SINGCHAM “EDUCATION” SECTOR COMMITTEE: SKU: STRESS – KNOWLEDGE – YOU

INTRO LINES: Stress. Knowledge. You. The three forces shaping today's leaders.

As technology moves faster, uncertainty grows and expectations keep rising, how we handle pressure, make decisions and keep learning shapes how well we lead.

The SingCham Vietnam Education Sector Committee, together with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, invites educators, school leaders, HR & L&D professionals and business leaders to SKU: Stress – Knowledge – You. It is an afternoon of keynotes and practical discussion with speakers bringing perspectives from Spain, France and Singapore:

• "Flying Under Pressure": stress-management lessons from the cockpit, shared by Mr. Rafa Barreto, Spanish psychologist and pilot
• "Higher Skills for Decision-Making in a World of New Challenges": Ms. Catherine Tran, Executive DBA
• "Lifelong Learning for Managers – A Singapore Perspective": Ms. Shareeda, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Event topic: Discover how mmanaging stress, sharpening decision-making and lifelong learning can help leaders & educators thrive in today’s challenging world.

Co organized by Singapore chamber of commerce Vietnam and Spanish chamber of commerce Vietnam.

I. EVENT DETAILS

Date	Thursday, November 26th 2026
Time	2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Check-in from 2:00 PM)
Venue	UEF Campus, Liberty Hall, 15th floor, 141 - 145 Dien Bien Phu, Gia Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Format	Keynote Talks, Application Discussion, Lucky Draw & Photo Taking
Audience	Educators, school leaders, HR & L&D professionals, managers and business leaders

II. THEME

Stress, Knowledge and You: the two forces shaping today’s leaders. In a world of rapid technological change, uncertainty and rising expectations, how we manage pressure, make decisions and keep learning determines how well we lead.

• Stress is now a constant in classrooms, campuses and workplaces — managing it well is a leadership skill
• Knowledge quickly becomes outdated; the ability to think critically and decide wisely matters more than ever
• Lifelong learning is no longer optional for managers who want to stay relevant
• Real growth starts with “You” — self-awareness, resilience and the willingness to keep evolving

Special Focus

• Practical stress-management techniques drawn from psychology and high-pressure aviation environments
• Higher-order skills for decision-making amid disruption, AI and global uncertainty
• Building a personal and organizational culture of lifelong learning for managers
• Bridging education and industry: what employers need and how learners can get there
• Applying insights from Spain, France and Singapore to the Vietnamese context

III. TENTATIVE AGENDA

1:30 PM	Check-In & Welcome Networking Registration, light refreshments, pre-event conversations
2:00 PM	Opening Remarks Welcome address from the SingCham Education Sector Committee Chair — introducing the SKU theme: Stress, Knowledge, You
2:10 PM	Keynote 1: “Flying Under Pressure — Stress Management Lessons from the Cockpit” Mr. Rafe Barreto, Psychologist & Pilot shares how aviation professionals recognise, manage and recover from stress in high-stakes situations, and how these proven techniques can help leaders, educators and teams stay calm, focused and effective. (Speaker: Spanish Psychologist & Pilot – name TBC)
2:35 PM	Keynote 2: “Higher Skills for Decision-Making in a World of New Challenges” Ms. Catherine Tran, Executive DBA, explores the higher-order skills — critical thinking, adaptability, judgement under uncertainty — that leaders need to make sound decisions amid disruption, AI and global change.
3:00 PM	Keynote 3: “Lifelong Learning for Managers – A Singapore Perspective” Ms. Shareeda Morrison, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, shares why continuous learning is essential for today’s managers and how individuals and organizations can build a sustainable learning culture, drawing on Singapore’s experience.
3:25 PM	Short Break & Refreshments Informal conversation and networking
3:40 PM	Application Discussion – Round 1: “Understanding the Challenge” Moderated discussion with all three speakers on how Stress, Knowledge and You connect in today’s workplace and classroom. One question per speaker (see Section IV).
4:05 PM	Application Discussion – Round 2: “From Insight to Action” Speakers turn ideas into practical steps participants can apply in their own organizations and daily lives. One question per speaker (see Section IV).
4:30 PM	Audience Q&A Open floor for the audience to engage directly with the speakers
4:45 PM	Lucky Draw & Closing Remarks Prizes, acknowledgements, token of appreciation to speakers and closing reflection from the Committee Chair
4:55 PM	Group Photo Taking & End of Event Group photo with speakers, guests and organising committee — event ends at 5:00 PM

IV. SUGGESTED DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Two rounds of questions for each speaker, led by the moderator. Round 1 explores the challenge; Round 2 focuses on practical application.

Keynote 1 – Mr. Rafe Barreto, Psychologist & Pilot (Stress Management)

• Round 1: In the cockpit, stress can be a matter of life and death. How do pilots learn to recognise stress early, and what does that teach managers and educators about spotting stress in themselves and their teams?
• Round 2: If participants could adopt just one cockpit routine or “checklist habit” tomorrow to manage pressure at work, what would it be and how should they start?

Keynote 2 – Ms. Catherine Tran, Executive DBA (Decision-Making)

• Round 1: With AI, geopolitical shifts and constant disruption, which higher-order skills matter most for decision-making today, and which traditional skills are losing their value?
• Round 2: How can leaders make sound decisions with incomplete information and under time pressure, and how should schools and organisations train this capability in their people?

Keynote 3 – Ms. Shareeda Morrison, Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Lifelong Learning)

• Round 1: Why is lifelong learning no longer optional for managers, and what lessons can Vietnam take from Singapore’s approach to continuous education and upskilling?
• Round 2: For a busy manager with limited time, what does a realistic lifelong-learning habit look like, and how can organisations reward and sustain a learning culture?

Closing Question for All Speakers (optional)

• Stress, Knowledge, You — if participants remember only one message from today, what should it be?

V. EXPECTED OUTCOME & TAKEAWAY

• Practical, science-based techniques to recognise and manage stress for oneself and one’s team
• A clearer understanding of the higher-order skills needed for sound decision-making in an uncertain world
• Motivation and a practical roadmap to embrace lifelong learning as a manager and leader
• International perspectives from Spain, France and Singapore applied to the Vietnamese education and business context
• Expanded professional network with educators, HR & L&D professionals and business leaders across sectors

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Tickets:
Members - VND 300.000
Co-host Members - VND 350.000
Non-Members - VND 500.000

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration Link:
https://bit.ly/education-seminar-26nov26

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