Midlife Festival - Midlife @ Work (Day 1)
Get ready to dive into all things work-related during Day 1 of the Midlife Festival - Midlife @ Work!
Date and time
Location
The Executive Centre - Singapore Land Tower
50 Raffles Place Level 4 Singapore, 048623 SingaporeAgenda
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration and Networking
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Welcome by Surety
Elmer Yap (Co-Founder, Surety)
Tan Valery (Co-Founder, Surety)
9:40 AM - 9:50 AM
Opening Remarks by Guest of Honour
Stay Tuned!
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Midlife, My Terms: Stories of Change, Choice, and Courage
Uma Thana Balasingam (Founder, ELEVATE)
Vinti Mittal (Director, Lyra)
Stay Tuned!
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Demystifying Midlife Wellness: A Discussion on Menopause and Andropause
Dr Nav Uppal (Community Lead & Medical Advisor)
Stay Tuned!
11:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Networking Lunch
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Mind & Rest Synergy: Expert Insights on Mental Health and Sleep Hygiene
Martine Hill (Clinical Counsellor, Alliance Counselling)
Dr Sanveen Kang (Clinical Psychologist, Psych Connect)
Dr Julian Lim (Sleep Psychologist, Somnus Sleep)
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
Work in Progress: Building Midlife-Inclusive Cultures
Batya Shulman (Partner, St. James Place)
Danielle Sharpe (Managing Director, Standard Chartered)
Pooja (Director, S&P Global)
Dharshi Harinra (Ast General Counsel, FTI Consulting)
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Tea Break and Focused Discussions
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Before Her Time: Early Menopause and Why It Matters
Dr Narasimhan K (Principal Investigator, A*STAR)
3:50 AM - 4:50 PM
Ally is a Verb: How Men Can Champion Midlife Conversations
Peter Sheren (Director, Goldman Sachs)
Roy Tay (Associate Partner, DHR Global)
Gunjan Bhatt (Global Head of Data Science, Citi)
Ashvind Daryanani (Group Strategy, Standard Chartered)
4:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Mindfulness Session
Dr Tanya Tierney (Dean of Clinical Communications, NTU)
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM
Closing Remarks and End of Session
Good to know
Highlights
- 9 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Thriving in Midlife. Thriving at Work.
Midlife is not a crisis, it’s a powerful pivot point.
At a time when individuals in their 40s, 50s, and beyond are navigating reinvention, burnout, and biological changes. Our workplaces need to evolve.
Midlife @ Work is a transformative, full-day event dedicated to building age-inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplaces. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, redesigning your career, or managing teams through change, this is your space to gain clarity, confidence, and connection.
This is Day 1 of Midlife Festival 2025, Asia’s definitive midlife and menopause event—featuring over 14 panels and 40+ speakers across two days.
👥 Who Should Attend:
- Midlife professionals and second-act seekers
- HR leaders, DEI advocates, and workplace wellbeing leads
- Entrepreneurs, hiring managers, and business owners
- Healthcare and wellness professionals
- Anyone building the future of work with age equity at its core
💼 What to Expect:
- Over 40+ medical and HR insights on menopause, mental health, and midlife transitions in 14 panels across 2 days
- Hear from leaders at organisations like Standard Chartered, Goldman Sachs, S&P Global, and more
- Thought-provoking panels on ageism, inclusive leadership, and future-of-work trends
- Networking with changemakers shaping healthier, happier workplaces
- Actionable strategies & take-home resources to champion change
- Buffet lunch, tea breaks, and a curated welcome gift
- A supportive, energising space designed for meaningful conversations and even some fun!
✨ Special Pre-Event: A Warm-Up to the Festival ✨
All ticket holders receive priority access to our Pre-Event on 18 October 2025 (2–5PM): A large-scale, co-organised community event setting the stage for our Midlife Festival. Themed around skin, sleep, stress, and lifestyle medicine, this energising afternoon sets the stage for the deeper conversations and discoveries awaiting you at the main festival.
🎟 Where Your Ticket Fee Goes:
At Surety, we’re committed to making menopause care and midlife awareness accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford it.
Here’s how your ticket supports that mission:
- 85%: Event production (venue, food, materials, logistics, staffing)
- 10%: Subsidised tickets for underserved women and beneficiaries
- 5%: Public education programmes like Pause & Sip, community workshops, and free resources
🎫 Want to avoid Eventbrite’s processing fee?
You may purchase tickets directly via this form:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eventbrite
For bulk bookings of more than 5 tickets, contact us at 📧 contact@suretysg.com
📲 Follow @midlifefest for speaker reveals and festival updates
🔗 Full speaker lineup and session details releasing soon
🌐 Learn more: www.suretysg.com/midlife-festival
Frequently asked questions
Your ticket grants you full-day access (9:30 AM – 5:30 PM) to: 1) All panel sessions and expert talks 2) Buffet lunch and afternoon tea 3) Access to interactive booths and networking sessions 4) Exclusive Doorgift
Not at all. While the festival centres around midlife health—especially menopause—we welcome everyone interested in midlife wellness: individuals, partners, caregivers, medical and wellness professionals, and corporate leaders.
Not at all. While the festival centres around midlife health—especially menopause—we welcome everyone interested in midlife wellness: individuals, partners, caregivers, medical and wellness professionals, and corporate leaders.
Information coming soon!
Smart casual is preferred. Feel free to dress comfortably—this is a safe and inclusive space to learn, connect, and reflect.
Yes! We have two networking sessions—during lunch and tea break—where you can meet speakers, connect with fellow attendees, and explore interactive booths.
While we recommend attending the full experience to benefit from the full narrative arc—from medical to mental, lifestyle to intimacy—you are welcome to arrive or leave at any time. However, please note the ticket will be purchased at full price.
Absolutely. Panels feature leading physicians, researchers, and mental health experts. It’s a unique opportunity to engage with up-to-date midlife care practices and community-led wellness insights.
All tickets are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable. Please ensure your availability before making a purchase.
By purchasing a ticket, you consent to the use of your data for event purposes and to being photographed or recorded during the event. Media may be used by Surety SG Pte Ltd.
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