The Collaborative Leadership Edition

Where Senior HR Leaders, Technology Innovators & Strategic Partners Shape the Future of Work Together

The Collaborative Leadership Edition

Where Senior HR Leaders, Technology Innovators & Strategic Partners Shape the Future of Work Together

Welcome to Horizon Summit

In 2026, the Horizon Summit evolves into a completely new format:
High-impact, high-engagement, and intentionally designed around peer-exchange and collaboration rather than passive consumption. This is not just another conference floor.
This is where ideas move, peers challenge each other, and business conversations naturally emerge — in a format optimised for decision-makers who expect more than presentations.

Organizations everywhere are now navigating an era defined by AI, augmentation, new work models, and continuous transformation. HR leaders are facing structural shifts in how companies operate, how talent is developed, and how culture is built. 

At the same time, vendors are navigating new expectations: less noise, more substance, and real opportunities to contribute to strategic dialogue.

The 2026 Collaborative Leadership Edition was specifically created to meet these demands.

10-11 November

Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Summit at a Glance

CHROs and direct reports

World Class Speakers

Peer-led Table Top Discussions

In-depth Case Presentations

Hrs - of Inspiration
and networking

Speakers

2026 Agenda - What to Expect

Two packed days of inspiring sessions, practical workshops, and future-ready HR trends.

For CHROs & Senior
HR Leaders

Lead Enterprise Transformation — Not Just HR Initiatives

Horizon Summit 2026 is a private executive forum for CHROs and C-1 leaders navigating structural shifts in leadership, AI, organisational design, and stakeholder value.
Step away from operational noise and engage in high-level dialogue with peers shaping the next phase of enterprise performance.
Here’s what awaits you:
Whether you lead Talent, Culture, Workforce Strategy, or People Analytics — Horizon Summit equips you to move from insight to courageous execution.

For CHROs & Senior
HR Leaders

Lead Enterprise Transformation — Not Just HR Initiatives

Horizon Summit 2026 is a private executive forum for CHROs and C-1 leaders navigating structural shifts in leadership, AI, organisational design, and stakeholder value.
Step away from operational noise and engage in high-level dialogue with peers shaping the next phase of enterprise performance.
Here’s what awaits you:
Whether you lead Talent, Culture, Workforce Strategy, or People Analytics — Horizon Summit equips you to move from insight to courageous execution.

For HR Solution Partners

Structured Access to Senior HR Decision-Makers

Horizon Summit 2026 is intentionally designed for high-signal engagement with CHROs and C-1 leaders shaping enterprise people strategy.
This is not a volume-based exhibition model.
It is a curated environment built for influence, credibility, and commercially meaningful conversations.
As a participating partner, you gain:
Whether you operate in HR technology, advisory, analytics, leadership development, or workforce solutions — Horizon Summit positions you as a contributor to enterprise-level dialogue, not just a vendor in the room.

For HR Solution Partners

Structured Access to Senior HR Decision-Makers

Horizon Summit 2026 is intentionally designed for high-signal engagement with CHROs and C-1 leaders shaping enterprise people strategy.
This is not a volume-based exhibition model.
It is a curated environment built for influence, credibility, and commercially meaningful conversations.
As a participating partner, you gain:
Whether you operate in HR technology, advisory, analytics, leadership development, or workforce solutions — Horizon Summit positions you as a contributor to enterprise-level dialogue, not just a vendor in the room.

Table-Top Peer Discussions

Horizon Summit brings you structured peer discussion among senior HR leaders. 30 tables. 10 strategic themes. 280 practitioners. One room. The insight generated stays in the room - and with you.

Every table has a purpose

Each discussion is centered on a key HR theme, allowing participants to explore issues in greater depth.

90 minutes of real conversation

Facilitated peer exchange that moves from framing to insight to documented conclusions — in one session.

The whole room benefits

Key insights from every table are presented from the main stage. You receive the intelligence from all 30 discussions.

Former Sponsors & Partners

Former Sponsors & Partners

Experiences

Shaping the future of work since 2016

Check out the videos of former events

Past attendees Say

Hear from past attendees what makes the HR World Summit a must attend event.

“The HR World Summit offered incredible inspiration—from job purposing to AI and leadership. Launching the HR Manifesto for Flourishing at Work was a true highlight.”

Otti Vogt

Co-Founder, Global Society for Good Leadership

“Every session at the HR World Summit was thought-provoking and enriching. A powerful reminder of the value of continuous learning and collaboration in HR.”

Cüneyt Belber

Global HR Business Partner – Technology, Vodafone

“The HR World Summit was a wonderful platform for inspiration, connection, and sharing ideas with HR peers across Europe.”

Garima Srivastava

VP – Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Takeda

Frequently Asked Questions

Horizon Summit is an invite-only, CHRO-level peer exchange conference held annually in Amsterdam. The 2026 edition — "The Collaborative Leadership Edition" — brings together senior HR leaders, technology innovators, and strategic partners for two days of structured peer discussion rather than passive presentations.

Horizon Summit is designed for CHROs and C-1 level HR leaders (roughly 280 senior practitioners), alongside a curated group of HR technology and solutions partners.

Horizon Summit 2026 takes place November 10–11, 2026, at the Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Instead of a traditional stage-and-audience format, Horizon Summit centers on Table-Top Peer Discussions — 30 tables, 10 strategic themes, 90-minute facilitated sessions that move from framing to insight to documented conclusions, with key takeaways shared with the full room.

Tickets can be booked directly at horizon-summit.com/get-tickets.

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