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HR Leadership Summit | Spring

KIA Oval, London 6 - 7 May, 2026
Where senior HR leaders gather to explore innovative solutions, share proven strategies, and build meaningful connections that shape the future workforce. Whether strengthening talent pipelines, enhancing employee experience, or enabling organisational performance, this summit is where leaders gain clarity, strategy, and the right partnerships to move forward.

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in HR.

Speakers
Claire Renaud Dell
Claire Renaud
Global Director, Human Resources
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Adeife Euromonitor scaled
Adeife Onwuzulike
Global Director - Culture, Engagement and Inclusion
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Alex Snelling, McDonalds
Alex Snelling
Chief People Officer - IOM
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Sarah Tegerdine Channel 4
Sarah Tegerdine
Head of People Partnering
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Gillian D, Microsoft 1
Gillian Davies
Global Organisation Development Director
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Steph Asos scaled
Stephanie Garforth
Head of Culture Change
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Sarah Kenuel Bolt
Sarah Kenuel
Global Director of Talent Management
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Annisha Taylor, Ofcom
Annisha Tayloy
Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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Alison Devenish, Barclays
Alison Devenish
Strategic Workforce Planning Director
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Paul Kent Pepsico
Paul Kent
Director - Global Learning and Functional Develop...
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Designed for senior executives — aligned to your role and strategic priorities
Why Attend

Invitation-Only Access

Attendance is reserved for a select group of senior executives. If your role aligns, you’re welcome to apply — ensuring a highly relevant experience.

Hosted Delegate Privileges

Premium accommodation and travel assistance. Included for qualifying attendees, subject to availability.

Personalised Event Agenda

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

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 near major transport routes.

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

2026 Spring 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

People Experience: Engagement, Wellbeing & Reward

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

Culture as Competitive Advantage

Culture as Competitive Advantage

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

Inclusive Leadership: DEI & Belonging

Inclusive Leadership: DEI & Belonging

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

Agile Talent: Workforce Planning, Skills & Mobility

Agile Talent: Workforce Planning, Skills & Mobility

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

Change Leadership & Transformation

Change Leadership & Transformation

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

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Wednesday, May 06

Speakers
Busola FarinmadeDirector - Total RewardsEquinix
Adeife OnwuzulikeGlobal Director - Culture, Engagement and InclusionEuromonitor
Sarah TegerdineHead of People PartneringChannel 4
Stephanie GarforthHead of Culture ChangeASOS
Nassali DouglasDirector of Change and TransformationBBC Children in Need
5 speakers

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Aleksandra Szymanowics-SiwiecFormer Vice President - People and CultureBP
Adeife OnwuzulikeGlobal Director - Culture, Engagement and InclusionEuromonitor
Annisha TaylorHead of Equality, Diversity and InclusionOfcom
Ken KittoeHead of Inclusion and DiversityAXA XL
Maria Rosaria BonifacioVice President and People HeadNokia
5 speakers

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Sarah KenuelGlobal Director of Talent ManagementBolt
Sarah Kenuel, Global Director of Talent Management, Bolt

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Natalie JohnsonCo-Founder and Managing DirectorParadigm
Natalie Johnson, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Paradigm

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Paul Kent1Director - Global Learning and Functional DevelopmentPepsiCo
Dan HewittTalent and Performance DirectorOcado Group
Mark JacksonHead of Future WorkforceNationwide
Alison DevenishStrategic Workforce Planning DirectorBarclays
Kay SmartGlobal HR DirectorReckitt
5 speakers

Speakers
Nelson SivalingamCEO and Co-Founder,HowNow
Senior RepresentativeIRIS Software
2 speakers

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Solutions Matched To Your Priorities

We work with leading HR and people solution providers across critical workforce priorities – including talent acquisition, employee experience, skills development, HR technology and more. Your one-to-one meetings are matched to your needs, ensuring every conversation is practical, strategic and genuinely valuable.

Solution Providers By Categories

  • Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Technology
  • Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
  • Workforce Planning & People Strategy
  • Learning, Skills & Capability Development
  • Performance & Talent Management
  • Leadership & Culture Development
  • Employee Experience & Engagement
  • Wellbeing, Inclusion & Belonging
  • HR Technology & Digital Transformation
  • Hybrid Work, Ways of Working & Productivity
  • Data-Driven HR & People Analytics
  • Retention, Reward & Workforce Value Proposition
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Connect with Leaders Driving People Strategy & Workforce Transformation

Meet senior HR leaders with active initiatives, talent challenges and transformation agendas. Guaranteed one-to-one meetings and curated networking connect you directly with decision-makers and accelerate conversations.

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HR Leadership Summit | Spring, UK
6 - 7 May, 2026 | KIA Oval, London