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? 

• 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.

A quick ice-breaker session you can get to know your fellow attendees.

• 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.

• HR’s role in in fuelling business growth and driving innovation in uncertain times. 

• How can organisations create powerful employee experiences that accelerate business growth? 

• Encouraging intrapreneurship and creativity so employees are not bogged down by red tape and permission seeking. 

• Leadership’s role in modelling and supporting innovative behaviours. 

• 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? 

• 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.

• Developing human leaders and equipping them with skills to lead with empathy, authenticity and inclusiveness. 

• 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? 

• Meeting employees’ individual needs and creating a sense of purpose and belonging.

• 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?

• 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.

• 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. 

• Redefining workforce strategies to navigate AI, automation, and evolving job roles. 

• Identifying the critical skills and capabilities needed for future success. 

• Scaling reskilling and upskilling initiatives to drive workforce agility. 

• Embedding a culture of continuous learning and skills-based talent models. 

• The CHRO’s role in aligning workforce transformation with business strategy.

In a workforce spanning four or more generations, how can organisations balance the needs of ageing employees while fostering innovation and engagement among younger workers without creating generational divides? 

Group work activity where groups will identify key issues, brainstorm ideas and form a strategy that can be implemented in the workplace.

• 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.

• Reframing DEI as the foundation to company culture and not just a set of rules and headcounts.  

• Beyond DEI initiatives, how can organisations truly embed DEI into their practices and processes? 

• Why do workplaces need a holistic, collective, and long-term approach to DEI? 

• How can organisations be intentional in creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best?

• Embracing the inevitable hurdles and setbacks with a positive and constructive mindset. 

• Adapting performance management strategies to align with the organisation's current capabilities and limitations. 

• Equipping managers and employees with the essential skills and tools needed to drive effective performance management. 

• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth. 

• How can organisations design career pathways that meet the changing expectations of today’s workforce while aligning with business needs? 

• Redefining career progression from rigid, hierarchical paths to fluid, non-linear opportunities.  

• Strategies to create an internal talent marketplace that enables employees to move across functions, departments, and geographies. 

• Shifting the focus from tenure to skills and competencies for a more agile workforce. 

• Using technology and data analytics to personalise career development and enhance mobility. 

• What does the next decade of work look like? 

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

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