Mr Shannon Lung is the Head of UOB FinLab, the bank’s innovation accelerator, fostering innovation by helping technology companies and SMEs.
Before UOB, Shannon forged strategic collaborations and solidified Grab’s position in the FinTech industry as the Business Development & Partnerships Lead at Grab Financial Group Singapore.
Before that, Shannon played a pivotal role with Singtel, leading business development activities and client acquisitions with the launch of Singtel Dash – the country’s first mobile wallet. He also gained expertise in supply chain management and customer experience during his tenure with DHL Express.
Shannon is a committee member for the Green and Sustainable FinTech Subcommittee of the Singapore Fintech’s Association since 2021. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing from the University of Southern Queensland.
Launchpad Room, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 4
Invite-Only
This session hosted by UOB will spotlight the exciting greentech solutions developed by the 2024 cohort of the GreenTech Accelerator program. This event is designed to showcase the collaborative efforts and pilot projects undertaken by selected startups, corporates/SMEs, ecosystem partners and UOB. These are aimed at driving green transformation and fostering a sustainable future for businesses.
The GreenTech Accelerator, organised by UOB FinLab, aims to support startups in developing and deploying impactful sustainability solutions. It is 6-month regional programme for greentechs to grow, transform, forge partnerships and pilots to meet the sustainability needs of companies. This year, the programme focuses on five key themes, with challenge statements from more than 25 regional challenge partners, for greentechs to tackle actual business pain points and pilot solutions.
Themes
a. Circular Economy and Waste Management
b. Energy Efficiency
c. Food and Agriculture
d. Sustainable Cities and Urban Planning
e. Carbon Management and Reporting
Hall 5, Singapore EXPO
Open
Collaboration between greentechs and corporates is key to unlocking scalable, impactful sustainability solutions. This panel explores how greentechs in the UOB FinLab's regional GreenTech Accelerator are partnering with corporates to solve sustainability challenges. Panelists will share their experiences on how these partnerships foster co-innovation, enable pilot projects, and drive sustainable green transition across ASEAN.
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