Youths are not just the leaders of tomorrow - they are already driving change today. Through fresh perspectives, creative ideas, and a willingness to take action, they are tackling today's challenges and helping build more inclusive and sustainable communities.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with 3 young changemakers who are making a difference in their own ways: from creating bird-friendly campuses, to championing marine conservation and wildlife protection on the global stage, to helping young people discover opportunities across Southeast Asia and find purpose through storytelling.
Through their journeys, they will share about what drives them, the challenges they face, and how small actions can grow into lasting impact. Come be inspired by the ideas, passion and possibilities that today’s youth are cultivating for a better tomorrow.
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Venue: Bettr Coffee @ The Foundry, 11 Prinsep Link, Singapore 187949
Entry fee: min. $5 will go towards supporting Wild Conversations
Rachel, Core Member, Project Avigate, is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemistry with a second major in Environmental Science at NTU. She is a dedicated advocate for biodiversity conservation, human-wildlife coexistence and science communication, serving as a core member of Project Avigate, a NTU student-led group monitoring and preventing bird-building collisions and a member of the school’s Earthlink Human-Wildlife Conflict Subcommittee. Additionally a big fan of herpetofauna, she has co-authored a children’s book on local snakes and is actively contributing to Cryptic Painted Frog research under the NParks’ YSN programme. In her free time, she explores nature through wildlife photography, visual art and brushing up on her budding guiding skills.
Yong Jen, Conservation & Science Executive, Singapore Oceanarium, leads portfolios such as turtle conservation, citizen science, and partnerships advancing marine conservation and combatting the illegal wildlife trade. Beyond his professional role, he serves as a Technical Committee Lead for the CITES Global Youth Network (Asia), is an active member of the Herpetological Society of Singapore, and Sustainable Ocean Alliance Singapore. He still doesn't know what he wants to do in life, but he believes that he has gotten this far in life saying "YES" to opportunities, and so he will keep doing so.
Zhan Tiam, Founder, SEAmplified, is a media and community platform empowering youths to explore opportunities in Southeast Asia. His journey began during a transformative internship in Jakarta, where the hunger and optimism of local youths shifted his worldview. Since then, he has dedicated himself to helping young people rethink success, broaden their horizons, and rediscover Southeast Asia as a place to grow, build, and belong.