We recognise that the world doesn’t stop while you’re with us, so we have a dedicated space if you do need to do some work during the day
Registration
11:45 - 12:45
Registration, networking lunch and exhibition. Your chance to meet peers, speakers and partners.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
12:45 - 13:00
Introduction and welcome with Ken Brotherston, CEO at TALiNT Partners and Jim Carrick-Birtwell, Founder and CEO at Future Talent Learning.
Opening Keynote:
Dr Hannah Fry
How to be Human in the Age of the Machine
13:00 – 13:45
Dr Hannah Fry is a Professor in the Mathematics of Cities. She is a mathematician, a best-selling author, an award-winning science presenter, and the host of numerous popular podcasts and television shows for Bloomberg and the BBC.
Dr. Hannah Fry
Author, Presenter and Mathematician
Keynote: How to successfully lead through AI transformation Dr. Andrew White, Said Business School
13:45 – 14:10
Fast-moving mega trends such as AI/digital adoption mean there is constant need for adaption. The pressure on leaders and their teams to adapt has never been greater.
In 2021, the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and EY formed a research collaboration to understand the conditions that increase the likelihood of a successful transformation 2.6-fold – from a 28% chance of success to a 73% chance.
The research over the past three years shows that the differentiating factor is people. Andrew will share key findings from the 2024 research paper.
DR. ANDREW WHITE
Research Fellow @ Said Business School
Keynote: How to navigate a fractured work place Louisa Moreton, Partner FGS Global
14:10 – 14:25
The FGS Global Radar Report, launched in January 2024, provides fascinating insights into culture and workplace.
Louisa Moreton will share a summary of the findings as well as insights about how to navigate a fractured workplace in the face of trust, inclusion and hybrid challenges.
LOUISA MORETON
Partner @ FGS Global
Networking break
14:25 – 14:55
Connect with peers and partners.
CHRO Panel discussion: Digital Leadership and Organisational Culture
14:55 – 15:35
An interactive discussion between four CHROs and the audience exploring:
- the qualities of leadership needed to steer organisations through digital transformations in a way that centres human needs.
- how to cultivate a corporate culture that embraces change while maintaining employee engagement and satisfaction.
JOYCE IDONIBOYE
Chief People Officer @ Oxfam
Dr Emma Karoune
Senior Researcher @ The Alan Turning Institute
Larissa Harrison
Group HRD Talent @ Babcock International Group
Sharon Bagshaw
Managing Director, UK&I @ AMS
Philosophy Slam
15:35 – 16:05
The Slam is an interactive affair. The audience are invited to pose questions and challenge the intellectual prowess of our esteemed philosophers.
How it works
Audience furrow their brows. Mark and Robert stand up. Someone from the audience calls out a random word (ideally, but not essentially, connected to the theme of the day). In the past they have had words as serious as ‘death’ and ‘consciousness’ and as silly as ‘smoothies’ and ‘crocodiles’. Mark and Robert each speak for a few minutes on the topic, drawing on the history of ideas. Then the next word is called out, and off they go again…
DR. MARK VERNON
Psychotherapist, Writer & Broadcaster
ROBERT ROWLAND SMITH
Author & Prize Fellow, Oxford
Talent & Learning Panel discussion: Future of Work in the Digital Era
16:05 – 16:45
An interactive discussion between four talent and learning leaders and the audience:
· How to prepare for shifts in job demands and skills requirements as automation and AI take on more tasks.
· Exploring lifelong learning and adaptability in professional development.
Jane Farquharson
VP Global Integrated Resourcing @ Shell
Ben Chambers
Head of Learning, Talent & Performance @ Grant Thornton
Simon Gibson
Group Head of Learning & Development @ Marks & Spencer
Maria McLachlan
MD, Talent Acquisition, Assessment & Skills Planning @ Citi
Closing Keynote: David Baker AI & EI
16:45 – 17:15
David was the launch managing editor of Wired UK. David predicts science and tech trends in The Wired World and teaches at The School of Life, presenting programmes for Radio 4 and Radiolab, and is regularly published in Wired, The Financial Times, and The Guardian. As a writer, broadcaster, and consultant, David simplifies complex topics for diverse audiences, covering economics, cultural anthropology, and work/life balance.
David Baker
Writer, thinker, speaker, broadcaster, consultant
Summary and close
17:15 - 17:30
A round up of the day from Ken Brotherston, CEO at TALiNT Partners and Jim Carrick-Birtwell, Founder and CEO at Future Talent Learning.
Drinks reception
17:30 - 19:00
Join us to continue the discussion with a drinks and networking session with peers, speakers and partners.