Midlife Festival - Midlife @ Work (Day 1)

Midlife Festival - Midlife @ Work (Day 1)

By Surety SG

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 Singapore

Lineup

Agenda

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 (Former Director, Lyra)

Tan Valery (Co-Founder, Surety)

Stay Tuned!


Midlife, My Terms: Stories of Change, Choice, and Courage invites real, practical accounts from people who chose to rewrite their scripts—at home, at work, and in health. Each story unpacks the choic...

10:50 AM - 11:50 AM

Demystifying Midlife Wellness: A Discussion on Menopause and Andropause

Dr Nav Uppal (Corporate Doctor | Medical Advisor Surety)

Dr Linsey Gani (Endocrinologist, Linsey Gani Endo)

Annabelle Johnson (Dietician, Annabelle Dietitian)

Dr Paul Chang (General Practitioner, Regis Medical)


Demystifying Midlife Wellness: A Discussion on Menopause and Andropause in Workplaces cuts through jargon and myths, turning a “private health issue” into a clear performance, safety, and culture con...

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)

Tan Valery (Co-Founder, Surety)


Demystifying Midlife Wellness: Mind & Rest Synergy connects the dots between mental health, sleep hygiene, and on-the-job performance in midlife. We’ll clarify how hormonal shifts, workload stress, a...

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)


Work in Progress: Building Midlife-Inclusive Cultures in Workplaces explores how companies move from good intent to day-to-day practice. Leaders from Standard Chartered and S&P Global will share what...

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)


Rethinking the Clock: Early Menopause & the Modern Workforce brings the lived reality of earlier-than-expected menopause into the boardroom, the shop floor, and the project stand-up. We explore how s...

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)


Ally is a Verb: How Men Can Champion Midlife Conversations in Workplaces reframes allyship from quiet support to visible, respectful action. We’ll unpack what it means to show up—listening first, ask...

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

No Refunds

About this event

Business • Career

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. Get your tickets here!

🙋‍♀️Day 2: Let’s Talk Midlife & Menopause - From Awareness to Everyday Action 🙋‍♀️
On Saturday, 25 October 2025, we open the festival to everyone; women and men, partners, caregivers, and curious allies for an uplifting day of clinician-led talks, real-life stories, and fun. Expect practical guidance on hormones, sleep, strength, mood, brain and lifestyle tweaks, plus conversations on connection and intimacy. Come with questions; leave with clarity and a community you can lean on long after the festival ends. Get your tickets here!


🎟 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


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

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Oct 24 · 9:00 AM GMT+8