Begin your journey with a warm cup, meaningful connections, and thought-provoking conversations. Share insights, embrace new perspectives, and learn to pivot for the next big shift!

With the fast-changing business landscape and rapid advances in technology, if HR is to become a true strategic partner to the business,
then we must be more proficient in data. Learn from global research on the critical focus areas to building a data-driven HR function. Learn how to confidently influence stakeholders, prioritize business needs, and craft data-driven hypotheses that drive meaningful outcomes. Walk away with the skills to define key questions, test them with data, and play a pivotal role in delivering impactful people analytics in your organisation.

Author | Consultant | Managing Partner

Refuel, recharge, and reconnect. Take a break, exchange ideas, and gather fresh perspectives to navigate the next curve of change!

Understand where AI will go in the next decade. Get familiar with the future of two yet unsolved areas of AI, Physical AI (robotics) and Self-Aware AI (AI with its own goals, emotions and desires). With practical insights, get empowered to use AI as a tool for decision-making, knowledge creation, and growth, enabling them to achieve their goals more effectively and innovatively because whatever you want to do, you can do better using AI!

Author, Researcher & Professor of Engineering & Data Science

Wrap up the day, reflect on insights, and connect with peers as you gear up for the main days of learning ahead!

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Ease into the conference with a soulful session that combines intention-setting and the healing power of music, helping you ground your energy, calm your mind, and open up to meaningful experiences ahead.

Kickstarting the conference. Secure your seat early to avoid missing out on this opportunity to level up your conference experience.

Drawing on rich perspectives from CHROs, functional HR leaders, CXOs, and HR tech partners, this year's edition will unveil powerful insights on the evolving business, talent, and technology landscape, equipping leaders with foresight to navigate 2025 and beyond. Explore the impact of business and tech disruptions on HR effectiveness, capability building, and tech investment decisions to uncover key emerging gaps and strategic imperatives redefining the future of HR. Join us as we unlock the shifts that matter and set the direction for what's next in the world of people and work.

Join us for a must-attend session where we'll unveil crucial conference updates, announce thrilling contests, and share insider tips. Secure your seat early to avoid missing out on this opportunity to level up your conference experience.

CEOs increasingly want more from their HR function, and with data and AI enabling the transformation of HR into a more value-adding and insight-driven function, chief people officers have a unique opportunity to elevate HR into a true strategic partner. This keynote will examine key factors enabling this shift, highlight case studies from leading companies, and is designed to provide attendees with insights on how they can improve the impact, value and focus of HR in their organisation.

AI is no longer just a tool—it’s becoming a SuperAgent, actively shaping decisions, optimizing talent strategies, and redefining employee experience. This keynote will explore how HR leaders can harness AI’s intelligence to move beyond automation to augmentation, building future-ready workforces with hyper-personalized learning, predictive hiring, dynamic rewards, and ethical AI governance.

The human element of change is the most critical, and if any form of change is to be successful, leaders and strategists must incorporate ways of managing the talent's fear of change and gaining buy-in.

Grab your coffee, head towards the Ideas Of The Future Zone, meet our world-class HR & work technology partners & explore innovative solutions!

Organisations must engineer agility into their DNA—not as a buzzword, but as a core operating principle. This session will uncover how leading companies are redesigning structures, decision-making processes, and technologies to respond faster to change, pivot seamlessly, and seize new opportunities ahead of competitors. Explore how businesses are moving away from rigid hierarchies toward networked, adaptive teams, enabling faster innovation cycles and cross-functional collaboration.

In a world reshaped by uncertainty, digital acceleration, and evolving employee expectations, one truth remains: culture is built (or broken) by how people feel. Not by strategy decks or slogans—but by daily experiences of care, autonomy, and recognition. This keynote explores a new cultural blueprint—one that puts the human back at the heart of work. Learn how  modern R&R platforms can reshape culture and make employees feel more valued.

Every iteration of automation increases business productivity as a whole, but forces a re-evaluation of what human productivity means. With generative AI becoming faster, cheaper, and better, how can we rethink the definitions of productivity especially in the context of knowledge work?

