Future: Reward Europe 2026

02:00 AM - 03:00 AM ET

Registration

Check-in and registration

03:00 AM - 03:30 AM ET

Welcome and Introduction

John Beadle will open the event and walk through the agenda.

John Beadle, Senior Research Fellow, Human Capital Center, The Conference Board

03:30 AM - 05:00 AM ET

Navigating AI & Technology

Claudio Truzzi, Director of the AI Forum and Senior Fellow for The Conference Board Europe, a thought leader in AI, will open the event with an overview of the current state and opportunities for organizations presented by AI, employing interactive technology with the participants. Martin Smit, Head of Strategy & Digital and Rewards at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, who has a strong reputation as an innovative AI practitioner, will follow with a deep dive into AI applications in HR and reward.

Martin Smit, Head of Strategy & Digital, Total Rewards, Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Claudio Truzzi , Senior Fellow, ESF Center, Europe, The Conference Board

05:00 AM - 05:30 AM ET

Networking Break

05:30 AM - 07:00 AM ET

Rethinking Mobility in a Changing World

How have organizations adapted their global mobility strategies, programs, and processes in response to the post-COVID world, geopolitical uncertainty, and the need for an international mindset in their workforce? Rumi Das, Partner and Lead of Global Workforce Consulting at Deloitte, will share market practices from leading international organizations. Gill Reay, Global Head of Mobility at Rio Tinto, and Anne Sophie Blouin from RELX will discuss their responses as innovative practitioners in this field.

Anne-Sophie Blouin, SVP Reward, RELX

Rumi Das, Partner and Lead Global Workforce Consulting practice, Deloitte

07:00 AM - 08:00 AM ET

Lunch and Networking

08:00 AM - 09:30 AM ET

Wellbeing & Reward – A Strategic Approach

Wellbeing has evolved from a 'welfare' function to an essential component of any reward strategy, combining financial acumen, physical fitness, and mental health to increase productivity, drive engagement, and create a positive company culture. We are delighted to welcome Maggie Lester, Head of Corporate Benefits at Merck Group and a member of TCB’s benefits council, and Clare Moncrieff, Senior Principal Consultant at Workhuman, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in this area.

Maggie Lester, Head of Corporate Benefits, Merck Group

Clare Moncrieff, Senior Principal Consultant, Workhuman

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Networking Break

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

Executive Compensation – A Strategic Approach

Join us for a lively closing session with three ‘heavyweights’ in the field: Ashok Pillai, Global Head of Remuneration at BP; Juliet Halfhead, Partner at Deloitte; and Sandy Pepper, Emeritus Professor of Management Practice at the London School of Economics. They will provide insights from advisory, practitioner, and academic perspectives on the current landscape of executive compensation, including reflections on US regulations and market influences.

Alexander (Sandy) Pepper, Emeritus Professor of Management Practice, The London School of Economics and Political Science

Ashok Pillai, Global Head of Remuneration, BP

Juliet Halfhead, Partner and Lead of European Executive Compensation Practice, Deloitte

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Close of Day 1

John Beadle will recap and close day one of the event.

John Beadle, Senior Research Fellow, Human Capital Center, The Conference Board

12:30 PM - 02:00 PM ET

Cocktails and Barbecue Dinner

We invite participants to enjoy dinner and drinks while networking with peers.