Jointly organised by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices and the Workplace Safety and Health Council under the Tripartite Alliance Limited, the inaugural Tripartite Connect 2025 aims to brings together SME leaders to explore actionable strategies for building progressive, resilient, and people-centric workplaces. 


In an era where talent attraction, workforce well-being, and evolving standards shape business continuity, this inaugural event offers senior leaders insights into strengthening both enterprise and workforce capabilities.

    Highlights
    Opening Perspectives

    • Mr Bob Tan, Chairman, Tripartite Alliance Limited, will share the vision behind Tripartite Connect and how tripartism is critical in helping SMEs navigate challenges in a world marked by disruptions.

    • Mr Kwek Eik Sheng, Group Chief Operating Officer, City Developments Limited, will share why good WSH and workplace practices matter, offering a major service buyer’s perspective on expectations across its value chain. 

    Panel Dialogues & Insights

    • Industry and union leaders will share practical strategies to shape safer and more progressive workplaces.

    • SME Centre@ASME will present support schemes to boost SME productivity and competitiveness.

    Business Matchmaking
    Expand your network through our curated matchmaking session powered by a dedicated event app. Connect with like-minded leaders, partners, and potential clients to unlock new opportunities.

    Don’t miss this chance to make valuable connections and drive your business forward. Register for the event now and participate in our business matchmaking session to unlock new opportunities while forging lasting partnerships at the Tripartite Connect 2025. 

    To learn more about the event, visit www.tripartiteconnect.com.sg. 

    Event programme

    Time

    Programme

    8:30am

    Registration and Refreshments

    9:00am

    Welcome Remarks
    By Mr Bob Tan
    Chairman, Tripartite Alliance Limited

    9:15am

    Opening Address - Redefining SME Success: The Impact of Safe, Healthy, Fair and Progressive Workplace Practices
    By Guest of Honour, Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash,
    Minister of State for Manpower, and Culture, Community and Youth

    9:30am

    Why Good WSH and Workplace Practices Matter – Perspectives from a Major Service Buyer
    By Mr Kwek Eik Sheng
    Group Chief Operating Officer, City Developments Limited

    9:45am

    Dialogue Session I
    Safety as a Strategy: Protecting your People and Business

    11:00am

    Dialogue Session II
    Creating Harmonious Workplaces: Why Grievance Handling Matters under the Workplace Fairness Act

    12:00pm

    Sharing on Capability Building Support for SMEs
    By Mr Alvin Soo
    Senior Business Manager, SME Centre@ASME

    12:15pm

    Networking Lunch and Business Matchmaking Session

    2:00pm

    End of Event