Asmah Alias
Director Galleries Exhibitions Museums
HeritageSG
Asmah Alias is a museum and heritage leader with over two decades of experience in museum education, public engagement, and cultural leadership. She currently leads HeritageSG’s Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums (GEM) division, overseeing Children’s Museum Singapore, Reflections at Bukit Chandu, Changi Chapel and Museum, and ArCh Square.
Passionate about making heritage meaningful and accessible, Asmah has championed innovative approaches that connect museums with children, families, schools, and communities through play, storytelling, and participatory learning. She has led award-winning initiatives in inclusive programming, digital engagement, and cross-sector partnerships that strengthen the role of museums as spaces for lifelong learning.
Asmah previously served on the International Council of Museums’ Committee for Education and Cultural Action (ICOM CECA) Board for six years and is currently a Board Member of Hands On! International. She is an advocate for museums as catalysts for social impact and enjoys collaborating with international partners to advance child-centred museum practice.
2026 Speakers

Pratibha Kurnool
Head of Social Impact, APJ
Cognizant

Pearlyn Tseng
Director of Philanthropic Partnerships

Kathleen Chin
Director, Social Impact & EY Ripples

Asmah Alias
Director Galleries Exhibitions Museums

Andrew Buay
CEO & Founder
Human Meridian Advisory

Yu Shen Saw
Head of Corporate Responsibility

Dr Chan Siew Luen
Charter President

Michelle Tay
Executive Director

Joanne Ng
Head, Community Networks & Partnerships

Siti Yariyati Mohamed
Co-Founder & Chief Dreamer

Chng Ying Tong
Co-Founder

Darren Tan
Co-Founder

Soren Beaulieu
Regional Content & Strategy Director
Lighthouse Independent Media
