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Discover strategies from field experts, research new solutions, and meet like-minded peers. Your invitation is waiting.

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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.

A Strategic Agenda Crafted By Senior Human Resource Executives

Event Schedule

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

Past Agenda

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

People Experience: Engagement, Wellbeing & Reward

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

Culture as Competitive Advantage

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

Inclusive Leadership: DEI & Belonging

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

Agile Talent: Workforce Planning, Skills & Mobility

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

Change Leadership & Transformation

Watch 35+ presentations on demand and with lifetime access.

Agenda

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

Insights, Solutions and Elevated Networking

Breakfast

Breakfast Keynote Interview | Creating Space to Thrive: Identity, Inclusion and the Power of Authentic Leadership

Keynote Presentation | Beyond Cost: Proving the Value of Benefits

Session One: Engagement, Wellbeing and Reward

Morning Refreshments

Session Two: Roundtables | DEIB

Lunch + Invite Only Executive Lunches 

Lunchtime Keynote | Philosophy in Practice: Building a Culture That’s Rooted, Responsible and Ready for the Future

Session Three: Talent Management and Development

Afternoon Refreshments

Session Four: Invitation Only Boardrooms

Meeting Feedback and Afternoon Networking

Dinner & Drinks Reception - The East Wing

Breakfast + Invite Only Breakfast Briefings 

Keynote Panel Discussion | The New Leadership Playbook: Strengthening Resilience and Strategic Influence in a Changing World

Session Five: Change Management

Session Six: Invitation Only Boardrooms

Final Meeting Feedback + Invite Only Executive Lunches 

End of Conference

Next-Generational Leadership

Digitising People Assessment

How HR Can Lead the Way in Digital Transformation

Avoiding Tokenism in Your DEI Strategy

Great Resignation to Great Regret: HR’s role in reviving  engagement & wellbeing

Enter Gen-Z: Intergenerational workforces

The Future-Ready Workforce: Resilient and Agile

Training’s new normal: Hybrid onboarding

Building authentic DEI strategy and recognising the importance  of belonging

Belonging and Inclusion Within Remote and Hybrid Working

The Expanded Role of Leadership in the Post-Covid World

The Evolution of HR Leaders Into Strategic Business Partners

Intergenerational Workforce and Retaining Gen Z

Inclusion & diversity in Talent Acquisition

Talent acquisition and retention in volatile markets

Building trust in global environments: Onboarding as a case study

Mastering executive transitions

Redesigning and implementing a brand-new end-to-end HR strategy

Designing and implementing an employee experience ecosystem

Workforce stabilization: Organizational change & resiliency

Putting Engagement at the Heart of Your Onboarding Journey

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.

HR Leadership Summit | Autumn

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CONNECT HR is a peer-led leadership-focused event that is complimentary for qualified professionals. Discover strategies from field experts, research new solutions, and meet like-minded peers on your path to professional growth. Your invitation is waiting.

Exclusive Access. Personalised Meetings. Maximum Impact

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

As an in-person attendee, you’ll receive the following at no cost:
<ul>
<li>One-night complimentary accommodation</li>
<li>All on-site catering provided</li>
<li>Multiple Networking Receptions with your senior-level peers (with open bar included)</li>
<li>Generous travel reimbursement</li>
<li>Dedicated team to tailor your experience</li>
</ul>

A Full Suite of VIP Benefits

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.

Curated Research Meetings

Key Connections, Leading Insight, VIP Experience.

Customise the ideal experience to fit your busy schedule and connect from the comfort of your own home or office.
All presentations are available to watch on-demand., and our dedicated Attendee Relations team will work around your agenda to schedule all meetings.

Inspiration at a time that suits you

Since we can&#8217;t treat you to a renowned venue, luxury hotel or a delicious dining experience with an online event, we&#8217;ve designed a reward system worthy of your time.
All attendees who complete their meetings schedule will earn their choice of amazing rewards, including gift cards, Apple products, and charitable donations.

