Executive Summit

Most organisations treat engagement and performance as separate goals, yet only 2% of CHROs believe their current systems drive results. Drawing on research from more than 1,800 global organisations, we debunk the “false choice” between culture and output. Join us to explore the Performance Culture Quadrant — a data-backed framework to move beyond retrospective surveys and build “performance confidence” across your workforce.

Join this session to learn how to:

• Categorise your organisation’s current culture and identify the levers needed to reach elite performance
• Understand the psychological link between engagement and sustainable business outcomes
• Move from lagging indicators to a holistic strategy that predicts and drives future success

As Boards face cost pressures, disruption, and the rapid rise of AI, the expectations of HR leaders are shifting. The people agenda now plays a critical role in shaping workforce capability, organisational performance, and long-term value.
 
Join this panel discussion with senior practitioners as they share practical insights on:

• Translating people strategy into commercial value
• Leveraging workforce data to identify and manage risks
• Navigating Board dynamics and leading conversations on AI, skills, and workforce transformation

AI is rapidly advancing, and HR must adapt to stay relevant. However, few CHROs feel their current function is set up for the AI era. CHROs should develop a comprehensive AI strategy to help facilitate their AI transformation and think critically about evolving HR functional roles and work. The best CHROs will chart a course for transformation to drive the most business value within HR and the enterprise.  

• Discover how AI will impact HR’s structure and critical steps to evolve your function
• Learn how to protect the skills that matter and upskill your HR team for the AI era
• Understand the best practices for embedding AI use in HR

Managing psychosocial risk is no longer a “nice to have” or an issue to delegate. It is a legal, cultural and leadership responsibility, and CHROs are now central to meeting regulatory expectations, reducing organisational exposure and supporting psychologically healthy work. This session makes psychosocial risk practical by outlining what it means for daily leadership, how to identify key factors, and how to apply effective, evidence‑based controls.

Join this keynote to explore:

• Identifying psychosocial factors that influence a safe, productive and psychologically healthy workplace
• Understanding current regulations, best practices and where organisations are most at risk of falling short
• Integrating evidence‑based interventions to ensure effective and defensible controls

Shaping organisational culture is one of the most complex and vital responsibilities for CHROs. In today’s ever-evolving business environment with diverse teams and subcultures, CHROs must understand your unique organisational context and make informed decisions to drive meaningful change.
 
Join this session to hear from Meaghan Davis, Chief People Officer, Ampol as she unfolds:

• Using data and insights to identify and guide cultural shifts
• Tailoring your approach to organisational context and making intentional choices
• Embedding culture through values, performance systems, and tailored communication

While AI continues to generate excitement and promise across industries, organisations often overlook the crucial role of the workforce in achieving successful AI transformation. CHROs are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between AI strategy and successful implementation by making employees active partners in AI adoption.

Join this boardroom to discuss:

• Enabling the workforce to reskill and embrace AI-driven change  
• Redesigning roles and processes to unlock enterprise-wide success
• Collaborating with business leaders to align AI investments with business objectives

As organisations confront unprecedented disruption, the role of leaders and managers is being fundamentally redefined. Today’s CHROs are tasked with running innovative and ongoing programs that equip leaders at all levels to adopt quickly and drive strong business performance.

Join this boardroom to discuss:

• Redefining leadership development beyond traditional models to build real-time capability
• Embedding leadership and culture into the talent lifecycle
• Equipping leaders to build high performing teams while navigating the challenges and opportunities in a changing environment