participants.

By embracing patient-centric trials, leveraging technology and breaking silos, to increase efficiency, this session will reimagine the way medical researchers conduct research to deliver new insights and evidence to improve patient outcomes at scale. Curated by Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore, ↗ (opens in new tab) this panel will feature speakers from the public and private healthcare sectors to discuss how concerted effort and collaboration will shape the future of clinical trials.

Beyond Hospital Walls - Connected Decentralised Care

As healthcare evolves beyond traditional hospital settings, this session explores how connected care networks are reshaping healthcare delivery. This expert panel will examine how technology, infrastructure, and human-centred design create seamless care experiences across community touchpoints. Drawing from initiatives such as MIC@HOME, which brings medical care directly to seniors in their homes through mobile medical teams, discover how healthcare providers are extending their reach while maintaining quality care.

Curated by National Health Innovation Centre Singapore (NHIC), ↗ (opens in new tab) this masterclass will address key challenges in building trust, integrating data, and ensuring accessibility in distributed healthcare networks. Join healthcare innovators as they share practical insights from implementing connected care solutions, and learn how emerging technologies are enabling more accessible, personalised healthcare.

Converge Stage (29 Oct)

Fueling Singapore's Talent Engine - Cultivating the Next Gen of Biomedtech Pioneers

Explore the evolving biomedtech talent landscape, covering career pathways, industry-ready innovation skills, and entrepreneurial mindset development. Curated by National Health Innovation Centre Singapore (NHIC), ↗ (opens in new tab) this panel offers valuable insights for anyone looking to build successful futures in biomedical technology with strong ecosystem support.

Other panel sessions featuring speakers from our programmes and their initiatives!

Future of Precision Medicine in Healthcare

The session will explore the future of precision medicine in healthcare, considering the vision, unmet needs and emerging innovations that can connect today’s efforts with tomorrow’s possibilities. It will discuss international healthcare systems’ approaches to adopting precision medicine innovations. It will bring together perspectives and best practices from healthcare administrators, clinicians, innovators and policy makers to identify achievable opportunities and high-impact interventions that can drive broader system change. The panel will also address common challenges such as infrastructure readiness, workforce capacity and data integration, alongside national efforts to pilot and scale precision medicine solutions.

Redefining Clinical Management Workflows and Payment Model for Preventive Diagnostics

This session spotlights the transformative potential of precision medicine in chronic disease management, focusing on how advanced screening and early detection are reshaping clinical workflows, sustainability of solutions and reimbursement strategies.

Demystifying Data Access in Singapore - From Awareness to Access

This session aims to demystify Singapore's biomedical data access pathways and governance frameworks, helping innovators and researchers navigate resources from the Biomed Datahub and national initiatives such as the National Precision Medicine (NPM) Programme to drive healthcare innovation while ensuring responsible data use.