Many issues of management and leadership can be traced to fallacies of decision-making and strategic thinking, which in turn hamper leaders in guiding their organisations. This session should help current and potential leaders gain a better understanding of common fallacies of thought and decision-making, and equip them with tools for identifying and overcoming their own biases.

In a world chasing speed and scale, Dr. Anil K. Rajvanshi chose depth and direction. In this intimate conversation, we explore the life of a man who left the glitter of academia abroad to pursue purpose at home — engineering hope, one rural innovation at a time. From pioneering renewable energy for villages, designing women-centric technologies, and authoring thought-provoking books on spirituality and science, to living and leading with Gandhian simplicity — this session is about the power of one life to create waves of impact. Join us as we uncover: What does personal excellence really mean when it serves a larger purpose? How can science, spirituality, and sustainability come together in daily life? What does it take to stay rooted and inspired over decades of social impact work?

Padma Shri Awardee, Director & Hon. Secretary

Let’s explore the critical importance of employee health and happiness, moving beyond superficial perks to discuss actionable strategies for creating a genuinely supportive and thriving work environment. This session will address the interconnectedness of mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing and highlight concrete examples of programs, initiatives, and policies that organisations can implement to create a genuine impact on employees’ health and happiness.

Where does the calculated precision of automated, data-based decisions end, and the nuanced, unpredictable realm of human judgment begin? As organisations harness the power of people analytics, they find themselves on a tightrope, balancing efficiency with empathy. The suspense lies in the uncertainty—can algorithms, with all their speed and objectivity, capture the full context of complex human scenarios? And how do you decide where to draw the line?

To thrive in uncertainty, it’s time to ask: Is your HR tech ready to evolve as fast as your business does? This session explores how forward-looking organisations are transforming their HR systems into adaptive, intelligence-driven platforms that fuel business agility and resilience. By rethinking HRMS as more than just infrastructure, we’ll unpack how it can serve as the core engine of strategic adaptability—enabling organizations to respond to change with speed, clarity, and confidence.

Ethical AI is built on key principles like accountability, explainability, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and unbiased decision-making. These ensure AI systems are fair, understandable, and responsibly designed to serve diverse users while preventing discrimination. This session will explore how businesses are implementing these principles to harness AI’s power while ensuring it remains a force for good, balancing innovation with integrity.

Moving from technical skills needed to develop AI, to skills needed to use it effectively, now to skills needed to work alongside it - this session will explore how talent development and management is being influenced by the proliferation of advanced automation tools like genAI for learning, communication, and strategy.

Explore how subtle disconnects derail bold strategies. Learn how moving from outdated top-down alignment models to dynamic, ongoing recalibration across leadership layers can help tackle the challenges. Dissect the behavioral, cultural, and leadership misalignments and learn how to democratise strategic thinking and empower every team to act with alignment and urgency.

Stay tuned! This space is being transformed into something extraordinary for Awards Night & TechHR Night Fest.

Join us for the inaugural People Matters Infini-T Awards Night, a celebration recognising the leaders in Talent, Tech, and Transformation in India. This night is dedicated to those who are not just keeping pace but setting the pace. Through bold ideas, visionary leadership, and scalable impact, our awardees are shaping what’s next. Be part of an evening that ignites inspiration, amplifies innovation, and sets the benchmark for excellence in the people and work space.

After a stimulating day of ideas and inspiration, let's relax, connect, and savour delicious food & drinks.

As workforce expectations evolve, leaders must rethink leadership to prioritise people, purpose, and performance. The session can focus on the mindset, skills, and strategies needed to build a culture of trust, inclusivity, and resilience.

With growing geopolitical tensions, managing a global talent footprint has never been more complex—or more critical. As companies expand across borders, they must contend with the challenge of fostering cohesion among a culturally and nationally diverse workforce, while also preparing for sudden disruptions that can derail talent strategies. From reassessing talent concentration risks to rebalancing workforce allocations, and from localising essential business functions to redesigning global HR and IT support models—every decision counts. Let's discuss: What does a future-ready global talent strategy look like? How can businesses anticipate and adapt to geopolitical risks? What are the ethical considerations when managing talent across regions with differing labor laws and social norms? How can tech help?

