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International Event

Future: People & AI 2026

Leading on trust, talent, and tech

OCTOBER 13 - 14, 2026

BRUSSELS

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Leading on trust, talent, and tech

Join us for Future: People & AI - a high-level forum where senior HR and people leaders from Europe’s largest multinationals come together to decode the next phase of organizational transformation. This exclusive gathering brings together decision-makers from global companies to explore the leadership, skills, and cultural shifts defining the future of work.

We’ll tackle what matters most right now:

  • AI’s growing impact across HR and the strategic role HR must play in AI adoption
  • Reskilling and upskilling at scale
  • Productivity in the age of AI, cost pressures, new work models
  • Leadership in change
  • Organizational transformation, hybrid work

 

Who Should Attend:

CEOs, Board Members, CXOs, Global and Regional Heads of :

  • CHROs (Group, Regional)
  • HR Executives
  • Talent, Performance and Succession Planning
  • Leadership and Talent Executives
  • Organizational Transformation Heads
  • Learning & Development Heads
  • Diversity and Inclusion Heads
  • Strategic People Analytics Heads
  • People Intelligence & AI Heads
  • HR Operations Heads
  • Talent Acquisition Executives
  • Rewards, Performance and Benefits Heads
  • Internal Communications Heads

For vendors and solution providers please reach out to ccalinescu@tcb.org.

 

Why should you attend?

This is not a theory-heavy forum or a commercial trade show. It’s a peer-led, experience-rich event where real stories, practical insights, and high-value connections take center stage.

  • Peer-driven insights you won’t hear anywhere else. Hear directly from CHROs and senior HR leaders inside Europe’s top multinationals. What’s working. What’s not. And how they’re tackling transformation, AI, leadership, and culture.
  • Real-life case examples - not abstract frameworks. Every session is rooted in lived executive experience. You’ll hear candid, unfiltered examples of how your peers are navigating complexity and change.
  • A high-caliber, curated network. No crowds. No vendor pitches. Just meaningful, executive-level conversations with leaders who share your scope, scale, and challenges.
  • Cross-functional relevance. The program reflects how real companies operate—connecting talent, transformation, inclusion, productivity, and technology in one strategic dialogue.
  • Actionable takeaways, ready for the boardroom. Leave with peer-tested approaches, strategic insights, and tangible ideas you can bring straight into your next executive discussion.

 

What to Expect

Future: People & AI 2026 takes place over two days, with each day designed for a different type of engagement.

  • Day 1 (Oct 13) is reserved for Member-only Council meetings. These small-group sessions provide a confidential space for senior leaders to exchange insights within their function. The day concludes with a private dinner for Members.
  • Day 2 (Oct 14) is open to all registered participants and features interactive panels, case studies, and cross-functional networking.

Registration includes access to Day 2 only. If you are interested in receiving more information about our Council programme and how to attend on day 1, please contact Marie-Laure Bultot at mbultot@tcb.org.

Want to get involved:

Speakers

Kimo

Kimo Kippen Kimo Kippen

Program Director, Learning & Development Executive…
The Conference Board

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Brian

Brian Delle Donne Brian Delle Donne

CEO & Co-Founder
Talent Tech Labs

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Tara

Tara Murphy Tara Murphy

Council Director, Strategic People Analytics & Pla…
The Conference Board

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Angelika

Angelika Inglsperger Angelika Inglsperger

Group Head People and Strategy
Allianz Global Corporate & Spe…

Sanja M.

