Agendas
DAY 1
WEDNESDAY 12th MARCH 2025
move freely between
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HUMAN-AI
Ethics & Responsible AI, Education & Skill Devt.,
Human-AI Collaboration, People Insights/ Analytics, Benefits & Risks, Human-Centered Design, Trends, Creativity & Innovation, Automation, Learning,…
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9:15 CET
Opening of the Conference by the Moderators:
Fiona Passantino, Author of 'AI-Powered: An Integration Guide
for the Professional Communicator' and
Former Sr. Culture & Eng. Manager, Danone &
Sjoerd van den Heuvel, Professor of People Analytics,
University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
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9:30
Putting AI in HR into perspective -
Sjoerd van den Heuvel, Professor of People Analytics,
University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
10:00
AI Leadership and the Future of Work -
Jeannette Gorzala,
Vice-Chair AI Advisory Board, Austrian Government​​
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10:30
AI/HR Strategies and Case studies -
Heiko Sindel, Squad Lead AI@HR, Deutsche Telekom ​​​​
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11:00
Navigating the Future of Work with AI -
Director, Aon​​
11:30 CET
Coffee & Networking​
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12:00
Fireside Chat on 'How AI transforms the way L&D works and
holds the key to Upskilling' with Pieter-Anthony De Haes,
Director, Global Head of Commercial Academy, Maersk
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12:30
AI - Trends, Technology, People –
Director Indeed.com
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13:00
The power of AI & People Experience -
Michaela Schütt, SVP, P&O Digitalization Strategy, Siemens
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13:30 CET
Lunch & Networking
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14:30
The Benefits of using Artificial Intelligence in HR -
Marlene de Koning, Director, HR Tech, Data & GenAI, pwc
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15:00
What does Human-Centred AI mean in Practice? -
Yvonne Rogers, Director of the Interaction Centre and
Deputy Head of department for Computer Science,
University College London (UCL)​​​​
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15:30
Personalized Language Learning powered by AI -
Brian Kantt, Co-Author, ‘LangTech: A Deep Dive Into Online Language Education…’ and Director, Iboux (15min.)
Job Performance and Culture-fit based on AI -
Director, Pera (15min.)
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16:00 CET
Coffee & Networking
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16:30
Fireside Chat on 'Our HumanAI Portfolio, our Approach' with
Mattijs Mol,
Global Head of HR Technology, Strategy & Insights Wärtsilä
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17:00​
Interactive Session
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17:30
The AI Integration Roadmap -
Fiona Passantino, Author of 'AI-Powered:
An Integration Guide for the Professional Communicator' ​
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18:00
Panel Discussion on the 'Future of HumanAI' with
speakers from the Day
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18:30-21:30 CET -
Evening Networking Drinks & Tapas @ the
Barcelona Aquarium
HR AGILITY
Future of Work​, Rethinking & Reskilling,
Employee Exp./ Engagement, New HR Technology,
Talent/ Leadership Devt., Cultural & Digital Transf., Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing,...
9:15 CET
Opening of the Conference by the Moderators:
Natal Dank, Author of 'Agile HR & Agile L&D' and
Executive Director, PXO Culture and
Gerard Penning, Board Member, Alliander and SEforALL and
Former CHRO, ABN AMRO bank
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9:30
Building a Skills-Powered Organization -
Sandra Kristina Doering,
Global Head of Skill Management, Merck​
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10:00
Understanding, Embracing and Accelerating Workforce Change -
Director, Aon
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10:30
Modern Employee Experience for Organisational Success -
Mar Hernandez,
Global Head of People IP, hp
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11:00
Interactive Session
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11:30 CET
Coffee & Networking
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12:00 ​
Fireside Chat on ‘Cutting through the cacophony of DE&I’ with Hannah Reid, People Director EMEA & India, Apple ​​
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12:30​
Managing your Global HR: How to? -
Director, Remote
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13:00
Revolutionizing Talent Management through Skills Mapping -
Markus Graf,
VP, Global Head of Talent, Novartis
13:30
Interactive Session
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14:00 CET
Lunch & Networking
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​15:00
Fireside Chat on 'Brewing Innovation: How HEINEKEN is
Bridging HR Opportunities with Tech Innovation' with
Herman Rolfers,
Director, Global Digital HR Transf., Heineken
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15:30
Culture is the Foundation of an Unshakeable Company -
Kevin Martin,
Chief Research Officer, i4cp
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16:00 CET
Coffee & Networking
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16:30
Engage, Empower, Excel:
Unveiling the Employee Engagement Journey -
Siniša Plavšin,
VP Global Eng., DEIB and Employer Brand, DHL Express
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17:00
Investing in your Talent -
Director, Smart (15min.)
