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Agenda

22 May 2025
InterContinental London, The O2

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08:00–09:30
  • Arrival, Registration and Breakfast
09:30–09:40
  • Regional Welcome
    • Dan Pell

      Dan Pell

      CVP, UKI Âé¶¹´«Ã½

09:40–10:40
  • Opening Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Keynote
    • Kathy Pham

      Kathy Pham

      VP AI, Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Jerry Ting

      Jerry Ting

      VP, Evisort

    • Michelle Dawkins

      Michelle Dawkins

      Sr Director, Solution Consulting, Âé¶¹´«Ã½

10:40–11:25
  • Morning Refreshment Break
11:25–12:00
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 1

    Strategy & Vision: Moving the Office of the CHRO Forever Forward
    • Rich Bye

      Rich Bye

      VP, Global Product Vision & Experience Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½ HCM Suite is the AI platform that elevates HR. Transform HR into a strategic powerhouse by unlocking total workforce insights on a dynamic AI-powered platform designed for extensibility, personalised experiences and operational efficiency. Join this session to hear the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ vision on how HR can embrace new ways of working and navigate the future.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Illuminate, Core HCM, Help, Policy Agent, Succession Agent, Optimise Agent, Agent System of Record, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Extend

12:10-12:45
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 1

    Become the Destination Workplace
    • David Shedden

      David Shedden

      Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Centrica

    • Carmen Frost

      Carmen Frost

      Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Functional Architect, Centrica

    • Michelle Dawkins

      Michelle Dawkins

      Sr Director, Solution Consulting Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    Use AI to attract and grow the best talent. Enhance your employer brand and reduce turnover by building an engaging culture where top talent wants to work and stay – one where people thrive and feel valued. Utilising AI and comprehensive data, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ offers personalised experiences that elevate performance, proactively highlight opportunities and facilitate growth.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Illuminate, Candidate Engagement, Recruiting & HiredScore AI, Core HCM, Talent Optimization, Peakon Employee Voice, Learning, Journeys

12:55–13:30
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 1

    Reach Next-Level Productivity
    • Richard Doherty

      Richard Doherty

      Sr Director, Product Marketing Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    Transform your workforce into a high-performing, AI-augmented powerhouse that works seamlessly with AI and agents to redefine what's possible. Leveraging AI and automation, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ eliminates silos and streamlines operations, from payroll to talent optimisation and more. This frees employees from mundane tasks, empowering them to focus on impactful work and drive better business outcomes.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Illuminate, Scheduling, Workforce Management, People Analytics, Policy Agent, Evisort, Help, Payroll, Mobile, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Everywhere, Agent System of Record, Extend

13:30-14:45
  • Networking Lunch
14:45–15:20
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 1

    Build the Future of Work and Your Workforce
    • Bernie Foley

      Bernie Foley

      Vice President, Product Management Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Merrick Hartslief

      Merrick Hartslief

      Sr Principal Solution Consultant, Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    With Âé¶¹´«Ã½, harness the power of humans working with agents and build a resilient, adaptable organisation. Elevate your talent practices with AI-powered, skills-based talent management. Deploy flexible processes and plans to respond to market pressures quickly and harness a total workforce solution for connected insight and the deployment of full-time, part-time, gig and agentic workers.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Core HCM, People Analytics, Recruiting & HiredScore AI, VNDLY, Adaptive Planning, Agent System of Record, Talent Optimization, Learning

15:30-16:05
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 1

    The EU Pay Transparency Directive: Driving Equity and Fairness in the Workplace
    • Neil Fromow

      Neil Fromow

      Sr Principal Solution Consultant Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    Join this session to explore the journey towards the EU Pay Transparency Directive, its role in closing the gender pay gap and its impact on your business and workforce. You'll learn key requirements on how to prepare for transparent pay reporting, as well as actionable steps you can take to ensure fair and equitable pay practices.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Core HCM, Prism, Extend

11:25–12:00
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 2

    Strategy & Vision: Moving the Office of the CFO Forever Forward
    • Tim Wakeford

      Tim Wakeford

      Vice President, Product Management Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Magda Gonzales

      Magda Gonzales

      CFO, Monex

    The potential for accounting and procurement teams to make strategic business impact has never been greater. Together, we’re charting a course to unlock this potential and harness the power of data, people and processes. Join this session to learn about the latest enhancements in AI, analytics and user experience – and see where we’re heading next.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Financial Management, Spend Management, Adaptive Planning, Accounting Center, PSA, Evisort.

