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OCTOBER 15-16, 2024 | SINGAPORE

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THE FUTURE OF WORK APAC 2024

 EMPOWER YOUR WORKFORCE. EMBRACE INNOVATION. ELEVATE THE FUTURE OF WORK

Join us for the 5th annual Future of Work APAC event, co-located with the renowned L&D Leaders APAC, as we converge in the heart of America's dynamic business landscape. Over two impactful days, immerse yourself in a comprehensive exploration of the future workplace, with a focus on HR transformation, employee engagement, digital workplace solutions, communication strategies, talent development, organizational culture, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I).

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

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40+
Speakers

KEY INSIGHT:
Experience the wisdom of 40+ industry experts, thought leaders, and visionaries shaping the future of work landscape at our event

500+
Attendees

DIVERSE ENGAGEMENT
Join a diverse community of industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators representing a wide range of sectors. From HR, EX, Talent, Culture, People Services and Digital Workplace to expand your network and drive business growth.

4+
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 

30+
Partners

PARTNERS:
Collaborating with over 30 partners from around the globe, we bring you a dynamic lineup of industry leaders and collaborators supporting our event.

Future of Work APAC will be co-located with our sister event Future of Learning

This provides our attendees, speakers and sponsors with shared networking during our coffee breaks, lunches and networking drinks, and a chance for you to bring your L&D team and share notes on both conferences.

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GET INVOLVED

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Attending

Attending

  • Expert Insights: Gain access to industry experts, thought leaders, and visionaries sharing exclusive insights and knowledge, providing you with a unique opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.
     
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals, peers, and potential collaborators in a dynamic networking environment, fostering valuable relationships and expanding your professional circle.
     

  • Skill Enhancement: Participate in interactive workshops and sessions designed to enhance your skills, offering practical knowledge and tools that you can immediately apply in your professional journey.
     

  • Innovation Showcase: Explore cutting-edge technologies and innovations showcased by industry leaders, providing a firsthand look at the latest trends and advancements shaping your field.

  • Personal and Professional Growth: Immerse yourself in an environment dedicated to personal and professional development, offering a platform to learn, grow, and elevate both your career and personal aspirations.

 

I Want To Attend

Exhibiting

Exhibiting

  • Recognition: Elevate your brand's profile across APAC by partnering with a high-impact event, ensuring widespread visibility and exposure to a diverse audience from coast to coast.
     
  • Strategic Networking: Cultivate valuable connections within the Canadian business landscape, engaging with industry leaders, decision-makers, and potential clients to drive growth and collaboration within the local market.
     

  • Leadership in Innovation: Position your company as a leader in  the APAC Future of Work landscape  by associating with an event that attracts key players and influencers, showcasing your commitment to the workplace of tomorrow.
     

  • Targeted Market Exposure: Secure targeted visibility within the Canadian HR, Employee Experience (EX), and Talent demographics, ensuring your brand resonates specifically with key professionals in these critical areas of the APAC workforce.
     

  • Brand Recognition in the True North: Align your brand with the Canadian spirit of innovation and progress by sponsoring or partnering with an event at the forefront of industry trends, reinforcing your dedication to staying ahead in the Future of Work Ecosystem. 

I Want To Exhibit

Featured Speakers

Take a look at a featured speakers below!
 

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Agenda

FoW Day One

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    • Where are CEOs focusing their attention when it comes to The Future of Work?
    • What are they looking for from their leadership team?
    • How have CEOs changed their outlook and strategies post-pandemic?
    • What are the biggest challenges CEO’s now face?
    • How can they inspire the whole organization and lead authentically?
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    • Balancing flexibility with performance and connection.
    • Are back to office mandates the answer?
    • How are you differentiating the office experience to the remote working experience? 
    • How can you earn the employees commute to the office?
    • Which operating models are best for retaining staff?
    • How can organisations achieve real success in this new world of work?

     

  2. Morning Break and Networking
    • How can organizations embrace Generative AI and revolutionise how work is done, both within the HR Department and in the wider organization?
    • Practical examples of how GenAI can improve employee engagement and productivity and drive organisational success.
    • Overcoming resistance to change, barriers to adoption and employee fears of being replaced by AI.
    • Upskilling and reskilling, making sure everyone has the skills necessary to work alongside AI.
    • Changing your performance management processes so they are more suitable for the changing workforce
    • How can organizations foster the potential of employees to drive growth?
    • Working in collaboration with employees to set goals, cultivate continuous feedback and a differentiated employee experience.
  3. Lunch & Networking
    • Creating a positive, diverse and inclusive work environment that values and supports employees.
    • Effective communication and engagement strategies to enhance the employee experience.
    • Tailoring your employee experience across all of your different demographics
    • Measuring the impact of your EX programs - how can you tell how well they are working?
    • How can organisations leverage data insights to make informed decisions about The Future of work.
    • Using data for enhancing employee experience, measuring productivity and performance, diversity and inclusion metrics and much more
    • How can you effectively collect data, form current employees and from candidates?
    • Ensuring ethical and responsible use of data
    • Bringing humans and technology together to design great employee experiences that support and include the whole workforce.
    • Unlocking creativity and productivity through better use of technology
    • The role of tech in connecting and engaging the workforce wherever they work and enabling cross team collaboration
    • How can organisations be sure of making smart decisions when it comes to which technologies to invest in and implement?
  4. Afternoon Break & Networking
  5.  Attendees will have a focus area or business problem to discuss in their groups. This is an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas with your fellow attendees.

