| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome to the SWP Conference London  Adam Gibson · EY · Director Adam Gibson will set the stage for the SWP Conference by outlining the critical themes, goals, and challenges that will shape this year’s event. Discover what’s in store as we explore the future of workforce planning and its strategic impact on organisations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM | Plenary TalentNueron  David Wilkins · TalentNeuron · Chief Marketing & Product Officer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Plenary Strategic Workforce Planning TAILOR MADE   Chris Hare · eQ8 · CEO Alicia Roach · eQ8 · CEO Explore how tailored SWP approaches can drive business success by aligning workforce strategies with specific organisational goals. This session highlights best practices, practical frameworks, and case studies from eQ8 on customising SWP for diverse business scenarios. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:15 AM - 10:25 AM | Plenary Q&A Panel Discussion Adam Gibson · EY · Director Chris Hare · eQ8 · CEO Alicia Roach · eQ8 · CEO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM | Morning Tea/Networking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:55 AM - 11:30 AM | Foundation Operational to Strategic: Fueling the SWP Process With Critical Workforce Allocation Data  Gill Aggus · Jaguar Land Rover · Strategic Workforce Planning Lead Explore how Jaguar Land Rover uses workforce allocation data to elevate strategic workforce planning. Learn methods for transitioning from operational management to strategic insights that drive long-term business success. | Immersion Advanced Workforce Segmentation for Pivotal Roles: From Planning to Action  Lindsey Clarke · Civil Service · Head of Workforce Planning Explore how the UK Civil Service has moved from strategic workforce planning to the effective execution of workforce segmentation. This session will cover identifying the work to be done including pivotal roles, mapping talent to strategic needs, and implementing data-driven decisions to optimise workforce deployment. | Enablement Introduction to Strategic Workforce Planning: Key Concepts and Benefits  Matt Higgs · Ramboll · Organisational Capability & Learning Director This session will cover the fundamental concepts of Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP), highlighting its importance in anticipating workforce needs, managing talent, and aligning human capital with business goals. Attendees will learn how SWP can enhance organisational agility and support long-term business success. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:40 AM - 12:15 PM | Enablement Leveraging AI and Machine Learning in Strategic Workforce Planning  Justin Strharsky · Humyn.ai · Founder, Director Explore how AI and machine learning can enhance strategic workforce planning by providing data-driven insights for better forecasting and decision-making. This session will demonstrate practical applications of AI to identify skills gaps, predict workforce trends, and optimise talent strategies for future business needs. | Immersion TBA | Foundation Pearson - TBC  Sadhana Bhide · Pearson · Strategic Workforce Planning SME, Pearson Workforce Skills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:20 PM - 1:20 PM | Lunch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:15 PM - 1:50 PM | Plenary Allianz - Tatiana Villalobos Baum  Tatiana Villalobos Baum · Allianz Global Investors · Global Head of Talent Management and Sourcing | Shell | Future-Proofing the UK Public Sector Workforce This panel explores strategies to align the UK public sector workforce with evolving service demands. Experts will discuss forecasting methodologies, skills gaps, and the impact of policy shifts on workforce planning, offering a strategic view of how to build a resilient and adaptive public sector. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM - 2:35 PM | Chanel | Electrification Upskilling - Nissan's skills based approach to enabling the future EV landscape | Planning to Execution: Bridging Strategy and Skills Development  Gergo Safar · BT Group · SWP Chapter Lead Explore the challenges of translating strategic workforce plans into concrete skilling actions to address critical skill gaps. Gergo Safar from BT will share insights on creating a seamless link between planning and execution, ensuring the workforce is future-ready. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:35 PM - 3:05 PM | Afternoon Tea/Networking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:05 PM - 3:35 PM | Plenary Deconstructing Workforce Planning for Tangible Results  Oliver Shaw · Orgvue · CEO This session will explore practical approaches to breaking down workforce planning into actionable steps. Oliver Shaw of orgvue will demonstrate how to align workforce planning with business strategy to deliver quantifiable results, ensuring that the workforce is optimally positioned to meet future challenges. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:35 PM - 4:05 PM | Plenary Finance & HR - You Complete Me  Amit Mohindra · People Analytics Success · CEO Explore how integrating financial data with workforce planning creates a holistic view for strategic decision-making. Amit Mohindra will discuss techniques for fostering collaboration between finance and HR, aligning resources with business goals, and maximising organisational impact. