2025 Programme

Future of Work Track

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10:20
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
10:50
  1. Chair’s welcome and opening address
    15 mins
11:05
  1. C-Suite Panel: The Future of leadership
    45 mins

    • 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.

11:50
  1. Presentation: How Remote ran a 48-hour performance cycle with a 95% completion rate
    30 mins

    The traditional performance review is broken. In this workshop, we'll reveal how we at Remote fixed it, transforming our process into a powerful 48-hour cycle. We’ll delve into the common pain points of traditional reviews—from manual bottlenecks and fragmented feedback to recency bias—and share our strategic shift to a real-time, data-driven model. Learn how we leveraged these key insights to create a culture of continuous feedback that empowered our managers and employees. You'll leave with practical, actionable steps to revolutionize your own performance management process and drive better outcomes for your organisation.

     

    Speaker
    Speaker image for Natalie Agostinho
    Natalie Agostinho, Senior Solutions Consultant, MM - EMEA - Remote
12:20
  1. Future of Work Connects
    15 mins
    A quick ice-breaker session you can get to know your fellow attendees.
12:35
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
13:35
  1. Presentation: Building a strong workplace culture with AVEVA and Oak Engage
    30 mins
    • Join us as we share insights into how AVEVA’s intranet, ‘OneSpace’, is transforming how they connect their diverse, rapidly expanding global workforce 
    • Empowering HR and Comms teams to reach and engage a dispersed workforce
    • Using technology to create a single, unified platform for company news, data management and social collaboration
    • Creating seamless and easy access for all employees, no matter where they are
    • Utilise digital tools to bring company values and culture to life

     

     

    Speaker
    Speaker image for Mark Cockroft
    Mark Cockroft, Customer Success Manager - Oak Engage
    Speaker image for Carson MacIsaac
    Carson MacIsaac, Communications Manager - AVEVA
14:05
  1. Case study: Driving large scale global change and transformation
    30 mins

    • 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.

    Speaker
    Speaker image for Fiona Brunskill
    Fiona Brunskill, Chief People Officer - Transport for London
14:35
  1. Panel Discussion: Leveraging technology to build a seamlessly connected workplace
    45 mins

    • 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? 

15:20
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
15:50
  1. Presentation: Beyond the buzzword: Building a truly people-first organisation
    30 mins
    • How can we balance people, purpose, and performance to redefine success in today’s organisations?
    • What does it take to embed people-first principles into digital transformation and AI initiatives?
    • How can CHROs lead with both empathy and accountability to shape culture from the top?
    • What strategies truly attract, retain, and grow talent in a trust-based, inclusive culture?
    • How is the role of the CHRO evolving to become a strategic architect of the future workplace?

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16:20
  1. Presentation: GenAI and the transformation of work
    30 mins

    • 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.

    Speaker
    Speaker image for Ciprian Arhire
    Ciprian Arhire, Global Head of People Programmes and Analytics - Entain
16:50
  1. Panel Discussion: Employee Experience 2.0 – Moving beyond perks to purpose-driven workplaces
    45 mins

    • 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?

17:35
  1. Closing remarks
    5 mins
17:40
  1. Networking drinks in the Exhibition Area
    60 mins
09:00
  1. Chair’s welcome and opening address
    15 mins
09:15
  1. Presentation: Designing Tomorrow’s Workforce, Today
    30 mins
    • Building a culture of creativity and making it happen.
    • Human judgment at the heart of an AI-driven future.
    Speaker
    Speaker image for Anna Lundström
    Anna Lundström, CHRO - Spotify
09:45
  1. Panel Discussion: ​​​​​​​ Talent & Technology – Transforming workforce strategy in the age of AI
    45 mins

    • 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. Presentation: Workforce transformation & future workforce skills
    30 mins

    • 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.

11:00
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
11:30
  1. Interactive Session: The multigenerational workplace challenge
    40 mins

    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.

12:10
  1. Panel Discussion: Creating inclusive thriving workplace cultures
    45 mins

    • 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
13:55
  1. Presentation: Culture Over Chaos: A practical guide to embedding EDI in a divided world
    30 mins

    More details coming soon...

    Speaker
    Speaker image for Toby Mildon
    Toby Mildon, Diversity & Inclusion Architect - Mildon
14:25
  1. Presentation: Rethinking career pathways – Building a flexible, skills-based workforce for the future
    30 mins

    • 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. 

