UFSE FREELANCERS FAIR PROGRAMME: FREELANCER FAIR STAGE

Time Segment12.15pm – 12.45pm

“Resolving payment-related disputes” by TADM (Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management).

About TADMTADM was jointly set up by the tripartite partners in April 2017 to help more employees and employers resolve disputes amicably through its advisory and mediation services. From 6 March 2018, TADM will also help self-employed persons, or freelancers, manage payment-related disputes.

12.45pm – 1.45pm

“Integrating freelancers into business work streams” by media agency, CreativesAtWork and integrated IT platform, IoTalents.

About CreativesAtWorkWith a strong network of media freelancers, CreativesAtWork provides a complete solution to every project owner's media needs and requirements. From corporate branding and graphic design, to video production and post-production, to photography and talents, CreativesAtWork covers the entire chain of media skills. Let us be your arms and legs to turn your ideas into impactful media content.

About IoTalentsIoTalents is an online community and platform for Hirers and IT Workforce (Employees, Contract workers and Virtual Talents) to intelligently connect and transact. We are experts in delivering niche candidates in an extremely prompt and professional fashion. We do so through a precise combination of data science and human judgement.

2.30pm – 3.15pm “Tripartite Standards (TS)”- TS on contracting with self-employed persons by TAFEP- Support for media freelancers by IMDA

About the Tripartite Standards (TS)The TS define verifiable and actionable practices that employers are committed to and implement at workplaces.

About TAFEPThe TAFEP promotes the adoption of fair, responsible and progressive employment practices among employers, employees and the general public.

About IMDAThe IMDA develops and regulates the converging infocomm and media sectors in a holistic way, creating a dynamic and exciting sector filled with opportunities for growth, through an emphasis on talent, research, innovation and enterprise.

Agenda accurate as at 25 Aug’18, Subject to Revisions

Time Segment3.15pm – 3.45pm “Professional development showcase: Activating

Opportunities through Communities” by STAR (Singapore Talents, Artistes and Resources Association) & SAMPP (Singapore Association of Motion Picture Professionals).

About STARSTAR is a national body representing freelancers from the events and entertainment industry. We aim to elevate standards, champion professional interest, and enable beneficial partnerships.

About SAMPPSAMPP aims is to be a platform for discussion & engagement for our Film, TV and Digital Media industry with all stakeholders and for all perspectives - employers, freelancers, company owners - all professionals, all in.

3.45pm – 4.30pm “Unlocking new career options through freelancing” by Caregiver Asia and Tueetor.

Caregiver AsiaCaregiverAsia is an online aggregator of health and caregiving services.

TueetorTueetor is the world’s first, fully automated learner-trainer matching platform, an online marketplace leveraging on location-based technology.

Agenda accurate as at 25 Aug’18, Subject to Revisions

UFSE FREELANCERS FAIR PROGRAMME: FREELANCER FAIR STAGE

UFSE FREELANCER FAIR PROGRAMME: TALK ZONE

Time Segment

11.00am – 11.25am

“Government Procurement Practices” by the Ministry of Finance.

11.25am – 11.45am

“Overview of Tripartite Workgroup’s (TWG) recommendations” by the Ministry of Manpower.About the TWG on self-employed persons (SEPs)The TWG was formed in 2017 to identify common challenges faced by self-employed persons (SEPs) and develop recommendations to address these challenges. Comprising officials from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), the TWG engaged and consulted about 200 SEPs as well as SEP associations and communities, businesses, and Government agencies. The recommendations for addressing these common challenges, which have been accepted by the Government, can be found in the TWG Report on SEPs.

1.10pm – 2.10pm

“Sustainability in Free Lance Work” by Jeremiah Choy.About Jeremiah ChoyJeremiah Choy is a trained lawyer who went full time into the arts in 1997. He is a freelance creative director, producer and curator.

2.10pm – 2.30pm

Panel session on TWG recommendations.

Featuring speaker Jeremiah Choy; Ministry of Manpower Director (Employment Standards & International Relations), Workplace Policy and Strategy Division Lim Tze Jiat; and ZomWork General Manager Jason Teo. Moderated by NTUC Assistant Director-General and Director of U FSE, Ang Hin Kee.

2.30pm – 3.00pm

“Not Your Average 9 to 5”: Inaugural screening of a documentary on freelancers by media agency, CreativesAtWork.About the documentaryBehind the glamorous Social Media filters of freelancing lie the stories, the passion and

the struggles of everyday people who made a career choice of Not Your Average 9 to 5.

About CreativesAtWorkWith a strong network of media freelancers, CreativesAtWork provides a complete solution to every project owner's media needs and requirements. From corporate branding and graphic design, to video production and post-production, to photography and talents, CreativesAtWork covers the entire chain of media skills. Let us be your arms and legs to turn your ideas into impactful media content.

3.00pm – 3.30pm

“Introduction to freelancing” by integrated IT platform, IoTalents.About IoTalentsIoTalents is an online community and platform for Hirers and IT Workforce (Employees, Contract workers and Virtual Talents) to intelligently connect and transact. We are experts in delivering niche candidates in an extremely prompt and professional fashion. We do so through a precise combination of data science and human judgement.

3.30pm – 4.30pm

“Charting a new path: a national association for instructors and coaches” by members of the working committee and the NTUC.About the formation of a national instructors and coaches association (NICA)NICA aims to look after the interest of instructors and coaches who teach sports, enrichment and wellness in schools and communities; many of whom are freelancers. NICA will leverage the NTUC’s network and resources to rally the different communities together and become a stronger voice for instructors and coaches that is able to represent interests, resolve work issues and ultimately enhance work prospects.

Agenda accurate as at 25 Aug’18, Subject to Revisions

PROGRAMME: THE FUTURE OF WORK: MAIN STAGE by The Seminars below will be open to all Freelancers after 3.30pmRegister now at http://bit.ly/mainrsvp

Time Segment

3.30pm – 4.00pm

“Fireside Chat: Small Teams, Big Dreams: How This Business Grew To Over $15 Million/Year With Remote Employees And Freelancers” by Marcus Ho, Founder of Digimetric.

SynopsisHiring quality employees is critical for any company. As an employer, restricting your hiring to just within Singapore means you are not getting the best people you can; and as an employee, restricting your job search due to commute reason means you’re not working for the best company you can. In this session, Marcus will show both employers and employees how they can work together by leveraging the gig economy and still produce excellent work output, from anywhere and at any time.

4.00pm – 4.30pm

“SEMINAR: 3 Quick Hacks to maximise your ROI” SynopsisHow to make a good sales pitch? Product execution and getting customers' interest are the same level of importance. Learn the tips and tricks to have high customer engagement that will increase your ROI and how to drive sales with the gig economy because of the fresh perspective and complementing skills from the outside talents.

4.30pm – 5.00pm

“SEMINAR: Mission Possible: 3 Days to Get your Hire and to Get Hired in Today’s Gig World” by Fanny Yap, Gig Consultant, Business Operations at ZomWork

SynopsisAs a business owner, what do you do when you have no talent at your fingertips? How is it that Talent is still hard to find in today’s world of accessible profiles via technology and social media? As a Talent, where do you go to get hired when you have the skills but no experience?There are two sides of the story in the supply and demand ecosystem of manpower. Discover some actionable tips that you can apply to obtain new and essential resources in a matter of days in today’s ever-changing world of digital transformation and cognitive expectations.

Agenda accurate as at 25 Aug’18, Subject to Revisions