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:05 PM - 4:15 PM | Plenary Q&A Panel Discussion Oliver Shaw · Orgvue · CEO Amit Mohindra · People Analytics Success · CEO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:15 PM - 4:55 PM | Plenary The Future of Strategic Workforce Planning: Trends and Predictions  Jane Datta · NASA · Advisory Board Member, former NASA Chief Human Capital Officer Adam Gibson · EY · Director Amit Mohindra · People Analytics Success · CEO This session delves into emerging trends in strategic workforce planning, offering predictions for how organisations can better anticipate future workforce needs. Attendees will gain insights into adapting planning frameworks to respond to shifting economic, technological, and demographic landscapes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:55 PM - 5:05 PM | Plenary Day 1 Wrap-up | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:05 PM - 7:00 PM | Networking Drinks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM | Plenary Welcome, Day 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:05 AM - 9:35 AM | Plenary The Crucial Role of Humans in the AI Journey  Vijay Swaminathan · Draup · CEO 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:35 AM - 10:05 AM | Plenary NatWest Group  Martine Mason · Natwest Group · Programme Director | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Plenary Changing the Game: The Critical Importance of Raising Global SWP Capabilities   Peter Cheese · CIPD · Chief Executive Officer Nick Kennedy · Workforce Planning Institute · Chair This session explores how organisations can elevate their strategic workforce planning capabilities to meet global business demands. Nick Kennedy from the Workforce Planning Institute will share frameworks and strategies for building effective, scalable SWP capabilities, critical for long-term business success. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:35 AM - 10:50 AM | Plenary Q&A Panel Discussion Peter Cheese · CIPD · Chief Executive Officer Nick Kennedy · Workforce Planning Institute · Chair Martine Mason · Natwest Group · Programme Director Vijay Swaminathan · Draup · CEO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM | Morning Tea/Networking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM | Foundation Tech Solutions for Real-Time Workforce Analytics | Immersion How People Analytics Can Put the “S” in “SWP”  Lisa Simon · Revelio Labs · Chief Economist This session will explore the integration of people analytics in strategic workforce planning, using competitive benchmarking to improve decision-making and alignment with business goals. | Enablement Albert  Vincent Barat · Albert · CEO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM | Enablement The AI Revolution in 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. | Immersion Strategic Workforce Planning for Rapid Growth | Enablement Agentnoon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:10 PM - 12:45 PM | Foundation Transforming Our SWP: How Lloyds Changed Their SWP Game   Russell Bramhall · Lloyds Banking Group · Senior Strategy Manager - International HR & Resourcing Elizabeth Heyes · Lloyds Banking Group · Head of Strategic Workforce Planning This session will explore how Lloyds Banking Group transformed their strategic workforce planning approach. Elizabeth Heyes and Russell Bramhall will discuss the implementation of new frameworks, addressing organisational needs, and overcoming challenges to ensure workforce resilience and alignment with business goals. | Immersion Making Them Drink... | Enablement Capability Mapping: Identifying and Developing Critical Skills  Jo Thackray · Sage Group plc · Director - Strategic Workforce Planning This session explores how to use capability mapping to identify critical skills gaps, enabling organisations to align their workforce development with strategic goals. Jo Thankray of Sage will demonstrate practical approaches to mapping capabilities, identifying development needs, and supporting workforce planning. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:45 PM - 1:35 PM | Lunch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:35 PM - 2:10 PM | Cybersecurity in Workforce Planning: Protecting Your Data | Foundation SWP Stripped Bare: How GKN Ran Their SWP Pilot by Getting the Basics Right  Eva Rohden · GKN Aerospace Sweden AB · Engineering Business and Resource Manager 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. | Immersion Title TBC  Jen Allen Jardine · The Workforce Planning Institute · Global Standards & Content Committee Member | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:20 PM - 2:55 PM | Immersion Deep Dive into Capability Mapping: Advanced Techniques  Oana Farcasanu · Danone · Strategic Workforce Planning Project Director Explore advanced techniques in capability mapping that enhance Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP). Oana Farcasanu from Danone will share practical insights and methods to refine capability models, enabling better alignment of workforce capabilities with long-term business needs. | Enablement Long-Term Planning for a Short-Term Game  Danielle Harrison · Tesco · Strategic Workforce Planning Manager Explore how to align long-term workforce planning with short-term business priorities. Danielle Harrison of Tesco shares strategies for managing workforce demand and supply, ensuring business agility without compromising future goals. | Enablement My Accidental Workforce Planning Journey  Kath Hume · Workforce transformations · Workforce Transformation Consultant 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:55 PM - 3:20 PM | Afternoon Tea/Networking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:25 PM - 4:00 PM | Plenary Ask Us Anything: Strategic Workforce Planning Expert Panel Adam Gibson · EY · Director Nick Kennedy · Workforce Planning Institute · Chair Alicia Roach · eQ8 · CEO 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:50 PM - 4:00 PM | Plenary Closing Note | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||