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OCTOBER 15-16, 2025 | MARINA BAY SANDS SINGAPORE

Future of Work Partners

APAC 2025

Future of Work APAC 2025 brings together two dynamic streams — Future of Work and Future of Learning — to explore how organisations can thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work.

Across the Future of Work track, we’ll examine how HR and business leaders are navigating transformation, embedding purpose-driven cultures, redefining employee experience, and driving performance in the age of AI, shifting workforce expectations, and new ways of working.

In parallel, the Future of Learning track spotlights how learning, talent, and leadership development professionals are reimagining capability-building at scale, embedding continuous learning cultures, and preparing people for the skills and roles of tomorrow. From L&D strategy to innovative learning technologies, the agenda is designed to equip leaders with the tools and insights to drive growth through learning.

Connect and network across the Future of Work and Future of Learning communities.
These two conference tracks offer a unique space for senior HR, talent, and L&D professionals to connect, collaborate, and co-create the future. With shared networking areas you’ll exchange ideas, build meaningful relationships, and spark new thinking across roles and disciplines.

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Future of Work

CXO/VPs/Director/Heads of within:

  • Chief Human Resource Officers
  • Human Resources
  • Employee Engagement / Experience
  • People & Culture
  • Internal Communications
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Digital Workplace
  • Chief Talent Officers
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Planning
  • Benefits and Rewards

Future of Learning

CXO/VPs/Director/Heads of within:

  • Chief Learning Officers
  • Learning & Development
  • Training & Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Organisational Development
  • Employee Development
  • People Operations
  • Capability Development
  • Talent Development

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

50+
Speakers

KEY INSIGHT:
Learn from over 50 forward thinking and inspirational practitioners, sharing case studies and real-life examples. Gain valuable takeaways that you can implement straight away in your organisation. 

500+
Attendees

DIVERSE ENGAGEMENT:

Senior level executives working in HR, L&D, and Talent from a wide range of industry sectors make up our vibrant Future of Work community. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas with your peers and expand your network. 

6+
Hours

DEDICATED NETWORKING:
Elevate your experience and expand your professional network at our  networking sessions during the event – connecting minds, fostering collaborations, and unlocking opportunities.

70+
Partners

PARTNERS:
Collaborating with over 70 partners from around the globe, we bring you a dynamic lineup of industry leaders and collaborators supporting our event.

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hidden textKEY THEMES

FUTURE OF WORK

FUTURE OF WORK

  • Workplace Strategies

  • Work Design & Culture

  • Change Management

  • Embedding DEI into workplace practices

  • Workplace productivity

  • Building a resilient organisation

  • Preparing for AI

  • Workplace Technologies

  • Workplace experience

  • Benefits and Rewards

  • Multigenerational workforces

  • Employee Engagement

  • Gaining and retaining talent

  • Addressing the talent shortage

  • Employee Wellbeing

  • Employer Value Proposition

FUTURE OF LEARNING

FUTURE OF LEARNING

  • Employee training

  • Skills development

  • Learning platforms

  • Organizational culture

  • Upskilling and reskilling

  • Leadership Development

  • Developing managers

  • The role of AI in L&D

  • Democratising learning

  • Multi-generational learning

  • Talent development

  • The changing career path

  • Workforce planning

hidden textCheck out our 2025 agendas below

Future of Work

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09:30
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Work
    As the world of work evolves at an unprecedented pace, HR leaders must take the lead in shaping its future. How can organisations embrace AI, culture, and leadership to create agile, purpose-driven environments that attract and retain top talent? How can we rethink employee experience, learning, and workforce transformation to ensure businesses stay competitive and employees remain engaged? The future of work is not something we wait for—it’s something we must build.  Are you ready to boldly lead your workforce into the future? 
10:15
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Work
    • How can the C-suite lead authentically and inspire their organisation with a clear future-focused vision and purpose? 

    • Building trust through transparent and empathetic leadership. 

    • How are the executive leaders driving change and transformation whilst fostering a thriving workplace culture? 

    • What’s next? Key priorities for the Leadership Suite in shaping the future of work.

11:00
  1. 15 mins
    • Future of Work
    A quick ice-breaker session you can get to know your fellow attendees.
11:15
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
    • Future of Work
11:45
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Work

    The degree of global uncertainty today and for the foreseeable future is more complex than at any time in recent memory, with risks evolving daily. A new corporate landscape is emerging, as the forces that underpinned 40 years of globalization-driven growth come under increasing strain.

    Risks are coming at us from every direction: trade, climate, technology, and workforce dynamics. It’s no longer a question of if disruption will occur, but when and how it will impact your organization and its people.

