15 - 17 October 2026 | Temasek Polytechnic
Organised by the Landscape Industry Association (Singapore) , Green Thumbs 2026 brings together professionals from across the landscape value chain – from designers and architects to arborists, horticulturists, maintenance teams, and policymakers. Together, we explore the critical issues shaping our urban green spaces and chart a course for a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future. 🌱
Programme Outline
Explore the full programme below and discover sessions that will challenge your thinking, sharpen your skills, and expand your network. Whether you’re here to learn, to share, or to lead – there’s something for everyone at Green Thumbs 2026.
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Day one: 15 October 2026, thursday
TRACK 1: ARBORICULTURE / HORTICULTURE
- Introduction and Application of SS 724
Speaker: Tan Chin Peng
Deputy Director – Streetscape, NParks - Working Safely Outdoors: Managing Risks in Landscape & Arboriculture
Speaker: Ken Lee
Director – EPRM, NParks - Tree Risk Assessment: Practical Risk Factors Calibration
Speaker: Samuel Ma
ISA - Rooted in Place: Singapore’s Native Plants in the City
Speaker: Ng Xin Yi
Senior Manager – Native Plant Centre, NParks - The Living Landscape: From Design Intent to Long Term Performance
Speaker: Yvonne Tan
President, Singapore Institute of Landscape Architect - From Design to Maintenance: Closing the Gap in Landscape Performance
Speaker: Khaja Nazimuddeen
General Manager (Horticulture), Changi Airport Group
TRACK 2: PLAY / RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
- Insights from NParks Nature Playgradens
Speaker: Nur Syuhada Limat
Deputy Director – Design, NParks - Public Park and Playground Safety for Landscape Architects and Designers
Speaker: Ken Kutska
IPSI - Inclusive Play
Speaker: Judy & Magical Bridge - HDB Play Values Framework
Speaker: Derek Loei
Principal Landscape Architect, HDB - Fireside with Singapore Playground Social Media Influencers
Day two: 16 October, friday
TRACK 1: ARBORICULTURE / HORTICULTURE
- Soils for Urban Landscapes
Speaker: Dr Philip Varughese
Principal Scientist – Plant Science & Health, NParks - Enhancing biodiversity through landscaping: lessons from Mandai Wildlife
Speaker: Chua Yen Kheng
Assistant Vice President – Ecology, Mandai Nature - Plants Identification and Nursery Management
- Beyond Green: Building Urban Landscapes that Survive, Perform and Create
Speaker: Danny Condecido
CEO, SusTek - The Journey of a Nurseryman: Cultivating a Legacy for Future Generations
Speaker: Alan Burnell
President, Australian Institute of Horticulture - Park for Health
Speaker: Tan Pei Qin
Senior Manager – Therapeutic Horticulture, NParks - Therapeutic Landscapes and Horticulture: Nature-Based Approaches to Health
Speaker: Tham Xin Kai
Programme Lead – Landscape & Architecture, NAFA-UAS
TRACK 2: PLAY / RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
- Water Quality Management Principles
Speaker: Bob Bradley
CEO, Aquatic Consulting & Educational Services LLC - Aquatic Facilities Licensing – Observations, Current state of Compliance
Speaker: NEA Representative
Group Discussion with Bob Bradley, Terrence Lei - NRPA CPSI Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Requirements
Speaker: Patrick Lee & Ken Kutska - HDB Play Values Framework
Speaker: Derek Loei
Principal Landscape Architect, HDB - Playground Safety for Landscape Architects and Designers
Speaker: Antonio Malasak
IPSI
Day three: 17 October 2026, saturday
- Training, Calibration & Practical Application
Speaker: Samuel Ma
President Elect, ISA - New Zealand Arboriculture Framework
Speaker: Richard Wanhill
Arb Innovations - Australian Institute of Horticulture Experience
Speaker: Alan Burnell
President, AIH - WSH Insights: Impact and Innovation
Speaker: WSHC Representative - PWM/PWCS Programme and Schemes
Speaker: NTUC - Transforming WSH Through Technology:
Current Innovations and Future Trends for the Landscape Industry
Speaker: Soh Zhen Yao
Manager – WSH Technology, WSH Institute / Ministry of Manpower - Workforce Transformation for Landscape Sector
Speaker: Lee Hau Bin
Manager, Skills & Workforce Development Agency
