Summit for Action on Gender Equality 2026
Date/Time: 18 September 2026, 9am (registration opens at 8.30am)
Venue: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
Guest of Honour: Ms Jasmin Lau, Acting Minister for Manpower and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information
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Join leaders, policymakers, corporates, community organisations, and changemakers as we explore the future of work and create new pathways for women.
Redefining Work: Creating New Pathways for Women
SAGE is Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations’ flagship platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action around gender equality and women’s advancement in Singapore.
Now in its third edition, SAGE 2026 brings together leaders, policymakers, corporates, community organisations, and changemakers to explore how women are redefining careers, leadership, and success in a rapidly changing world — and what organisations, policymakers, and communities must do to build systems that better support women across every stage of life and work.
Centred on the theme Redefining Work: Creating New Pathways for Women, this year’s conference will examine how women are rewriting traditional definitions of success through new models of work, evolving career pathways, entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovative approaches that challenge conventional barriers.
As workplaces and societies continue to evolve, SAGE 2026 aims to spark meaningful conversations around creating more flexible, inclusive, and future-ready environments where women can participate, thrive, and lead.
Through keynote conversations, panel discussions, workshops, and community engagement, SAGE convenes diverse voices and perspectives to move dialogue into meaningful action.
2026 Tracks
Building Systems That Work for Women
How do we move Singapore's employment ecosystem from baseline compliance to genuine inclusion? Acknowledging major milestones like the Workplace Fairness Act and Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests, this session dives into the systemic reforms still required to dismantle hiring biases and protect vulnerable talent pipelines. Join us as we examine how the government, communities, and employers must collaborate to build systems that support women's career aspirations.
Beyond the Linear Career Path
A successful career lifecycle is rarely a straight line. As women embrace diverse pathways across different life stages, society must move away from rigid corporate timelines. We discuss how to destigmatize career breaks, support women entrepreneurs, and redefine the "ideal career". Crucially, we look at how gender-balanced caregiving can impact career paths of not only women but men.
Unfolding the Journey of Career Longevity
Amid job disruptions caused by the digital economy and AI, women face a unique "double exposure" to displacement in traditional roles. This session examines how industries and the social sector must intersect to drive high-value upskilling, eliminate ageist stereotypes, and structurally redefine talent management to ensure lifelong female labor participation.
Why Attend?
For Corporate Leaders
Gain insights into workforce transformation, inclusive leadership, and building workplaces that support talent retention and innovation.
For HR & DEI Leaders
Explore practical strategies and policies shaping the future of inclusive workplaces.
For Professionals & Entrepreneurs
Learn from leaders and peers navigating evolving career pathways and opportunities.
For Policymakers & Community Leaders
Join important national conversations around gender equality, economic participation, and social impact.