Leadership Reimagined:
Insights into Navigating the Leadership Journey -
Gwladys Muller, VP, Intl. Strategic Solutions, Talogy (15min.)
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17:30-18:00 ​
Panel Discussion on 'The Future of HR' with
speakers from the Day
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18:30-21:30 CET -
Evening Networking Drinks & Tapas @ the
Barcelona Aquarium
RECRUITMENT
Assessment, Onboarding, Candidate Experience,
Analytics, Technology, Skills Testing, Trends & Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Mobility & Flexibility, Employer Branding,...
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9:15 CET
Opening of the Conference by the Moderators:
Juliana Dundarova, Global Head of
Talent Acquisition, EB & Employee Eng., Carlsberg Group ​​​​​
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9:30
Our brand new Employee Value Proposition -
Holly Quincey,
MD, Group Chief Talent Officer, Lloyds Banking
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10:00
Empowering Talent, Enhancing Futures:
A Perspective on Candidate-Centric and Inclusive Hiring -
Director, Indeed.com
10:30
Our Recruitment Transformation -
Noel Brown,
Global Head of Talent Acquisition, HSBC​​
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11:00
Demystifying AI for talent acquisition - Hype vs Reality -
Director, AMS
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11:30 CET
Coffee & Networking
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12:00
Fireside Chat on 'Pivoting TA from order Takers to
strategic Partners using TI' with Toby Culshaw,
Global Head of Talent Pipeline Strategy & Intelligence, Amazon
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12:30
Interactive Session
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13:00 CET
Lunch & Networking
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14:00
Recruiting the Right people to embody our curated Values -
Dennis de Munck,
Head of Employer Branding and University Relations, Ferrari
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14:30
Interactive Session​​​​
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15:00
Our Global Employer Branding strategy -
Ethel Ghirmai,
Global Head of Employer Branding, H&M
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15:30
Crafting effective Rec. & Retention strategies for Gen Z Talent -
Director, AMS​
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16:00 CET
Coffee & Networking
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16:30
Fireside Chat on 'Measuring your Employer Branding Impact' with
Ted Meulenkamp,
Global Employer Brand Lead, Mondelez (Mila, LU, Oreo, Daims,…)​​
17:00
The Change Mindset and Making Change Simple -
Cyriel Kortleven,
Award-winning speaker on the 'Change Mindset'
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17:30-18:00
Panel Discussion on the 'Future of Recruitment' with
speakers from the Day
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18:30-21:30 CET -
Evening Networking Drinks & Tapas @ the
Barcelona Aquarium
DAY 2
THURSDAY 13th MARCH 2025
move freely between
the rooms
HUMAN-AI
Ethics & Responsible AI, Education and Skill Devt., Human-AI Collaboration, People Insights/ Analytics, Benefits & Risks, Human-Centered Design, Trends, Creativity & Innovation, Automation, Learning,…
9:15 CET
Opening of day 2 by the Moderators:
Fiona Passantino, Author of 'AI-Powered: An Integration Guide
for the Professional Communicator' and
Former Sr. Culture & Eng. Manager, Danone &
Sjoerd van den Heuvel, Professor of People Analytics,
University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
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9:30
The AI Productivity Paradox:
Human Expertise Meets Machine Intelligence. -
Michael Groen, Advanced Analytics & AI Manager, NN Group
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10:00
AI initiatives in the HR Healthcare area -
Kevin Erikson,
Global Head of SWP & Insights, Novartis ​​​
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10:30
Die of repetition or start creating desktop BOTs –
ÄŒestmír Rybka, Global Compensation Analytics Manager,
Hewlett Packard Enterprise​
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11:00​
AI and Skills of the Future -
Rob Garlick,
Head of Innovation, Tech. & Future of Work, Citi Global Insights
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11:30 CET
Coffee & Networking
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12:00
Fireside Chat on 'Augmenting Human Capabilities using AI' with
Olga Martens-Stuurman,
Director Future Ready Work Experiences, hp
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12:30
Interactive Session
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13:00
Building a Retention program using Predictive analytics –
Neeraj Tandon,
Global Head of People Analytics & Employee Eng, Philips
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13:30 CET
Lunch & Networking
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14:30
AI based methods for Corporate Learning Performance -
Prof, Dr., Shahram Azizi Ghanbari, Senior Scientsist &
Sam Toorchi Roodsari, Doctoral Student,
Center for Interdisciplinary Digital Sciences (CIDS) /
Dresden University of Technology
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15:00
Crossing HR Borders -
Cyriel Kortleven,
Award-winning speaker on the 'Change Mindset'
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15:30​​
The fusion of AI & Employee Experience–
Gemma Rafols-Llach,
Global Head of Employee Experience and Efficiency, Merck
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16:00
Interactive Session
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16:15 CET
Coffee & Networking
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16:30
People AI Translator –
Sjoerd van den Heuvel, Professor of People Analytics,
University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
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17:00
Panel Discussion on 'Key Takeaways' with
speakers from the Day
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17:30
Wrap-up & End of the HRcoreLAB
17:35 CET
HR AGILITY
Future of Work​, Rethinking & Reskilling,
Employee Exp./ Engagement, New HR Technology,
Talent/ Leadership Devt., Cultural & Digital Transf., Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing,..
