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HR Innovation Stage
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Step into the HR Innovation Stage—where essential tech meets real-world impact, and the hype gets left at the door. Inspired by the energy and authenticity of SXSW, this is where forward-thinking HR leaders and trailblazing tech innovators collide to share what’s actually working in the world of work. Forget the buzzwords and empty promises; here, you’ll get an inside look at the cutting-edge tools and platforms that are genuinely transforming how organizations attract, engage, and empower their people. Hear candid stories and bold ideas from those who are using technology to drive business results, elevate culture, and create workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you’re ready to cut through the noise and discover the practical innovations shaping the future of HR, the HR Innovation Stage is your front-row seat to what’s next.
Registration opens
Opening remarks from the Chairperson
Human-Led AI: Turning Workforce Data into Better Workplaces
Drawing on UKG’s latest Megatrends research and frontline workforce data, this session will show how to spot early warning signs of disengagement, fatigue and flight risk, then turn those insights into proactive workforce strategies. We’ll explore how AI-driven intelligence can guide workforce design, optimise scheduling, increase flexibility, enable internal mobility and strengthen trust, while remaining firmly human-led and responsible. This discussion reframes AI not as automation, but as a powerful enabler of better conversations, better decisions and better workplaces - because when work works, people stay.
PANEL: Workforce Intelligence: Powering Decisions with HR Analytics
HR leaders are in a unique position to provide valuable business insights for leadership through workforce data. How can HR teams make the most out of the data available? Gain practical takeaways on leveraging HR data to increase productivity and answer the most pressing questions from the C-suite.
Greg Newman
Kerry Shields
Morning tea and refreshments break
Beyond the Quiz: Driving Real Workforce Engagement
In this session, Milou Carolei from Kahoot! explores how organizations can move beyond traditional methods to create engaging, outcome-driven learning that resonates with the modern workforce and boosts productivity. Focusing on the unique expectations of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, Milou will share practical strategies to boost participation, increase retention, and deliver measurable impact across your entire organization.
Milou Carolei
HR Leaders Unplugged: Discussion Tables
Engage directly with peers to explore current HR challenges and share practical strategies. These sessions offer focused discussions designed to deliver actionable insights for senior HR leaders.
Networking lunch
FIRESIDE CHAT: From Capability to Careers: How AI is Changing Workforce Design
HR teams need clearer, visible career paths and stronger internal mobility, but building capability frameworks and development plans often takes months of manual work. In this session, ELMO Software President Joseph Lyons joins an ELMO Career Development customer to show how they used AI to fast track capability frameworks and drive action in moments, not months. You’ll leave with a practical view of where AI adds value in career development today and how to prepare your organisation for the next wave of workforce design.
Joseph Lyons
CLOSING KEYNOTE
HR Innovation stage concludes
Prize draw announcements
Expo Passport Grand Prize
Collect all exhibitors’ stamps on the Expo Passport for the chance to win a $5,000 cash prize!
Workshops All Star Grand Prize
Attend all workshops for the chance to win a $5,000 cash prize!
Sponsor Prize Draws
Visit the exhibitors to join prize giveaways!