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What is the HR Innovation Roundtable?

A powerful closed-door workshop bringing together 60 HR executives from leading global
brands for intimate discussions about specific challenges and transferable solutions.


Agenda: Day 1

6th November 2023

👋 Arrival Reception

14:00-14:15 | Arrival Reception

LinkedIn’s new U.K. headquarters is a space that maintains its village feel despite its central location. The office has a London theme and each floor embodies a “London for Londoners” feel whilst reflecting the company’s mission to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.

Other aspects of the design respond to the highly specialised tasks undertaken at a company who are transforming the world of work and by embracing innovative technologies they can empower their 19,000+ global employees to create economic opportunities for every member of the global workforce. The space includes a number of employee amenities such as a gym and fitness studio, mindfulness room, café and kitchen and a panoramic roof terrace offering 360º views of the City of London.

🤖 AI at Work

14:15-15:15 | How to Position HR at the Forefront of the AI Wave Using a Skills-Centric Approach

Panelist:

Wendy Murphy

EMEA Director Global Clients
LinkedIn Talent Solutions

  • The AI-Driven Transformation in HR: Dive into the pivotal role of HR in spearheading the AI revolution, emphasising a skills-first strategy to navigate the evolving job landscape

  • Projected Skill Evolution: Based on the LinkedIn Economic Graph (2023), anticipate a significant shift with job skills expected to change by at least 65% by 2013, largely influenced by rapid AI developments

  • HR's Leadership Role: Understand the central position of HR professionals in this transformative era, as they stand at the forefront of these changes, guiding organisations through uncharted territories

  • Rehumanising Resources: Discover how leading organisations are taking a skills-first approach, emphasising the importance of putting the human touch back into human resources amidst the technological surge

🔝 AI & Talent

15:15-16:35 | Next Level AI: Harnessing the Full Potential of Your Talent Function

PanelistS:

MODERATED BY: Allyn Bailey

Executive Director of Hiring Success
SmartRecruiters

Derval Blehein

Senior Director HR EMEA & LATAM
LinkedIn

Maddie Walton

Director of Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding
Fiskars Group

Jennifer Cunningham

Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition
Pearson

Lee Andrews

Vice President Global Head of TA
Haleon

 
  • Make better Talent-related decisions by empowering busy managers and TA leaders by showing them key insights around talent and skills, in the flow of their work

  • Create an experience that adapts to every candidate so they can better understand their career goals, explore potential jobs that match their skills, and learn more about your organisation

  • Supercharge your Talent team by simplifying complex and manual tasks. Match talent to opportunities, create highly relevant job descriptions, engage with candidates at the perfect time, and retain top performers

✊ Performing While Transforming

16:55-18:00 | Rapid Revolution: Embracing Learning in a World of Accelerating Change

PanelistS:

Wendy Murphy

EMEA Director Global Clients
LinkedIn Talent Solutions

Dan Brodnitz

Global Head of Content Strategy
LinkedIn Learning
(Joining Virtually)

 
  • The Dynamics of Today's World: In an era marked by rapid change and the rise of AI, it's crucial to understand the evolving landscape and the need for continuous adaptation and learning

  • Agile Learning and Continuous Development: Delve into agile learning strategies that emphasise the importance of ongoing skill enhancement, ensuring individuals and organisations remain relevant and competitive

  • Cultivating the Right Mindset: Discover the essence of fostering a growth mindset culture, a pivotal component in embracing challenges and viewing failures as opportunities for growth

  • Future-Proofing Your Team: Gain insights into the top skills currently in demand and offer strategies to equip your employees to flourish amidst the myriad of learning opportunities the modern world presents

🍸 🍽 Networking, Drinks & Dinner

18:00-19:30 | Networking, Drinks & Evening Dinner

Get to know your esteemed peers over some hors d'oeuvre and deliciously prepared cocktails. We will then head up a few floors to LinkedIn’s private restaurant for a three-course evening dinner. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with stunning views of the City of London. Dine in the presence of your peers to learn, share and ponder over the key topics of what has taken place and the upcoming day.

Agenda: Day 2

7th November 2023

☕ Welcome

8-8:40 | Registration & Breakfast followed by Welcome Reception

PanelistS:

Wendy Murphy

EMEA Director Global Clients
LinkedIn Talent Solutions

Allyn Bailey

Executive Director of Hiring Success
SmartRecruiters

Chris Rainey

CEO & Co-Founder
HR Leaders

 

Join us nice and early to grab a tasty bite to eat and your daily dose of caffeine to set you up for a full on day of learning, sharing and innovating. At 8:30 hear a few words from our event chair (Wendy), event partner (Allyn) and event organiser (Chris) on what to expect over the course of the day.

🔥 Fireside #1

8:40-9:40 | Disrupt Yourself: The Key to Success in Uncertain Times

Panelist:

Whitney Johnson

LinkedIn Influencer, Thinkers50 & CEO
Disruption Advisors

  • Dive into a riveting interactive session and discover a simple, but transformative visual framework that demystifies change and growth

  • Discover where you (and your team) are in your growth journey, and how personal disruption can further power that growth. Remember: It's not companies that disrupt; it's people like you!