14:55
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
15:25
  1. Presentation: Reimagining Work: Building sustainable performance in a fully hybrid world
    30 mins
    Speaker
    Speaker image for Rebekah Heaven
    Rebekah Heaven, Global Head – Future of Work & Advocacy Strategy - Standard Chartered Bank
15:55
  1. Closing Debate: The Future of Work – where are we headed?
    45 mins

    • 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.

16:40
  1. Chairs closing remarks
    5 mins

Future of Learning Track

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10:20
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
10:50
  1. Chair’s welcome and opening address
    15 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Joseph Zeratzion
    Joseph Zeratzion, Leadership & Performance Consultant - Coaching Lens
11:05
  1. Opening Keynote: How does Disneyland Paris transform its L&D model to embrace megatrends
    45 mins
    • Disneyland Paris key elements and global megatrends to integrate in any L&D strategy.
    • Disney University, an insight about the current transformation and key success factors.
    • What innovation is Disneyland currently considering implementing in the future.

     

    Partake in live Q&A with Bruno following his keynote.

    Speaker
    Speaker image for Bruno Fournet
    Bruno Fournet, HR Director at the Center Of Excellence Learning & Development - Disneyland Paris
11:50
  1. Panel Discussion: Strategic visionaries: The evolving role of L&D leaders in organisational success
    45 mins

    • How shifting workforce needs, leadership priorities, and technological advancements are reshaping the role of L&D leaders. 

    • 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. 

    • Shifting L&D from support role to strategic advisory role within the business.

12:25
  1. Future of Learning Connects
    25 mins
    A quick ice-breaker session you can get to know your fellow attendees.
12:50
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
13:50
  1. Presentation: What does the C-Suite want from L&D leaders?
    15 mins

    • What does the C-Suite expect and need from learning leaders? 

    • Positioning L&D as a business driver 

    • How can L&D drive revenue, productivity, and workforce agility? 

    • Demonstrating long-term ROI and getting executive buy-in for large-scale learning initiatives. 

14:05
  1. Presentation: Are you equipping your team for an age of uncertainty?
    15 mins
    • Context matters. Today’s executives need the skills to navigate rapid changes in the business environment, from technological advances to geopolitical turbulence.
    • Take AI. It can, for instance, help your teams communicate—but distinctive writing needs a human touch. Following the pack will not do, for executives or L&D teams.
    • It is a similar story with business decision-making. As AI becomes more powerful, being able to think critically, as individuals and in groups, gets only more important.
    • Unstable times in politics and trade put a further premium on clear thinking, and on clarity about the state of the world and the prospects for its future.
    • To help L&D teams adapt to a more complex world, Economist Education is developing a portfolio of courses for modern executives. This talk explains how.
    Speaker
    Speaker image for Martin Adams
    Martin Adams, Senior Editor - The Economist
14:20
  1. Presentation: Bridging generations: L&D for a multigenerational workforce
    30 mins
    • Exploring the key traits, values, and expectations of different generations. What are their differences, their similarities, and how can you use this knowledge when crafting a learning programme?
    • Strategies for creating engaging and effective L&D initiatives tailored to your employee’s needs and preferences.
    • What techniques can be used to promote understanding and collaboration between all generations in the workplace?
    • How can you use Gen-Z’s affinity for digital learning to support and upskill workers from other generations.
    • How do you support managers who are perhaps overwhelmed by the demands of younger generations?
    Speaker
    Speaker image for Rachael Birtwhistle
    Rachael Birtwhistle, Head of Learning, Development & Inclusion - Stella McCartney
14:50
  1. Panel Discussion: Building a learning culture for long-term business success
    45 mins

    • 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 technology to make learning personalised and accessible to all.

    • Encouraging a Growth Mindset and strategies to engage employees and overcome resistance to continuous learning.  

15:35
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
16:05
  1. Fireside Chat: Closing the Leadership gap – the gap between common sense and common practice
    30 mins

    The Leadership Pipeline Institute is joined by one of their highly valued clients, Fujitsu, who operate in over 70 countries, employing around 124,000 globally, and investing ¥123 billion p.a. in R&D on cutting-edge tech and quantum computing.