Imagine an HR future where companies collaborate on projects like DeepSeek to co-create open-source LLMs tailored for talent management, employee engagement, and continuous learning. This session explores the untapped potential of collaborative AI innovation in HR—empowering teams to build bespoke solutions for recruitment chatbots, personalised employee journeys, real-time feedback systems, and more. Discover how open-source LLMs can break down silos, foster community-driven improvements, and accelerate HR transformation with transparent, adaptable, and scalable AI solutions. Gain actionable insights on how your organisation can contribute to and benefit from a new era of HR tech collaboration.

Agility has become a business imperative. It's time for HR to take a step back to rethink and rewire org structures for lean, agile decision making. From facilitating talent mobility, cross functional collaboration to flattening leadership hierarchies and empowering decentralised decison making, HR needs to embrace the challenge posed by a fast-changing ecosystem.

What if the secret to organisational success isn’t finding exceptional people but creating the conditions where ordinary people achieve extraordinary results? In the right role, every employee can be a top performer. This keynote is a rallying call for leaders to rethink how they unlock the hidden potential within their teams, ensuring that every role becomes a stepping stone to hyper-performance.

High performers are crucial to executing the organisational pivots. It's imperative for HR leaders to include them in the process early on and to retain and motivate them, so they can champion the pivot and bring their peers along. This session will explore the current challenges into retaining top performers and the innovative approaches to reset retenting high performing and high potential employees

Executive compensation has traditionally been viewed as a financial mechanism to attract and retain top leadership. However, as businesses face increasing scrutiny from investors, employees, candidates and customers, executive compensation strategies must evolve beyond simple pay structures. 
From skill development and leverging AI for productivity gains to meeting sustainability goals and ensuring societal wellbeing, linking executive compensation with leadership goals increases organisation's performance in achieving these business objectives. This dialogue for change will explore how executive compensation can be leveraged as a strategic tool to drive business success, align leadership pay with long-term value creation.

As AI and automation continue to reshape the workforce, traditional compensation models are becoming outdated. Discover the challenges organizations face in adapting their reward systems to a rapidly changing landscape. From balancing performance-based pay with the need for flexibility, to ensuring equitable compensation in a world where roles and responsibilities are constantly evolving, explore how HR leaders can redesign compensation structures to attract and retain top talent. Learn about innovative approaches to rewards that align with organizational goals, motivate employees, and foster long-term business success in the age of automation.

Leaders today are no longer just overseeing operations—they are simultaneously shaping the future of their organisations. This session will explore how CEOs and business heads can seamlessly integrate operational efficiency with strategic transformation, balancing the demands of driving day-to-day success while leading innovation. We’ll uncover how leaders can leverage operational excellence to fuel growth, navigate market shifts, and future-proof their businesses, all while ensuring agility and sustainability.

Executive compensation has become a defining lens through which leadership effectiveness, corporate values, and stakeholder trust are viewed. As scrutiny intensifies—from shareholders, regulators, employees, and the public—the pressure is on to design pay structures that are not only competitive but also accountable, transparent, and aligned with long-term value creation. What are the emerging risks—reputational, regulatory, and internal equity—and how can they be addressed through smarter design?

As Gen Z enters the workforce in large numbers, organizations must rethink their talent strategies to meet the unique needs and expectations of this generation. This session will delve into the importance of crafting tailored wellbeing and total rewards strategies to attract, engage, and retain Gen Z talent. From flexible benefits to mental health support and personalized reward systems, we’ll explore how companies can create a work environment that resonates with Gen Z’s values, preferences, and work-life balance expectations. Discover actionable insights on how to create a holistic, employee-centric approach that meets the evolving demands of the workforce. Explore how tech can help.