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

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Strategic Solutions by Category:

Meet our Solution Providers

Joyce Idoniboye

Chief People Officer

Aleksandra Syzmanowics-Siwiec

Vice President - People & Culture

Hayley Mann

Annisha Taylor

Group Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Kathryn Scott

Human Resources Director 

One Dagun

Director - Talent and Succession Management

Fay Simpkins

Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Nagina Kayani

Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Asli Derya

Learning Propositions Director 

Rita Ribeiro

Head of People - Cloud & Network Services

Idris Arshad

Head of People 

Naleena Gururani

Chief People Officer 

Emma Potter

Director - DE&I and Community Engagement, 

Vidhi Thakker

Global Director of Talent & Organisational Effectiveness

Past Speakers

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in HR.

Online Speakers

Jackie Masters

Head of People and Organisational Effectiveness

Peter Michiels

Group Chief Alignment Officer & Chief HR, Internal Communications & Legal Officer

Margarita Echeverria

Global Head of Talent Assessment

John Rickan

HR VP - EMEA

Claire Thomas

Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

James Edon-Williams

People Business  Partner

Priya Brar

Talent Acquisition Manager

Solveig Brustad

CHRO

Hamira Riaz

Vice President – Strategic Leadership

Nick Lynn

Senior Director of Employee Experience and Engagement

Damien Bernard

Head of People, Comdata  & SL&E

Hasan Reza

Head of Workforce Equity,  Diversity & Inclusion

Caroline Berns

Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Acquisition Middle East & Africa

Nicola Ladisa

 HRO Director 

Steve Wood

Head of People Development

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 Join us in Autumn 2026 for CONNECT HR UK!  Human Resource’s leading event for senior-level professionals.

Twickenham Stadium

 CONNECT HR Leadership Summit

Global head of diversity, equity and inclusion at Ericsson

Emma Birchall

We work in partnership with a carefully selected group of solution providers who support the event.
Every event attendee is assigned a member of the attendee relations team from the moment your registration is complete. We get to know everything about what you’re looking to achieve with your professional and departmental goals.
Your attendee relations executive will work with you to build a talk track, find relevant solution providers, and handle every aspect of your attendance, all the way down to dietary needs. Complete your registration and leave the rest to us.

Complimentary Executive Pass

Arrive with a challenge. Leave with clarity, connections and next steps.
Finding the right B2B solutions can be time-consuming. Our pre-scheduled, one-to-one meetings remove the noise by matching you in advance with solution providers aligned to your priorities.
Short, informal and highly focused, these meetings allow you to cover weeks of research in a single day — without the pressure of a traditional exhibition environment.

Pre-Scheduled Meetings

Every session is designed with relevance and practicality in mind.
Our programme brings together senior leaders and industry experts to share real-world insight, practical frameworks and honest perspectives on today’s most pressing challenges.
From strategic leadership to operational execution, sessions focus on what works — helping you return to your role with ideas you can apply immediately.

Insights That Matter

Connect with senior peers facing the same challenges as you.
Attendance is by invitation only, ensuring a highly curated audience of decision-makers and influencers. This creates meaningful networking opportunities throughout the summit — from structured sessions to informal conversations.
You’ll be joined by leaders including:
<ul>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Chief People Officer</li>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">HR Director</li>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Group HR Director</li>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Director, People Transformation</li>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Director, People Strategy</li>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Director, HR Operations</li>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Director, People Analytics / Workforce Planning</li>
</ul>

Peer-Level Networking

A premium experience, designed to be effortless.
From a unique venue selection (KIA Oval) to hospitality, every detail is considered to ensure a focused, comfortable and professional environment. In-person attendees benefit from accommodation, high-quality catering and a smooth end-to-end experience, allowing you to concentrate on what matters most.

A Premium Executive Experience

A personalised experience, from registration to departure.
Every delegate is supported by a dedicated attendee relations manager who takes the time to understand your objectives. They will help shape your agenda, arrange relevant meetings and manage all logistics — including accessibility and dietary requirements.
Simply register, share your goals, and let us take care of the rest.

Designed Around Your Priorities

Explore the ideas and trends shaping the future of HR, with practical insight from experienced leaders and trusted solution providers.

A personalised route to insight, solutions and peer connection

Your Pass Is Covered

Tailored Meetings

Content That Matters

High-Level Networking

Unique Venue

Personalised Experience

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

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HR Leadership Summit | AutumnAllianz Stadium, London, England 17 - 18 November, 2026

Connect HR Advisory Board

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