    The purpose of the session is to share ideas, flex your creative thinking and collaborate to discuss a challenge facing businesses / HR departments today.


     
    • A look at the strategic role of HR in driving organisational change.
    • How can organisations combat change fatigue among employees?
    • Importance of engaging with all stakeholders on the change journey
    • Ways to support employees through periods of uncertainty.

     

L&D Day One

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    • Effective collaboration with leadership to support their understanding of the role of L&D in the organisation.
    • How can organisations unlock success through learning and development?
    • Aligning learning initiatives with strategic goals.
    • How can organisations work cross-functionally and not in silos?
    • How can L&D impact business growth?
    • Positioning to build a culture of continuous learning using technology, social media and storytelling.
    • Examples of strategies and tools to create awareness and credibility so L&D products and experiences are more than just design.
    • Creating a compelling learning brand within your organisation.
    • How is AI transforming the L&D landscape?
    • Understanding AI-powered learning platforms, what benefits can they bring and what do you need to watch out for?
    • Effectively integrating AI into your existing L&D processes.
    • Real-life examples of successful AI adoption in L&D.

     

  1. Morning Break and Networking
    • What technology is disrupting the L&D space? Keeping up with emerging technology and how this can be integrated into your learning initiatives.
    • How can technology change non-training methods of development like coaching?
    • Using tech to increase human interaction between instructors, learners and coaches.
    • What is hype and what is here to stay? How to know what tech to invest in.
  2. In an AI-enabled world, success for human beings will be dependent on mastering the most human of skills: telling great stories and building the resilience to navigate change, problems and uncertainty. 
  3. Lunch & Networking
    • Evidence informed strategies for working smarter, not harder.
    • Collecting relevant employee data and identifying key insights that can help training initiatives and improve employee performance.
    • Sharing insights with key stakeholders to ensure buy-in from the top for recommendations.
    • Understanding how to move forward in your journey into learning analytics and unlocking the full potential of employees.
    • How can L&D departments maximise employee potential through good onboarding initiatives?
    • Setting KPIs and measuring success rates of your onboarding programs, gathering feedback and data.
    • Ensuring employees are set up to thrive and shortening the time to their contribution.
    • Creating personalised and virtual onboarding experiences.
    • Identifying barriers to learning within your organisation.
    • The importance of leadership buy-in to support learning initiatives.
    • Providing accessible and inclusive learning opportunities.
    • Managing information overload. How can L&D guide employees to effectively navigate and filter vast amounts of information that is available to them.
    • Empowering employees to take ownership of their own learning journeys.
  4. Afternoon Break & Networking
  5. Attendees will have a focus area or business problem to discuss in their groups. This is an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas with your fellow attendees.


     

FoW Day Two

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    • Do your company values and purpose propositions speak to your employees and show them they belong?
    • How can organisations ensure leaders are intentional about creating a strong, positive, and inclusive company culture?
    • What are you doing within your businesses to create a sense of belonging for all?
    • How can you make culture about emotional connection and not about bricks and mortar?
    • The importance of strong company values and vision to unite employees.
    • Are your company career maps still fit for purpose?
    • Creating transparency around career progression and development.
    • What do current workforces think about in terms of career – is it the same as past workforces?
  1. Morning Break and Networking
    • Creating a holistic listening program that moves beyond just surveys – what other ways can you listen to your organisation?
    • Actioning the insights to better the business and the employee experience.
    • How can you ensure that you are listening throughout the whole employee journey?
    • How can you get leadership involved and invested in the process?
    • Has your EVP been updated to adjust to the new ways of working?
    • How do you deliver on your EVP in an environment that is differentiated by the employee and their workstyle preferences?
    • Do you have the right building blocks in place to match the employee experience with your EVP?
    • Are your leaders equipped to deliver and enable the promises made to employees and candidates?
    • Fostering collaboration, innovation and a sense of belonging when not in a bricks and mortar setting
    • How can employers empower and connect with workers no matter where they work?
    • The role of internal communications to engage employees
    • How can you boost engagement and productivity for Frontline workers?
    • Ways to retain your hourly workforce.
    • Creating a sense of belonging for all.
  2. Lunch & Networking
    • Understanding the changing technology landscape and its impact on workforce skills.
    • Data-driven approaches to skills forecasting.
    • Designing training and development programs.
    • Fostering a culture of continuous learning and upskilling
    • What do organisations expect from their managers and leaders?
    • A look at how responsibilities and expectations have changed.
    • How are employers equipping their managers to lead effectively and engage teams wherever they work?
    • What capabilities and skills do managers need to connect with employees?
    • Developing management styles that foster an environment of trust, communication and appreciation.
  3. Commissioner Sonderling will address the implications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in employment decision-making and human resources. Employers are using AI to make employment decisions at every stage of the job life cycle, from hiring to promotion to firing.