In today’s hyper-accelerated world, the path to building a lasting company is paved with failures, pivots, and the courage to rewrite the rules mid-game. This panel brings together battle-tested CEOs who’ve done just that. They've seen ideas fall apart, markets shift overnight, and once-certain bets crumble. But instead of sticking to the script, they tore it up — and came back stronger. This isn’t a conversation about celebrating failure. It’s about what comes after: How do you know when to let go and when to double down? What separates a reactive pivot from a transformative one? And what kind of leadership does it take to turn breakdowns into breakthroughs? Join us for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at reinvention in motion — where resilience isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the business model.

Let’s uncover some pages from Raman Bhatia’s journey—a story that begins with a young boy selling newspapers and unfolds into a mission to power India with clean, sustainable energy. Learn how he navigated the complex road from startup struggles to building Servotech Renewable Power System, now a listed company at the forefront of India’s EV charging and solar tech revolution. In a world racing toward a net-zero future, his story isn’t just inspirational—it’s instructional. The journey reflects a bigger shift that every CEO, CHRO, and founder must face: the pivot from extractive growth to sustainable evolution. Explore how we must redesign our organisations, our metrics of success, and our legacy itself. This session is for anyone ready to build a legacy, fuel a movement, or lead with courage in uncertain times.

In a world of resume fraud, deepfake credentials, and high-velocity hiring, the question isn’t just 'Can we verify talent?', it’s 'Can we predict trustworthiness? As background verification evolves from static data checks to dynamic AI-powered risk analysis, HR leaders are navigating a complex new frontier. Agentic and generative AI systems can now identify patterns, flag behavioral anomalies, and offer probability-based trust scores—but should we rely on them? And more importantly, how do we use these signals responsibly, ethically, and effectively?

From avocado toasts to AI-driven platforms, employee benefits have come a long way — but what’s hype and what’s actually driving retention, productivity, and happiness? In a world where generational expectations, cost pressures, and personalisation collide, this session dives deep into what’s really trending in compensation and benefits. We’ll cut through the buzzwords and vanity perks to explore the strategic shift toward hyper-personalised, data-backed, and values-aligned benefits that speak to the needs of a diverse and dynamic workforce. Expect sharp insights, real-world examples, and candid takes on the future of rewards and benefits.

With AI tools becoming more accessible, employees are integrating their own AI into daily tasks—often without company approval. Bring Your Own AI (BYOAI) is transforming workplaces, driving efficiency and innovation while raising serious concerns around data security, compliance, and governance. This panel will dive into the risks, rewards, and realities of BYOAI. Discover how leaders can harness coaching techniques to cultivate self-awareness, accountability, and continuous growth while navigating organisational disruption. Gain actionable insights from real-world examples of coaching programs that have driven individual and organisational success, demonstrating best practices for integrating coaching into leadership development initiatives. Learn how to build a coaching culture that strengthens resilience and elevates team performance by empowering both managers and their teams.

The rules of talent have changed—have you? In an era where top talent is scarce, competition is relentless, and traditional hiring playbooks are failing, organizations must rethink their approach to attracting, developing, and retaining the best. This session is not about incremental changes—it’s about breaking old models and building a talent strategy that thrives in hypercompetition.

showcasing how talent leaders are driving real business outcomes through bold people strategies. From transforming learning cultures to cracking the code on retention, each story is packed with practical insights, creative execution, and measurable impact. Get ready to be inspired, take notes, and spark ideas for your next move.

Let's explore how companies can systematically measure and monitor resilience across key dimensions—from financial stability, operational agility, and workforce adaptability to technological readiness and stakeholder trust. Leaders will gain insights into creating resilience dashboards, leveraging AI-driven predictive analytics, and identifying early warning signals to mitigate emerging risks before they escalate.

In today’s fast-changing business landscape, leadership excellence is no longer defined by authority or decision-making alone—it’s about fostering adaptability, emotional intelligence, and personal growth. Explore how coaching plays a critical role in transforming leaders from traditional managers into empowering mentors.
Discover how leaders can harness coaching techniques to cultivate self-awareness, accountability, and continuous growth while navigating organisational disruption. Gain actionable insights from real-world examples of coaching programs that have driven individual and organisational success, demonstrating best practices for integrating coaching into leadership development initiatives. Learn how to build a coaching culture that strengthens resilience and elevates team performance by empowering both managers and their teams.

