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How many jobs are getting destroyed by AI — and how many are being created? What roles are most at risk, and what new ones are emerging? Where are the promised productivity and efficiency gains? And h …
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About Simon Simon Kuestenmacher is a Director and Co-founder of The Demographics Group. He presents on demographic and global trends that are shaping ANZ today and into the future and his observations …
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Culture is often talked about as something intangible, but in reality it is built through deliberate choices, systems and behaviours. At Sharesies, weʼve focused on creating an environment where peopl …
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In 2022, when the NZ Post L&D team started focusing on our operating model, we were at the mercy of an ‘order taker’ ethos, we had capacity issues across the team, and we weren’t connected enough to b …
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Innovation doesn't happen by accident — it's cultivated. This session explores practical strategies for empowering employees at every level to think creatively, challenge assumptions, and turn bold id …
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AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday work, but not every use of it creates equal value. In this interactive session, participants will explore common workplace applications of AI and decide what sh …
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In this fireside chat, Workday's Jonathan Brabant sits down with Eilidh Macdonald, Head of PX Operations at Xero, to explore what great people experience looks like at scale — from AI in HR to connect …
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New Zealand organisations aren’t short on ambition but turning it into real impact is proving harder than expected. Drawing on the NZ perspective of Deloitte’s 2026 Human Capital Trends, this session …
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Payroll change is rarely just a system project. For Rabobank, moving to Datapay meant navigating a new platform, Holidays Act complexity and a pay cycle change at the same time. This session explores …
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At Animates Vetcare, learning happens in the flow of work through outcomes-focused learning, embedded into everyday experiences. With teams spread across retail stores, vet clinics and corporate roles …
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In this session, Sky New Zealand will share how leaders can navigate disruption by diagnosing the current state, defining a clear future state, and building the leadership conditions needed for change …
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100% of NZ organisations are planning significant change. Only 10% of leaders are fully equipped, only 24% of HR teams properly resourced. The Knowing/Doing Gap, sitting across change, leadership and …Chairperson
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Making defensible remuneration decisions demands more than just reacting to market noise - it requires robust, data and expertise. Joined by economic expert Christina Leung, we will explore insights i …
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Fireside Chat | From Factory Floor to Frontline: Lessons from 3 NZ Brands on Tech-Enabled InnovationManaging people across dispersed teams and complex operational environments is a competitive battleground. Three New Zealand brands operating at different scales in different critical industries disco …Chairperson
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This panel session brings together influential CPOs and people leaders to reflect on their journeys, share their perspectives on the current landscape, and explore the diverse skill sets required to t …
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This panel brings together voices from HR, L&D, and the leadership coalface to tackle the practical realities of developing future-ready leaders at every level. Panellists will share what's actually w …Chairperson
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Come along to learn about cultivating your leadership capability and capacity to lead change in your organisation. Change today is complex. It requires leading beyond your capability. Leading from wh …
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The 4 finalist Start-Ups will pitch the audience on their solutions, who will be crowned the winner? HeyPenny Givenwell WorkRide Donorbees
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About Emily With over 25 years in leadership, Emily's seen a lot of change but believes we're in a "once in a generation" transformational moment. Her focus is clear: bridging the worlds of technolog …Speakers
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In an age of constant noise and disruption, the leaders who thrive are the ones who think beyond limitations. James unpacks his principle of possibilitarian thinking, a mindset that shifts teams from …
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Join our panel of leading HR and L&D technology providers as they look beyond the current landscape to explore the innovations, disruptions, and possibilities that could fundamentally reshape how orga …Chairperson
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Many professionals spend their careers building expertise in their functional or technical area. Whether technical specialists such as IT, engineering or medical; functional specialists such as HR, OD …Speakers
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In a world of competing priorities and limited resources, how do we ensure learning gets the attention—and investment—it deserves? This session explores how Learning Effectiveness Categorisation can b …
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Your people are already using AI. The real question is how. Openly, building real capability, or quietly, in ways that don't quite serve them or your organisation. This session looks at what's shaping …
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Organisations are under pressure to innovate, retain talent and improve performance, yet many workplace systems still assume one “right” way to think, communicate and work. This creates unnecessary ba …
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As organisations grow, introducing new processes is often necessary, but how do you scale without losing the culture and employee experience that made your organisation successful? Join Anupa Parmar, …Chairperson
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As AI rapidly transforms roles, skills, and ways of working, HR and L&D practitioners can't afford to be reactive - this session unpacks the strategic priorities, ethical considerations, and capabilit …
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The world of work is transforming at an unprecedented pace. Rapid technological advancement, the rise of generative AI, shifting workforce expectations, and evolving global economic conditions are col …Chairperson
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Innovation in doesn’t always require new technology, it often starts with making better use of the tools already available. This session will explore how HR teams can unlock untapped value from their …
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