Our Advisory Board consists of industry executives, thought leaders, and experts. The board holds a vision to shape the future of the industry by ensuring our program is highly relevant, forward-thinking, and aligned with market needs.

Aleksandra Szymanowics-Siwiec

VP, People & Culture

Thomas Moller Lybaek

Talent Product Director

Naleena Gururani

Chief People Officer

Stephanie Garforth

Head of Culture Change

Jenny Cunningham

Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition

Aslihan Kurt

VP, Global HRBP

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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.

2026 Spring 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.

Past 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

Opening Keynote | Leading in the Human+AI Era: Evolving HR, Leadership and the Way We Work

Session One: Engagement, Benefits and Change Resilience

Morning Refreshments

Session Two: Roundtables | Culture, Inclusion and Employee Experience

Lunch + Invitation-Only Executive Lunches 

Lunchtime Keynote | Authentic Leadership for a World That Won’t Sit Still

Keynote Presentation | Purpose-Built AI: The Next Evolution of Talent Strategy

Session Three: Talent, Skills and Workforce Planning

Afternoon Refreshments

Session Four: Invitation-Only Boardrooms

Meeting Feedback and Afternoon Networking

Evening Networking Reception + Invitation-Only Executive Dinners and Stadium Tours

Breakfast + Invitation-Only Breakfast Boardrooms

Keynote Panel Discussion | People, Performance and Partnership: Rewriting the CFO–CHRO Relationship

Session Five: Scenario Labs | Transformation and Tomorrow's Workforce

Session Six: Invitation-Only Boardrooms

Final Meeting Feedback + Invitation-Only Executive Lunches

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. Get 4* accommodation and £150 travel allowance included (deadline: Friday 20th March)

HR Leadership Summit | Spring

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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>

Premium VIP Experience

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.

Personalised Event Agenda

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 spring and move your priorities forward.

Trusted by HR Leaders. Here’s what your peers are saying.

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.

FOR SOLUTION PROVIDERS

Connect with Leaders Driving People Strategy & Workforce Transformation

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

Solutions Matched To Your Priorities

Claire Renaud

Global Director, Human Resources

Adeife Onwuzulike

Global Director - Culture, Engagement and Inclusion

Alex Snelling

Chief People Officer - IOM

Sarah Tegerdine

Head of People Partnering

Gillian Davies

Global Organisation Development Director 

Sarah Kenuel

Global Director of Talent Management

Annisha Tayloy

Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Alison Devenish

Strategic Workforce Planning Director 

Paul Kent

Director - Global Learning and Functional Development

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

John Rickan

HR VP - EMEA

Nick Lynn

Senior Director of Employee Experience and Engagement

Claire Thomas

Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Margarita Echeverria

Global Head of Talent Assessment

Steve Wood

Head of People Development

Caroline Berns

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

Nicola Ladisa

 HRO Director 

Solveig Brustad

CHRO

Damien Bernard

Head of People

Hasan Reza

Head of Workforce Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Priya Brar

r, Talent Acquisition Manager

James Edon-Williams

People BP

Hamira Riaz

Vice President – Strategic Leadership

Become a Solution Provider

ADP UK is a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management, payroll, HR and workforce solutions for businesses of all sizes. It simplifies payroll processing, compliance, talent management, time tracking and benefits administration with scalable technology and expert support, helping organisations automate complex HR tasks and focus on growth. Backed by global experience and local expertise, ADP UK drives efficiency, accuracy and strategic people management. 

Braver Leaders is a coaching and leadership development organisation that helps individuals and teams build courageous, resilient and purpose-driven leadership. Through personalised executive coaching, immersive workshops and strategic programmes, it equips leaders to navigate complexity, unlock potential and drive high-impact performance. Rooted in evidence-based practice and human-centred insight, Braver Leaders empowers professionals to lead with confidence, clarity, authenticity and lasting organisational influence.

Zincwork is a London-based company builder that partners with founders and corporates to launch and scale ambitious B2B software ventures. Combining strategic investment, operational expertise and deep industry networks, Zincwork helps teams validate ideas, build product-market fit and accelerate growth. With a focus on mission-driven technology and sustainable business models, Zincwork supports founders from concept through scaling to create lasting impact in their markets.

TELUS Health is a leading digital health provider delivering connected healthcare solutions that improve access, outcomes and patient experience across medical, pharmacy, virtual care and employer health services. Its secure technology empowers clinicians, employers and individuals with tools for telemedicine, electronic medical records, health analytics and wellness programs. TELUS Health supports healthier communities by making integrated, accessible healthcare simpler and more effective.

HowNow is an intelligent learning and enablement platform that helps organisations upskill teams, centralise knowledge and boost performance through personalised learning journeys, real-time insights and seamless content curation. It integrates with everyday tools to deliver training, mentoring and development where employees already work. By turning learning into a strategic advantage, HowNow empowers organisations to close skills gaps, increase engagement and drive measurable business outcomes.

