2024 Programme
Thursday 7th March 2024
Keynotes from over 20 national and international expert speakers will be given on talent attraction, retention, leadership, mentorship, culture and the future of HR. We are delighted to have contributors from organisations such as OpenAI, Harvard Business Publishing, Aer Lingus, G-P, Aon, NASA and many more.
8.00 am Registration Opens
Grab yourself a coffee and explore the exhibition area and Vhi Wellbeing Area.
9.00 am
Opening Address
Robert Mac Giolla Phádraig
Founder,
Talent Summit
9.10 am
Panel: Talent, Technology & Turbulence
HR is navigating a dynamic era of transformation at a pace that shows no signs of stopping. The HR To-Do List for 2024 is jam-packed with high priority initiatives ranging from tackling the ever-widening talent gaps to preparing for the shift in skills needs that AI innovations are setting into motion. In addition to continuing to evolve work models, elevate DE&I, and boost accountability for employee well-being.
Set against a turbulent backdrop of economic uncertainty and geopolitical unrest, where do we begin?
Join Fiona Mullan and AJ Thomas in conversation with Johnny Campbell to discuss.
Fiona Mullan
Chief People Officer at
Bloom & Wild
Johnny Campbell
CEO at
SocialTalent
(Moderator)
AJ Thomas
Global CPO, Founder & Start-up Advisor
9.40 am
Insights: The Hyper-Individualisation of Work
What if the answer to an engaging, meaningful, and high-performing work environment isn’t one type of experience, but many different experiences?
The hyper-personalised employee experience involves tailoring rewards, benefits, work arrangements, and processes to an individual’s preferences and needs, treating each employee as unique. Despite the critical importance of personalised employee experiences, many companies face challenges in delivery, from practical barriers to cultural issues. However, with advancing technology, organisations have an opportunity to become more intentional about hyper-personalisation, focusing on a person’s sense of value, growth, and belonging at work.
Angela Cheng-Cimini
SVP, Talent & CHRO at
Harvard Business Publishing
10.00 am
Panel: The DE&I Pushback
As DE&I receives increased attention (again), DE&I leaders face obstacles that hinder meaningful progress. As Boards focus on the economic bottom line and some employers push back against DE&I initiatives, join this session to hear from DE&I experts on how to substantially differentiate and evolve your DE&I work to unite your organisation.
Olivia McEvoy
Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Booking.com
Denis Doolan
Strategic Head of Culture, Inclusion & Diversity at AIB
Siobhan Sweeney
Senior Global Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Element
Robert Mac Giolla Phádraig
Founder of
Talent Summit
10.30 am Coffee Break
Grab yourself a coffee and explore the exhibition area, G-P Networking Lounge, Vhi Wellbeing Area and Workvivo Podcast Stage
11.00 am
Beyond Borders: Adopting and Embracing a Global Growth Mindset in 2024
In today’s evolving business landscape, business leaders face a unique set of opportunities and challenges. Join David O’Reilly to hear insights on global recruitment trends including the latest strategies and technology to build and manage global workforces and what impact AI will have on the world of work.
David O’Reilly
Vice President - Sales, EMEA
at G-P
11.15 am
Insights: An Unloved & Reluctant Hero - The Effective Manager
We feel it and the numbers reflect it, Employee Experience, Engagement, Productivity drivers are stalled and declining. Organisations know that management effectiveness is key to driving positive experience and performance, but managers feel ill-equipped to lead today’s workforce in the current environment. We don’t treat them very well and a new generation don’t want to take on the role. What can we do to solve this, to maximise their impact and enable these managers to thrive and be their best?
David Barrett
Chief Executive Officer at
Welliba
11.30 am
Panel: Renewing the Workforce
Recruiting, retaining, redeploying, and reengaging all at once. This session will explore the complexity of course correcting the workforce. It will examine the nuanced messaging required to balance the tension between talent and transformation, the practices and initiatives required to re-engage your workforce for sustained performance.
Anne Kiely
Chief People Officer at
Aer Lingus
Caoimhe Keogan
Chief People Officer
at AVEVA
Joanne Morrissey
HR DIrector at
Microsoft Ireland
Mike McDonagh
COO at
Sigmar Recruitment
11.55 am
Morning Keynote: The Art of Behavioural Science in Talent Attraction & Retention
Taking lessons from the world of marketing and advertising, Rory will show us how understanding human behaviour can help us enhance our strategies for recruiting and retaining talent in today’s working world.
Rory Sutherland
Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK,
TED Global Speaker and Author
12.30-1.45 pm Lunch
Grab yourself some lunch and explore the exhibition area, G-P Networking Lounge, Vhi Wellbeing Area and Workvivo Podcast Stage
1.45 pm
Wired for Impact: Sparking HR’s Role in the AI Revolution
As Generative AI impacts all aspects of organisations, no other function is better placed to lead understanding and collaborating on the risks and opportunities it poses.
Stephanie Prenderville
People, AI & Transformation Consultant
2.00pm
Fireside Interview: Critical Leadership for Critical Times
This panel will examine the leadership skills required in a turbulent working world. The ever-changing landscape of work demands agility, critical thinking skills, resilience and a commitment to fostering environments where both employees and organisations can thrive.
Alison Darcy
Founder & President at
Woebot Health
Ian McClean
CEO & Founder of
Flow Group
Anne Roemer
Deputy Human Capital Officer at
NASA
2.30 pm
Insights: Lessons from History and a View of Tomorrow
What can we learn from Genghis Khan, is AI changing workforces faster than we thought and are incoming regulations focused on driving greater transparency doomed to fail in an environment focused on cost?
John McLaughlin
Chief Commercial Officer of Talent Solutions, EMEA at
Aon
2.45 pm
Panel: Skill Stacking, the Soft Skills for Hard Tech
In this panel we will hear what progressive companies are doing to build tomorrow's organisations today. They will share the initiatives and practices they’re deploying to build skills-first organisations, how AI is accelerating their journeys, and the skills required to shape AI for better work.
Barbara Matthews
Chief People Officer at
Remote
Claire Doody
Founder of
Work In Motion
Ruth Meehan
Head of People Partners at
Udemy
3.15pm Tea & Coffee
Grab yourself a coffee and explore the exhibition area, G-P Networking Lounge, Vhi Wellbeing Area and Workvivo Podcast Stage
3.45 pm
Insights: Why?
Rossa has some distressing news; many of us have become lost during these turbulent times, but he may just have the answer to get us back on track.
Rossa Mullally
Director at
Sigmar Recruitment
4.00 pm
Fireside: What’s Next for the CPO?
Hear from Tiffany on how she’s navigating Weight Watchers’ global transformation through turbulent times. In light of medical advancement, social media and behavioural change, WeightWatchers has had to rebuild its brand identity, from diet company to a healthcare business. The iconic brand has been at the forefront of weight management for over 60 years until popular opinion pivoted, questioning its relevance and identity. We’ll explore the impact HR is having on this transformation, the challenges and opportunities it brings and ultimately what’s next for the CPO.
Tiffany Stevenson
Chief People Officer at
WeightWatchers
4.30 pm
Tell Great Stories
In turbulent times you need small stories. Here's how to tell yours.
Steve Rawling
Author, Storyteller & Former BBC Journalist
4.45 pm
Fireside Interview: Inside the AI Revolution
This fireside will dive into the world of HR within OpenAI, looking at how they themselves are using Generative AI to shape HR and work. It will examine how innovation interacts with collaboration, how ethics interacts with efficiency, the power of the individual in a united workforce and what’s next for OpenAI.
Diane Yoon
VP of People at
OpenAI
5.15 pm Close
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