Global Citizen is heading to Southeast Asia for the first time, bringing our signature mix of action, culture, and policy to Singapore. From September 16–18, the Suntec Convention Centre will host Global Citizen x IMPACT WEEK Sessions alongside the Well-being Economic Conference & Festival, presented in partnership with TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) and the NO.17 Foundation.

The Well-being Economic Conference & Festival poses a bold question: What if five days could shape the next fifty years? To help find out, influential leaders from government, business, philanthropy, and civil society will gather for two dynamic sessions designed to reimagine systems, unlock opportunity, and build a more just and sustainable future for all.

But why Singapore, why now, and what’s on the docket exactly? Here’s everything you need to know.

A New Partnership for Purpose

Global Citizen, TPC, and the NO.17 Foundation’s partnership includes a shared vision: building a future where prosperity and purpose go hand in hand. With TPC’s impressive convening power in Asia, Global Citizen’s ability to mobilize millions worldwide, and the NO.17 Foundation’s focus on regenerative partnerships, this collaboration will bridge East and West to accelerate progress toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

The impetus behind this partnership? Bringing diverse voices together to drive systemic change — which is exactly what Global Citizen is all about. At the heart of IMPACT WEEK’s work will be the spotlighting the power of everyday advocacy to advance the Well-being Economy — an economy that puts opportunities for people and the planet first. 

What’s Happening In Singapore?

We’re thrilled to officially kick off this partnership at IMPACT WEEK 2025, where we’ll host two compelling sessions rallying voices who are fighting for urgent progress on education, climate, and renewable energy. Here’s what’s on our agenda: 

• Future of Education & Rethinking Systems: Panelists will showcase exactly how education thrives when paired with access to healthcare, energy, and equity, and how reimagining governance and financing can unlock opportunities for every child.
  
• The Power of Partnerships for Climate Action: Through dynamic keynotes, debates, performances, and storytelling, we'll spotlight bold partnerships driving climate action, showcasing how we can work together to defend the planet we all call home.

To close the week, we’ll host Global Citizen Nights: Singapore, an unforgettable evening featuring performances by RRILEY, Galdive, and Jinan Laetitia. It’ll be a night of music, storytelling, and above all, celebrating local changemakers driving impact in their communities.

Who Will Be There?

IMPACT WEEK will convene an extraordinary coalition of leaders and participants, including:

• Heads of State and Ministers: José Ramos-Horta (President of Timor-Leste and Nobel Prize laureate), Scott Morrison (former Prime Minister of Australia), and Stefan Löfven (former Prime Minister of Sweden)
• Private Sector Innovators:Tom Hall (Head of Impact, UBS), Duncan Ward (CEO, TransEnergy Global), and Clark Jennings (Managing Director, Crowell Global Advisors Southeast Asia)
• Civil Society and Cultural Voices:Maher Nasser (Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations), Damon Gameau (documentary filmmaker)
• Youth Leaders:Qiyun Woo (Singaporean climate activist), Tamara Dewi Gondo (CEO & Co-founder, Liberty Society, Indonesia), and Tylah Farani-Watene (Indigenous youth advocate, New Zealand)

Together, these speakers will share insights, forge new connections, and issue calls to action for global progress across our campaign priorities.

What We’re Advocating For 

Our mission remains unchanged: end extreme poverty, now. In Singapore, we’re calling for action on three critical fronts:

• Education: Raise $100 million through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to ensure every child has a chance to learn and play.
• Climate: Mobilize $1 billion to protect, restore, and rewild the Amazon rainforest — the planet’s lungs.
• Energy:Triple renewable energy capacity in Africa by 2030, addressing the needs of 675 million people living without reliable electricity on the continent.

These campaigns build on the $49 billion already committed through Global Citizen platforms since its founding 13 years ago, which has impacted 1.3 billion lives to date.

Why Singapore, Why Now?

As Asia’s hub for business, finance, and innovation, Singapore is the ideal place to mobilize investments, spark ideas, and drive action to end extreme poverty and defend the planet. Through the Global Citizen movement, IMPACT WEEK will unite regional leadership with citizen action — connecting communities across continents to drive global progress.

Ending extreme poverty demands systemic change, bold coalitions, and tangible commitments. IMPACT WEEK is a pivotal moment to push for all three.

How to Get Involved

We know that when community, capital, and compassion combine, they amplify one another. That’s how, together, we can build a future where people thrive and the planet flourishes. And guess what? If you’re a Global Citizen based in Singapore, we hope to see you there. A limited number of tickets for Global Citizen Nights: Singapore will be available — check your email inbox to learn more.

Wherever you are though, you can join the movement by downloading the Global Citizen app or exploring our website, where you can learn more about our policy campaigns and follow for updates fromIMPACT WEEK and our other upcoming events. 

This week in Singapore is just the beginning of an action-packed season. Stay tuned as we share highlights later this month and keep building momentum toward a world where people thrive and the planet flourishes.