People Experience Conference Lisbon 6
17 April 2026
About the Event
People Experience Lisbon 6
One Day to Rethink HR, AI, Culture, and Leadership!
As technology, talent, and expectations evolve faster than ever, HR’s role has never been more pivotal. The rise of AI, the demand for purposeful leadership, and the ongoing transformation of workplace culture are redefining how organizations operate, grow, and connect with their people.
Now in its 6th edition, People Experience Lisbon brings together HR leaders, innovators, and visionaries for a high-impact day of insights, discussion, and practical takeaways all focused on shaping the next era of people and performance.
Through inspiring keynotes and real-world case studies, discover how leading companies are:
- Embedding AI and data-driven insights into HR and talent decision-making
- Redefining culture and leadership in creative, fast-paced, and global environments
- Building employee experiences that drive engagement, agility, and sustainable growth
- Aligning values and transformation to create organizations ready for the future
Join senior HR and business leaders from Novartis, Netflix, Amazon, Inditex, AXA, Pfizer, and more as they share how they’re reimagining the intersection of technology, culture, and human potential.
You’ll leave with new frameworks, inspiration, and connections to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of leading through transformation in 2026 and beyond.
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Facts & Figures
Who Should Attend?
- HR Professionals: HR leaders looking to drive strategic impact in their organizations.
- People Experience Leaders: Professionals focused on creating exceptional employee experiences and fostering workplace culture.
- Business Executives: Decision-makers aiming to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
- Change Management Experts: Those seeking insights into innovative tools and practices for organizational transformation.
Speakers
Florine van der Ven ING Wholesale Banking
Nazim Unlu Novartis
Ángeles Veiga Lopez Inditex Europe
Antonio Bebba Pfizer
Janina Norton AXA
Nastia Padvishenskaya EPAM Systems
Marlieke Pols Amazon
Noha El‑Bakry EMEA – Netflix
Caterina Bonfiglio Danone
Agenda
Registration & Morning Coffee Networking
Kick off the day with a relaxed networking hour, giving attendees the chance to connect, grab coffee and settle in.
Human-Centric AI: Reimagining Workforce Strategy in a Multigenerational World
-Explore how AI and digital tools can enable tailored workforce strategies across generations.
-Understand how to balance technology-driven efficiency with human empathy and experience.
-Gain practical frameworks for embedding people-centred design into workforce planning and HR delivery.
Nazim Ünlü, Global People & Organization Lead (HR), Novartis
The Power of Values During Business Transformation
-Examine how organisations embed core values to guide decision-making during large-scale transformation.
-Investigate the role of values in shaping leadership behaviours, enabling culture change and sustaining momentum.
-Gain insight into how HR plays a strategic role in ensuring transformation is values-anchored, inclusive and enduring.
Antonio Bebba, Equity Europe Lead, Pfizer
From AI Literacy to Applied Intelligence: Building Role-Based AI Skills at Scale in a Global Tech Organisation
-Learn how to move beyond “awareness” of AI toward embedding role-specific skills into everyday work.
-Discuss how to scale learning initiatives in fast-moving, global tech environments with diverse geographies.
-Discover success factors for driving measurable impact through learning programmes anchored in business outcomes.
Nastia Padvishenskaya, Head of L&D EMEA, EPAM Systems
Navigating Culture Transformation in the Future of Work
-Unpack the key dimensions of cultural change when the nature of work is shifting rapidly.
-Examine how to create alignment between organisational purpose, behaviours and new ways of working.
-Identify the leadership-and-HR levers that support sustainable culture evolution in times of disruption.
Janina Norton, Group Head of Culture, AXA
Panel Conversation bringing together the morning keynotes to discuss cross-cutting issues from the morning sessions: generational workforces, AI & skills, and culture transformation.
Lunch & Networking for Speakers and Delegates
Employee Experience and Talent Development for Sustainable Growth
-Investigate how an enhanced employee experience becomes a driver of growth and organisational resilience.
-Understand how talent development strategies must evolve to support long-term, sustainable business outcomes.
-Explore how HR can partner with business lines to align talent pathways with strategic objectives.
Ángeles Veiga Lopez, Talent Lead, Inditex Europe
The Talent Intelligence and HR Partnership
-Delve into how combining internal workforce data with external market intelligence creates strategic talent insights.
-Learn how HR and Talent Intelligence can collaborate to anticipate future skills, identify gaps and shape talent pipelines.
-See how this partnership enhances competitive advantage in talent-driven markets.
Marlieke Pols, Global Talent Intelligence Consulting Manager, Amazon
Leading Through Culture: HR’s Strategic Role in Creative and Fast-Moving Environments
-Explore how HR leads in shaping culture within the high-pace, creative production world.
-Discuss the role of HR in enabling leadership behaviours, psychological safety and team agility.
-Understand how culture becomes the enabler of performance when speed, creativity and change collide.
Noha El‑Bakry, Production HR Manager, EMEA – Netflix
Panel Conversation bringing together the early afternoon keynotes to discuss on talent & culture in fast-moving sectors: leveraging data, enabling experience, and driving values.
Networking and Refreshment Break
Empowering Leaders: How Danone Is Driving Operational Transformation Through Strategic Upskilling
Caterina will share how Danone is leading operational transformation through strategic upskilling of its workforce. This initiative is helping factories enhance performance, drive growth, and increase flexibility—ultimately strengthening supply chain resilience and advancing towards Industry 5.0. To achieve this, Danone recognises that upskilling, reskilling, and effective change management across the entire manufacturing community are essential.
Caterina Bonfiglio, Global Learning & Development Director, Danone
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 Wholesale Banking
Final Panel Conversation bringing together the afternoon keynotes reflecting on the themes of the conference AI, people, culture, talent, transformation and closing with key takeaways for HR leaders.
End of Conference