Explore the critical role of human expertise in successful AI adoption. Vijay Swaminathan from Draup shares strategies to align human skills with AI initiatives for impactful outcomes.

Explore a case study on evolving to a skills-based workforce model. This session covers key lessons, challenges, and the strategic shifts needed to future-proof organisational capabilities and align workforce skills with broader business goals.

A fireside chat with Peter Cheese, CEO of CIPD, exploring the growing significance of strategic workforce planning (SWP) in modern organizations, the role of accredited training in elevating SWP capabilities, and future trends in workforce planning education.

Explore how integrating workforce planning with financial strategy supports organisational goals, optimises resource allocation, and enables adaptability. Pigment and Deloitte share real-world examples from companies like Klarna and Unilever on leveraging data and fostering HR-Finance collaboration for better workforce decisions.

David Fineman from Revelio Labs explores how incorporating external labour market data strengthens Strategic Workforce Planning. Through use cases, he illustrates how these insights help address strategic and operational workforce challenges across sectors.

Explore how strategic workforce planning can evolve into a winning capability by leveraging technology effectively. Vincent Barat, Virginie Servière, and Antoine Aubois reveal approaches for aligning talent management with business goals, using tech to upskill teams, and driving continuous learning for an agile, performance-oriented workforce.

Explore labour market trends and the shift towards skills-based analytics over job titles. Horsefly Analytics experts will reveal the value of integrating both perspectives to optimise recruitment and workforce planning.

Explore AI-powered predictive ecosystems that forecast talent gaps and skill needs more accurately. Peter Louch, CEO of Vemo, shares cutting-edge advancements, case studies, and future trends in workforce planning.

Explore how the convergence of strategic workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, organisational design, and people analytics enhances business outcomes. Ali Nawab, CEO of Agentnoon, will compare the evolution, current state, and future trajectory of these functions, offering SWP leaders insights into harnessing this integration for greater organisational agility and success.

Jonathon Curry examines the transformative role of workforce planning in the Scottish Government, showing how this approach helps unify departments under a cohesive people strategy, addressing leadership challenges and integrating HR objectives for broader impact.

Learn why the contingent workforce presents both significant opportunities and risks. Discover how to gain clear oversight, assess risks, and manage a non-permanent workforce strategically for improved flexibility, resilience, and compliance.

Explore how to simplify and align talent management and data to make a start on your Strategic Workforce Planning journey. Jo Thackray shares simple strategies for building integrated approaches that utilise data, minimal technology, ensure alignment, and advance long-term workforce and talent strategies.

Discover how GKN successfully implemented a Strategic Workforce Planning pilot by focusing on core principles. Eva Rohden will share the critical steps and lessons learned from establishing a solid SWP foundation that aligns with business strategy and supports future growth.

Explore how Strategic Workforce Planning can enhance HR's influence, aligning its practices and data with broader business goals. This session delves into effective integration methods, giving HR leaders insights into optimising workforce strategies within a complex ecosystem.

This session unpacks critical elements for evaluating and choosing Strategic Workforce Planning technology from a non-technical standpoint. Ruth Callaghan shares experiences from tech adoption in SWP, discussing how to balance immediate priorities with scalable deployment, engage cross-functional teams, and define key conditions for success in complex global environments.

Kath Hume shares her journey from unexpected beginnings to becoming a leader in workforce planning, discussing key lessons learned and practical takeaways for navigating career shifts in this field.

Embarking on Strategic Workforce Planning as a 'lone wolf' in a vast retail giant like Tesco is a thrilling yet challenging journey that demands a hefty dose of pragmatism. Join this session to uncover how Tesco established a sustainable in-house SWP blueprint, the invaluable lessons learned along the way, and Tesco’s forward-looking vision for the future.

Strategic Workforce Planning at Danone: shifting to an anticipatory mindset to transform business transformation into a workforce development opportunity. This session explores how Strategic Workforce Planning can be effectively implemented, even without all structures and frameworks in place. By planning ahead, organisations can turn threats into opportunities within a transformation context, redeploying, reskilling, and fostering internal mobility to build resilience and prepare for future transformations.

Join a live Q and A session with renowned SWP experts Nick Kennedy, Alicia Roach, and Adam Gibson. This interactive panel will address your most pressing questions about advanced strategic workforce planning, from scenario planning to aligning workforce strategy with business outcomes.