    They will share the highs, and the challenges, of how they...

    • Co-created leadership portraits, bringing transparency to every leadership role, in the business.
    • Embarked on an international roll out of transition programmes for their Functional Leaders, Leader of Leaders and their Leaders of Others, going way beyond skills.
    • Are installing the Leadership Pipeline architecture across all of their leadership talent offerings

    ...And what they are seeing in the business today

16:35
  1. Presentation: Build Your Own Adventure: Create Scenarios with Interactive AI Video
    30 mins
    • How to apply the FOCA framework to structure and create effective scenario-based interactive videos.
    • How to design branching scenarios that engage learners and reinforce decision-based learning.
    • How to use AI video tools to rapidly produce interactive content without needing advanced video editing skills or course authoring software.
    • When to use a scenario and when not to.
    Speaker
    Speaker image for Alice Ketch
    Alice Ketch, Senior Customer Enablment Manager - Synthesia
17:05
  1. Panel Discussion: AI & learning technologies for impactful learning
    30 mins

    • How AI and tech can complement existing methods for a balanced and complete approach. 

    • Addressing user adoption, data privacy, and ethical AI use in L&D.  

    • Identifying trending AI-driven tech worth adopting in L&D and understanding its uses.  

    • 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 AI, VR, AR, and gamification for enhanced employee engagement.

17:35
  1. Closing remarks
    5 mins
17:40
  1. Networking drinks in the Exhibition Area
    60 mins
09:15
  1. Chair’s welcome and opening address
    15 mins
09:30
  1. Panel Discussion: Cultivating future leaders
    45 mins

    • 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.

10:15
  1. Presentation: Powering up on transferrable skills
    30 mins

    • Learn to recognise and identify the most valuable skills needed within your organisation. 

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

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

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

10:45
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
11:15
  1. Interactive Session: Delivering more for less: How can L&D deliver high-value learning experiences with constrained budgets?
    30 mins
    Group work activity where groups will identify key issues, brainstorm ideas and form a strategy that can be implemented in the workplace. 
11:45
  1. Panel Discussion: Learning & development strategies for driving employee engagement and retention
    45 mins

    • 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 employee feedback 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. 

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Joseph Zeratzion
    Joseph Zeratzion, Leadership & Performance Consultant - Coaching Lens
12:30
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
13:30
  1. Presentation: Unlocking the power of social learning
    30 mins

    • Exploring strategies to integrate peer-driven learning, mentoring, and collaboration into your L&D programs. 

    • Leveraging digital platforms to enhance knowledge sharing and real-time learning. 

    • How can collaborative and social learning be tracked and measured to assess impact?  

    • Building a learning culture where employees actively share and apply knowledge. 

14:00
  1. Presentation: Can Learning Make Work Feel Good Again?
    30 mins

    Reigniting joy, growth and meaning in the age of uncertainty.

    Somewhere along the way, work got heavy. Rushed. Siloed. Stripped of the energy and meaning that once made it fulfil. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. What if the key to making work feel good again, more human, hopeful, and high-performing is learning?

    In this energising, experiential and provocative session, we’ll explore how learning, when reimagined, becomes more than upskilling it becomes a force for connection, resilience, and growth. We’ll dig into the science of motivation, the rise of AI, the crisis of disengaged managers, and showcase bold case studies from organisations putting joy and learning at the heart of their culture. Expect data, stories, and a clear path forward.

    Because in a world of complexity, learning might just be the most powerful lever we have left.

    Speaker
    Speaker image for Nick Holmes
    Nick Holmes, Vice President Learning & Culture - Avalere Health
14:30
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
15:00
  1. Presentation: Upskilling and reskilling for a future-ready workforce
    30 mins

    • Navigating AI, automation, and evolving job roles with proactive L&D strategies. 

    • Upskilling and reskilling at scale to meet current and future business needs.  

    • Strategies for supporting career mobility, shifting career hierarchies and moving towards becoming skills-based organisations. 

    • Best practices for implementing skills-based learning initiatives, securing leadership buy-in, and fostering a culture of continuous development.

    • Aligning workforce transformation with broader business strategy for lasting impact.

15:30
  1. Panel Discussion: The future of workforce skills & AI readiness
    45 mins

    • 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. Chairs closing remarks
    15 mins