Poly Forum

Originated in 1996, the annual Polytechnic Forum serves as a valuable platform for polytechnic students to deepen their understanding of national issues through meaningful discussions, learning journeys and activities with government and industry leaders. The forum inspires 500 student leaders across the five polytechnics, encouraging them to embrace their roles as young Singaporeans and contribute innovative ideas to shape Singapore’s future.

Since 2023, the Polytechnic Forum is part of the Singapore Young Leaders’ Programme, a Ministry of Education (MOE) leadership programme for Institutes of Higher Learning student leaders, initiated from MOE’s Lee Kuan Yew memorial celebrations in 2023. The programme aims to deepen student leaders' understanding of Singapore’s governance and instil a sense of active citizenship and leadership in society.

Usually taking place in September each year, 60 selected students from each polytechnic will gather for a residential forum either overseas or locally. Participants will embrace their role as young Singaporeans as they glean meaningful insights from the discussions and propose ideas on how youths can help shape the future Singapore.  There will be learning journeys, speakers’ series and recreational segments during the forum. Participants will discuss and present their ideas and findings based on a given theme to a distinguished panel or Ministers at the Closing Ceremony.

Singapore Polytechnic is hosting the Polytechnic Forum 2025, themed ‘Our Home Our Singapore', to mark SG60. A total of 500 polytechnic students will converge over six days, with the pre-forum happening on 12 Sep 2025 and a 5 day programme from 15 to 19 Sep 2025.

Polytechnic Forum 2025 will offer a space for students to collaborate, reflect on shared values, and envision a Singapore they can proudly call “home.” They will also take collective action to contribute to a united, resilient, and inclusive nation.