    While you cannot control trade winds, predict the weather, or fully anticipate technological evolution, you can shape how your workforce responds. As the key influencer and decision-maker, your role is critical in planning, preparing, and equipping your people to adapt, perform, and thrive—no matter what challenges lie ahead.

12:15
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Work

    In the current AI revolution and the exponential pace of change people are dealing with, understanding how organizations can humanize their workplaces and also create thriving, high-performing cultures is important and critical. It is a polarity that leaders will have to understand and manage effectively to drive sustained growth and success. Based on the latest book, 'The Restored Organization' and conversations and interviews with over 100 global business leaders, this session will share ways organizations can impact the future of work, build culture capital and foster environments where both people and results can flourish together. Through the session, learn six effective ways for culture restoration using the FLOWER™ framework, in order to drive better engagement that is built on Trust, Empathy and Inclusion.

12:45
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
    • Future of Work
13:45
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Work
    • How can HR use technology to enhance collaboration, connection, and productivity? 

    • When should organisations use technology for collaboration, and when is in-person interaction essential? 

    • How can AI, digital platforms, and automation streamline teamwork across dispersed teams? 

    • How can digital tools reinforce organisational purpose and drive long-term engagement? 

    • How can virtual networking and AI-driven tools recreate ‘water-cooler’ moments and strengthen workplace connections? 

14:30
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Work
    • How is GenAI reshaping talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee engagement? 

    • How can HR leaders prepare employees for an AI-augmented workplace? 

    • What does the skills landscape look like and what strategies should be put in place for reskilling and upskilling the workforce? 

    • Addressing bias, fairness, and compliance in AI-driven decision-making. 

    • Practical applications and steps to integrate GenAI into HR functions.

15:00
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
    • Future of Work
15:30
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Work
    • Creating meaningful employee experiences that drive engagement. 

    • How is EVP evolving to meet changing workforce expectations? 

    • What leaders must do to turn engagement strategies into action. 

    • Empowering employees to make changes to improve their work experience directly. 

    • What operational aspects can you improve to enhance employee experience?

16:35
  1. 75 mins
    • Future of Work
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09:15
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Work
    • What do employees now expect from employers? A look at the changing employer/ employee dynamic. 

    • How can you ensure your EVP drives employee engagement and retention setting you apart from the competition? 

    • Aligning company values with talent expectations. 

    • What employees really want in 2026—rethinking benefits, flexibility, and career growth.

09:45
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Work
    • How can CHROs and talent leaders harness AI and emerging technologies to drive workforce transformation while maintaining a people-first approach? 

    • How can organisations optimise decision-making using AI-driven insights on talent acquisition, workforce planning and leadership development? 

    • Striking the balance between automation and human interaction and using technology to enhance, rather than replace, the human element of talent management. 

    • The role of AI and technology in fostering continuous learning, upskilling, and workforce agility to meet evolving business needs. 

    • Navigating ethical considerations and bias in AI-powered talent management and ensuring responsible use. 

10:30
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Work

    AI is fundamentally changing how work is performed, faster than ever. That’s why it’s imperative to find the right talent that can thrive in today’s disruptive work environment.  Many organisations are taking a skills-based approach to talent management, with continuous upskilling as part of the solution. But what skills are, in fact, the most important to future-proof our workforces and most efficiently and effectively equip them for continuous change? There is a great deal of speculation, but much less scientific research on the topic. In this session, we will share important insights from our research about what skills and capabilities are most critical for organisations to cultivate today — and how they can do this successfully. 

11:00
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
    • Future of Work
11:30
  1. 40 mins
    • Future of Work

    The future of HR isn’t shaped by policies or technology alone, it’s created through shared experiences, insights, and bold ideas. In this interactive session, you’ll explore the biggest shifts in HR, debate how emerging technologies and talent trends will shape the next five years and capture your own vision for the future. You’ll leave with practical takeaways, peer insights, and renewed energy to drive impact in your organisation.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Identify today’s most significant shifts in HR and talent management.
    • Debate the impact of emerging HR technologies and trends.
    • Define your personal vision for the future of HR in your organisation.
12:10
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Work
    • Strategies for building a positive, inclusive, workplace culture that’s built on respect, transparency and trust. 

    • The role of leaders in inspiring and guiding teams, what qualities must good leaders have? 

    • Ensuring psychological safety, how can you create an environment that encourages innovation and creativity and reduces the fear of failure? 

    • Building synergies among the different generations in the workplace.

    • Embedding DEI as a core element of workplace culture to foster belonging, equity, and diverse perspectives at all levels.

