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      This year's conference theme is Power New Possibilities: Lead the Transformation of Work. ​The AI era is unlocking a new age of possibilities, and organizations are rethinking their boundaries for growth but often underestimate factors that power the possible. HR leaders have a pivotal opportunity in 2026 to lead the transformation of work and prepare both the work and workforce for success.

       

      Track A: CHRO Leadership, Strategy and the HR Function

      AI is reshaping the enterprise and HR, creating a pivotal moment to elevate HR’s strategic impact as CEOs drive growth. This track equips CHROs to balance growth and efficiency, transform skills with AI, deliver lasting value, and strengthen HR’s enterprise influence.

      Track B: Organizational Transformation and Change

      Rapid transformation is redefining HR’s enterprise role, creating new risks and opportunities for CHROs. This track helps leaders guide change, redesign work for AI, boost workforce readiness, and evolve operating models to integrate new technologies at scale.

      Track C: Talent Management, Skills and Performance

      As work is reimagined for the human–machine era, CHROs must partner with business leaders to deliver the skills and talent that fuel growth. This track helps evolve talent management with AI, build future‑ready leaders, and drive a high‑performance culture.
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      Tuesday, 07 October, 2025

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM BST

      ADP: How Wella's Payroll Transformation Became a Driver of Strategic Value
      Oluyomi Okunowo, HEAD OF REWARDS AND HRIS, Wella Company
      David Johnson, Service Director, ADP ltd
      After a change of ownership, Wella Company wanted to tackle a complex payroll structure with over 29 different providers across 32 countries. The goal wasn’t just simplification — it was about improving data quality and enabling HR to drive strategic value. In this fireside chat, Oluyomi Okunowo from Wella Company and David Johnson from ADP share key lessons from the journey and takeaways for your own global payroll transformation. ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM BST

      EX3: Success Starts Early - The CHRO’s Role in Shaping HR Transformation before Day One
      Harriet Ashelby, HEAD OF ADVISORY, EX3
      As CHRO, your role is to champion HR transformation, yet Gartner research shows only 48% of digital initiatives meet or exceed their business outcomes, with many failing due to inadequate preparation.
      Join EX3 to uncover critical early-stage questions and receive practical steps to ensuring measurable, sustainable success for your HR transformation; accelerating time to value, reduced risk and executive buy-in.       ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM BST

      Mercer: AI Powered HR - Rewiring the HR Function for Human-Machine Teaming and the Now of Work
      Kristin Rhebergen, PRINCIPAL, Mercer
      AI is reshaping work, accelerating processes & transforming how value is created. Leaders are bullish, but that optimism hasn’t translated into results. HR infrastructure hasn’t kept pace with the AI promise. Learn Mercer's blueprint for what human-machine teaming looks like in HR, shifting to a cross-functional, tech-forward, demand-driven operating model built for sustainable change. It’s not about adapting to change, it’s about leading it. ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM BST

      Orgvue: From Big Bang to Always-On – Reinventing Org Design with Danone
      Vincent Favre, OD DIRECTOR, Danone
      Oliver Shaw, CEO, Orgvue
      Learn how global F&B company Danone transformed its approach to org design, shifting from episodic upheaval to a continuous, data-driven process.

      In this session, explore how an ‘always-on’       model enables faster planning, smarter workforce decisions, and better business outcomes. Discover how Danone accelerated redesigns and redefined transformation; leading to a future-ready SWP approach, fully integrated with business and people cycles. ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM BST

      Phenom: 40,000 Hires In 8 Weeks - How Royal Mail Used AI to Crack High-Volume Recruitment

      Lisa Scales, TALENT & TALENT ACQUISITION DIRECTOR, Royal Mail Group
      By reinventing their hiring processes with AI and automation, Britain’s postal pioneer overnighted exceptional recruiter efficiency to deliver 40,000 seasonal hires in under 8 weeks. See how they’re using AI candidate assistant "Penny" and the intelligent talent CRM to boost application conversion rates from 8 to 79%. Learn their approach to balancing automation with human connection across diverse job types. ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM BST

      Workhuman: How Diageo Scaled Purposeful Performance — Embedding Recognition Across 65 Countries
      Keri Simm, HEAD OF PERFORMANCE & RECOGNITION PROGRA, Diageo plc
      Mitch Lassman, DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE & TRANSF, Diageo
      Diageo turned recognition efforts into a unified global culture accelerator—embedding growth behaviors and aligning people strategy with business goals. Learn how the team reached over 85% of their global employee population, surpassing their engagement targets and is now looking ahead to harness recognition data and technology to shape succession and performance. Leave with ideas to modernize culture and unlock workforce potential. ... Show More Show Less

      03:15 PM - 03:45 PM BST

      AMEX GBT: Harnessing Business Travel for Employee Development and Well-Being
      Ruben Galas, HEAD OF CONSULTING FOR SME CLIENTS, Amex GBT Consulting
      Business travel is not only a growth enabler for many companies, it is also a much-enjoyed aspect of work across many generations in the workforce. In this session we show how travel data can provide actionable insight to HR teams on topics like employee wellbeing and absenteeism but also how business travel, when managed well, can attract and retain talent. ... Show More Show Less

      03:15 PM - 03:45 PM BST

      Eightfold AI: The AI Impact on Talent Strategy – From Recruiting to Retention
      Phil Jones, General Manager, EMEA & APAC, Eightfold AI
      Hannah Coley, GLOBAL HEAD OF PROCESS, TECHNOLOGY & EXP, HSBC
      This session examines how enterprises are deploying AI to integrate and improve Talent Acquisition and Talent Management, including recruiting, internal mobility, and workforce planning. Learn how companies are turning insights into action, building alignment across the talent lifecycle, and creating more agile, resilient workforces. This discussion will address different strategies, from how to get started, to scaling success. ... Show More Show Less

      03:15 PM - 03:45 PM BST

      Interact Software: Beyond Policy - How Travelex Cultivates Growth
      Greg Stortz, Director of Engagement, Interact Software
      Clare Burns, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER, Travelex
      Discover how HR can deliver tangible business outcomes, prove its critical role and command a strong presence at the executive table. This session dives into how HR at Travelex cultivates high-performing, diverse cultures that fuel business growth. We'll uncover strategies for HR leaders to use technology, including AI, to enhance the employee experience and align talent with business goals. ... Show More Show Less

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