Zero Project Asia Pacific

Building bridges between the global network and the Asia Pacific

"Powering Inclusive Businesses"

Zero Project Asia Pacific Symposium 2024

November 28-29, 2024, Singapore
 

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The Zero Project regionalizes its activities to important world regions outside Europe, with the goal of building bridges between the global disability inclusion community and regional innovation ecosystems. In 2023, the Zero Project joined forces with SG Enable, the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, to advance disability inclusion in Singapore and in the Asia Pacific through sustainable and innovative solutions. 

Strategic Partner:

The Zero Project Asia Pacific focuses on the following areas:

Scaling and replication of innovative solutions

That remove barriers for persons with disabilities

Expanding reach and impact

Of existing local innovations by sharing them through SG Enable’s and the global Zero Project Network

Jointly organising annual engagements

For stakeholders who share this vision, such as the “Zero Project Asia Pacific Symposium 2024”

  • A close-up of Geok Boon Ku during her #ZeroCon24 keynote; the UN logo on a banner is visible in the background

    CEO SG Enable

    Ku Geok Boon

    “We want Singapore to be the beacon of inclusion for other countries. Promoting sustainable social innovation is key in our mission, so this partnership with the Zero Project is a great opportunity to exchange best practices with international experts and catalyse greater disability inclusion in Singapore and beyond.”

  • Michael Fembek pictured on stage at the Zero Project x SG Enable Forum 2023, delivering his keynote

    CEO Zero Project

    Michael Fembek

    "This collaboration with SG Enable reflects a new strategic focus on the Asia-Pacific for the Zero Project. The MoU sets the foundation for scaling proven solutions within and beyond the region with an immense potential to positively impact the lives and legal rights of persons with disabilities."

Zero Project Asia Pacific Symposium 2024

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In collaboration with SG Enable, November 28-29, 2024

Powering inclusive businesses

The inaugural Zero Project Asia Pacific Symposium was hosted by SG Enable, Singapore's focal agency for disability and inclusion, in November 2024.

Over two days, this symposium focused on sharing innovative solutions and fostering connections between the global Zero Project Network and regional innovators and stakeholders, creating a vibrant convergence of ideas and good practices for more inclusive businesses. 

The symposium offered the chance to lead discussions, learn from global innovations, and exchange ideas on an international platform. 

Learn more on the SG Enable website:

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New report: "Champions of Inclusive Spaces"

On the occasion of the Zero Project Asia Pacific Symposium, the Essl Foundation and SG Enable presented a new report: “Champions of Inclusive Spaces” showcases ten in-depth case studies, expert comments on Universal Design, and 20 short reviews of outstanding solutions from around the world.

Download the accessible PDF

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Discover highlights of previous events

Watch panels, presentations, and keynotes on-demand:

  • Zero Project Conference 2024

    Alvin Tan

    SG Enable's Alvin Tan in conversation with Tom Butcher at #ZeroCon24 on the topic of “Building a Robust Ecosystem of Support for Persons with Disabilities”.

  • Zero Project Conference 2024

    Geok Boon Ku

    Watch Geok Boon Ku, CEO of SG Enable, deliver her keynote speech during the Opening Ceremony of the Zero Project Conference 2024.

  • Zero Project x SG Enable Forum 2023

    Event Highlights

    The Forum highlighted efforts by various local and international organisations in realising a tech-enabled inclusive world. Revisit panel discussions on demand.