Shape What’s Next
Join us on 27th August in Singapore for People 1st 2026, an essential gathering for HR, Talent, Reward, L&D leaders. This event is about embracing a People 1st approach amidst a rapidly changing workplace. Industry peers and thought leaders will come together to share insights and strategies to attract, engage, develop and retain top talent.
This meeting of minds will feature keynotes, panel sessions, and interactive roundtables, all designed to provide practical expertise and guidance. Be part of this exciting dialogue as we adapt to evolving employee expectations and drive our business objectives. It’s time to redefine what it means to put people first in the modern era.
Shaun Griggs
Alex Felstead
Kim MacAvoy
Charlotte Dabney
Abhinav Kumar
Yvonne Tan
Ozge Yurtsever
Helen Snowball
Rachna Sampayo
Tanie Eio
Vikas Verma
Sajjad Parmer
Natalia Telfer
Nicelle Galeano
June Mahadevan
Stephen Tjoa
8:30- 9:15 Registration & Networking
Welcome coffee and networking with peers, partners and speakers ahead of an inspiring day.
9:15- 9:25· Welcome & Introductions
Opening remarks from People 1st APAC host.
9:25 - 10:05 · Opening Keynote: Leading Through Hyper-Growth: The Leadership Capabilities Asia Needs Next
10:05 - 10:40 · On-Stage: Reskilling at Scale: Preparing Workforces for the AI Economy
10:40- 11:00· Networking Break
11:00 - 12:00 · Roundtable: Leadership Pipelines • Manager Capability • Future Skills
12:05 - 12:35 · On-Stage: From Learning Programs to Capability Systems
12:35 - 13:30 · Networking Lunch
Enjoy a curated lunch and connect with attendees, speakers and partners.
13:30 - 14:00 · On-Stage: Learning in the Flow of Work: Development Without Disruption
14:05 - 15:05 · Roundtable: The Skills Marketplace Inside Organisations
15:05 - 15:25 · Networking Break
15:30 - 16:05 · On-Stage: Developing Leaders for Hybrid, Distributed & AI-Enabled Teams
16:05 - 16:40 · On-Stage: The Skills Advantage: Turning Learning into Competitive Edge
16:40 - 17:00 · Closing Keynote: Leadership in the Age of AI-Driven Work
17:05 - 18:00 · Networking Reception
8:30- 9:15 · Registration & Networking
Welcome coffee and networking with peers, partners and speakers ahead of an inspiring day.
9:15- 9:25· Welcome & Introductions
Opening remarks from People 1st APAC host.
9:25 - 10:05 · Opening Keynote: Leading Through Hyper-Growth: The Leadership Capabilities Asia Needs Next
10:05 - 10:40 · On-Stage: Reskilling at Scale: Preparing Workforces for the AI Economy
10:40- 11:00· Networking Break
11:00 - 12:00 · Roundtable: Leadership Pipelines • Manager Capability • Future Skills
12:05 - 12:35 · On-Stage: From Learning Programs to Capability Systems
12:35 - 13:30 · Networking Lunch
Enjoy a curated lunch and connect with attendees, speakers and partners.
13:30 - 14:00 · On-Stage: Learning in the Flow of Work: Development Without Disruption
14:05 - 15:05 · Roundtable: The Skills Marketplace Inside Organisations
15:05 - 15:25 · Networking Break
15:30 - 16:05 · On-Stage: Developing Leaders for Hybrid, Distributed & AI-Enabled Teams
16:05 - 16:40 · On-Stage: The Skills Advantage: Turning Learning into Competitive Edge
16:40 - 17:00 · Closing Keynote: Leadership in the Age of AI-Driven Work
17:05 - 18:00 · Networking Reception
8:30- 9:15· Registration & Networking
Welcome coffee and networking with peers, partners and speakers ahead of an inspiring day.
9:15- 9:25 · Welcome & Introductions
Opening remarks from People 1st APAC host.
9:25 - 10:05 · Opening Keynote: AI, Automation & the Future Organisation
10:05 - 10:40 · On-Stage: The Intelligent HR Stack: Designing the Modern People Platform
10:40- 11:00· Networking Break
Discover how leading companies are developing leadership maturity, feedback capability, and emotional intelligence at scale fostering resilience, curiosity and performance.
