8:30 am
WELCOME BACK
Welcome Back to Day Two!
"Welcome back to Day Two of the HORIZON SUMMIT! Before we begin, grab a cup of coffee or tea and take a moment to explore our exhibiting partners. Your learning journey continues!"
8:30 am
WELCOME BACK
"Welcome back to Day Two of the HORIZON SUMMIT! Before we begin, grab a cup of coffee or tea and take a moment to explore our exhibiting partners. Your learning journey continues!"
3:30 pm
5th Nov, MASTERCLASS with HEIDI FRIEDRICHS: Leading Change to Effective Transformation: Strategies for Success
"This masterclass will provide a deep dive into approaches and strategies that enable the successful implementation of transformations. Attendees will endulge into the breadth of topics relevant for successfully leading a transformation and manifesting the desired future state. Key Takeaways:
4:00 pm
END OF SUMMIT
"As the summit comes to a close, we hope you had an enriching experience. Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to seeing you next time!"
5:30 pm
Networking Reception
"Join us for a dynamic networking reception! Reflect on insights, engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and continue building your professional network. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and grow."
3:00 pm
Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break
"Time for a cup of coffee or tea! Visit the exhibitors and enjoy the conversations with fellow conference attendees!"
12:15 pm
Lunch & Networking Break
"Enjoy a rich buffet lunch by Hilton - visit the exhibitors and continue networking!"
10:00 am
Morning Coffee & Networking Break
"Time for a cup of coffee or tea! Visit the exhibitors and enjoy the conversations with fellow conference attendees!"
3:30 pm
AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION
"Happy companies make more money. Simple, right? Yet so many businesses get it wrong. They waste time on perks and bonuses, missing what truly matters. In half an hour, we'll cut through the noise and give HR leaders the real tools to build a happy, productive workplace. Spoiler: It’s not about the money. It’s about doing the simple, effective things that matter. We'll tackle the following:
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1:30 pm
HR as a Strategic Partner: Maximizing Impact on Organizational Performance
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"In this presentation, we will delve into a case study outlining the process of establishing annual HR targets and priorities within Division Marine & Ports. We will explore how these objectives are aligned with both Business and People Strategy and detail our thorough progress tracking methods. This model is meticulously planned and implemented in close collaboration with HRBPs and business stakeholders."
"In this stimulating presentation, we will examine how the New Economy necessitates a fresh outlook on organisations and HR. Discover groundbreaking approaches, disruptive technologies, and cultural shifts that are reshaping HR's paradigm to empower organisations in fostering a blend of purpose-driven and high-performing environments."
"Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the transformative power of impactful engagement in driving organizational performance. Our panellists will share insights and strategies on how organizations can leverage engagement initiatives to achieve sustainable growth and success. Key Questions:
1:30 pm
Wellbeing Reimagined: Thriving Workforce
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"In 2021, Ahlstrom set a goal to become a top 10% employer in the industrial manufacturing sector by the end of 2025 as part of our growth transformation journey to 2026. Rather than take a ‘top down’ approach, we implemented localized strategies across 37 plants and saw a notable increase in the eNPS from 8 to 28 within 18 months. This presentation delves into how factors like increased management visibility, recognition and learning opportunities were key in achieving this milestone. By prioritizing physical and mental safety, enhancing facilities and nurturing workplace culture, we successfully cultivated positive engagement and communication, leading to a significant improvement in overall employee wellbeing and satisfaction."
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"In this panel, we delve into the important role of HR leaders in fostering employee wellbeing and organizational resilience amidst evolving job markets and technological shifts. Key Questions:
"MELP's online platform for HR professionals and intuitive mobile app for employees create a two-way connection to help retain and attract talent by creating personal value."
