HR Leadership Summit | Autumn

Allianz Stadium, London, England 17 - 18 November, 2026

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.

Explore Sponsorship

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in HR.

Past Speakers

Joyce Idoniboye

Chief People Officer

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Aleksandra Syzmanowics-Siwiec

Vice President - People & Culture

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Hayley Mann

Chief People Officer

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Annisha Taylor

Group Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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Kathryn Scott

Human Resources Director

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One Dagun

Director - Talent and Succession Management

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Fay Simpkins

Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing

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Nagina Kayani

Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Asli Derya

Learning Propositions Director

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Rita Ribeiro

Head of People - Cloud & Network Services

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Idris Arshad

Head of People

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Naleena Gururani

Chief People Officer

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Emma Potter

Director - DE&I and Community Engagement,

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Vidhi Thakker

Global Director of Talent & Organisational Effect...

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Exclusively for executives and tailored to support your professional and departmental goals

Why Attend

Your Pass Is Covered

Our sponsors underwrite the majority of your cost of attendance, which allows invited executives to attend the summit at no cost.

Tailored Meetings

Make real progress with your solution research across people strategy, talent acquisition, employee experience, skills development, HR technology and much more.

Content That Matters

Every session focuses on strategic people priorities – from talent and skills to employee experience, culture and HR technology – helping you build a high-performing workforce.

High-Level Networking

Form meaningful new connections with senior HR and People leaders at our in-person leadership summits.

Unique Venue

KIA Oval is a major venue for the England national cricket team. It's easily accessible, located neat major transport routes.

Personalised Experience

This is the only event tailored specifically to you - your goals, your challenges, your success. Experience a truly customised approach.

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Join senior HR leaders this autumn and move your priorities forward.

Past Agenda

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

Key Themes

People Experience: Engagement, Wellbeing & Reward

Designing holistic people experiences that boost engagement, wellbeing and performance.

Culture as Competitive Advantage

Embedding culture as a strategic lever for attraction, retention and growth.

Inclusive Leadership: DEI & Belonging

Building inclusive leadership that drives belonging, equity and organisational impact.

Agile Talent: Workforce Planning, Skills & Mobility

Creating agile talent strategies for evolving skills, mobility and demand.

Change Leadership & Transformation

Enabling people-centred change through strong leadership, trust and capability.

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Tuesday, November 17

Speakers

Joyce IdoniboyeChief People OfficerOxfam GB

Mabinty EshoHead of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging,Comic Relief

2 speakers

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Matthew GregsonExecutive DirectorHowden Employee Benefits

Matthew Gregson, Executive Director, Howden Employee Benefits

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Joris Parms Director Total Rewards Advisory - Global FunctionsCargill

Craig RedihoughGroup Belonging & Wellbeing ManagerSky

Aleksandra Syzmanowics-SiwiecVice President - People & CultureBP

Fay SimpkinsHead of Occupational Health & WellbeingNational Highways

Vidhi ThakkerGlobal Director of Talent and Organisational EffectivenessVML

5 speakers

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Annisha TaylorHead of Equality, Diversity and InclusionOfcom

Nagina KayaniHead of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWFF

Emma PotterDirector - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Community EngagementAllianceBernstein

Jonny BriggsDiversity Equity Inclusion and Executive Search DirectorAviva

4 speakers

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Kathryn ScottHuman Resources DirectorCanon EMEA

Kathryn Scott, Human Resources Director, Canon EMEA

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Asli DeryaLearning Propositions DirectorCambridge University Online

Hannah BondLearning Portfolio LeadCambridge University Online

Georgie CookFounder and Head of Experience DesignLima Delta

Stephanie GarforthFormer Director of Talent ManagementEuromonitor

Rita RibeiroHead of People - Cloud & Network ServicesNokia

One DagunDirector - Talent & Succession ManagementStandard Chartered Bank

5+ speakers

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Tejas KotechaDirectorTejas Kotecha Communications

Tejas Kotecha, Director, Tejas Kotecha Communications

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