Have you ever wondered what your young ones are consuming on Meta platforms? The company behind Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger has recently enhanced its safety features to ensure a more secure online experience for young users.

Meta launched the Digital Dialogue IRL, a free interactive experience designed to help teens, parents, educators and community stakeholders have practical, open conversations about online safety, social media habits and digital well-being.

In partnership with EYEYAH!, an award-winning Singaporean illustration studio, attendees can expect to experience visual prompts, practical tips, and guided reflections to spark conversations that can continue at home, in schools and within the wider community.

The exhibition aims to educate parents and teens about the safety features built into Teen Accounts across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. These specialized default account settings were inspired by 13+ movie ratings and extensive parent feedback from a study conducted by Meta. Now, teen users can no longer follow accounts that regularly share non age appropriate content.

The panel discussion on youth safety on social media platforms featured Daniel Lim, Head of Public Policy at Meta; Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State for the Ministry of Digital Development and Information and the Ministry of Health; Premlatha D/O Selvaraj, Vice-Principal of a secondary school under MOE; Nurul Aini, Actress, Host, and Content Creator; and Lee Kai Yang, Captain of the Singapore Men’s National Water Polo Team.

Clara Koh, Director of Public Policy for Central Southeast Asia and ASEAN at Meta, kicked off the session by sharing insights on the functions of the newly introduced Teen Account. Following the introduction, the panelists shared their unique perspectives as parents, educators, and role models, alongside the government’s stance on promoting a safe digital environment for all.

Reflecting on his social media use, Lee Kai Yang said, “As an athlete, I’ve learnt that what’s going on in your head matters just as much as what happens in the pool—staying focused, not measuring yourself against everyone else, and knowing when to switch off and recover. The same habits matter online. It helps that Instagram Teen Accounts take some of that pressure off automatically, so young people can spend less energy managing their feeds and more time just being present.”

Whether you are an educator, a parent, or a concerned uncle like I am, do play your part and join the conversation on social media safety for our youth! Entry is Free!

Event Details:

Date: 25 June 2026 to 31 July 2026

Time: 8 am – 9:30 pm (Weekdays), 10am – 9:30pm (Weekends & Public Holidays)

Venue: Temasek Shophouse, 28 Orchard Road, Singapore 238832