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International Event

Future: Reward Europe 2026

Where Europe’s reward leaders get ahead of what’s next

JUNE 04 - 05, 2026

BRUSSELS

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Where Europe’s reward leaders get ahead of what’s next

***Registrations will be opening soon***

Join us for the 3rd edition of Future: Reward Europe – a unique two-day event designed to help senior HR and reward leaders stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

This exclusive gathering brings together top industry, academic and advisory thought leaders to explore emerging trends, share best practices, and engage in meaningful discussions on the most pressing topics in reward today.

Together, we will focus on issues such as:

  • Pay Transparency
  • Benefits
  • Executive Compensation
  • AI & Technology
  • Productivity
  • ESG, D&I and Reward

Why should you attend?

Attending Future: Reward Europe 2026 offers unparalleled opportunities to engage with industry leaders and peers. Here are four reasons to join us in Brussels:

  • Get Cutting-Edge Perspectives: With an incredible line-up of guest speakers you will hear from experts and practitioners in the field to help drive reward strategies in your organization.
  • Join Senior-Level Attendees: Engage with global reward leaders from companies such as ABB, Bayer, Ericsson, Goodyear, Heineken, Novo Nordisk and RELX Group, among others.
  • Access Peer Exchange: Ample opportunities for peer exchange throughout the two-day event, fostering valuable connections and knowledge sharing.
  • Gain Strategic Insights: Because the future of reward isn’t coming - it’s already here. And this event will help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

What to Expect:

This is a two-day event designed to blend peer exchange with strategic insight.

Day 1 (Jun 4) Full day of plenary sessions followed by a networking dinner

Day 2 (Jun 5) A half day of keynotes, deep dives and peer-networking

Our Reward Councils will meet on June 3rd in Brussels for private sessions ahead of the Future: Reward Europe kick-off. If you would like more information about our Council programme and how to attend on June 3rd, please contact Marie-Laure Bultot at mbultot@tcb.org.

Who Should Attend:

This event has an eligibility criterion for attendance, it is designed for Vice Presidents, Heads, and Directors responsible for: HR, Reward, Performance, Compensation, Benefits, Executive Compensation, and Mobility from large companies. For vendors and solution providers please reach out to ccalinescu@tcb.org.

Councils Attending:

  • Corporate Reward Council
  • Global Reward Councils I & II
  • International Reward Council

Previous Sponsors include:

  • Deloitte
  • Syndio
  • Akeron
  • Workhuman

Speakers

Current Agenda

Thursday, June 04, 2026

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM CET

Registration and Networking

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM CET

Welcome and Opening
Program Director, John Beadle will walk through the event agenda and expectations for the day.

09:30 AM - 11:00 AM CET

Productivity in a Changing Workforce
How should reward and benefits support productivity in a changing business landscape? This session will explore strategic consider … More

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CET

Networking Break

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM CET

AI and the Future of Reward
AI adoption raises questions about fairness, accountability, workforce impact, and long-term value. This session will examine how … More

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM CET

Networking Lunch

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM CET

The Strategic Role of Benefits
How should benefits evolve in response to shifting workforce expectations and economic realities? This session will explore strate … More

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM CET

Networking Break

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM CET

Rethinking Executive Compensation Strategy
How should executive compensation evolve in response to shifting performance expectations and governance pressures? This session w … More

05:30 PM - 06:00 PM CET

Close and Recap of Day 1
John Beadle will close Day 1 with a recap of the takeaways so far.

06:30 PM - 07:00 PM CET

Grab a Networking Drink

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM CET

Dinner Speaker: AON
During dinner, we will hear perspectives from Aon on key developments shaping the reward and benefits landscape. The session will offer insights into … More

Friday, June 05, 2026

09:00 AM - 09:15 AM CET

Welcome Back

09:15 AM - 11:00 AM CET

Pay Transparency in Practice
How should reward strategies evolve in response to growing transparency requirements and stakeholder expectations? This session wi … More

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CET

Networking Brak

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM CET

ESG, D&I and Reward Strategy
How should reward frameworks reflect evolving expectations around sustainability and inclusion? This session will explore strategi … More

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM CET

Lunch and Close

Future: Reward Europe 2026

Where Europe’s reward leaders get ahead of what’s next

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