Global Futures in Focus: Singapore
Join fellow alumni, students and friends for a special event celebrating the University of Waterloo community in Singapore.
The event will include a fireside chat led by Dr. Jagdeep Singh Bachher (BASc ’93, MASc ’94, PhD ’00), chancellor of Waterloo. We invite you to learn about Waterloo’s unique vision for the future while connecting with University leaders and faculty deans.
Event Details
When: Monday, February 23, 2026 | 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Exchange at Singapore Land Tower | 50 Raffles Pl, Singapore 048623
Cost: $10 CAD - Alumni/Adult, $5 CAD - Current UWaterloo Student
This event is part of the Global Futures Event Series, exploring Waterloo’s bold vision to address the most pressing challenges facing humanity and our planet. Attendees will discover how our community of researchers, alumni, students and partners are working across disciplines to drive meaningful change worldwide.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Jagdeep Singh Bachher (BASc ’93, MASc ’94, PhD ’00)
Chancellor of the University of Waterloo, Chief Investment Officer and Vice President of Investments, University of California
Dr. Jagdeep Singh Bachher is a triple alum of the University of Waterloo and currently serves as the University’s 12th chancellor. He is chief investment officer and vice president of investments at the 10-campus University of California, where he oversees an investment portfolio of $164 billion. As chancellor, Bachher acts as the ceremonial head of the institution and is responsible for conferring degrees, certificates and diplomas on graduating students.