10:45 am
6th Nov, MASTERCLASS with Alex Kjerulf: How to build Happiness DNA
"Studies clearly show that happy companies make more money but how do you achieve that in practice? If you want to build a happy workplace, you have to take happiness seriously – paradoxical as that may sound – and make sure that happiness becomes part of the company's strategy. In this workshop Alex will share 10 ways that the world’s best and most successful workplaces have built happiness into their DNA by making it one of their top strategic priorities. Learn – among many other tips – why and how your company should:
1:30 pm
6th Nov, MASTERCLASS with Adam Gibson: Strategic Workforce Planning at the Age of AI
"This masterclass will delve into the strategic planning necessary for preparing a workforce to integrate AI and automation. Participants will learn how to forecast future skill requirements, develop a resilient talent pipeline, and create an adaptable workforce that can thrive alongside AI and automation technologies. Key Takeaways:
1:30 pm
5th Nov, MASTERCLASS with Debray Corey: Communicating with IMPACT
"In today's competitive landscape, communication plays an important role in attracting, retaining and engaging your people. This masterclass provides a comprehensive guide to developing and delivering impactful communication messages and campaigns, ensuring you have the knowledge, skills and tools needed to achieve your goals. By introducing the six-step 'IMPACT' model, you will learn how to understand employee communication needs, set clear objectives, choose the right communication mediums, plan detailed campaigns and measure their success. This masterclass combines theoretical insights with practical tools that we will bring to life by working through a hypothetical communication campaign. You'll leave equipped and ready to engage the hearts and minds of your people through effective communication messages and campaigns. Key Takeaways:
10:45 am
Coaching Excellence: Unlocking Employee Potential
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"Becoming future-ready for the next world of work requires new strategies for a next generation people function - we need to be more agile, digitally enabled, and data-driven with a laser focus on the business.“ This session explores the future landscape as part of a holistic future of work agenda, including how to:
"In today's competitive world, coaching plays an important role in helping employees reach their full potential. However, HR professionals often face challenges like resistance to change and limited resources. Overcoming these obstacles, organizations can create effective coaching programs that boost engagement and resilience. Panelists will share ways to align coaching with personal and professional growth, driving employee commitment and exploring innovative strategies for organizational success."
10:45 am
HR and Leadership Reimagined: Empowered by Science and Evidence
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"What Does Science Tell Us About Selecting and Developing Leaders? We all have vivid stories about inspiring leaders and the remarkable things they achieve. It's clear that leadership matters greatly. Yet, alarmingly, only about 60% of leadership appointments are successful. Even more concerning, research indicates that just 10% of leadership development efforts have a tangible impact on business performance. Why is this happening? Why do we persist in making poor investment decisions in leadership selection and development? And most importantly, how can we beat these odds?"
"In this presentation, we will demonstrate how People Analytics can be used to steer HR strategy, including several practical examples of data science in HR."
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"Join experts to explore how predictive analytics can foresee employee needs and prevent turnover. Learn from real cases and discuss the ethical considerations and potential risks involved."
10:45 am
Beyond Performance Management: Cultivating a Culture of Freedom to Flourish
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3:45 pm
The Talent Code: Rethinking Management Strategies
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"With a seemingly endless array of features and functionality, it’s often difficult to prioritise, and build a business case for, the HCM technology components that will deliver the greatest employee experience and business performance transformation for your organisation. In this session, we explore the intersection of HR technology, organisational culture and business success. Learn how the UKG People Operations Framework helps you understand the intersected roles and values delivered by the key components of HCM technology, helping you prioritise solution spend and return on investment."
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"This presentation explores parallels between recruitment and dating, offering fresh insights amid complexity. Drawing from business psychology and HR management experience, it'll share innovative strategies to attract talent efficiently. With engaging delivery, this session aims to inform and inspire."
"Join our panel of industry experts to explore the evolving landscape of talent needs. Discuss the impact of AI, the rise of new roles, innovative reward systems, remote work, employee-centric flexibility and other upcoming trends shaping the future workforce. Key Questions:
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3:45 pm
AI-HR Fusion: Transforming the Future of Work
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"In today's competitive job market, with LinkedIn receiving 117 job applications per second, AI tools are revolutionizing the hiring process. From matching to sorting CVs and measuring diversity, AI offers solutions for both HRs and job seekers, potentially shaping 90% of future hires."
"In this session, we'll explore:
"Adam will discuss the implications of generative AI on capabilities in the future of work and the critical role of transformative leadership. He will:
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1:30 pm
DEI Redefined: Thriving for Organizational Success
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"Remote work isn’t just about flexibility—it’s a game-changer for driving true inclusion. In this session, Sam Theobald, Chief People Officer at Next 15, will explore how a remote-first approach can serve as a powerful catalyst for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organisations. Discover practical strategies for fostering an inclusive environment where global employees feel valued and connected, regardless of location, and learn about the critical role that seamless international employment infrastructure—supported by an Employer of Record (EOR)—plays in this process."