11:00 - 12:00 · Roundtable: AI in Talent • Automation • Workforce Analytics
12:05 - 12:35 · On-Stage: People Intelligence: Turning Data into Strategic Workforce Decisions
12:35 - 13:30 · Networking Lunch
Enjoy a curated lunch and connect with attendees, speakers and partners.
13:30 - 14:00 · On-Stage: AI Assistants for HR: Amplifying People Team Productivity
14:05 - 15:05 · Roundtable: Ethical AI & Workforce Trust
15:05 - 15:25 · Networking Break
15:30 - 16:05 · On-Stage: Predictive HR: Anticipating Workforce Risk Before It Happens
16:05 - 16:40 · On-Stage: The AI-Augmented Organisation
16:40 - 17:00 · Closing Keynote: Humans, Machines & the Future Enterprise
17:05 - 18:00 · Networking Reception
8:30- 9:15· Registration & Networking
Welcome coffee and networking with peers, partners and speakers ahead of an inspiring day.
9:15- 9:25· Welcome & Introductions
Opening remarks from People 1st APAC host.
9:25 - 10:05 · Opening Keynote: The Future of Rewards in Asia: Inflation, Pay Transparency & Talent Competition
10:05 - 10:40 · On-Stage: The EX Flywheel: Recognition, Wellbeing & Benefits That Change Behaviour
10:40 - 11:00 · Networking Break
CHROs are now pivotal voices in the boardroom. Hear how people leaders are influencing M&A, digital investment and long-term business growth while balancing purpose, profit and performance.
11:00 - 12:00 · Roundtable: Financial Wellbeing • Flexible Benefits • Modern Rewards
12:05 - 12:35 · On-Stage: Designing Experience for Multigenerational Workforces
12:35 - 13:30 · Networking Lunch
Enjoy a curated lunch and connect with attendees, speakers and partners.
13:30 - 14:00 · On-Stage: Listening Architectures: Measuring What Employees Actually Feel
14:05 - 15:05 · Roundtable: Benefits Innovation & Mental Health Across Asia
15:05 - 15:25 · Networking Break
15:30 - 16:05 · On-Stage: The New EVP: Personalisation at Workforce Scale
16:05 - 16:40 · On-Stage: Experience Intelligence: Turning Workforce Data into Better Employee Journeys
16:40 - 17:00 · Closing Keynote: The Next Generation EVP in Asia’s Talent Markets
17:05 - 18:00 · Networking Reception
8:30 - 9:15·
Welcome coffee and networking with peers, partners and speakers ahead of an inspiring day.
9:15- 9:25· Welcome & Introductions
Opening remarks from People 1st APAC host.
9:25 - 10:05 · Opening Keynote: The Strategic CHRO: From HR Leader to Business Architect
10:05 - 10:40 · On-Stage: The Expanding Mandate of the CHRO in Asia’s Growth Markets
10:40 - 11:00 · Networking Break
11:00 - 12:00 · Roundtable: Board Influence • Workforce Strategy • CEO Partnership
12:05 - 12:35 · On-Stage: Culture as Competitive Advantage
12:35 - 13:30 · Networking Lunch
Enjoy a curated lunch and connect with attendees, speakers and partners.
13:30 - 14:00 · On-Stage: Leading Through Constant Transformation
14:05 - 15:05 · Roundtable: Workforce Economics & Organisational Strategy
15:05 - 15:25 · Networking Break
15:30 - 16:05 · On-Stage: Building High-Trust Organisations in the AI Era
16:05 - 16:40 · On-Stage: The Future CHRO: Strategy, Technology & Workforce Design
16:40 - 17:00 · Closing Keynote: The Next Mandate of People Leadership
17:05 - 18:00 · Networking Reception
Companies that are joining us:
Don't miss the chance to meet with HR Leaders at People 1st MENA - Dubai. A golden opportunity to expand your network, elevate your knowledge and seize new opportunities for learning and business growth.
