AWA1KEN - Better Together: Wellbeing Retreat & Forum
About this Event
72% of workers in Singapore have recently experienced burnout. (ManpowerGroup, 2026)
AI is changing how we work, compete and lead. The organisations that do well will be the ones whose people stay well, think clearly and lead wisely. Your AI strategy needs a human strategy beside it.
Better Together is the opening gathering of AWA1KEN, a global movement by Social Innovation Park held in support of United Nations World Meditation Day. Over two days it brings together leaders, teams and communities from public service, science, technology, health, business and faith. The theme is People. Purpose. Possibilities.
Come for one day or both, on your own or with your team.
DAY 1 · Sat 19 Dec · 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wellbeing Retreat: Recharge & Renew (Better Me)
A full day to rest, restore your energy and learn practical tools for managing stress, building resilience and improving focus. You’ll keep using these tools long after the day ends. Change begins within.
DAY 2 · Sun 20 Dec · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
AWA1KEN Forum: Insights & Wisdom (Better Us)
Global and Singapore leaders talk about mental health, wellbeing, mindful leadership and the human capabilities we’ll need in the Intelligent Age. The focus is the judgement and care it takes to lead teams and families well.
4:00 PM SGT: The World Breathes Together (Better Together)
The Forum closes with a shared moment of calm, joined by partner centres in more than 110 countries.
Featured speakers
- Fr. Laurence Freeman: Director of WCCM and meditation teacher to Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s founding Prime Minister
- Prof. Lim Chwee Teck: Distinguished Professor at NUS, health-tech pioneer, co-founder of six start-ups and winner of more than 100 awards
- Penny Low: Founder of Social Innovation Park, former Member of Parliament and social innovation pioneer
- Jarosław Królewski: Founder & CEO of Synerise and owner & CEO of Wisła Kraków
- Ven. Miaohai: Initiator of World Meditation Day and founder of the World Meditation Foundation
- A World Health Organization representative, plus more to be announced
What you’ll take away
- More resilient teams: practical tools to handle pressure, recover faster and stay focused through change
- Wiser leadership: judgement, self-awareness and empathy for leading in the Intelligent Age
- A place people want to stay: a shared experience that shows your people their wellbeing matters
- Measurable social value: your participation helps fund wellbeing support for youths, seniors, caregivers and people living with chronic illness
Your ticket gives back
AWA1KEN aims to train 1,000 people to lead 1,000 Better Together Circles. These are small groups in homes, workplaces and neighbourhoods that practise wellbeing together all year. Passes to the Wellbeing Retreat will also be gifted to beneficiaries who need it most.
Corporate group bookings & sponsorship
Bring your team to make wellbeing part of your talent strategy. For group bookings or sponsorship packages, contact [email protected] or +65 9071 5373. Founding Partner invitations close on 30 November 2026.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
SGD 105.88 to SGD 198.08