    AI-driven technologies have the potential to make the workplace more open, fair, and inclusive by eliminating unlawful discrimination from employment decisions. However, AI can also amplify workplace bias if it is poorly designed or carelessly deployed. Drawing on real-world examples, this presentation will provide an overview of the promise and perils of using AI to make employment decisions. Commissioner Sonderling will provide an overview of the legal framework governing AI in the United States and will address the ways that U.S. civil rights laws protect employees from discrimination by algorithms. Finally, he will suggest ways that employers can reap the benefits of AI while respecting the rights of workers.

    • Creating an environment of trust and psychological safety
    • How can employers avoid employee burnout?
    • Why employee wellbeing is a business priority that should not be overlooked.
    • Making employee wellness meaningful, what can you do beyond rolling out apps?
    • Creating a culture where employees can thrive.

L&D Day Two

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    • What critical challenges do leaders of today and tomorrow face and how can they be equipped to deal with them?
    • Changing paradigms to a more human leadership style, what capabilities do future leaders need?
    • Overcoming executive leadership resistance to change and how can you and engage them in learning programmes?
    • How do you enable good leadership with a constantly changing and dispersed workforce?
      Developing strategic capabilities, behaviours, and frameworks.
    • Tips to increase social learning and create viral learning content.
    • How to harness the power of user-generated content.
    • Tools and features to look out for in a learning platform.
    • Understanding the different types of immersive learning: augmented reality vs virtual reality.
    • Best use cases for each type of immersive learning and its benefits.
    • How to effectively incorporate AR and VR experiences into your training.
    • Successful immersive learning examples.
  2. Morning Break and Networking
    • Creating personalised learning experiences that cater for the employees' individual needs and learning preferences.
    • Leveraging learning analytics for employee development.
    • Identifying individual learning needs, creating personalised development plans and aligning with the business needs.
    • Coaching as a powerful tool for professional growth, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
    • Building a coaching culture, training managers and leaders to become effective coaches.
    • Effective strategies to integrate coaching into your learning programs.
    • Assessing skills shortages in your organisation and predicting future skill requirements.
    • Fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
    • Leveraging technology for scalable learning solutions.
  3. Lunch & Networking
    • How can L&D build inclusive mindsets and behaviours with employees?
    • Creating a culture of learning and growth that supports and empowers individuals from all backgrounds.
    • Embedding DEI principles throughout the learning journey
    • Measuring the impact of DEI-focused L&D programs.
    • How can performance enablement provide a balanced, productive and purposeful relationship between employees, leaders and an organisation?
    • Discovering how Performance Enablement means going beyond the finish line of being taught and transferring it to the job to perform better.
    • Performance enablement vs performance management.
    • How your performance management approach affects “soft” measures like confidence, focus, burnout, and stress.
    • How does performance enablement foster employee engagement?
    • What practical steps can L&D leaders take to encourage learner engagement?
    • Can Microlearning provide a quick win for engagement?
    • Encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing through social learning activities.
    • Ensuring employees are receiving personalised learning programs.
    • The role of technology in enhancing learning engagement.
    • The importance of feedback and assessment in learner engagement.

Tickets

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Two Day Pass

 $800 SGD

  • Two day conference ticket
  • Coffee-break & networking
  • Lunch & networking
  • Access to all session across the two days in Future of Work APAC.
  • Access to all approved presentations post event via the FoW HUB


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Pass Plus 

$3300 SGD

  • Full access to Future of Work APAC and Future of Learning APAC
  • Virtual shopfront within the event app
  • 1 x lead scanner
  • Lunch & networking
  • Coffee break & networking
  • Access to all approved presentations post event via the FoW HUB

Register Here

Confirmed Partners

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Take a look at our 2024 sponsors below

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  • Team discount offers.

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  • Further event information.

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CONTACT THE SALES TEAM

  • Request more information on how to get involved as a partner.
  • Arrange a call with a member of our sales team.

  • Availability for a sponsored speaking slot on our agenda.

  • How to purchase a tabletop stand.

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