After Successful Summits in Munich and Frankfurt, We Are Thrilled to Return with the 2nd Edition of the HR Next Generation Summit in Frankfurt happening on May 23, 2025!
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Join us in Frankfurt for a power-packed day dedicated to exploring the latest trends redefining the future of HR. Connect with global industry experts, gain actionable insights, and discover innovative strategies to transform your organization’s HR capabilities.
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09.00 Registration and Morning Coffee
09.30 The Art & Science of High-Performing Teams
What makes a team truly high-performing? Drawing on leadership experience from Google, Farfetch, and Builder.ai, this session unpacks critical elements that define and drive team success. Learn practical techniques for fostering collaboration, enhancing team dynamics, and creating a resilient organizational culture built for sustainable success.
Kim Wylie, Former Google, Farfetch & Builder.ai Executive
10.00 Future-Ready Leadership: Building Competencies Beyond Skills and Tools
In today’s VUCA world—dominated by constant change and multi-crisis scenarios—leaders must go beyond technical skills and tools. Success depends on developing adaptive, forward-thinking competencies that enable leaders to navigate complexity with confidence and resilience. This session explores essential human-centered leadership qualities such as emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and adaptive leadership, offering actionable strategies for fostering future-ready leaders.
Peter Spannagl, Senior Manager Learning & Development, Bayer
10.30 The Bait Has to Appeal to the Fish: A Plea for Customer-Centric, High-Impact Strategic Workforce Management
In his session, Tobias will explain how strategic workforce planning (SWP) can take various forms, tools, and methods. The key is tailoring these approaches to fit the unique needs and context of specific functions. Drawing from examples within Lufthansa Group’s SWP landscape, he will demonstrate why a "one-size-fits-all" approach doesn’t work and how customized strategies drive better results.
Dr. Tobias Bartholome, Senior Director Strategic Workforce Planning, Lufthansa Group
11.00 From Evolution to Revolution – The Future of Corporate Learning
As the world changes, so must the way organizations approach learning and development. This session explores how to transition from traditional learning frameworks to future-ready learning ecosystems that are scalable, adaptive, and built for continuous growth. Learn best practices in crafting personalized learning experiences and driving lasting organizational transformation.
Orsolya Hein, Global Head of Learning Content & Portfolio Strategy, Novartis
11.30 Fireside Chat With Speakers & Questions From The Audience
12.00 Lunch for Speakers and Delegates
13.00 Creating a Workforce Strategy That Works for Your Team
Globalization and remote work have made workforce planning more complex—and more critical—
than ever. This session covers how to build a scalable workforce strategy that leverages global talent, aligns with business goals, and supports long-term success. Learn how to assess future capabilities, balance in-house and outsourced talent, and create a five-year strategic workforce plan tailored to your organization.
Florine van der Ven, Senior HR Business Partner Wholesale Banking, ING Tech NL
13.45 A More Holistic View of Talent Management
How can organizations move beyond standard talent management frameworks to build a truly integrated and people-focused talent ecosystem? This session explores how to create a comprehensive talent strategy that combines employee development, career progression, and performance management into a cohesive model that delivers business value.
Stephanie Fastre, Global TM and Development Leader, Superbet
14.30 Networking and Refreshment Break
15.00 AI Can’t Fix the Talent Shortage Without a Mindset Shift
Relying solely on AI won’t solve today’s talent shortages if companies keep fishing in the same talent pond. Embracing age diversity is crucial for filling specialized roles and addressing labor market gaps. By leveraging senior professionals’ expertise, organizations can enhance knowledge transfer, strengthen their workforce, and create a more resilient, multi-generational talent pipeline. The time for this mindset shift is now.
Martin Lexa, Group HR Director, FAMAR
15.30 Striking the Balance: Democratizing Employee Data for Insight without Compromising Privacy
Discover how to make employee data accessible while safeguarding privacy, enabling HR to drive innovation and strategic value. Learn how democratized data is transforming practices like succession planning, quality of hire assessments, and the use of generative AI-powered chat assistants.
Julia Kersting, Senior HR Data & Analytics Architect, Merck
16.00 End of Summit
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Situated in the heart of Frankfurt’s Stadtwald (city forest), the Leonardo Hotel Frankfurt City South combines all the charm of the countryside with all the convenience of a city break. Just 10 minutes from the airport, a few minutes from the A3 motorway, and 15 minutes from the city centre, it’s the ideal place to stay whether you’re visiting this German city on business or for pleasure.
Step inside, you’ll discover a spacious and well-appointed hotel decorated in a contemporary style, with air-conditioning and sound-proof windows to ensure you’re always comfortable and well rested. With a popular in-house restaurant and bar, and a fitness suite open for use 24 hours a day, you’ll also find plenty to do. If you’re visiting in summer, you’ll also be able to enjoy the terrace and beer garden where the barbecue is fired up when the sun is shining. Whatever the time of year, the hotel’s gardens and the nearby woodland area are always a joy to walk through.
When it’s time to venture out, you’ll find the Deutsche Bank Park, home to Eintracht Frankfurt FC, close to the hotel and the city’s many other attractions including Mainhattan, the central business district, in easy reach. Should you be travelling for business, the Leonardo Hotel Frankfurt City South even has 12 fully equipped meeting rooms, while if you’re on a family break you’ll be pleased to know your four-legged friends are also welcome in this pet-friendly hotel. To make it easier for the guests, the hotel provides an Airport Shuttle on request.
This program can also be delivered as a tailored in-house training for your organization. We adapt the content to your industry, objectives, and level of maturity, focusing on real challenges your teams face and the decisions they need to make. In-house formats allow your people to align on a shared approach, work through relevant scenarios, and build skills they can apply immediately.
If you’re exploring an in-house option, tell us a bit about your team, priorities, and timing, and we’ll recommend the right format.
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