9:15 CET
Opening of day 2 by the Moderators:
Natal Dank, Author of 'Agile HR & Agile L&D' and
Executive Director, PXO Culture and
Gerard Penning, Board Member, Alliander and SEforALL and
Former CHRO, ABN AMRO bank​​​
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9:30
Linking Business Strategy with Culture Transformation -
Mayra San Felipe,
Sr. Global L&D Manager, Schneider Electric​​​
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10:00
MORE: Enhancing people Engagement strategy creating a
global Welfare platform -
Donatella De Vita,
Global Head of Welfare, Engagement and DE&I, Pirelli Tyres
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10:30
Sustained Performance Through a Dynamic Talent Approach -
Chiara Madrone,
Group Talent and Performance Director, Sodexo
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11:00
Crafting Exceptional Employee Journeys with
Better HR Tech Adoption -
Director, Whatfix
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11:30 CET
Coffee & Networking
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12:00
HR enabling Transformations -
Zenobia Madon,
HR Director, Global Strategic HR Projects, Beko
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12:30
Making Change Simple -
Cyriel Kortleven, Award-winning speaker on the 'Change Mindset'
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13:00
Top 5 HR Megatrends & priorities for 2025 -
Natal Dank, Executive Director,
PXO Culture and Author of 'Agile HR & Agile L&D'
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13:30
Working on the Future of HR -
Arancha Torres González,
VP, CHRO S&C Europe , Capgemini
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14:00 CET
Lunch & Networking
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15:00
Our Development Journey as an Agile business co-created product -
Susanne Bretting,
VP-HR Senior Executives, Bosch
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15:30
Interactive Session
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16:00
Interactive Session
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16:15 CET
Coffee & Networking
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16:30
Leadership in a world dominated by AI Technology -
Gerard Penning, Board Member, Alliander and SEforALL and
Former CHRO, ABN AMRO bank
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17:00
Panel Discussion on 'Key Takeaways' with
speakers from the Day
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17:30
Wrap-up & End of the HRcoreLAB
17:35 CET
​RECRUITMENT
Assessment, Onboarding, Candidate Experience,
Analytics, Technology, Skills Testing, Trends & Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Mobility & Flexibility, Employer Branding,...
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9:15 CET
Opening of day 2 by the Moderators:
Juliana Dundarova, Global Head of
Talent Acquisition, EB & Employee Eng., Carlsberg Group
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9:30
TikTok: a Recruitment/ EB Platform for Tech Talents -
Tom Pattinson, Employer Branding Strategy Lead EMEA, TikTok
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10:00
Interactive Session
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10:30
Pivoting Talent Acquisition to “just” Talent -
Anaïs Neumann, Global Head of
Executive & Strategic Hiring and Talent Success, HelloFresh​
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11:00
AI in Recruitment from a Talent Intelligence perspective -
Anastasiia Kolos, Global Market and Talent Intelligence Lead | Future of Work & Workforce, Nexperia
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11:30 CET
Coffee & Networking
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12:00 ​​​
Fireside Chat on “We Have Talent at Home!” with
Sara Lupi,
Head of HR SE, Beiersdorf (Nivea, Eucerin, Hansaplast,…)
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12:30
Talent Attraction - talk about what matters -
Michal Szczocarz, Global Talent Attraction and Eng. Lead, PepsiCo
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13:00 CET
Lunch & Networking
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14:00
Our Global Talent Resourcing approach -
Lopa Patel, Global Head of Talent Acquision CoE, STMicroelectronics
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14:30
Building a strong leadership bench -
Isabel Pumares,
VP, Global Head of Talent, Danfoss
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​15:00
Interactive Session​​​​​​​​​
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15:30
Going global; creating a globally consistent Positive
talent acquisition Experience -
Theresa O'Brien, Global TA Director, CBRE
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16:00
Interactive Session
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16:15 CET
Coffee & Networking
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16:30
Creating a Continuous Listening process to
support the Organisation Strategy -
Juliana Dundarova, Global Head of
EB, Employee Eng. & Talent Acquisition, Carlsberg Group
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17:00
Panel Discussion on 'Key Takeaways' with
speakers from the Day
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17:30
Wrap-up & End of the HRcoreLAB
17:35 CET
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