Facilitator and Coach

Welcome to the space where rules take a backseat, and bold ideas drive the conversation!  Step in, spark ideas, challenge norms, and unlock new possibilities. This is where fresh conversations ignite and breakthroughs begin!

No fluff, no filters—just real conversations with leaders. Ask bold questions, get honest answers, and gain insights that matter!

What if learning wasn’t confined to conference rooms and slide decks? Pop-Up Learning is a dynamic, immersive experience that meets you where you are—unexpected, engaging, and designed for real-time impact. These bite-sized, high-energy learning moments "pop up" in unconventional spaces, sparking curiosity, conversation, and action.

True leadership begins with knowing yourself. In this hands-on, reflective session, you’ll create a clay magnet that captures a core emotion, value, or intention you want to shape in your leadership. As you mold with your hands, you’ll cultivate presence. As you share your story, you’ll strengthen your emotional intelligence. This is your space to pause, reflect, and realign with who you are—because presence is the most powerful tool you carry into any room.

Flip the script, challenge the norm, and rethink the status quo! Attendees take on widely accepted industry ""truths"" and deliver a bold 2-minute pitch on how to challenge or reinvent them. Ready to break conventional thinking? The stage is yours!

Let's flip the script on traditional work norms, decode what really matters to Gen Z, and co-create a blueprint for the ideal future-ready workplace—one that’s inclusive, bold, and unapologetically authentic. Expect bold ideas, unfiltered truths, and a workplace vision that actually makes sense for the next generation.

Reflect on a day of bold ideas, raw conversations, and breakthrough moments! Let's gather the key takeaways, and gear up for more game-changing discussions ahead.

While AI holds the potential to address many of humanity’s challenges, it is our responsibility to guide its application towards meaningful innovation. Hod Lipson will delve into the depths of AI and discuss strategies to uncover its potential to empower people, transform businesses, and create value for organisations worldwide.

Grab your coffee, head towards the exhibition zone, meet our world-class HR & work technology partners & explore innovative solutions!

In a world where the only constant is change, your HR architecture can either slow you down or set you free. Reimagine how HRMS becomes the digital architecture for evolving roles, fluid teams, and strategic workforce shifts.

Learn how AI-powered risk monitoring, real-time data analytics, and automated decision-support systems can help businesses detect early warning signals, simulate crisis scenarios, and deploy rapid-response protocols at scale. Get insights into how leading organisations have successfully used AI for crisis forecasting, dynamic workforce management, and operational continuity—from supply chain resilience to cybersecurity threats and disaster recovery.

As AI continues to transform industries, it brings both opportunities and anxieties for leaders and their employees. Balancing the drive for innovation with empathy and impact-focused strategies is key to ensuring a smooth transition into AI-enabled workflows while alleviating the anxiety to learn new skills, fear of redundancy, and cultural shifts.

Chief Architect & Data Scientist

This session brings together the new generation of visionaries who are not just inheriting established brands — they are rethinking, redesigning, and reenergizing them. From breaking long-held norms to bringing agility into age-old systems, these changemakers are breathing new life into icons, while keeping them relevant, competitive, and human. Expect an honest, bold conversation on transformation from within — the pressures, possibilities, and personal journeys that come with it.

As we approach 2030, the forces shaping business realities—geopolitical shifts, environmental challenges, demographic changes, and emerging technologies—are demanding bold leadership and a people-first approach. Organisations that succeed will be those that empower talent to lead the charge, fostering innovation, adaptability, and a shared sense of purpose. This panel brings together CXO leaders to explore how businesses can prepare for a future where success depends on harnessing human potential. From reimagining leadership to aligning workforce strategies with business objectives, this conversation will focus on making talent the engine that drives growth and resilience in an uncertain world.

The command-and-control frameworks have given way to agile, network-based models that promote decentralised decision-making and greater flexibility. But are there models that are likely to dominate the future of organisational structures? Or is it going to be unique for unique businesses?

