People Experience Conference Zagreb 12
24 November 2025, Zagreb, Croatia
About the Event
People Experience Geneva
Where HR, Culture, and Capability Meet the Future of Work!
This November, join us in Geneva for People Experience Geneva — a one-day conference bringing together the visionaries and change-makers shaping the future of HR. In an age defined by constant disruption, evolving employee expectations, and the rise of AI, traditional HR strategies are no longer enough. Now is the time to lead with purpose, data, and humanity.
Through bold insights, practical case studies, and powerful conversations, you'll explore how global companies like Sandoz, Nestlé, Nokia, Louis Vuitton, Zurich Insurance, GE, Yum! Brands, and Estee Lauder are rewriting the rules of employee experience and workforce transformation.
Discover how to:
- Embed AI and people analytics into daily HR workflows — without losing the human touch
- Build employee experiences that drive retention, wellbeing, and long-term performance
- Shift from jobs to skills: the data-informed approach to talent management
- Lead culture change with resilience, purpose, and clarity
- Rethink rewards, internal mobility, and digital HR enablement for a changing world
You’ll walk away with actionable strategies, ready-to-use frameworks, and a fresh lens on how HR can become a true driver of value, innovation, and growth in 2025 and beyond.
Super Early Bird pricing ends July 7 — register today and bring your team to save up to 20%.
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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 Tech NL
Ilona Popczyk Green Man Gaming
Bruno Fournet Disneyland Paris
Agenda
Registration and Morning Coffee
Chairman Opening Event: People Experience: Reimagining Work, Culture, and Capability
As expectations shift and disruption becomes the norm, People Experience has become a true business priority. This opening sets the stage for a day of fresh ideas, honest conversations, and bold thinking on how we shape work, culture, and capability for what’s next.
Dr. Frode Hvaring, Managing Director, Novelia
Strategic Considerations for HR When Embedding Gen AI into the Workplace
Explore the challenges, opportunities, and best practices for integrating generative AI to drive innovation and create value for organizations. Learn how HR can lead the way in harnessing the potential of AI while addressing ethical considerations and fostering a culture of adaptability.
Martin Barner, Head Sandoz EX & HR Transformation, Sandoz AG
Reimagining Career Growth in the Age of AI
In this Nokia case study, we will explore the transformative shift from focusing on the 'future of work' to emphasizing a 'skills future.' As organizations increasingly rely on AI and automations, it is crucial to enhance talent mobility and ensure long-term sustainability. By examining current trends and practical examples, I will offer valuable insights into reimagining career growth and the critical role of leadership in navigating the evolving employment landscape.
- Opportunities beyond the internal job market and navigating the skills landscape
- Creating individual learning paths with automation and enhancing organizational agility
- The critical role of leadership in driving these changes.
Andrea Illes, Global Head of People, Nokia CNS
AI in Everyday HR: Practical Use Cases Across the Employee Lifecycle
This session explores how HR professionals can integrate AI tools into their daily routines—from managing the employee lifecycle to consolidating data and enhancing communication. Discover practical ways to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and create space for more meaningful, people-focused work.
Himanshu Saxena, VP HR, Unilabs
AI & HR: A Game Changer or Just a Tool?
Anne Vermersch, HRBP, Louis Vuitton
TBA
Luisa Carnevale, Senior Trainer Leadership & Professional Leadership & Future of Work, Zurich Insurance
Scaling Human-Centric HR with AI: Insights from the Leena.AI Deployment
Lia Steindler, HR Global Strategic Initiatives - Executive Director Digital Solutions, Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Fireside Chat With Speakers & Questions From The Audience
Lunch for Speakers and Delegates
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
Leading with Head, Heart & Soul: Building Cultures That Scale Without Losing Their Humanity
In a world shaped by complexity, speed, and constant disruption, how do we build people cultures that drive results and nourish the human spirit? Drawing on 25 years of global HR leadership—from Fortune 500s to tech scale-ups and VC-backed startups—I’ll share how combining strategic clarity (the head), emotional connection (the heart), and a deep sense of purpose (the soul) has helped organizations scale without losing what makes them human. Expect real stories, honest mistakes, and a challenge to rethink how we lead culture—from the inside out.
Pierre Dejonghe, CPO, INFICOM
The New Era of Employee Experience: Designing Work for Humans, Not Headcount
Employee Experience (EX) is no longer about perks—it’s a core driver of retention, innovation, and brand survival. This session unpacks the five forces reshaping EX, from AI and people analytics to human-centered design and the trust economy. You’ll explore real-world tools, emerging trends, and the shift from top-down programs to dynamic, personalized ecosystems that empower people to thrive.
Sujit Radhakrishnan, Head - People & Franchisee for Europe, Yum! Brands
Assess for Success: The Art and Science of Evaluating Talent for Long-Term Impact
Evaluating Talent is difficult. Foreseeing the future is also tough. Let's combine those challenges and see how we can hire and promote the best fit Talent for companies.
Dr. Frode Hvaring, Managing Director, Novelia
Fireside Chat With Speakers & Questions From The Audience
Networking and Refreshment Break
Developing Change Leadership
Viviane Minden, CHRO, BECHEM
Leading the Change: How Leadership Shapes and Sustains Culture Transformation
Culture doesn’t shift on its own—leadership sets it in motion. This session explores how leaders act as catalysts for cultural transformation by modeling behaviors, aligning values, and embedding purpose into daily practices. Learn how to lead with intention, inspire alignment, and build cultures that stick.
Maria do Rosario Vilhena, ZEUR HR Project Manager, Nestle
How To Create Future-Focused Rewards In Your Organization
Diana Fayad, Total Rewards Global Executive, GE
TBA
TBA
Fireside Chat With Speakers & Questions From The Audience
End of Summit