The HR of Tomorrow Conference is a global series where 100+ high-profile HR professionals from Ireland 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.
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.
Explore the critical role of employee engagement in driving organizational success and delve into the latest strategies for enhancing engagement, the linkage between engagement and productivity, and the ways to measure and improve engagement levels across your organization.
Understand the evolving role of L&D in today's dynamic business environment. Our experts will highlight the importance of fostering a culture of continuous learning, the implementation of personalized and adaptive learning programs, and the use of technology in enhancing learning experiences and outcomes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore advanced strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including inclusive recruitment practices and methods to create a more inclusive corporate culture.
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
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.
Head of Learning and Development, Europe and Latin America at Ericsson (100k+ employees)
Director of Employee Experience Solutions at FUEL (0-500 employees)
Grainne is a seasoned project manager with 15+ years’ experience overseeing events and productions nationally and internationally. She has an entrepreneurial mindset with a customer-centric approach, operating effectively as a self-starter and in team environments, leveraging a variety of experience across several event and production disciplines. As Director of the Employee Experience Solutions at FUEL, one of Ireland's leading experience and entertainment groups, Gráinne leads the development of bespoke, comprehensive employee experience strategies and programmes for FUEL's clients. As employee experience partners for companies with over 250,000 employees in 55 cities worldwide, FUEL is a global leader in employee experience with global clients including Paypal, Meta, Coca-Cola, and many more. Leading with insights, the Employee Experience Solutions team works with clients as strategic partners to inform their approach and reach the clients' end goals. Uniting employees in large global corporations, creating connections in a hybrid world, delivering better employee well-being, and increasing overall performance is the end goal! FUEL is also the first and only agency in Ireland that are expert in all three key focus areas of employee experience - shaping reputation, crafting culture, and creating experiences.
Senior Behavioural Scientist at CoachHub (1k+ employees)
Sarah is a Senior Behavioural Scientist at CoachHub, where she works with both UK and global enterprise accounts. With a strong background in HR and people development, she has held senior roles, including Head of HR, Leadership Development, L&D, and Talent. Driven by an incurable curiosity, Sarah has worked across various industries and is also a certified coach.
Global Head of Learning Experiences, Faculty Enablement and Marketing at Google (182k+ employees)
I'm a marketer turned analyst now in the corporate learning and development space. I have a passion for reimagining great learning and education—one that's equally playful as it is effective.
I've designed and delivered multiple award-winning learning programs, led large global teams, and had double-digit ROI on new learning strategies, but what I am most proud of is that I am not the leader or human I was 10 years ago. I have learned and am continuing to learn about how to balance getting results with doing the right thing—always with a focus on the human elements of work while leveraging the best of technology.
Today, I have the privilege of looking after a global team at Google responsible for the activation and delivery of thousands of facilitated learning experiences within the Global Business Organization at Google.
I also moonlight as change maker around making adulting and work more playful and yep still productive. Sometimes, this is speaking at events, doing workshops at companies or publishing research on the power of being playful. If I have intrigued you, feel free to check out KelseyKates.com to explore more.
Head of HR at Xtremepush (0-500 employees)
Associate CIPD, Dublin City University (DCU) MSc in Human Resources Management and Bachelor of Business Studies.
Director at Phoenix HR & OD Consulting (0-500 employees)
Shane Twomey is a senior Organisation, Change, and Management Consultant with over 30 years of experience in Multi-national, Indigenous, and Public Sector environments. He is experienced in delivering Leadership and Management Development Programmes and facilitating Leadership Teams through major Change and Business Development Cycles. Shane focuses on developing solutions that align people and organizations in order to enable them to maximize their performance. Prior to moving into consultancy, Shane worked in a range of Senior Human Resources roles with numerous blue chip organisations including Maxtor Ireland, where he had a European brief, Siemens, where he was responsible for implementing Strategic HR, and Viridian Power & Energy, where Shane developed a commercial HR Framework. In recent years, Shane held an Interim Role as the Compensation & Benefits Manager for KPMG. His consultancy experience includes Organisation Design and Change Programmes, HR Strategies, Facilitating Senior Management Teams and implementing Performance and Reward structures. A Fellow of the CIPD, Shane holds an MBS (HR) from the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business. Shane is a Registered Coach with Henley Management School. In addition, he is a Certified Management Consultant with the IMC and is Level 1 Certified with the British Psychological Society. He is on the Board of the Global Citizenship charity STAND Ireland.
Head of HR Organisational Development at Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail (3.8k+ employees)
Human Resources Director at Honeywell (95k+ employees)
Director, Well-being and Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Jillian Coey is a seasoned People & Culture leader with nearly two decades of experience. Specializing in workplace well-being, mental health, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and based in Toronto—one of the most diverse cities in the world—Jillian has a track record of driving measurable business impact by embedding well-being and DEI strategies into organizations at scale. As the first-ever lead on workplace mental health at one of Canada’s big five banks, she built a pioneering mental health strategy that transformed workplace culture, increased access to preventive care, and reduced disability costs. She has since led large-scale DEI and well-being strategy development, projects, and culture change in large organizations in Canada, advocating for and supporting employee health and inclusion.
