We take for granted how everything in Singapore seems to just … work.

We don’t think much when water flows freely from our taps despite Singapore having very limited fresh water sources. Yet Singapore has its fair share of unique problems.

Ever wonder how our past problems have been solved or how we are meeting future challenges?

The one-north Festival, organised by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and JTC, will bring you face to face with scientists, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs who are the ones helping solve Singapore’s problems.

The festival will feature talks by the problem-solvers on Aug 18 - 19 and the talks are free to attend. Here are our top picks (and we’ve got something for everyone!):

Do Our Past Experiences Shape Our Children’s Future? Parents or parents-to-be, find out from Dr Anne Rifkin-Graboi how parenting can influence your child’s brain development.

When: Saturday Aug 19, 1 p.m

Where: Creation theatrette, Level 4, Matrix, 30 Biopolis Street, Singapore 138671

Catch the EON Icatcher Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Demos by EON Reality.

When: Friday Aug 18, 11 a.m to Saturday Aug 19, 6 p.m

Where: Level 4, Matrix, 30 Biopolis Street, Singapore 138671

A*Start Central is home to a bunch of start-ups working onthe latest technologies. Join the tour and learn more about how they could impact our life.

By: A*STAR

When: Friday Aug 18, 2 p.m

Where: Block 79, 79 Ayer Rajah Crescent, Singapore 139955

Get hands-on experience with Ubisoft’s technical artist in Mastering Creativity Tools in Game Design To Bring 3D Worlds to Life

By: Mr Gabriel Sanvido, Ubisoft Singapore

When: Friday Aug 18, 4 p.m

Where: PIXEL Studios, 10 Central Exchange Green, Singapore 138649

Experience the future of manufacturing technologies at the Future Workplace exhibition, and bring home one of these cute 3D printed souvenirs!

When: Friday and Saturday, 18 and 19 August, 11am to 6pm.

Where: The Future Workplace exhibition, located between Matrix and Centros building

There will also be science “buskers” performing amazing “tricks” and stop by the Future Food Street for a bite and cheer on the participants at the first-ever Soapbox Race at one-north!

For more information, head to https://onenorthfestival.sg/, or follow them on Facebook here, and Instagram here.

This article is in partnership with A*STAR because Mothership.sg believes strongly that we need to inspire Singaporeans to become a nation of problem-solvers.