Paradigm helps organisations automate financial planning, reporting and analytics with AI-driven solutions. Its cloud-native platform transforms fragmented data into real-time insights, enabling finance teams to plan smarter, forecast accurately and make faster, more informed decisions. Designed for modern enterprises, Paradigmiq combines powerful automation, intuitive workflows and advanced modelling to streamline complex financial processes and elevate strategic performance across the organisation.

Pebl is an engagement platform that helps organisations build supportive, inclusive and high-performing cultures through personalised mental health content, expert coaching, wellbeing tools and community experiences. Designed for today’s distributed workforce, Pebl empowers teams with accessible resources that boost resilience, reduce stress and improve connection. By combining digital support with human interaction, Pebl enables employers to prioritise wellbeing, foster belonging and drive sustainable performance at scale.

Remote is a global HR and employment platform that helps companies hire, manage and pay employees and contractors anywhere in the world with built-in payroll, tax, compliance and benefits support. Trusted by organisations of all sizes, its all-in-one solution simplifies international workforce operations, removes legal barriers and accelerates global expansion without requiring local entities, making cross-border hiring seamless, compliant and scalable. 

Rise Up is an AI-powered learning and enablement platform that helps organisations personalise, deliver and measure training at scale. Its all-in-one solution unifies LMS, LXP, authoring and adaptive learning to close skills gaps, accelerate time-to-skill and embed learning into the flow of work with real-time insights and smart automation. Trusted by global teams, Rise Up boosts engagement, performance and development outcomes.

Delaware is a global technology and consulting company helping organisations accelerate digital transformation and drive business value through innovative solutions. Through its expertise in ERP, cloud, data & analytics, digital experience and business process optimisation, it enables enterprises to modernise operations, enhance agility and unlock actionable insights. Trusted by customers across industries worldwide, Delaware empowers organisations with tailored strategies and technology implementations that fuel sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Multiplier is a global human-resources platform that makes it easy for companies to hire, onboard, manage and pay employees and contractors in more than 150 countries—without needing to set up local legal entities. Its suite includes Employer of Record (EOR), global payroll, contractor management, HRIS and compliance tools, all delivered through a unified dashboard that handles local labor laws, taxes, benefits and multi-currency payroll. Designed for businesses of all sizes, Multiplier combines cutting-edge technology with 24/7 human-first support to simplify international workforce operations, accelerate global expansion, and ensure compliant, efficient people-management worldwide.

Employment Hero is a people-management platform that helps companies streamline HR, payroll, employee benefits and performance management through an all-in-one digital solution. Its suite of tools enables businesses to automate onboarding, time tracking, compliance, payroll processing and workforce analytics while providing employees access to benefits, learning resources and self-service features. Designed for organisations of all sizes, Employment Hero blends cutting-edge technology with expert support to simplify everyday HR tasks, improve people experiences and drive productivity across the employee lifecycle.

Rippling is a cloud-based workforce management platform that helps companies run HR, IT, and finance operations from a single unified system. Founded in San Francisco, the company provides enterprise-ready SaaS tools for managing employee data, payroll, benefits, devices, applications, and expenses across global teams. Its modular platform connects workforce information with automation and compliance features, enabling organizations to onboard employees, manage access, control spending, and streamline internal workflows at scale. By unifying business systems around employee data, Rippling replaces fragmented tools, improves operational visibility, and helps companies automate administrative processes, support growth, and operate more efficiently.

Evidenced is an interview intelligence platform that helps organisations run structured, fair, and data-driven hiring processes through a unified software platform. Its enterprise-ready SaaS solution enables HR and talent teams to design competency-based interview frameworks, guide interviewers in real time, and capture recordings, transcripts, and scorecards that support consistent candidate evaluation. By replacing unstructured interviews and subjective decision-making with evidence-based insights and analytics, Evidenced improves candidate experience, reduces hiring bias, and ensures compliance with organisational and regulatory standards. Trusted by growing companies and enterprise hiring teams, the platform integrates with leading applicant tracking systems and empowers organisations to make faster, more confident hiring decisions.

Join HR's most esteemed Summit

We work in partnership with a carefully selected group of solution providers who support the event.
Their involvement allows us to offer complimentary passes to qualified senior executives. Whether you attend in person or online, there is no delegate fee.
Get one-night 4★ hotel stay and up to £150 travel allowance. Deadline Fri 20 March and subject to availability &#8211; be quick!

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

Free Attendance

Hosted Delegate Privileges

Tailored Meetings

Content That Matters

High-Level Networking

Unique Venue

Designed for senior executives — aligned to your role and strategic priorities

Discover proven strategies from industry experts, explore relevant solutions, and connect with senior peers.

HR Leadership Summit | Spring

KIA Oval, London 6 - 7 May, 2026

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