In a world obsessed with quarterly results and chasing the next big thing, this panel dares to zoom out. We bring together visionary CEOs who are not just reacting to change — they’re shaping what’s next. These leaders have their eyes on 2035, making bold, uncomfortable, and often unpopular decisions today to build companies that will remain relevant, responsible, and resilient tomorrow. This conversation cuts through the noise of short-term wins to ask the real questions: What bets are these CEOs placing on the future? What norms are they breaking to build better? And how do they lead with a mindset that stretches beyond their tenure? Expect a candid, future-forward dialogue on legacy, long-term value creation, and the decisions that may not show up on this year’s balance sheet — but will define the business, its people, and its place in the world for the decade to come.

Leadership isn’t just about strategy or skill—it’s also about navigating the unspoken. From subtle bias and hidden expectations to the constant pressure to be likable, many women in business are still playing by rules they didn’t create and were never told. This session uncovers the invisible norms that often hold women back at the top and offers a bold, unapologetic playbook to break them. Through candid stories and practical insights, we’ll explore how to challenge outdated leadership narratives, build influence without compromise, and lead with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.

In today’s hyper-disruptive world, reacting to change isn’t enough. The real opportunity lies in creating the change—by placing leaders and talent at the forefront of transformation. This theme explores how forward-thinking leaders can move beyond passive response to proactive innovation. How do you build a culture that doesn’t just survive disruption but drives it? How do you empower teams to lead with bold ideas that rewrite the rules of business? This is a call to those ready to lead change—not because they have to, but because they choose to.

True mastery isn’t always forged in boardrooms or under bright lights. Sometimes, it’s shaped on quiet stages, training fields, sketchbooks, and silent struggles. This theme invites us into the world of those who live and lead beyond business—artists, athletes, creators—whose journeys remind us that purpose can be playful, resilience can be poetic, and leadership often begins in the most unexpected places. Through rhythm, risk, failure, and flair, they show us how to move with life—not just through it.

In this inspiring keynote, Dr. Geetha Manjunath, founder and CEO of NIRAMAI Health Analytix, shares how technology—when infused with compassion—can transform from a functional tool into a force for healing, hope, and humanity. Through her groundbreaking work in developing an AI-based, non-invasive breast cancer screening solution, she offers a firsthand account of how innovation rooted in empathy can revolutionize healthcare delivery. Dr. Manjunath will share her personal journey of resilience, her passion for social impact, and the practical lessons she’s learned in building a purpose-driven healthtech company. From reimagining early cancer detection to navigating the challenges of startup growth, she demonstrates how bridging human-centered design with advanced technology can lead to breakthrough innovation.

Indian Computer Scientist | Founder & CEO

With agents simplifying the "how," recruiters shift to influencing the “who” and the “why” — challenging assumptions and pushing for better hiring decisions.

Building a global team is no longer a luxury—it’s a business imperative for companies aiming to scale and innovate. Yet, many organizations hesitate, fearing logistical hurdles, cultural mismatches, or compliance challenges. This session dives into practical strategies for tapping into the global talent pool, streamlining cross-border hiring, and fostering collaboration across time zones and cultures. Learn how to overcome common barriers, leverage technology for seamless integration, and create a cohesive, high-performing international workforce that drives growth without friction.

In today’s highly competitive talent market, maintaining a strong and ongoing relationship with candidates is crucial for successful recruitment. Explore how recruitment CRM systems can revolutionize candidate engagement by offering personalized, timely, and seamless communication throughout the hiring journey. Learn to leverage CRM systems to nurture talent pipelines, keep candidates informed and engaged, and build long-term relationships even before roles are open. From automating personalized messaging to creating tailored candidate journeys, discover how CRM platforms can help recruiters stay ahead in the race for top talent while enhancing the overall candidate experience.

In today’s dynamic talent landscape, diversity and inclusion are not just moral imperatives — they are strategic levers for innovation, resilience, and growth. But how do organizations move beyond tokenism to embed inclusion into the DNA of their hiring strategy? This case study session dives into a real-world journey of an organization that redefined its hiring practices — not just to widen the talent pool, but to strengthen performance, culture, and market relevance.