🧠 Session #1

9:40-11:00 | Revolutionising Talent: The Impact of AI on Talent Acquisition, Management, Retention & Skills

PanelistS:

MODERATED BY: James Chan

Vice President, Head of Global Pre-Sales
SmartRecruiters

David Doe

Vice President Talent Strategy & Excellence
Shell

Sarah Nutolo

Chief Talent Officer
Reckitt

 
 
  • Efficiency and Candidate Matching: Generative AI streamlines recruitment and improves candidate-job matching with reduced bias

  • Enhanced Candidate Experience: AI-powered tools provide a customised and smooth hiring experience

  • Adaptation and Upskilling: Recruiters need to adapt and upskill, focusing on strategic thinking and relationship-building

🔥 Fireside #2

11:20-11:50 | How to Fuel Consistent Growth with Data-Driven Recruiting

PanelistS:

Moderated by: Rachel Phipps

Director of Customer Success, EMEA
SmartRecruiters

James Chan

Vice President, Head of Global Pre-Sales
SmartRecruiters

Allyn Bailey

Executive Director of Hiring Success
SmartRecruiters

 
  • Move beyond legacy software to a global talent acquisition suite that is usable on the inside, flexible and connected to the world, outside

  • How to use a hiring platform delivers a boundless user experience that gives your team the talent, tools, and insights they need to achieve hiring success

  • How to hire Without Boundaries by freeing talent acquisition teams from legacy applicant tracking software

🎓 Session #2

11:50-12:50 PM | How to Move From Individual Leaders to an Era of Networked Leadership Teams that Steer the Organisation

PanelistS:

Moderated by: Scott Osman

Co-author of “Becoming Coachable” and CEO & Co-Founder of the World’s Premier Leadership Thinkers
100 Coaches

Sanyin Siang

#1 Exec Coach Globally & Executive Director of the Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics at
Duke University

LISA MCLEOD

Author of “Selling with Noble Purpose” and
#3 World's Top 30 Sales Professionals for 2023, CEO
McLeod & More

Jacquelyn Lane

Co-author of “Becoming Coachable” and President of the World’s Premier Leadership Thinkers
100 Coaches Agency

Whitney Johnson

Ranked #8 on the latest Thinkers50 ranking of the world’s most influential management thinkers & CEO
Disruption Advisors

 
  • The old hierarchical model of leadership is increasingly seen as an obstacle to meeting the complex demands facing today’s organisations

  • A new leadership model that has a clear purpose and focus: to benefit all stakeholders by enabling people to work and learn together to build and operate a continually evolving system for creating value

  • Helping leaders evolve beyond being managers seeking incremental improvement to become visionaries with the courage to craft a resonant purpose and boldly imagine and pursue the future

  • Unleashing the full human potential in an organisation with a leadership model that install a culture of belonging and psychological safety

🧠 Session #3

13:50-15:10 | The Era of Systemic HR: CHRO's Role in Harnessing Data, Tech, and People for Growth

PanelistS:

Allyn Bailey

Executive Director of Hiring Success
SmartRecruiters

Marilyn Chaplin

Chief HR Officer
NTT

Sally Thomson

Vice President Talent, Learning and Performance
Activision Blizzard

Anna Mindelöf

Chief People Officer
Fiskars Group

Zakaa Farhat

Vice President HR Europe
GSK

 
 
  • Extend Influence Beyond HR: Drive transformation by adapting talent strategy to align with business needs and contribute to systemic change across industries and geographies

  • Innovate Talent Acquisition: Utilise data-led, AI-powered insights for skills development and talent discovery, prioritising the organisation's growth objectives

  • Create Impactful Conditions: Recognise talent as a key force for change, ensuring employees are Net Better Off in the organisation, and hold leaders accountable for this outcome

🧠 Session #4

15:30-16:50 | Leadership in the Digital Era: Building Agile Leaders for Disrupted 21st Century

PanelistS:

Moderated by: James Chan

Vice President, Head of Global Pre-Sales
SmartRecruiters

Sandrine Girszyn

HR Director
AXA Headquarters

Derval Blehein

Senior Director HR EMEA & LATAM
LinkedIn

Liz Elder

Head of Global Learning & Development Talent
The LEGO Group

Deepak Parija

Chief HR Officer Europe
Wipro

 
  • Understanding the impact of digital transformation on leadership roles and responsibilities

  • Developing leaders who can drive digital innovation and transformation in organisations

  • Navigating challenges related to virtual leadership, remote collaboration, and digital communication

🥂 Networking

16:50-18:00 | Closing Remarks & Evening Drinks & Networking

SPEAKER:

EVENT CHAIR: Wendy Murphy

EMEA Director Global Clients
LinkedIn Talent Solutions

The perfect opportunity to follow up on the great discussions during the day in a completely informal environment with your peers.


 
 

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We reserve the right to reject any registrations if your role is to provide HR services, products, or consultancy offerings.
The HR Leaders Innovation Roundtable is strictly reserved for Executive-level HR Practitioners (both generalists & specialists).


Why Should You Attend the Innovation Roundtable?

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World Class SPEAKERS

The world’s most influential HR & business executives share
their insights and experiences from leading global brands

See World Class HR in Action

Our workshops are hosted by leading global companies who open their doors for a day of intimate discussions about specific challenges and transferable solutions

Personal and Powerful

Real takeaways from senior practitioners representing a diverse
range of industries guarantees you will have top-level conversations

 

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📍 Venue

Hosted at U.K. Headquarters of LinkedIn at London, U.K.

 
 
 

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