12:10-12:45
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 2

    Making Your Data a Differentiator: Unlock More Complete Insights With Âé¶¹´«Ã½
    • Mark Crook

      Mark Crook

      Director of Business and Systems Transformation, Darktrace

    • Mark Mahers

      Mark Mahers

      Head of Finance Systems & Data, Coventry Building Society

    • Marion Carr

      Marion Carr

      Product Marketing Director Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Alistair Adams

      Alistair Adams

      Sr Solution Consultant, Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    Data is more than just numbers – it’s a strategic asset that can set your organisation apart. Discover how Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Accounting Center, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Prism Analytics and the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ platform work together to unify financial, HCM and operational data for deeper insights and greater business agility. Learn how to drive deeper analysis, enhance business agility and transform your data into a strategic asset.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Financial Management, Prism Analytics, Accounting Center.

12:55–13:30
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 2

    The Strategic CFO: Gain a Competitive Edge With AI-Driven Finance
    • Tim Wakeford

      Tim Wakeford

      Vice President, Product Management Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Jerry Ting

      Jerry Ting

      VP, Evisort

    Helping CFOs protect and grow the value of their business is a top priority for Âé¶¹´«Ã½. This session explores the latest advancements in AI that transform finance business processes, simplify the interrogation of data and drive new levels of impact across the business.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Financial Management, Spend Management, Adaptive Planning, Evisort

13:30-14:45
  • Networking Lunch
14:45–15:20
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 2

    Strategy & Vision: Shape the Future With Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Adaptive Planning
    • Mark Johnson

      Mark Johnson

      Head of Commercial Finance, Browne Jacobsen

    • Kelsea Vaughan

      Kelsea Vaughan

      Product Marketing Manager Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    In an unpredictable business environment, agility in planning is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive look at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Adaptive Planning and discover how it empowers organisations with smarter, more flexible, AI-driven financial planning. We’ll explore key differentiators, showcase success stories and provide a sneak peek into upcoming innovations.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Financial Planning.

15:30-16:05
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 2

    Elevate Finance With Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Accounting Center: Unlock Real-Time Insights and Automation

    Sponsored by PwC

    • Nico Du Preez

      Nico Du Preez

      Finance Modernisation Product Owner, Beazley

    • Marion Carr

      Marion Carr

      Product Marketing Director Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Emma Brickwood

      Emma Brickwood

      Finance Transformation Director, PwC

    In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, agility and real-time insights are paramount. In this session, discover how Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Accounting Center automates accounting, manages high-volume data and unlocks crucial data access for your finance team.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Financial Management, Prism Analytics, Accounting Center.

11:25–12:00
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 3

    Strategy & Vision: Moving the Office of the CIO Forever Forward
    • Sharon Peters

      Sharon Peters

      CDIO, Boldyn Networks

    • Ed Burningham

      Ed Burningham

      Group Head of Transformation Strategy - Digital & Data, The Weir Group

    • Craig Smiley

      Craig Smiley

      Chief Product & Technology Officer, EQ

    • Clare Hickie

      Clare Hickie

      CTO, EMEA Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Tom Girdler

      Tom Girdler

      Product Marketing Director

    IT leaders find themselves at a strategic inflection point as AI continues to usher in a new era of transformation. Gain exclusive insights on navigating the latest IT trends, from AI to security and governance. Discover how Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is helping CIOs to conquer challenges, seize opportunities and position IT for a future of limitless potential.

