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What's next for Talent, Leadership & Culture?
SEPTEMBER 04 - 05, 2025
**Registrations are open now**
4-5 September, 2025 in Singapore
As businesses undergo unprecedented transformation, the role of HR has never been more pivotal. The next few years will be marked by rapid change - driven by technology, shifting workforce expectations, and new business realities. Senior HR and business leaders must ask:
At Future: People Asia 2025, CHROs and senior executives from across industries will convene to address these challenges, exchange insights, and explore forward-thinking solutions. This is not just another event - it’s a strategic forum for decision-makers shaping the future of human capital in Asia.
Exchange ideas. Learn and share. Forge meaningful connections. All this and more awaits you. We look forward to welcoming you in Singapore!
Early Confirmed Speakers include:
Anil Argilla – President, Emerging Markets, Asia, Pfizer Inc
Mukta Arya – Managing Director, CHRO, APAC, Societe Generale
Renato Jiao – CHRO, Globe Telecom
Rhona Tasmia Rabbani – Managing Director, Talent & Culture, FedEx
Tabby Kim – HR Director, Asia, 3M
Andrew Newmark – CHRO – Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International
Andrew Saidy – Head of Talent, Head of HR, APAC, Cigna Healthcare, International Health
David Lim – Executive Vice President, People, PVH
Who Should Attend:
CHROs/Regional Heads of HRs, Heads of Talent, Heads of L&D, and Heads of DEI/Inclusion
Want to get involved:
CHRO – Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China)
Marriott International, Inc.
CEO & Managing Director, Innomantra Consulting Pri…
Senior Fellow at The Conferenc…
Human Capital Center Leader, Asia and Program Dire…
The Conference Board
Program Director of Asia Total Rewards Council and…
The Conference Board
Opening & Welcome
Sandhya Karpe, PhD, Human Capital Center Leader, Asia and Program Director of Asia Inclusion Council, Asia CHRO Council, The Conference Board
A fast-paced look at the top trends shaping business and people strategies in 2025 — drawn from The Conference Board’s latest research and global member insights.
Sandhya Karpe, PhD, Human Capital Center Leader, Asia and Program Director of Asia Inclusion Council, Asia CHRO Council, The Conference Board
Anil Argilla, President, Emerging Markets Asia, Pfizer Inc.
Rather than replacing human creativity, Generative AI has the power to unlock new levels of innovation. This session delves into how organizations are using GenAI to accelerate ideation, product development, and problem-solving—while redefining the role of human ingenuity in an AI-augmented future.
Lokesh Venkataswamy, CEO & Managing Director, Innomantra Consulting Private Limited, Senior Fellow at The Conference Board
Dan Wong, CEO, GIFT.ed and Senior Fellow, The Conference Board
Matthew Godfrey, Managing Director, Asia, The Conference Board
AI is reshaping the way we lead. This session equips leaders and managers with the insights they need to navigate an AI-enabled workplace, covering critical topics such as decision-making, workforce transformation, responsible AI use, and fostering a culture of trust and agility in the age of automation.
Mukta Arya, Managing Director, Chief Human Resources Officer, APAC, Societe Generale
Diana Khaitova, Head, Client Development, APAC, Center for Creative Leadership
Jane Horan, EdD, Distinguished Principal Research Fellow and Program Director of Asia Learning, Development & Culture Council, The Conference Board
Discover how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world of Human Resources—from talent acquisition and workforce planning to performance management and employee experience. This session explores practical applications of AI in HR, the ethical and cultural considerations it raises, and how HR leaders can harness technology to drive strategic value.
Andrew Saidy, Head of Talent | Head of HR, APAC, Cigna International Health
Jing Wang, Program Director of China Human Resources Council, The Conference Board
Gurpreet Grewal, Program Director, Asia Talent Management Council, The Conference Board
Innovation doesn’t just happen in labs—it thrives in the right culture. This session unpacks how organizations can foster environments that support experimentation, embrace failure as learning, and balance agility with long-term thinking. Hear how leaders are building innovation-ready cultures that spark creativity and drive resilience.
