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HR Leadership Summit | Autumn

21 - 22 October, 2025
Where senior HR leaders gather to explore innovative people strategies, share proven workforce solutions, and build meaningful connections that drive organisational success. Whether navigating talent shortages, leading digital transformation in HR, or enhancing employee engagement, this summit empowers HR leaders with the vision, strategies, and networks to shape the future of work.
Four Centerstage Keynote Speakers

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in HR.

Speakers
Joyce Idoniboye, Oxfam
Joyce Idoniboye
Chief People Officer
Aleksandra Syzmanowics-Siwiec
Vice President - People & Culture
Hayley Mann
Hayley Mann
Chief People Officer
Annisha Taylor, Ofcom
Annisha Taylor
Group Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Fay, National Highways
Fay Simpkins
Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing
Nagina, WFF
Nagina Kayani
Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Asli, Cambridge Uni
Asli Derya
Learning Propositions Director
Rita Ribeiro, Nokia
Rita Ribeiro
Head of People - Cloud & Network Services
Idris Arshad
Idris Arshad
Head of People
Emma Potter, AB
Emma Potter
Director - DE&I and Community Engagement,
Vidhi Thakker, VML
Vidhi Thakker
Global Director of Talent & Organisational Effect...

Insights, Solutions and Elevated Networking

Network with your senior peers, exchange insights and explore tailored-to-you solutions at CONNECT HR - an exclusive summit for HR decision makers.

Reserved for executives and tailored to support your professional and departmental goals.

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A Strategic Agenda Crafted By Senior Human Resource Executives

Comprised of executive leaders and experts, the CONNECT HR Leadership Advisory Board provides strategic program guidance to build our event agendas. All programming and topics are designed to enlighten, support and initiate conversations that are current, ultra-relevant, and provide genuine value to your strategic vision.View the Advisory Board

Agenda

Two days of curated content featuring 25+ leading voices in HR across keynotes, panels, fireside chats, and peer-to-peer roundtables.
Tuesday, October 21

Speaker
Joyce IdoniboyeChief People OfficerOxfam GB
Joyce Idoniboye, Chief People Officer, Oxfam GB

Speakers
Aleksandra Syzmanowics-SiwiecVice President - People & CultureBP
Fay SimpkinsHead of Occupational Health & WellbeingNational Highways
Vidhi ThakkerGlobal Director of Talent and Organisational EffectivenessVML
3 speakers

Speakers
Annisha TaylorHead of Equality, Diversity and InclusionOfcom
Nagina KayaniHead of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWFF
Emma PotterDirector - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Community EngagementAllianceBernstein
3 speakers

Speakers
Asli DeryaLearning Propositions DirectorCambridge University Online
Stephanie GarforthFormer Director of Talent ManagementEuromonitor
Rita RibeiroHead of People - Cloud & Network ServicesNokia
3 speakers

Wednesday, October 22

Speakers
Susanne LiepmannPresidentFiPlus
Hayley MannChief People OfficerFormula E
2 speakers

Speakers
Armand AngeliVice President Digital TransformationDFCG
Idris ArshadHead of PeopleAsthma + Lung UK
Lucian LungescuGlobal Finance DirectorDanone
Mark McQuadeFinance DirectorClassic Football Shirts
4 speakers

Key Connections, Leading Insight, VIP Experience.

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A Full Suite of VIP Benefits

As an in-person attendee, you’ll receive the following at no cost:

  • One-night complimentary accommodation
  • All on-site catering provided
  • Multiple Networking Receptions with your senior-level peers (with open bar included)
  • Generous travel reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to tailor your experience
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Curated Research Meetings

Your time is valuable, which is why we skip the usual “wandering the exhibition hall” and connect you directly to relevant solution providers.

Tell us about your current challenges during registration, and we’ll arrange meetings with a tailored set of solution providers who can help. It’s a simple, highly effective way to conduct solutions research relaxed, no-pressure environment.

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Event Testimonials Quote 1I was able to network with like minded HR professionals, sharing knowledge, bouncing ideas off each other and understanding each other's challenges."
HR Manager, Winterhalter
Event Testimonials Quote 2The event was fantastic, met some great people really enjoyed the experience! The Quartz team were great too! Very well run."
Global Talent Acquisition Manager, Adidas

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HR Leadership Summit | Autumn, UK
21 - 22 October, 2025 | Allianz Stadium, London, England