Agenda - Summit and Expo Day One - 22 October 2025

Showing 9 of 9 Streams

The Circle Stage

HR Centerstage

Workforce Transformation Stage

Technology and Innovation Stage

Collaboration Zone

08:30 - 09:20

Registration & Networking

09:20 - 09:30

Opening Comments

09:30 - 10:10Paid

The Next Frontier of HR: Engineering an AI-Driven, Human-Centric Workplace

10:10 - 10:40Paid

From Data to Business Wins: Moving up the Analytics Continuum & Strategic Contribution

10:40 - 11:40Paid

Leadership Insights: Building High-Performance Teams with Sir Gareth Southgate

11:40 - 11:45

Closing Comments

11:45 - 12:45

Lunch Break - Exhibition Visit & Networking

12:20 - 12:30

Opening Comments

12:30 - 12:50Paid

Keeping the Human in HR - Navigating the Age of AI and Skills

12:50 - 13:30Paid

Transforming HR from an Administrative Function to a Strategic Partner – Empowering HR Teams to Drive Organisational Success

13:30 - 13:50Paid

The ROI of Culture: How Psychological Safety Drives Workplace Performance

13:50 - 14:10Paid

The Science of Hiring: Data-Driven Talent Acquisition

14:10 - 14:40Paid

Imagining the Workplace of Tomorrow

14:40 - 15:00Paid

Practical Strategies to Increase Workforce Diversity and Inclusivity

15:00 - 15:20Paid

Building a Culture of Health and Wellness

15:20 - 15:40Paid

Achieving Skills-Based Hiring Success in a Competitive Market – How HR Teams Can Stay Ahead

15:40 - 16:00Paid

Beyond Recruitment: Building Sustainable Talent Ecosystems in the UAE

16:00 - 16:30Paid

Meeting Nationalisation Quotas and Attracting National Talent

16:30 - 16:50Paid

The Empathy Engine: Positioning HR as the Heart of Organisational Emotional Intelligence

16:50 - 16:55

Closing Comments

10:20 - 10:30

Opening Comments

10:30 - 11:10Free

Managing a Multigenerational & Multicultural Workforce for Greater Collaboration and Success

11:15 - 11:45Free

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dividend: Leveraging Workplace Inclusion as Competitive Advantage

11:50 - 12:20Free

Fostering a Growth Mindset: Encouraging Employees to Own Their Development

12:25 - 12:55Free

The Strategic HR Advantage: Leading Through Tech Disruption & Cultural Complexity

13:00 - 13:30Free

Strengthening Your EVP (Employee Value Proposition) to Boost Retention

13:35 - 14:05Free

Performance Consulting in the Age of AI: Elevating Your Professional Impact

14:10 - 14:40

The Human Edge: Leading with AI in Tomorrow's Talent Landscape

14:45 - 15:15Free

Customising Rewards Packages – Aligning Incentives with Workforce Expectations

15:20 - 15:50Free

Cultivating National Talent: Strategic Workforce Development for GCC's Economic Vision

15:55 - 16:25Free

Mergers & Acquisitions: The People Factor That Makes or Breaks the Deal

16:30 - 17:00Free

Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace to Reduce Burnout and Boost Organisational Growth

17:00 - 17:05

Closing Comments

10:20 - 10:30

Opening Comments

10:30 - 11:00Free

Kickstarting HR Digital Transformation: A Practical Guide for Success

11:05 - 11:35Free

Transforming HR: How AI Partnership Drives Organisational Success

11:40 - 12:10Free

From Implementation to Impact: Boosting Digital Tool Uptake in HR

12:15 - 12:45Free

Payroll Mastery: Turning The Biggest HR Headache into Opportunity

12:50 - 13:20Free

Unifying Digital Point Solutions – How to Use a Master System to Streamline Different Tech for Maximum Productivity

13:25 - 13:55Free

Shaping The Future of Work With AI-Powered Assessments

14:00 - 14:30Free

Transforming HR for the AI Era: Adapting to the Future of Work

14:35 - 15:05Free

The New Face of Work: Thrive & NAOS Revolutionising Learning for the Future

15:10 - 15:40Free

Navigating Ethical Considerations in AI and New Tech Tools – Ensuring Fairness and Responsibility in HR

15:45 - 16:15

AI as a Workforce Partner: Reimagining Human-Machine Collaboration

16:15 - 16:20

Closing Comments

10:20 - 10:30

Opening Comments

10:30 - 11:00Free

Government HR Insights: Live Q&A and Policy Updates with a Leading HR Official

11:05 - 11:35Free

What is ‘Picture of Health’ and what it means for you?

11:40 - 12:20

Guided Speed Networking: Build Meaningful Connections with Industry Peers

12:25 - 12:55Free

Culture as Strategy: When Values Drive Results

13:00 - 13:40Free

Elevate Your L&D Strategy: From Obstacles to Opportunities

13:45 - 14:15Free

Protecting People, Not Just Paperwork: The Role of Succession Planning in Employee Wellbeing

14:20 - 15:30Free

The AI Decision Pyramid: Strategic HR in the Age of Accelerated Transformation

15:35 - 16:05

Everyone Belongs: Building an Inclusive Workplace for People of Determination

16:10 - 16:50Free

Improving Your Impact as an HR Leader: Tailoring Strategic Offering Across Departments

16:50 - 16:55

Closing Comments

13:40 - 13:45

Opening Comments

13:45 - 14:15Paid

Culture as the Engine, Engagement as the Fuel: Unlocking Performance in the Multicultural GCC Workplace

14:20 - 15:00Paid

Mastering the Management of Talent Within Multinational & Diverse Workforces

15:05 - 15:35Paid

Winning the Talent War: How to Attract Top Talent in a Skills-Scarce Market

15:40 - 16:10Paid

The Tech-Driven Talent Strategy – Efficiently Managing Talent in the New Era of Work

16:15 - 16:45Paid

Strategic Nationalisation: Transforming Compliance into a Competitive Edge

16:45 - 16:50

Closing Comments

Summit and Expo Day One - 22 October 2025Wednesday, 22 October 2025 - GT (Gulf Time, GMT+04:00)

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