JSI260839-Navigating Future Uncertainties, Empowering Your Workforce to Thrive Through Change
JSI260839
Overview
Jointly organised by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and Workforce Singapore (WSG), with support from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP), this flagship event will convene 200 C‑suite and senior leaders from the Wholesale Trade and related sectors. This is a unique opportunity to understand what’s ahead for the sector and how leading companies are transforming their workforce to stay competitive.
Programme/Agenda
Time | Event Programme Agenda | Details |
9:30am | Welcome Address | Mr Mark Lee, Vice-Chairman, Singapore Business Federation |
9.35am | Opening Speech | Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of National Development, Ministry of Trade & Industry |
9:45am | Awards Presentation: WSG–SBF Wholesale Trade Workforce Transformation Award Presentation | To recognise companies that have demonstrated exemplary commitment to workforce innovation and skills development. |
10:00am | MOU Ceremony/ Signing for JSIT-WST X Ecosystem Partners | |
10:30am | Presentation: Economic Outlook, Trade, Internationalisation & Trends for 2026 (including Tariffs Implications)(TBC) | Presentation by Mr. Francis Tan, Chief Strategist Asia, Indosuez Wealth Management–to be confirmed (TBC) |
11:00am | Panel Discussion: From Strategy to Success: How Workforce Transformation Fuels Business Outcomes(TBC) | Industry panel discussion moderated by Managing Partner of “MyMoveAbroad”, Ms. Neha Thakkar – to be confirmed (TBC) |
11:45am | Lunch Break | Participants to engage with ecosystem partners’ booths |
1:00pm to 5:30pm | Concurrent Track A: Strategic Workforce Transformation: Job Redesign & Reskilling for Wholesale Trade Business Success | Facilitated and supported by WSG, Enterprise SG, SBF |
1:00pm to 5:30pm | Concurrent Track B: Global Market Mastery: Strategic Workforce Development for Overseas Expansion | Facilitated and supported by WSG, IHRP and SBF |
5:30pm | Event Closing |
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND
What You Will Gain
- Strategic Intelligence to Future‑Proof Your Business
- Inspiration from Workforce Transformation Leaders
- Human Capital Development Ecosystem Partnerships Showcase
- High‑Value Networking with Industry Decision Makers
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Wholesale Trade and related sectors' companies' leaders, C suite, Senior management, HR managers/executives, Business Development Personnel, Stakeholders, Clients, Partners
Friday, 13 March 2026 - Friday, 13 March 2026 
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Suntec Convention Centre, Rm 331, 332, 333