Sanja M. Haas, MA Sanja M. Haas, MA

Chairwoman of the Human Capital Advisory Board
The Conference Board

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Karsten

Karsten Hoyer Karsten Hoyer

Director, People Analytics, Intelligence and AI Co…
The Conference Board

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Sara

Sara Murray

Managing Director, International
The Conference Board

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Jean-Marc

Jean-Marc Verbist

Human Capital Center Leader, Europe
The Conference Board

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Sarah

Sarah Bond

Co-Council Director, European Inclusion Council
The Conference Board

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Marion

Marion Devine

Principal Researcher, Human Capital, Europe
The Conference Board

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John

John Beadle

Senior Research Fellow, Human Capital Center
The Conference Board

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Sue

Sue Duke

Vice President, Global Public Policy
LinkedIn Corporation

Dr. Gregor

Dr. Gregor Bernhardt

SVP Group Digital (CDO)
Fresenius Medical Care

Charlotte

Charlotte Levert

Chief People Officer
Ericsson

Fred

Fred Patitucci

Chief People & Culture Officer
Philip Morris International

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Tameka

Tameka Vazquez

Futurist and Author
Columbia University

Maria Rosaria

Maria Rosaria Bonifacio

VP People Customer Experience
Nokia Group

Victoria

Victoria Beynon

Global Learning Designer, People and Organizationa…
Roche

Ryan

Ryan Vincent

Advisory Director
TLC Lions

Peter

Peter Zemsky

Professor of Strategy and Innovation
INSEAD

Adriano

Adriano Bruno

Partner
KennedyFitch

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Antony

Antony Ebelle-Ebande

Global Head of Digital Surgery Integration and Tal…
Johnson & Johnson

Jennifer

Jennifer Vessels

Global Transformation Leader and Author, Board Cha…
Global Alliance for Workers an…

Martin

Martin Smit

Head of Strategy & Digital, Total Rewards
Takeda Pharmaceuticals

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Peter

Peter Louch

Founder and CEO
Vemo, Inc.

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Amy

Amy Armitage

Program Director and Program Chair
The Conference Board

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Current Agenda

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

08:00 AM - 08:45 AM CET

Registration and Networking Breakfast

08:45 AM - 09:00 AM CET

Welcome: Opening Remarks
We’ll open the session by welcoming Council Members and other executives and sharing The Conference Board’s perspective on the value of our unique com … More

09:00 AM - 09:25 AM CET

Keynote: What’s Driving the Market Now and What’s Ahead
New research from LinkedIn will explore labor market and hiring tends in the emerging AI economy. Gain new insights on where the E … More

09:25 AM - 09:50 AM CET

Keynote: The Business and People Opportunity of AI
We’ll explore how organizations can accelerate talent and business impact through AI, transforming their organization and building … More

09:50 AM - 10:15 AM CET

Keynote: How AI Will Shape HR's Future (The Future Is Now!)
What is the role of HR in the future of work? We’ll discuss the opportunity and strategic value of HR in the future of work, as we … More

10:15 AM - 10:40 AM CET

Keynote: AI, Leadership and My Culture Journeys
In this interactive exercise, members will share insights on how they see AI shaping future organizational leadership and culture. … More

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM CET

Networking Break and Challenge Overview

11:10 AM - 12:30 PM CET

Challenge 1 - Track I (AM). Discussion: Enhancing the Strategi…
How can AI be leveraged to enhance the strategic value of HR? Can AI generate jobs and not just job … More

11:10 AM - 12:30 PM CET

Challenge 1 - Track II (AM). Discussion: Developing Leadership…
AI is transforming leadership and the capabilities required to lead and inspire people. Leaders must … More

11:10 AM - 12:30 PM CET

Challenge 1 - Track III (AM). Discussion: The Evolving Leaders…
Explore how AI, market, and labor trends are reshaping the requirements of leadership and the value … More

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM CET

Lunch and Networking

01:30 PM - 02:50 PM CET

Challenge 2 - Track I (PM). Discussion: Workforce Planning Dis…
Large organizations must embrace change and new planning and alignment practices to stay agile and e … More

01:30 PM - 02:50 PM CET

Challenge 2 - Track II (PM). Discussion: Upskilling, Coaching,…
From pilots to scale its about getting it done. We’ll share how learning leaders and organizations a … More

01:30 PM - 02:50 PM CET

Challenge 2 - Track III (PM). Discussion: Beyond Skills and Te…
What will it take to create an AI-powered workforce? While investment in tech and programs is import … More

02:50 PM - 03:20 PM CET

Networking Break

03:20 PM - 04:40 PM CET

Challenge 3 - Track I (PM). Discussion: AI Transformation: Str…
As AI continues to disrupt traditional business strategy and structure, organizations will need to t … More

03:20 PM - 04:40 PM CET

Challenge 3 - Track II (PM). Discussion: AI Impact on Performa…
AI is fundamentally transforming how organizations measure performance, allocate rewards, and motiva … More

03:20 PM - 04:40 PM CET

Challenge 3 - Track III (PM). Discussion: The Digital HR Orga…
Large global organizations are deploying AI and GenAI across HR at scale. The harder questions are n … More

04:40 PM - 05:10 PM CET

Closing Keynote: Turning Insights into Actions and Outcomes in…
In our final inspirational keynote, we’ll share insights on how to make workplaces more HUMAN throug … More

05:10 PM - 05:30 PM CET

Discussion: Closing Conversations and Next Steps
In our final session, members will share event highlights and next steps with their table colleagues. How will they change their a … More

05:30 PM - 06:00 PM CET

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