HR of Tomorrow Conference, Benelux

30 June 2026, Amsterdam

About the Event

The HR of Tomorrow Conference is a global series where 100+ high-profile HR professionals from the Benelux region come to share their expertise and meet their peers. The participants include CHROs, VPs of HR, Heads of HR, and Directors from top global companies in Europe.

Why Should You Attend?

Attend our HR conference to stay abreast of the latest industry trends, engage with fellow professionals, and delve into innovative HR practices. Join us to maintain your competitive edge in the dynamic field of HR.

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Topics

Employee Engagement

Explore the critical role of employee engagement in driving organizational success and delve into the latest strategies for enhancing engagement, productivity, and the ways to measure and improve engagement levels across your organization.

Learning & Development (L&D)

Understand the evolving role of L&D in today's business environment. Our experts will highlight the importance of fostering a culture of continuous learning and the implementation of personalized and adaptive learning programs.

The Future of Work

Discover how AI is transforming HR functions and the ways organizations can leverage AI tools in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement to create a more efficient and inclusive workplace.

The Power of People Analytics

Learn how data-driven insights are empowering HR professionals to make informed decisions, predict trends, and proactively address issues, as well as ethical considerations and best practices in data handling.

Employee Well-being

Grasp the heightened importance of mental health and overall well-being in the workplace, and how HR can implement supportive initiatives and create a culture of empathy and care.

Employee Experience (EX)

Uncover the importance of crafting an exceptional employee experience at every stage of the employee lifecycle and learn strategies for enhancing EX, from the onboarding process and career progression, to creating a supportive environment that drives employee satisfaction and retention.

Diversity and Inclusion

Explore advanced strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including inclusive recruitment practices and methods to create a more inclusive corporate culture.

HR Strategies for Global Growth

Gain insight into the complexities and best practices associated with international expansion from an HR perspective, addressing challenges of global recruitment, legal compliance, and strategies to maintain a cohesive corporate culture across borders

Talent Acquisition

Unearth the nuances of attracting, recruiting, and retaining talent in today's competitive job market and explore the realm of strategic sourcing, the power of employer branding, and the importance of providing a superior candidate experience.

Event Speakers

Chris Taylor

HR Director at Danone (89k+ employees)

Martin Dragula

Head of Talent Acquisition at Dell Technologies (107k+ employees)

Eva Oudemans

Head of People Services at KPN (10k+ employees)

Evelien Van Breda

Head of People at Flink (5k+ employees)

Kieran Jeffrey

HR Business Partner Director - Tech at Ahold Delhaize (390k+ employees)

Esther Sijbesma

HR Manager EU & APAC at Emsere (51-200 employees)

Sarah Ladiges

Global Head of HR of ING Hubs (59k+ employees)

Isabel Workel-Tijhuis

Group Director Human Resources at Triodos Bank (1.8k+ employees)

Sam van Diemen

Senior People Strategy Consultant at Effectory (201-500 employees)

Testimonials

Engaging Activities

Networking and 1:1 Meetings

Our event is an outstanding gathering of HR professionals from the Benelux region, reputable solution providers, and world-class experts. It’s an exceptional opportunity to expand your network in the Benelux region and Europe and discuss the best practices in the HR space.

Engaging Panel Discussions and Q&A Sessions

Interact with our panelists, ask questions, discuss your challenges, and learn how the largest companies around the world have solved problems similar to yours and how they optimize their HR processes.

Presentations

Our speakers discuss the latest trends and challenges in the HR field. The attendees can always engage in the discussion with questions and comments in the Q&A sessions.

Live Interviews

Enjoy a spontaneous and engaging discussion around one of the HR and L&D hot topics. It’s a remarkable opportunity to address new challenges in a more practical way.

Community and Benchmarking

Access an international community of 100+ high-profile HR and L&D professionals from top companies in the Benelux region. Gain insights into new cutting-edge HR strategies, and grab the chance to evaluate your accomplishments compared to your peers.

Pre/Post-Event Activities

Enhance your conference experience by signing up for exclusive pre/post-event activities brought to you by our partners. Indulge in delectable dinner, raise a glass at a cocktail party, engage in thought-provoking roundtables, or sharpen your skills at a workshop.

Event Agenda

8:00 - 9:00 am

Arrival, Check-in & Networking Coffee

Registration

9:00 - 9:30 am

HR Value – Generating Commercial Impact

Practical examples of how HR programs drive commercial value in business. How can HR be recognised for its contribution. Focussing on how Talent, Learning and Performance programs can be measured to build and create HR value impact.