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"Discover innovative strategies to foster diversity and inclusion within your organization, empowering all employees to succeed and creating a cohesive, thriving workplace culture that drives business success and growth."
"Inclusive Intelligence merges Emotional Intelligence and Inclusive Leadership. Grounded in extensive research and interviews, it unveils how certain leaders embody inclusive practices organically, offering insights and strategies for fostering inclusion in everyday leadership. In this presentation, we will delve deeper into these findings and explore practical applications."
1:30 pm
Skills and Learning Development: Futureproofing Workforce
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"Discover AI's impact on workforce skills’ development with a focus on various applications : personalized learning platforms, AI-powered skills assessments, data-driven upskilling strategies, automation's role in talent development, and the future of AI-enabled training."
"AI-Driven Learning: Shaping the Future of Workforce Skills Discover AI's impact on workforce skills’ development with a focus on various applications : personalized learning platforms, AI-powered skills assessments, data-driven upskilling strategies, automation's role in talent development, and the future of AI-enabled training."
"This session provides valuable insights from NOKIA on navigating the complexities of the modern workplace by focusing on a skills-based approach. Learn how leveraging data analytics and fostering a culture of continuous learning, a key driver of success in today’s dynamic business environment, can help your organization become more flexible, innovative, and resilient."
"Experts discuss the future skills landscape and how organizations can prepare their workforce. Key Questions:
"The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) brings together transformational organizations to form a global community that shifts the systems they work within towards a better future."
10:45 am
From Change Management to Change Agility
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"This session explores the impact of technology on the deployment of HR services. Understand why transformation initiatives often fail and how we can avoid these pitfalls. Discover how to enable a successful technology-driven approach in HR."
"In this talk, we explore the transformation of our Center of Excellence (COE) into innovation hubs that drive change through practical and innovative solutions. By ensuring strategic alignment across the organization, we enhance speed, agility, and collaboration. This transformation is geared towards making HR COEs more effective partners and redefining their unique role within our Leadership Model and Enduring Values. These principles are embedded in our global programs, processes, and policies, enabling us to prioritize the well-being of our customers and employees."
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"Remote is a Global HR Platform that helps companies hire, manage, and pay their entire team — and more effectively compete in the modern global economy through our comprehensive set of core solutions including, HRIS, payroll, international employment, contractor management, and more."
10:45 am
HR & Leadership Agility: Thriving Amidst Turbulence
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"With 99.6% of people saying they've had a bad boss and 80% of bosses admitting having been a bad boss, we have a problem. In this session we’ll dig deeper into this, sharing the reasons it’s happening and tools required in this new world of work to be a great boss."
"In this session, we will address:
"Explore how HR can drive agility and resilience within organizations, adapting to change and ensuring sustained performance in a dynamic business environment. Key Questions:
9:00 am
MORNING PLENARY SESSIONS
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"As the world changes around us, the future of work will affect the way we lead, work and win. In this inspirational presentation, Buhle helps you unlock the keys to unleash the greatness in your people in a changing world. It will help you to discover how to stand out and reach your full potential as an individual, team and organization. This presentation will:
"Micromanagement is prevalent in today’s workplace culture and can lead to negative consequences for everyone involved. When leaders offer advice with enthusiasm, it often results in Motivational Micromanagement. While leaders can overcome these tendencies relatively quickly, they must first learn how. In this keynote, Prof. Julia Milner shares:
"In an era of constant flux, CHROs must become masters of adaptation. This panel of distinguished leaders will unveil strategies to cultivate resilient leadership, nurture evolving corporate cultures and implement change with both heart and resolve. Learn to transform challenges into catalysts for growth and uncertainty into innovation. Key Questions:
"In the fast-paced world of technology, HR professionals face the unique challenge of guiding multiple generations in the workplace. This presentation uncovers strategies for effectively empowering Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z amidst the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Join us to discover valuable insights and practical techniques to ensure every generation thrives in the age of AI."
"Giffy is the plug-and-play solution for your company to send digital incentives. Easy to use, easy to embed. +58% increased loyalty due to giving incentives people really need & giving flexible choice. +83% time saved with an easier incentive distribution and an automated administration. 100% sustainable. Zero plastic used. Every Giffy supports the Plastic Soup Foundation."
8:30 am
REGISTRATIONS & WELCOME
"Collect your badge and join us for a cup of coffee or tea"