The International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS) is set to return for its third edition from 24 to 26 June 2025 in Singapore, followed by the Young Leaders Programme (YLP) from 26 to 28 June. Organised by the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), the event will bring together over 1,000 thought leaders, policymakers, and young leaders from more than 50 countries to discuss fostering cohesive and resilient multicultural societies.
Themed “Cohesive Societies, Resilient Futures,” the conference will feature plenaries, workshops, and breakout sessions focusing on social cohesion through three pillars: Unpacking Multiculturalism, Navigating Uncertainty, and Forging Societal Resilience. Discussions will cover topics such as conflict mediation, navigating polarisation, and building societal resilience. Preliminary findings from the Southeast Asian Social Cohesion Radar 2025 edition will also be presented.
President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, will deliver the opening address, with Malaysia’s Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, and Singapore’s Minister for Law, Edwin Tong, providing keynote speeches on subsequent days. More than 60 global thought leaders, including Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs, Prof Dr Nasaruddin Umar, and former Mayor of Rotterdam, Ahmed Aboutaleb, will speak at the event.
The YLP will engage over 100 emerging leaders in initiatives addressing real-world issues like unconscious bias and AI ethics in faith communities, whilst honing skills in critical thinking and mediation.
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