IDEX 2023 – Technology for Humanity

Discover how students from across the region showcased 25 innovative projects at IDEX 2023, with Indonesia's Cita Hati Senior High School winning Overall Champion for their wearable anaphylaxis device.

Last updated 26 August 2026

On 30 March, ACS (Independent) hosted the 2023 Innovation, Design and Engineering Exchange (IDEX). This event brought together students from the region who are passionate about creating positive change through innovation.

We hosted teams across 18 schools from China Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. A total of 25 projects were showcased during the IDEX exhibition.

The Guest of Honour, Dr Ettikan Kandasamy Karuppiah, Chief Technologist at Nvidia Asia Pacific South Region shared on Generative Artificial Intelligence during the award ceremony.

After a series of dynamic presentations, Cita Hati Senior High School, Indonesia clinched the title of Overall Champion for their project “Epiwatch” – a wearable device for swift treatment of anaphylaxis.

A heartfelt congratulations to the award winners and participants for their effort and determination to drive innovation towards the betterment of society.

IDEX Exhibition - Students sharing about their project “D-TherWaste”.

Students in uniform gather around a yellow table with a cooking pot and electronics at a science fair exhibit.

Coming together for the IDEX Award Ceremony.

A large auditorium filled with students in white uniforms seated in rows during a school assembly.

Mr Arene Koh presenting a token of appreciation to our Guest of Honour

Two men on a stage exchange a blue gift box while a young student in uniform stands nearby.

Our students receiving the Special Award from our Guest of Honour

Four students in school uniforms pose on a stage with an adult man, one student holding an envelope.

Finalists pitching their project to the crowd

Three students in black shirts present on stage in front of a projected slide reading "EPIWATCH - Time is Life: Act Fast, React Smart."