Thank you for attending CFI Annual Symposium 2025!
The CFI Annual Symposium 2025 brought together over 290 participants, providing a dynamic platform for experts, industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore innovations in coastal protection and flood resilience. This year, the symposium placed a stronger focus on Tranche 2 projects, highlighting CFI Singapore’s ongoing research by Principal Investigators and addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change and rising sea levels.
The symposium was honoured by the presence of Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, who served as the Guest of Honour, and Professor Koh Lian Pin, Vice President (Sustainability and Resilience) and Chief Sustainability Scientist at the National University of Singapore, as a Special Guest.
Throughout the day, attendees gained insights from keynote speakers Dr. Sutat Weesakul and Professor Hitoshi Tanaka, and engaged in panel discussions on flood management technologies, nature-based coastal protection, and sustainable urban planning. Dr. Sutat presented on Hydroinformatics for Flood Resilience: Thailand Case for Evolution, highlighting innovative approaches to enhance flood resilience in Thailand. Professor Tanaka shared lessons from Japan’s Tohoku region, showcasing post-2011 earthquake coastal restoration projects that combine hard and soft measures, as well as examples of climate-conscious coastal development. A central theme of the symposium was the importance of collaboration to accelerate scalable, innovative solutions, a spirit reflected in the lively discussions and shared commitment to advancing coastal resilience.
Another highlight of the day was the MoU New Partners Recognition ceremony, where CFI Singapore formally recognised six partner companies for their collaboration in coastal science research, implementation of nature-based solutions, and development of sustainable infrastructure for coastal protection and flood management.
The symposium was followed the next day by a half-day Rainfall Workshop, led by Professor Simone Fatichi, Deputy Director (Research) at CFI Singapore. The workshop focused on advancing knowledge and dialogue around convective storms and rainfall extremes in a changing climate, providing participants with exposure to state-of-the-art science and prediction methods. Attendees also learned how ongoing projects at CFI Singapore are shaping future directions in this critical area. The workshop offered a platform to exchange international perspectives, highlighting how water agencies and local authorities worldwide are preparing for intensifying rainfall extremes and their implications for flood resilience.
We extend our sincere thanks to the College of Design and Engineering (NUS), PUB, CFI consortium partners, and supporting organisations including the Sustainability and Resilience Office of the President (NUS), Singapore Water Association, The Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE), and The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES), for their invaluable support in making this symposium a success.
We look forward to welcoming you to future events! Stay tuned for upcoming initiatives as we continue to build on this exciting momentum in advancing coastal resilience and flood management solutions.
Recording of the symposium sessions will be shared soon.
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Event Gallery
The CFI Annual Symposium 2025 brought together researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss innovations in coastal protection and flood resilience. Explore the highlights of the event through our curated gallery, showcasing keynote presentations, panel discussions, exhibition booths, and collaborative sessions that made the symposium a success.
Symposium Highlights
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The full-day symposium brought together diverse voices to spark cross-sector dialogue, surface emerging ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities in the coastal protection and flood resilience field.
Panel Discussion
Engage in thought-provoking discussions with industry leaders and government agencies as they explore:
- Real-world implementation of research
- Challenges in climate adaptation
- Opportunities for public-private collaboration
Research Project Presentations
Hear from CFI researchers as they share important findings from projects spanning across our four key domains:
- H1: Coastal Science Research
- H2: Monitoring, Prediction and Digitalisation of Coastal Environment
- V1: Innovative Engineering Solutions
- V2: Integrated Nature-based Solutions
Project Exhibition
Explore our showcase of 17 research posters and selected prototypes, representing CFI’s core domains.
Engage with CFI’s research teams as they share key findings and forward-looking concepts that aim to shape future strategies in coastal protection and flood resilience.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with industry experts, researchers, and policymakers driving innovation in coastal and flood resilience.
Enjoy complimentary lunch and tea breaks throughout the day — perfect moments to exchange ideas and build meaningful relationships in a relaxed setting.
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