Chris Taylor

9:30 - 10:00 am

Presentation

10:00 - 10:30 am

One Hiring Strategy, Three Continents: How We Delivered a Strategic Global TA Initiative

Martin Dragula

10:30 - 11:00 am

Silent Signals: What Your Organization Is Already Telling You

Most organizational change doesn't fail at the announcement - it fails quietly, in the months that follow, as employees push through and leaders assume the plan is working. Long before KPIs reveal a problem, signals are already surfacing: a team slowing down, priorities being interpreted differently, energy quietly dropping. But without the right system to catch them, by the time those signals reach leadership, the window to act has often closed. This session explores how HR leaders can close the organizational visibility gap - turning continuous employee signals into early intelligence that the whole leadership team can act on. Drawing on research across 1,200+ European organizations, we'll examine what it takes to make the invisible visible, and why early organizational insight is becoming HR's most powerful strategic tool.

Sam van Diemen

11:00 - 12:00 pm

Coffee break/Networking session

12:00 - 12:30 pm

Eva Oudemans

12:30 - 1:30 pm

Lunch break

1:30 - 2:00 pm

The Great Debate - Interactive Session

2:00 - 2:30 pm

Talent That Stays: Identifying High Potentials Who Drive the Most Value

To retain talent in today’s fast-evolving workplace, organizations must go beyond competitive pay and focus on creating a compelling employee experience that emphasizes career growth, continuous learning, connection and well-being. The first essential step in creating this experience, is clearly identifying high potentials and critical talent—understanding who drives the most value now and who will be essential for the future—so investments in development, succession, and retention are targeted and effective. In this context, the role of HR shifts from administrative support to strategic leadership: HR must enable objective talent assessments, design personalized development and mobility pathways, support managers in coaching high potentials, and align talent strategies with long-term business needs to build engagement, trust, and sustained commitment.

Evelien Van Breda

2:30 - 3:00 pm

Coffee break/Networking session

3:00 - 3:30 pm

Count on Me: From Mindset to Movement

Culture change starts with a shift in mindset — and accountability is the spark. At Ahold Delhaize, our “Count on Me” campaign turns commitments into action, creating trust and momentum across the organisation. It reflects our Leadership Behaviours — Grow Our People, Obsess Over Our Customer and Win Together — because when leaders model follow-through, it inspires others to do the same. For HR, this is more than a program; it’s a movement that shapes culture and accelerates change.

Kieran Jeffrey

3:30 - 4:00 pm

The Impact of AI and Digitalization on Our Workforce Composition and How We Prep to Shift

This session explores how AI and digitalisation are fundamentally reshaping workforce composition, shifting demand from repetitive, task-based roles towards more complex, analytical, and human-centric capabilities. It highlights how organisations should anticipate these shifts proactively, rather than reactively, to remain competitive and resilient. A key focus is on understanding which roles will evolve, which will diminish, and where entirely new capabilities are emerging. The “Prep to Shift” approach centres on equipping our workforce with the skills, mindset, and mobility needed to navigate this transformation, combining reskilling, upskilling, and internal talent redeployment. It also emphasises the importance of data-driven workforce planning and strong collaboration between HR, business leaders, and employees. Importantly, we will discuss the human side of transformation, ensuring engagement, clarity, and inclusion throughout the journey. Ultimately, AI is not just as a technology shift, but as a catalyst for redefining how we work, grow, and create value.

Sarah Ladiges

4:00 - 4:30 pm

Live Interview

Presentation

4:30 - 5:00 pm

Presentation

Isabel Workel-Tijhuis

5:00 pm

End of day

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HR Professionals

HR Professionals 1400€

A world-class conference
Access to an international community of 100+ high-profile HR professionals and decision-makers from top companies in Europe
Inspiring speeches and presentations
Enjoy lunch, coffee, and unlimited drinks
Participate in dynamic panel discussions
Live interviews
Ample hours for networking and relationship-building

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Vendors and Solution Providers

Vendors and  Solution Providers 2500€

A world-class conference
Access to an international community of 100+ high-profile HR professionals and decision-makers from top companies in Europe
Inspiring speeches and presentations
Enjoy lunch, coffee, and unlimited drinks
Participate in dynamic panel discussions
Live interviews
Ample hours for networking and relationship building

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Venue

Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark

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