Director Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging at PayPal (24k+ employees)
Learning & Development professional specialising in curriculum design, delivery & measurement of soft skill & eLearning programs. Extensive experience designing programs for multicultural applications. Particularly interested in psychological aspects of learning and applications in training. Broad experience of Leadership Development and coaching. Specialties: Psychology. Leadership Effectiveness, Design & Development of training programs, Training Delivery. Facilitation. Team Management. Training Measurement & ROI. Research. MBTI. Coaching. Lecturing. Event Speaking
VP, UK & Ireland at Wellhub (1k+ employees)
I'm a VP at Wellhub (until recently, Gympass), one of the world's fastest-growing companies. We work with the world's leading companies to improve their employees' well-being - by providing unlimited and highly flexible access to 000s of gyms and studios, including Nuffield, Barry',s and Fitness First, plus wellbeing apps like Calm, Headspace, and Strava. We then prove, with data, that we're helping to reduce health problems, support employees with the cost of living, and increase engagement and productivity.
Our event is an outstanding gathering of investment professionals from Ireland, reputable solution providers, and world-class experts. It’s an exceptional opportunity to expand your network in Europe and discuss the best practices in the investment management space.
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 processes.
Our speakers discuss the latest trends and challenges in the investment management field. The attendees can always engage in the discussion with questions and comments in the Q&A sessions.
Enjoy a spontaneous and engaging discussion around one of the investment hot topics. It’s a remarkable opportunity to address new challenges in a more practical way.
Access an international community of 100+ high-profile investment management professionals from top companies in Ireland. Gain insights into new cutting-edge investment strategies, and grab the chance to evaluate your accomplishments compared to your peers.
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.
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Explore how digital transformation is reshaping the workplace, enhancing productivity, and creating new opportunities for employees.
John Kennedy FCIPD
Organisations invest significant sums in leadership development programmes—but do they truly deliver results? This session explores the effectiveness of these programmes, what science tells us about how leaders learn best, and the organisational mindset behind leadership development. We’ll also examine alternative approaches and real-world case studies that challenge traditional methods. Key Takeaways:
Sarah Henson
In this interactive talk, Kelsey will explore 4 ideas rooted in neuro and behavioral science to grow a culture of learning and share examples of how Google has brought these to life.
Kelsey Kates
Traditional workplace perks are no longer enough—companies are shifting towards well-being strategies that deliver measurable impact. In this session, we’ll explore how HR leaders can leverage data to move beyond one-size-fits-all benefits and build well-being programs that truly enhance employee happiness. Additionally, we’ll discuss the importance of mental health policies, financial well-being, and fostering an inclusive approach to well-being strategies
Luke Bullen
Coffee break/Networking session
In a world increasingly defined by technological and economic shifts, today’s HR leaders have the unique responsibility of preparing for tomorrow’s workforce. Drawing on historical parallels and contemporary perspectives, we will examine how the leaders of today are building the leaders of tomorrow in a landscape that is rapidly evolving.
Andreea Kutyik
Lunch break
The Ericsson skills journey: Building Critical skills for today and the future Ericsson is on a multi-year journey in building a skills framework. Ericsson has put in place a systematic enterprise-wide approach to identify and build future critical skills and job role skills to deliver on Ericsson’s 2028 business strategy and individual career development. However, after building these skills, how do you ensure that you can put these skills to work in high-impact and growth areas? How do you ensure that the skills you are building are the right ones? Join this session to find out more!
Ed O'Brien
Employee Experience (EX) is more than just employee engagement- it’s the sum of every interaction an employee has with an organisation. In this session, we’ll explore what EX really means, why it’s a key competitive advantage, and how companies can approach it strategically. From EVPs and leadership influence to the key employee journey touchpoints, we’ll break down the elements that shape a strong EX strategy and why it matters for business success.
Gráinne Earley
Jennifer McCartney
Coffee break/Networking session
Workplace well-being and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are essential to business success, yet many organizations struggle to create strategies that drive meaningful and sustainable change. This session will explore how to design and implement effective well-being and DEI strategies—what works, what doesn’t, and the measurable impact these efforts can have. Learn how to go beyond standard well-being initiatives to create strategies that deliver real, data-driven results. Discover how to shift from performative DEI actions to embedding equity into your organization in a way that fosters true inclusion and business success. Through real-world examples and innovative approaches, this session will provide actionable insights to help you build a healthier, more equitable workplace.
Jillian Coey
Organisations are increasingly facing significant internal and external pressures, necessitating a new approach to transformation where change becomes embedded rather than episodic. By embedding agility, organisations retain the benefits of the revised ways or working and are better able to handle future challenges. To achieve this, organisations must rethink their approach to transformation. We will explore what embedded agility entails, review case studies of organisations that successfully implemented it and those that had to revise their approach. We will share lessons learned from and provide practical tips for developing agility in your own organisation
Shane Twomey
End of day
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
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
