Event category: Plenary

Change is relentless, and it’s accelerating!  For organizations, reinvention is no longer optional: it’s survival. But transformation is never just structural or strategic — it’s human. Fear, uncertainty, and resistance can stall even the best-laid plans. The key to moving people through change quickly and effectively is trust.

In this session, Julie Currie will share how leaders can foster trust to reduce fear, mobilize teams, and accelerate transformation. You’ll walk away with practical strategies for guiding people through cultural and structural change so your organization can adopt, evolve, and thrive in today’s fast-moving environment.

Application and employment fraud are on the rise—and tech companies are prime targets. One-third of applicants today may not be who they claim to be, with falsified credentials, fabricated work histories, or even stolen identities making their way past traditional screening. Once inside, some employees exploit insider access, take valuable knowledge to competitors, or disappear altogether. In this session, Timothy Khoo-Jones will uncover the latest trends in hiring fraud, explain how these schemes bypass existing systems, and share practical strategies to detect and prevent deception before it damages your business. You’ll leave with actionable tools to tighten your hiring process, safeguard your culture, and protect your intellectual property.

AI adoption isn’t just a tech initiative—it’s a cultural transformation. This session will explore why People & Culture leaders are uniquely positioned to guide their organizations through AI acceleration, shaping not just how AI is used, but how it enhances human potential. Learn how to foster a bottom-up approach that embeds AI into your company’s DNA while creating a more human-centered workplace. 

A quick reset to recharge your body and mind before diving back into content.

As humanoid robots and AI-driven agents enter the workforce, HR must prepare to support both human and non-human team members. This session, led by experts from Sanctuary AI, explores how companies can strategically integrate embodied AI while preparing teams, workflows, and structures for an augmented future.