12:10-12:45
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 3

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Illuminateâ„¢ Strategy & Vision: AI That Lights the Path Forward

    Sponsored by Deloitte

    • Sukhvinder Aujla

      Sukhvinder Aujla

      Principal Enterprise Architect, Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Tom Girdler

      Tom Girdler

      Product Marketing Director Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Varvn Aryacetas

      Varvn Aryacetas

      AI Strategy and Innovation Practice Leader for UK, Deloitte

    Hear about the current state of enterprise AI, while learning how AI is built into the core of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ platform and how we deploy different types of AI – including machine learning, generative AI and agentic AI. Also, find out what the recently announced Agent System of Record actually means, why only Âé¶¹´«Ã½ can deliver it and how it will benefit your organisation.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Illmuminate, Agent System of Record

12:55–13:30
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 3

    AI-Powered Experiences That Drive Users Forever Forward
    • Rohit Ahuja

      Rohit Ahuja

      Senior Product Marketing Manager Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Gary Craig

      Gary Craig

      Sr Principal Software Development Engineer Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    Are complex systems and fragmented workflows holding your organisation back? Step into the future where AI guides employees and admins through complex tasks, streamlines processes and empowers your workforce to achieve more. Learn how Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is revolutionising the user experience with AI through intuitive interactions and powerful insights.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Assistant, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Mobile, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ for Microsoft Teams, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ for Slack, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ for Microsoft 365 Copilot, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ for Salesforce Agentforce, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Unified Experience, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Guidance, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Hubs, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Optimize

13:30-14:45
  • Networking Lunch
14:45–15:20
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 3

    The Power to Build on the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Platform with F1
    • Alastair Goss

      Alastair Goss

      HR Systems Lead, F1

    • Seymour Orton

      Seymour Orton

      Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Extend Practice Lead, PwC

    • Peter Bateson

      Peter Bateson

      Enterprise Architect Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    Unlock the potential of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ through extensibility and integrations that solve for your unique business needs. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Extend enables you to build custom apps, integrate easily and use AI for smart automation. Hear how F1 are using this technology to move their organisation forever forward and discover how Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Extend enables rapid development and strategic growth.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Extend, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Orchestrate

15:30-16:05
    • Arora Ballroom, Breakout 3

    The Unified Source of Truth for People and Finance Data
    • Andrew Wilcox

      Andrew Wilcox

      Senior Solution Consultant Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Barbara Solon

      Barbara Solon

      Value Realisation Manager Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    IT leaders face increasing pressure to lead with data while siloed, fractured systems limit interoperability, restrict access to vital information and insights, and hamper operational efficiency. Learn how Âé¶¹´«Ã½ simplifies the path to trusted people and financial decisions with a unified source of truth – and how to leverage and secure data from any source directly in the flow of work.

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Prism, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Extend

11:25–12:00
    • Arcadia, Breakout 4

    Moving your organisation forever forward
    • Ben Carter

      Ben Carter

      Regional Vice President, Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Aarti Uplenchar

      Aarti Uplenchar

      Sr Manager, Value Management Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    We live in an era defined by groundbreaking change – not just in technology, but in the very way the world does business. To help you overcome these challenges, we’re bringing the newest members of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ community together to look at how our existing customers use technology to manage headwinds like access to capital, skills shortages, higher labour costs and the growth of AI. And we’ll show you how to balance the need to overcome near-term uncertainty, while building for long-term decision making.

12:10-12:45
    • Arcadia, Breakout 4

    Âé¶¹´«Ã½: The AI Platform For Every Stage of Your Business Growth

    Sponsored by Kainos

    • David Johnson

      David Johnson

      Head of Presales EMEA, Kainos

    • Carol Petrie

      Carol Petrie

      Head of Financial Systems, Skyscanner

    • Rachel Myatt

      Rachel Myatt

      Head of People Tooling, Skyscanner

    • Fred Portal

      Fred Portal

      Product Marketing Sr Director Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    No matter what stage of growth you’re currently in – from IPO to M&A, international expansion to new product launch and beyond – you need a platform that’s ready. A platform that’s powered by AI and brings HR and finance together in one place, built to grow with you. Join us to learn why Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is the last platform you’ll ever need.

