Standards Innovation eXchange Seminar cum Code::XtremeApps:: 2010 Prize Presentation

The Green Revolution has and will increasingly be a part of our daily life in conserving the environment and creating a better future for all of us. At this special event, learn how IT can become a part of this Green Revolution and be a responsible IT user in the Green IT movement.

You will also get to see the finalists of the code::XtremeApps:: 2010 programming competition showcase their exciting IT applications and how they can help promote sustainable living practices at the code::XtremeApps:: prize presentation which will be held in conjunction with the Standards Innovation eXchange seminar.

Join us for an exciting Standards Innovation eXchange seminar and learn how you can work within the Green awareness movement; elicit change within your home or corporate world by taking simple steps for a greener environment.

What is Carbon Neutrality in the 'Green' World by Mr George Kong, CEO, G2W

This short presentation will introduce the audience to the world of Carbon Offsetting, what it means to be Carbon Neutral and how this fits into the "Green" movement. It will cover some of the industry standard practices as well as offering practical approaches to become a socially responsible person and or company.

Green IT in a Chemical MNC by Mr Kenneth Goh, Director of Information Systems Shared Services, Rhodia Asia Pacific

In today's society, people and businesses alike are becoming more aware of good corporate behaviour, or lack thereof, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming a key component of an organisation?s business model. So what is CSR and why is it important?

The increasing awareness of climate change and the effects of climate crisis are driving the ?green? revolution locally and internationally. So how is Green IT aligned with CSR or its objectives?

This presentation will shed light on the above questions and also highlight some examples of how a company can go Green with its CSR practices with the introduction or implementation of Green IT initiatives in the company.

Driving Change with Green ICT by Mr Ling Keok Tong, Deputy Director, IDA Singapore

Green ICT is beginning to gain traction worldwide. The impact of ICT on the environment is an ongoing concern. Rising energy costs associated with the powering of ICT equipment and infrastructure is a driver for improving energy efficiency in ICT operations. On the other hand, ICT can be leveraged to develop a sustainable environment in view of the challenges created by climate change. The development and use of ICT solutions can not only increase the efficiency of ICT operations and reduce carbon footprint, it will also create new business opportunities for the industry. In his talk, Mr Ling Keok Tong will share IDA's Green ICT initiatives and how technologists, developers, researchers, government and consumers can work together to drive change with Green ICT.

Enter Once, User Many Times by Dr Sarah Muttitt, CIO, MOH Holdings Pte Ltd

Singapore's healthcare system is facing significant challenges ahead - an aging population, the increasing burden of chronic and emerging infectious diseases, rising costs of new drugs and technologies, limited resources and increasing public expectations. Health information technology is a key enabler of the reforms needed to ensure high quality, affordable and sustainable healthcare. Singapore is on a journey towards the implementation of the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR). Common data standards are a critical foundation to achieving the level of interoperability necessary to ensure meaningful data to support clinical care across settings as well as secondary user such as analytics, surveillance and research. This presentation will discuss the roadmap to the National EHR and the role that standards will play in achieving tangible benefits for patients, providers and the healthcare system.

Green IT - At Work and At Home by Mr Richard Tan, Chairman, Green IT TC, ITSC and CIO, ISS

Green IT ? At Work and At Home by Richard Tan, Chairman, Green IT TC, ITSC and CIO, ISS