Main Stage
Unlock the Power of Strategic HR Leadership
Adapt. Empower. Transform.
Immerse yourself in the future of HR on the Main Stage—where trailblazing thought leadership, actionable strategies, and peer-driven collaboration converge. This is your gateway to the insights, tools, and connections that will future-proof your HR strategy and elevate your impact.
Why the Main Stage is Unmissable
‣ 18 High-Impact Sessions
From visionary keynotes and powerhouse panels to interactive roundtables and fireside chats, the Main Stage delivers a dynamic mix of 18 sessions designed to tackle the most urgent priorities facing HR today.
What Sets the Main Stage Apart?
Future-Ready Leadership
- Learn from C-suite leaders and HR visionaries on authentic leadership, resilience, and building high-performance cultures.
- Discover how to lead with confidence, drive transformation, and inspire purpose-driven teams.
AI-Driven HR Transformation
- Explore real-world applications of AI and automation in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee experience.
- Gain actionable insights on leveraging HR tech to streamline processes, boost engagement, and deliver measurable ROI.
Culture & Engagement Reinvented
- Dive deep into strategies for rebuilding trust, fostering inclusion, and driving engagement in hybrid and disrupted workplaces.
- Hear how leading organisations are creating agile, people-first cultures that fuel innovation and business growth.
Total Rewards & Employee Value Proposition
- Rethink recognition, benefits, and EVP to attract, retain, and motivate top talent in a competitive landscape.
- Uncover the latest trends in pay transparency, personalised perks, and purpose-driven rewards.
Compliance, Wellbeing & Risk Mitigation
- Stay ahead of the curve with critical legal updates and proactive approaches to psychosocial safety and employee wellbeing.
- Learn how to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and build a safer, more supportive workplace.
Peer-to-Peer Learning & Networking
- Engage in interactive roundtables and discussion tables for candid, solution-focused conversations with senior HR peers.
- Expand your professional network and collaborate on real-world challenges.
Main Stage Highlights
- Opening Keynote: The Power of Confidence – Unlocking Authentic Leadership
- Panels: Cultural Reboot, Future-Proofing Talent, Safer by Design
- Fireside Chats: AI in Action, Rethinking Career Journeys, Next-Gen Leaders
- Case Studies: Real-world DEI transformation and proven strategies
- Legal Update: Employment law essentials and live Q&A
- Interactive Discussions: Choose-your-topic roundtables on AI, leadership, law and compliance, and more
- Networking: Dedicated sessions to build your HR network
Who Should Attend?
- Senior HR Managers and Business Partners
- Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Leaders
- DEI and Employee Engagement Professionals
- HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits Specialists
- Organisational Development and Change Managers
- Industrial Relations and Compliance Managers
- Early-career HR professionals
- Business Leaders with HR responsibilities
What You’ll Take Away
- Actionable frameworks for authentic leadership, agile culture, and continuous performance management
- Practical knowledge on deploying AI and HR technology for smarter, faster, and fairer people decisions
- Up-to-date legal guidance and risk mitigation tactics to safeguard your organisation
- Real-world case studies and best practices from Australia’s leading employers
- Expanded network of senior HR peers, thought leaders, and solution providers
- Future-ready mindset to lead your people and business into the next era of work