12:55
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
    • Future of Work
13:55
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Work
    • Reinvent your CHRO identity – The Digital CHRO playbook: shift from traditional HR leader to digital change-maker, blending human resources, empathy, and AI fluency.
    • Build an AI-first team – Identify the right AI tools and relentlessly upskill your HR talent to adopt, apply, and scale them.
    • Drive organizational AI readiness – Position HR at the center of transformation, embedding AI into culture, skills, and ways of working.
    • Partner with Tech Leaders – Collaborate with CTOs and digital teams to co-create an AI-ready operating model for the enterprise.
    • Lead the frequency shift – Ignite rapid transformation by raising leadership fluency across AI, Emotional Intelligence, and Subconscious Intelligence.
14:25
  1. 15 mins
    • Future of Work
    • Developing human leaders and equipping them with skills to lead with empathy, authenticity and inclusiveness.
    • Meeting employees’ individual needs and creating a sense of purpose and belonging.

    • Getting leadership buy in and making sure they model healthy behaviours and recognise wellness initiatives.
    • What steps can organisations put in place to embed health and wellbeing into everyday work practices?
14:40
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
    • Future of Work
15:10
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Work
    • What does the next decade of work look like? 

    • Balancing tech-driven transformation with human-centered leadership. 

    • How real-time employee listening and predictive workforce analytics will shape future-ready organisations.

    • Predictions for workforce trends and HR’s evolving role.

15:55
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Work
    • Successfully aligning HR strategies with the company’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
    • How can you tailor change initiatives to fit diverse cultural differences across global teams as well as adhering to legal implications in different regions?
    • How can you build trust and engagement from employees, so they are more open to change, how do you deal with change resistance or fatigue?
    • Ensuring that changes contribute to the long-term success and stability of the organisation.

 

Future of Learning

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09:45
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Learning

    As AI transforms the world of work at speed and scale, learning departments must shift from static delivery to intelligent and adaptative ecosystems. What does a truly future ready learning culture look like? How can AI, automation, and data shape learning that is personal, scalable and embedded into the flow of work?

10:30
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Learning
    • How tech-forward L&D leaders are shaping organisational impact.
    • Exploring emerging trends and their influence on structures and future strategies.
    • Identifying critical skills for long-term success and how L&D leaders can enhance workforce capabilities.
    • Ensuring L&D initiatives align with overall business objectives and drive measurable results through the use of technology.
    • Shifting L&D from support role to strategic advisory role within the business.
11:15
  1. 15 mins
    • Future of Learning
    A quick ice-breaker session you can get to know your fellow attendees.
11:30
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
    • Future of Learning
12:00
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Learning

    This session will explore how video helps solve common workplace challenges such as meeting overload, fragmented information, and low engagement. Attendees will gain practical takeaways for organisations looking to adopt a video-first approach to internal communications. Abi will showcase how Vimeo leverages its own video platform to connect and engage a global and diverse workforce, sharing examples that include monthly all-hands live streams (State of the Vimeo), asynchronous video updates, employee training, and cultural celebrations. The presentation will also demonstrate how embedding video in our intranet, The Loop, creates a single source of truth for employees.

12:30
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Learning
    • Strategy on skills embedded with Flow of work.
    • What skills matter beyond AI (resilience, storytelling, ethical decision-making). 
    • How L&D can prepare adaptive learning ecosystems. 
    • How humans complement AI rather than compete with it.
13:00
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
    • Future of Learning
14:00
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Learning
    • What does a strong learning culture look like, and how does it contribute to long-term business success? 
    • How can leadership champion and model a learning culture to drive engagement at all levels? 
    • The role of leadership in tech adoption to make learning truly accessible.
    • Encouraging a Growth Mindset and strategies to engage employees and overcome resistance to continuous learning and digital learning engagement.
14:45
  1. 15 mins
    • Future of Learning
    • What does the research tell us about the changing world of work?
    • How are emerging roles and new ways of working reshaping expectations?
    • Which critical skills do people and organisations need to stay ahead?
    • What practical steps can L&D leaders take now to build future readiness?
15:00
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
    • Future of Learning
15:30
  1. 15 mins
    • Future of Learning
    • AI-Powered Talent Development – A Business Imperative.
    • Why Personalization is the Key for Talent Development.
    • Success Stories from ELSA Business.
15:45
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Learning
    • A look into the evolving learning tech landscape including: LMS, LXP, LRS and other emerging tools.
    • How AI and tech can complement existing methods for a balanced and complete approach.
    • Solving challenges in user adoption, privacy, and ethics.
    • What tech is worth the investment to help streamline administrative tasks, programme management, and analytics within L&D?
    • What does the future of learning programmes hold? Leveraging VR, AR, and gamification for enhanced employee engagement.
16:35
  1. 15 mins
    • Future of Learning
    • Join us as we wrap up Day 1 with drinks, networking, and a chance to experience how Speak makes learning fun and human.
    • Day 1 Closing & Wrap-Up.
    • Language party tricks for networking events.
    • Learning a language beyond translation — sharing culture, building confidence, and understanding each other. 
16:50
  1. 60 mins
    • Future of Learning
    Brought to you by Speak.
09:30
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Learning
    • Understanding the strategic value of developing leaders and nurturing talent at all levels within the organisation. 

