Shape What’s Next
Join us on October 9th in Singapore for People 1st 2025, an essential gathering for HR, talent, reward, L&D and global mobility 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
Kim MacAvoy
Abhinav Kumar
Ozge Yurtsever
Diana McManus
Kelly McNamara
Loren De Laine
Payal Kulkarni
Rebecca Donaldson
Yvonne Tan
Agnes Goh
Helen Snowball
8:30 - 9:15 · Registration & Networking
Start the day with coffee and connections among fellow People 1st leaders.
9:15 - 9:25 · Welcome & Introductions
10:40 - 11:00 · Networking Break
12:35 - 13:30 · Networking Lunch
Enjoy a curated lunch and connect with attendees, speakers and partners.
15:05 - 15:25 · Networking Break
16:40 - 17:00 · Closing Keynote: Human-Centric Transformation: Leading with Purpose, Performance and People
17:05 - 18:00 · Networking Reception
9:25 - 10:05 · Keynote: Designing Total Rewards for a Diverse Workforce
Across Generations, Borders and Expectations
10:05 - 10:40 · Panel: Wellbeing as a Strategic Priority
Physical, Mental and Financial Inclusion
11:00 - 12:00 · Roundtable: Recognition and Retention
Reimagining Employee Experience
12:05 - 12:35 · Panel: Building Transparency in Rewards and Pay Equity Communication
Reimagining Employee Experience
12:35 - 13:30 · Networking Lunch
Enjoy a curated lunch and connect with attendees, speakers and partners.
13:30 - 14:00 · Panel: Reward Strategy for a Flexible and Equitable Workforce
14:05 - 15:05 · Panel: Roundtable: Redefining Benefits to Meet Changing Employee Priorities
15:05 - 15:25 · Networking Break
15:30 - 16:05 · Panel: Using Voice of Employee Insights to Drive Engagement and EX Strategy
16:05 - 16:40 · Panel: Reframing Total Rewards to Reflect Values, Purpose and Flexibility
16:40 - 17:00 · Closing Keynote: Human-Centric Transformation: Leading with Purpose, Performance and People
17:05 - 18:00 · Networking Reception
9:25 - 10:05 · Keynote: Harnessing Generative AI to Reinvent HR Operation
10:05 - 10:40 ·Panel: HR Data in Action: Building Capability Through Analytics-Driven Decisions
11:00 - 12:00 · Roundtable: AI-Enabled Hiring and Development:
What’s Working in EMEA?
12:05 - 12:35 · Panel: Evaluating and Implementing the Right HR Tech for Your Organisation
What’s Working in EMEA?
12:35 - 13:30 · Networking Lunch
Enjoy a curated lunch and connect with attendees, speakers and partners.
13:30 - 14:00 · Panel: Going Beyond Dashboards: Predictive People Analytics in Practice
14:05 - 15:05 · Roundtable: Realising ROI from HR Tech and Digital Investments
15:05 - 15:25 · Networking Break
15:30 - 16:05 · Panel: Unlocking the Value of Workforce Data for Organisational Impact
16:05 - 16:40 · Panel: Future-Proofing HR Technology in Complex Regulatory Environments
16:40 - 17:00 · Closing Keynote: Human-Centric Transformation: Leading with Purpose, Performance and People
17:05 - 18:00 · Networking Reception
9:25 - 10:05 · Keynote: Microlearning and Skills-Based Development for a Modern Workforce
10:05 - 10:40 · Panel: Future Skills, Now: Accelerating Reskilling and Upskilling Across EMEA
11:00 - 12:00 · Roundtable: Designing Personalised Learning for Evolving Employee Expectations
12:05 - 12:35 · Panel: Reskilling for Transformation: Building Future-Ready Capabilities
12:35 - 13:30 · Networking Lunch
Enjoy a curated lunch and connect with attendees, speakers and partners.
13:30 - 14:00 · Panel: The Rise of Continuous Learning
Meeting Employees Where They Are
14:05 - 15:05 · Roundtable: Engaging a Multi-Generational Workforce Through Learning Design
15:05 - 15:25 · Networking Break
15:30 - 16:05 · Panel: Coaching and Development as a Driver of Leadership Readiness
16:05 - 16:40 · Panel: Embedding a Culture of Continuous Learning and Innovation
16:40 - 17:00 · Closing Keynote: Human-Centric Transformation: Leading with Purpose, Performance and People
17:05 - 18:00 · Networking Reception
9:25 - 10:05 · Keynote: Redefining Talent in the Age of AI and Automation
Across Generations, Borders and Expectations
10:05 - 10:40 · Panel: Hybrid Working Across Borders: Shaping Scalable, Flexible Work Models
11:00 - 12:00 · Roundtable: Unlocking Internal Mobility as a Strategic Talent Lever
Reimagining Employee Experience
12:05 - 12:35 · Panel: Leveraging AI and Data to Optimise Talent Acquisition
Reimagining Employee Experience
12:35 - 13:30 · Networking Lunch
Enjoy a curated lunch and connect with attendees, speakers and partners.
13:30 - 14:00 · Panel: Next-Generation Talent Attraction: Engaging the Evolving Workforce
14:05 - 15:05 · Roundtable: Winning the War for Talent in Competitive EMEA Markets
15:05 - 15:25 · Networking Break
15:30 - 16:05 · Panel: AI-Driven Hiring
Building Bias-Free and Scalable Recruitment Models
16:05 - 16:40 · Panel: Inclusive Hiring at Scale
Strategies for Diverse and Equitable Workforces
16:40 - 17:00 · Closing Keynote: Human-Centric Transformation: Leading with Purpose, Performance and People
17:05 - 18:00 · Networking Reception
9:25 - 10:05 · Keynote: The Role of the CHRO in Leading Workforce Innovation and Cultural Transformation
10:05 - 10:40 · Panel: CHROs as ESG Champions: Driving Sustainable and Purpose-Led Strategy
11:00 - 12:00 · Roundtable: Balancing Culture and Flexibility in a Post-Hybrid World
12:05 - 12:35 · Panel: Strategic Workforce Planning for Regional and Global Alignment
12:35 - 13:30 · Networking Lunch
Enjoy a curated lunch and connect with attendees, speakers and partners.
13:30 - 14:00 · Panel: The Future CHRO: Adaptive, Agile and Business-Aligned
14:05 - 15:05 · Roundtable: Leading Organisational Change with Agility and Empathy
15:05 - 15:25 · Networking Break
15:30 - 16:05 · Panel: Business Growth Through People Strategy
Aligning Culture, Data and Leadership
16:05 - 16:40 · Panel: Preparing the Next Generation of People Leaders in EMEA
16:40 - 17:00 · Closing Keynote: Human-Centric Transformation: Leading with Purpose, Performance and People
17:05 - 18:00 · Networking Reception