Tabby Kim, HR Operations Director, 3M
Renato Jiao, Chief Human Resource Officer, Globe
Jane Horan, EdD, Distinguished Principal Research Fellow and Program Director of Asia Learning, Development & Culture Council, The Conference Board
Caring for employees is no longer a ‘nice to have’—it’s a business imperative. This session highlights how companies are embedding wellbeing into their culture, from leadership behavior to everyday practices. Discover how prioritizing mental, emotional, and social health leads to stronger engagement, performance, and sustainable success.
Andrew Newmark , CHRO – Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International, Inc.
Shailaja Sharma, Executive Director, Learning and Talent Management, SGX Group
Large organizations often struggle with agility, but change is no longer optional—it’s imperative. This session explores how established companies can cultivate cultures that embrace transformation. Learn how to overcome inertia, empower people at all levels, and build the mindsets and behaviors needed to move at the speed of change.
Rhona Tasmia Rabbani, Managing Director, Talent & Culture, FedEx
Kuan-Thye Sean DBA, Program Director of Asia Total Rewards Council and Asia Strategic HR Leaders Council, The Conference Board
As the world of work evolves, so must our approach to skills. This session explores how organizations are identifying, developing, and scaling the critical capabilities needed for the future, ranging from digital fluency to human-centered leadership. Learn how to build a workforce that’s not only ready for change, but ready to lead it.
Jing Wang, Program Director of China Human Resources Council, The Conference Board
Traditional HR policies are being reimagined to meet the demands of a dynamic, diverse, and digital workforce. This session highlights innovative approaches to policies around flexibility, inclusion, performance, and more, showcasing how forward-thinking HR teams are shaping the employee experience and organizational effectiveness of tomorrow.
Jingying Li, Head of Global Rewards, Suntory Beverage and Food
Kuan-Thye Sean DBA, Program Director of Asia Total Rewards Council and Asia Strategic HR Leaders Council, The Conference Board
The future of talent is boundaryless. In this session, discover how organizations are going beyond conventional pipelines to tap into non-traditional talent pools, such as gig workers, returners, neurodivergent talent, and more. Explore new strategies for inclusive hiring, skills-based assessment, and sustainable talent ecosystems.
David Lim, Executive Vice President, People, PVH Asia Pacific
Cynthia Tan, Senior Fellow, The Conference Board
Interactive discussions on AI, Culture Transformation & the Future of Work across three combined tracks: - Asia CHRO, China CHRO & Global CHRO Councils - Asia Learning, Development & Culture & Asia Inclusion Councils - Asia Total Rewards, Asia Talent Management & Asia Strategic Human Resource Leadership Councils
Jing Wang, Program Director of China Human Resources Council, The Conference Board
Jane Horan, EdD, Distinguished Principal Research Fellow and Program Director of Asia Learning, Development & Culture Council, The Conference Board
Kuan-Thye Sean DBA, Program Director of Asia Total Rewards Council and Asia Strategic HR Leaders Council, The Conference Board
Sandhya Karpe, PhD, Human Capital Center Leader, Asia and Program Director of Asia Inclusion Council, Asia CHRO Council, The Conference Board
Gurpreet Grewal, Program Director, Asia Talent Management Council, The Conference Board
Interactive discussions on AI, Culture Transformation & the Future of Work across three combined tracks: - Asia CHRO, China CHRO & Global CHRO Councils - Asia Learning, Development & Culture & Asia Inclusion Councils - Asia Total Rewards, Asia Talent Management & Asia Strategic Human Resource Leadership Councils
Jing Wang, Program Director of China Human Resources Council, The Conference Board
Jane Horan, EdD, Distinguished Principal Research Fellow and Program Director of Asia Learning, Development & Culture Council, The Conference Board
Kuan-Thye Sean DBA, Program Director of Asia Total Rewards Council and Asia Strategic HR Leaders Council, The Conference Board
Sandhya Karpe, PhD, Human Capital Center Leader, Asia and Program Director of Asia Inclusion Council, Asia CHRO Council, The Conference Board
Gurpreet Grewal, Program Director, Asia Talent Management Council, The Conference Board
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