In today’s competitive talent market, recruitment isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about strategic influence, specialization, and redefining hiring processes to reach and attract top talent effectively. This session will explore how organizations can empower recruiters as true talent advisors by reshaping hiring practices, setting clear SLAs for process efficiency, and shifting manager expectations to create a more balanced, consultative hiring dynamic.

Remote work has opened up the opportunity to build truly global teams, but how do organisations source and recruit talent from different parts of the world? Explore the evolving role of AI in sourcing, screening, and onboarding remote employees. Discover how AI tools help businesses quickly identify talent, mitigate bias, and create a seamless cross-border recruitment process that keeps pace with the speed of global business.

In an era of constant change, this session will delve into how HR leaders can build and sustain resilient teams that thrive amidst disruption by exploring strategies for fostering a growth mindset and agility, emphasising the importance of transparent communication and trust during turbulent times, and examining practical approaches to empower teams to overcome setbacks and leverage challenges as opportunities.

Is AI biased? Yes. Because it is based on us. Today, bias is the biggest risk stopping HR and business leaders to leverage AI optimally. How can we leverage and implement AI ethically to the level that it reduces bias that comes with human judgement?

Culture change isn’t just a leadership vision—it’s an everyday reality shaped by the actions of employees at every level. But how do you move from a top-down approach to real ownership and accountability? This session will explore how to empower employees to take charge of change, ensuring alignment from the C-suite to the frontlines.

As talent mobility becomes a priority, organisations are turning to internal talent marketplaces to fill critical roles, enhance career growth, and boost retention. Learn how companies can leverage AI, skills-based hiring, and upskilling initiatives to create agile, opportunity-rich workplaces that empower employees to grow without leaving the organisation.

This session will focus on how Learning & Development leaders can accelerate the pace of learning using agile methodologies and technology to drive dynamic talent growth. Attendees will explore strategies to transition from traditional training practices to more flexible, adaptive learning frameworks, equipping both individuals and teams to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

We bring you bite-sized yet powerful case studies from across industries — showcasing how talent leaders are driving real business outcomes through bold people strategies. From transforming learning cultures to cracking the code on retention, each story is packed with practical insights, creative execution, and measurable impact. Get ready to be inspired, take notes, and spark ideas for your next move.

Self-awareness is the cornerstone of authentic leadership. Leaders who understand their strengths, weaknesses, and emotional triggers are better equipped to make informed decisions and lead with empathy. This session will explore how leaders can cultivate self-awareness to build trust, inspire their teams, and navigate challenges with confidence. By developing a deeper understanding of themselves, leaders can align their actions with their values, fostering an environment of transparency, growth, and resilience within their organisations.

In today’s volatile and complex world, IQ and EQ are no longer enough—Spiritual Quotient (SQ) is the key to truly transformative leadership. This masterclass features a case study of a Fortune 100 company’s journey from Average to Good to Great. Through real-world examples, you’ll discover how SQ powered leadership fosters deep self-awareness, clarity, and resilience—enabling leaders to navigate uncertainty, inspire with authenticity, and drive meaningful impact. Get ready to experience how SQ is an unmissable ingredient for acing the next curve of change!

Former Managing Director| Advisory Board Member| Leadership Coach

Middle managers are uniquely positioned to blend strategic intent with operational reality. Their ability to motivate employees, manage resistance, and execute change effectively makes them indispensable during organizational pivots. By empowering middle managers and helping them prioritise personal excellence with the right training, tools, and authority, organisations can ensure smoother change transitions and better outcomes.

Kickstarting the second day of innovative learning experiences. Step in, spark ideas, challenge norms, and unlock new possibilities. This is where fresh conversations ignite and breakthroughs begin!

The traditional startup playbook says you need a solid founding team, dedicated employees, and a strong organizational culture to build a billion-dollar business. But what if that’s outdated? In an era where AI automates execution and global freelancers deliver specialized expertise on demand, do founders even need a full-time team anymore? This panel will challenge conventional startup wisdom, exploring whether AI and the gig economy are replacing traditional teams, or if there’s still something irreplaceable about dedicated in-house talent.

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