HCI Leaders Network event 2025

On 2 Aug, 10 distinguished Hwa Chong alumni from the 2018–2023 batches, all core leaders in our flagship internationalisation programmes, returned to share their experiences and inspire 30 JC1 & 14 Sec 4 juniors (from high school and NYGH), inspiring them to grow in leadership capacities and civic, global, and cross-cultural competencies, and to become ‘glocal’ leaders for a flourishing Singapore.

This year, the theme is “The Lion’s kings/queens: Becoming global leaders to build a flourishing Singapore,” which challenges our youths to develop the courage, vision, and adaptability to lead on the global stage while remaining deeply rooted in Singapore’s values. By embracing diverse perspectives and seizing international opportunities, they can help build a resilient and respected Singapore in a rapidly changing world.

Through a panel presentation, human library speed dating, and networking tea, students gained invaluable insights from their seniors — from organising global events to forging international friendships and seizing overseas opportunities. These encounters equipped our alumni with the skills and perspectives needed to lead with confidence and advance Singapore’s place in the world.

We hope our students will continue this journey to become global-minded yet locally rooted leaders — able to champion Singapore’s national interest with courage, vision, and heart on the international stage. 

“A point that has stuck with me is the importance of having intention and being deliberate about our actions and decisions. I think the alumni sharings all reinforced the need to slow down and reflect on what we truly want and hope to achieve through whatever project/event we are organising. Remaining grounded in that conviction and having a clear direction in what we want is essential for us to have the motivation and passion to continue, even through the toughest of times :)”

• Aeon Taspinar Yu En, 25S7D