    • Techniques for recognising, assessing, and fostering leadership potential among employees to build a strong talent pipeline. 

    • Designing effective leadership and talent development programmes. What are the key elements of successful initiatives that drive long term growth? 

    • Integrating classic leadership theories with modern talent development strategies, including coaching, mentoring, upskilling, and digital learning.

    • Exploring leadership competencies: identifying core skills and behaviours that define effective leaders, and aligning development programs to cultivate these competencies across all levels, and tracking these through tech.

10:15
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Learning

    This session goes beyond training to explore the power of psychological safety - what it is, why it matters, and how it shapes fearless, high-performing teams. We’ll unpack the science and stories behind environments where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and learn through play and innovation. Drawing on personal insights, the aim is to share practical tools and applications that will help leaders build fun, collaborative, and future-ready learning cultures in your own workplace.

10:45
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
    • Future of Learning
11:15
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Learning

    The future of learning isn’t defined by a single voice; it’s created through shared experiences and ideas. In this interactive session, you’ll explore the biggest shifts in L&D, debate what will shape the next five years, and capture your own future learning philosophy in a single statement. You’ll leave with fresh insights, practical takeaways, and renewed energy for shaping what’s next, together. 

    Key Takeaways:

    • Discover today’s biggest shifts in L&D.
    • Debate the forces shaping the next five years.
    • Define your learning philosophy in one statement.
11:45
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Learning
    • How can L&D leaders design learning strategies that boost engagement, retention, motivation, and performance? 

    • What types of learning initiatives resonate most with employees? How can organisations leverage data and surveys to refine L&D programmes? 

    • What key learning and development metrics should be tracked and benchmarked to measure the impact and effectiveness? 

    • The role of AI and data analytics in personalising learning, understanding development needs, and predicting engagement trends. 

12:30
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
    • Future of Learning
13:30
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Learning
    • Why Purpose Matters Now – why purpose is the anchor for leaders in an AI-driven, fast-changing world.
    • The Leadership Gap – what happens when skills and strategy exist without purpose (impact on culture, engagement, and business performance).
    • Three Shifts to Lead with Purpose – practical frameworks leaders can adopt to align personal, team, and organisational purpose.
    • Stories in Action – real examples of leaders and organisations that thrived by putting purpose at the centre.
    • Call to Action – how leaders can start leading with purpose today to drive growth, culture, and resilience.
14:00
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Learning

    This presentation shares key personal insights from a journey in organizational transformation and learning over 20 years spanning across various sectors, including telecommunications, higher education, logistics and healthcare. It outlines critical lessons in areas of strategy, customer centricity, ways of working, culture and change management.

14:30
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
    • Future of Learning
15:00
  1. 30 mins
    • Future of Learning
    • Learn to recognise and identify the most valuable digital and human skills needed within your organisation.

    • How to conduct an assessment on individuals to gauge which skills they are lacking.

    • What strategies can be used to embed the development of these into existing L&D programmes?

    • What tools and frameworks can measure the impact of training on employee development?

    • How to embed continuous development into tech-based workflows for a more integrated and tech-enabled learning ecosystem.

15:30
  1. 45 mins
    • Future of Learning
    • Beyond AI, what skills will be critical for the next decade?  

    • How L&D leaders can prepare their workforce for automation and emerging technologies? 

    • Creating adaptive learning ecosystems for ongoing skill development. 

    • Balancing human-centric skills with AI-driven efficiencies in the workplace.

16:15
  1. 15 mins
    • Future of Learning

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TICKETS
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*1-Day Conference Access to 1 Track: This ticket will provide you with access to 1-day of the conference and a track of your choice. You can choose between our two tracks: Future of Work or Future of Learning. 

*2-Day Conference Access to 1 Track: This ticket will provide you with access to both conference days and a track of your choice. You can choose between our two tracks: Future of Work or Future of Learning.

*2-Day Full Access to BOTH Tracks: This ticket will provide you with access to both days of the conference and both tracks: Future of Work and Future of Learning.

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Venue: Marina Bay Sands Singapore

Future of Work APAC will take place on October 15-16, 2025 at Marina Bay Sands Singapore

How to get there:

  • Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
  • From Changi International Airport: The journey is about 20 – 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
  • For different modes of transport, click HERE. 
  • For parking options, click HERE

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