Event report

Past Event | A conversation with Mr. Chan Tsan, Chief Executive at HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency)

21 February 2025

Thank you to Mr. Chan Tsan, Chief Executive at HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), for an insightful discussion with our members on HTX, its innovations, talent development, and impact on public safety and security in Singapore and beyond.

Moderated by Ms. Sylvie Kwok, Assistant Director at the Ministry of Defence and Honorary Secretary of the French Alumni Singapore Association, the dialogue was engaging, sparking numerous questions from the audience.

Key points from the dialogue included:

Introduction & Background

CE Chan Tsan’s experience, including his time in France and engineering background.
His role as HTX’s first Chief Executive and Deputy Secretary (Development) at the Ministry of Home Affairs.

HTX Overview & Mission

Singapore’s central S&T agency for homeland security, enhancing safety through innovation.
Structured into three pillars: Capability Development, Sustainment, and Planning.

Key Innovation Projects

Rover-X: Robotic dog for hazardous environments.
Cyborg Cockroach: Sensor-equipped insect for search and rescue.
New Clearance Concept (NCC) Token-less border clearance using biometrics.

Global Collaboration & AI-First Strategy

HTX drives AI transformation and international partnerships in homeland security.
Co-organised Milipol Asia Pacific-TechX Summit (2024) with Civipol (French Ministry of Interior)—12,000 + delegates at the exhibition, 3,000 at the TXS Conference, 450 VIPs, 300+ exhibitions.
2026 Milipol TechX Summit (MTX): Expanding into a global platform for S&T innovation.

Industry Partnerships & M-CADOR Collaboration

M-CADOR (France): Rapid indoor people counting from multiple video feeds.
Trialed inmate counting system with HTX; also works with Thales, SNCF, and Cdiscount.

HTX’s Founding & Future Vision