12:55–13:30
    • Arcadia, Breakout 4

    Is AI Levelling the Field for Companies of All Sizes?
    • Charlie Fairfield

      Charlie Fairfield

      Digital HR & Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Senior Manager, Wood Mackenzie

    • Andrew Sandiford

      Andrew Sandiford

      Managing Partner, Bishop Fleming

    • John Champion

      John Champion

      Sr Product Marketing Manager Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    It’s no secret: AI is fundamentally changing the way the world does business. And Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is right at the forefront, empowering HR and finance leaders from organisations of all sizes to use AI to transform, grow and position their departments as strategic leaders within the business. So join us to learn how to get started with AI and drive value with this powerful new technology, no matter your organisation size or sector.

13:30-14:45
  • Networking Lunch
14:45–15:20
    • Arcadia, Breakout 4

    Accelerating Time to Value: Insights for Success
    • Aileen Brown

      Aileen Brown

      Sr Manager, Customer Success Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Fahd Khan

      Fahd Khan

      Sr Value Manager Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Suzanne Penston

      Suzanne Penston

      Head of Portfolio - Finance, First Central

    • Richard Harborne

      Chief Operating Officer & Partner, Bishop Fleming

    • Simon Tetley

      Simon Tetley

      Head of Talent, Lore Group

    Join us for this insightful session where we’ll share the proven strategies and tools that Âé¶¹´«Ã½ customers are leveraging to achieve rapid adoption and maximise value. Learn what both new and experienced customers should focus on – and uncover the common pitfalls to avoid on your journey to success.

15:30-16:05
    • Arcadia, Breakout 4

    From Underutilised to Optimised: How Natwest Transformed Their Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Experience with Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Success Plans
    • Tanya Dunn

      Tanya Dunn

      Senior Software Engineer, NatWest

    • Cristina Garcia

      Cristina Garcia

      Principal Solution Strategist Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    Like many large organisations, NatWest initially faced challenges in maximising their Âé¶¹´«Ã½ investment. But with Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Success Plans, NatWest leveraged Âé¶¹´«Ã½ expertise, support and education to empower its teams, foster a collaborative relationship between IT and HR and optimise its overall Âé¶¹´«Ã½ experience.

11:25–12:00
    • Cutty Sark, Breakout 5

    Moving the Financial Services and Insurance Industry Forward
    • Viren Patel

      Viren Patel

      Industry Expert Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Josh Cole

      Josh Cole

      Group Financial Controller, Schroders Personal Wealth

    • Laurence Leyden

      Laurence Leyden

      Regional Vice President, Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    •  Sean Mandrill

      Sean Mandrill

      Head of HR Systems, Rothschild & Co

    For too long, financial services organisations have talked about the power of data. But talk alone won’t drive transformation – and turning vast data sets into timely, actionable insights is critical. In this session, we’ll explore how forward-thinking FSI leaders are activating data and embracing the latest innovations to enable smarter decisions, faster reporting and greater agility, so teams can seize opportunities in real time.

12:10-12:40
    • Partner Theatre, Breakout 6

    AWS | AWS & Âé¶¹´«Ã½: Empowering Your Business Applications and Decisions With AI
    • Cormac McDonnell

      Cormac McDonnell

      Strategic Account Manager, AWS

    AWS and Âé¶¹´«Ã½ have partnered to enhance business applications with AI capabilities through their integrated cloud platforms. This session highlights practical benefits like improved uptime and regional data storage, while allowing customers to build custom applications using AWS services within Âé¶¹´«Ã½. Through Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Illuminate on AWS, organizations can now access AI-powered features for tasks like document processing and talent management, built using AWS's machine learning infrastructure.

