Co-Chair & Exco
President, Singapore Management University
Professor Lily Kong is the current President of Singapore Management University, making history as the first Singaporean and first woman to hold this position in any Singaporean university. An internationally acclaimed researcher in geography and urban studies, she has received numerous prestigious awards for her work on Asian cities, social and cultural change, and religious relations. Professor Kong's expertise spans various topics including urban transformation, cultural policy, creative economies, and social cohesion. Her influential research and leadership have established her as a prominent figure in academia, with global recognition placing her among the top 1% of scientists in her field.