ICCS 2022

About ICCS 2022

We have many identities. Faith, ethnicity, culture, nationality – all intertwining and defining us as individuals. How can we unite despite our differences? How do we form bonds and bridge divides?

ICCS 2022 was held from 6^th to 8^th September 2022 at a pivotal time for conversations, as the world emerges from a pandemic where polarisation and social isolation have come to the fore. Through the theme “Confident Identities, Connected Communities”, The International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS) 2022 examined our multiple identities and the connections with our communities, covering the key aspects of faith, identity and cohesion.

The 3-day programme featured speeches by renowned speakers from around the world, panel discussions and dialogues on the themes of faith, identity and cohesion. The Conference also cast a spotlight on youth as future leaders in an increasingly digitalised world and their immensely important role in fostering social cohesion.

Programme

Day 0 (5 September 2022)

• Community Dialogue

Day 1 (6 September 2022)

• Opening Address by President Halimah Yacob

• Special Presentation: Perspectives on Social Cohesion

• 1st Plenary: How Faith Can Bridge Divides

• Special Address by Cardinal Pietro Parolin

• Southeast Asian Social Cohesion Radar Launch

• Young Leaders Programme: Culture & Heritage Tour

• Young Leaders Programme: Community Showcase & Collaboration Whitespace

• Community Exploration

Day 2 (7 September 2022)

• 2nd Plenary: How Diversity Can Be Harnessed for the Common Good

• 3rd Plenary: How Technology Can Be Leveraged to Foster Mutual Trust

• Breakout Session 1

• Young Leaders Programme: Fireside Chat – Social Media for Social Cohesion

• Young Leaders Programme: Dialogues on Diversity

• Community Exploration

Day 3 (8 September 2022)

• Breakout Session 2

• In Conversation with Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

• Breakout Session 3

• Closing Address by Minister Edwin Tong

• Young Leaders Programme: Workshop – Leadership in a Diverse World

• Young Leaders Programme: The Pitch

• Community Exploration