Our Built Future: Innovation and Ideas Reshaping How We Live and Work

Our Built Future brings together visionary voices across architecture, engineering, construction, and storytelling to examine how design, data, and cultural shifts are reimagining the built environment in Singapore and beyond.

This intimate evening features a live in-person panel discussion, Q&A, and networking opportunities in the creative heart of Bras Basah.Bugis precinct. The venue - Basheer Graphic Books - is an iconic heritage bookstore and cultural anchor known for connecting generations of architects, designers, students, and independent creators.

The conversation dives deep into the ways buildings, infrastructure, and digital workflows intersect with identity, sustainability, and innovation, placing Singapore's evolving cityscape in dialogue with global expertise.

Renee Jain, General Manager - Digital Engineering, Lendlease Singapore

With over a decade of experience reshaping how the built environment is designed, delivered, and experienced, architectural leader Renee Jain has contributed to some of Singapore’s most forward-looking developments, including the Singapore Institute of Technology SIT new campus in Punggol, NS Square, and the Singtel Comcentre Redevelopment. Originally from Silicon Valley, she moved to Singapore inspired by the nation’s BIM roadmap and now plays a key role in advancing Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) and data-driven design across complex projects.Renee also serves as Singapore Chair for Women in Lendlease and is an active member of Women in BIM, mentoring emerging professionals and championing inclusive industry practices. Renee remains a strong advocate for gender equity in the construction and technology sectors.Her leadership reflects a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering interdisciplinary teams to shape the future of the built environment.

Gordon Gn, Managing Director, Principal, HKS, Inc. (Singapore)

Gordon Gn leads the Singapore studio of global architecture firm HKS, Inc. as Managing Director and Principal. With extensive experience across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and North America, he has delivered award-winning projects in healthcare, hospitality, and commercial sectors. His portfolio includes landmark developments such as Resorts World Sentosa, Macau Island Hospital, and ParkwayHealth Gleneagles Shanghai International Hospital.A graduate of the Architectural Association in London, Gordon is a strong advocate for computational design, leveraging digital simulations to enhance building performance and sustainability. His design philosophy blends art and science, with a focus on how architecture shapes human experience.

Gordon’s leadership at HKS Singapore reflects a commitment to innovation, wellness, and contextual storytelling in the built environment.

Jason Chen, BIM Practice Manager • Senior Specialist - KPF

Jason Chen is the BIM Practice Manager and Senior Specialist at KPF Singapore, where he leads digital design implementation across high-profile architectural projects in Asia. With over 15 years in global firms, his expertise spans Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital workflows, and integrated project delivery for complex urban developments. Prior to KPF, Jason held senior design technology roles at HLW and Beyer Blinder Belle, and was a Senior Digital Design Specialist at SOM, supporting large-scale projects across the U.S. and Asia. He’s also contributed to education as an Adjunct Professor at NYU, teaching courses in BIM and digital design. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University in Architecture, Jason bridges hands-on innovation with thought leadership—making him a key voice in rethinking how architects collaborate, deliver, and adapt in a digital-first world.

Moderator: Roshan Gidwani

Roshan Gidwani is a dynamic media personality passionate about storytelling across finance, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship. Most recently, he co-hosted The Evening Runway on SPH MONEY FM 89.3, engaging listeners through segments like Culture Club, R.I.C.H., and Spill The Tea - covering topics from gourmet trends to investment mindsets.

Earlier, he spent 2.5 years at PYTCH Media with investment and wealth management firm PhillipCapital, where he hosted Teatime Tuesday, a finance talk show that simplified market dynamics and wealth strategy for broad audiences. Raised across Thailand, Jakarta, Australia, and China, Roshan’s global upbringing shaped his curiosity and admiration for business.

Inspired early by his entrepreneurial father, he brings that energy into insightful conversations with founders, creatives, and changemakers. From decoding market shifts to amplifying cultural narratives, he brings warmth, wit, and clarity to every exchange.

This LinkedIn Local™ - Singapore event is supported by the Singapore Global Network (SGN), a division under Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). Join SGN to become a member of a 148,000-strong global network of professionals and friends with Singapore at its heart! Learn more at www.singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg!

Venue Partner

Basheer Graphic Books has long been a treasured space for Singapore’s design community - a quiet yet powerful hub where creatives gather, discover, and exchange ideas. From its roots as a humble book trade to its iconic home in Bras Basah Complex, the bookstore has championed design culture by curating rare and inspiring titles across architecture, photography, and visual arts. Now stewarded by Abdul Nasser, it continues to serve as a beloved meeting ground for designers of all kinds - a place to connect over shared passions, find unexpected inspiration, and honour the legacy of those who built the space by hand, book by book.

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