12:10-12:45
    • Cutty Sark, Breakout 5

    Moving the Professional Business Services Industry Forward
    • Rob Bloor

      Rob Bloor

      Group Financial Controller, EQ

    • Kyle Wilkinson

      Kyle Wilkinson

      Industry Expert Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    • Richard Harborne

      Chief Operating Officer & Partner, Bishop Fleming

    AI, client expectations and talent shortages – the pressure is on for Professional and Business Services firms. But what if these challenges were actually opportunities in disguise? Backed by new IDC research, we'll explore the real-world strategies firms are implementing to conquer margin pressures, attract top talent and leverage AI for transformative growth. Learn how to turn disruption into a competitive advantage and achieve results.

12:55–13:30
    • Cutty Sark, Breakout 5

    Leading Public Services in an era of geopolitical and economic change
    • Dr Michelle Clement

      Dr Michelle Clement

      The Strand Group, King's College London

    • James Snook

      James Snook

      Partner, Flint Global

    • James Johns

      James Johns

      Director Corporate Affairs, UKI Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    Policymakers across EMEA are rapidly reassessing priorities and budgets in the face of dramatic geopolitical upheaval, all while juggling the challenges of balancing the costs of public services against the public's willingness to pay and how to emerge as a global leader in AI. In this session, our expert panel will discuss how these issues are likely to play out – and what they mean for those charged with leading our public services.

12:55–13:25
    • Partner Theatre, Breakout 6

    CloudRock | Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Extend - From Idea to Impact: Accelerating Innovation With CloudRock
    • Bradley Bush

      Bradley Bush

      Techincal Practice Lead, CloudRock

    In today’s fast-paced business environment, the ability to innovate quickly is a competitive advantage. Join CloudRock to explore how leading organisations are leveraging Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s platform, particularly Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Extend, to move from concept to execution with speed and confidence. This session will highlight strategic approaches to innovation that align with business goals, drive efficiency, and deliver measurable impact. Through practical insights, you’ll see how CloudRock partners with Âé¶¹´«Ã½ customers to accelerate transformation and unlock new value from their Âé¶¹´«Ã½ investment, securely and at scale.

13:30-14:45
  • Networking Lunch
13:45-14:15
    • Partner Theatre, Breakout 6

    OSV | Revolutionising Payroll With AI: Automating Accuracy, Compliance and Efficiency to Transform Payroll Management
    • Phil O’Reily

      Phil O’Reily

      Head of Payroll, OSV

    Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming payroll management. Learn how AI-driven solutions can streamline complex payroll processes, enhance accuracy, ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and improve overall efficiency. Gain valuable insights into how AI can reduce administrative burdens, minimise payroll discrepancies, and empower HR teams to make data-driven decisions.

14:45-15:15
    • Partner Theatre, Breakout 6

    HR Path | Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Go: Bringing Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to Every Budget
    • George Gabriel

      George Gabriel

      Partner, Three Plus Consulting

    • Tom Dakin

      Tom Dakin

      Account Executive, Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    Deploying Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has traditionally been at an effort and cost which made it out of reach for many organisations. But what if there was a smarter, faster way?

    In this session, discover FirstLight, HR Path’s innovative deployment methodology that delivers high-quality Âé¶¹´«Ã½ implementations at a fraction of the price and effort of traditional approaches. Hear how a 1,000+ employees multinational operating in 25 countries went live in just 8 weeks, and is already growing with the platform.

    Key takeaways:

    • How FirstLight streamlines Âé¶¹´«Ã½ deployments for faster, more affordable outcomes 
    • Strategies to maintain enterprise-grade quality while reducing cost and complexity 
    • Lessons from an 8-week Âé¶¹´«Ã½ global deployment and what it means for your organization

     Join us to see how FirstLight is breaking barriers and making Âé¶¹´«Ã½ accessible for every budget.

15:30-16:05
    • Cutty Sark, Breakout 5

    Moving the Technology Industry Forward
    • Nainesh Shah

      Nainesh Shah

      IT Director Internal/Platforms, Skycanner

    • Rajeev Sharma

      Rajeev Sharma

      Industry Expert Âé¶¹´«Ã½

    Tech companies know that change isn’t slowing down – and the ones moving forward are rethinking the very future of work. Join this conversation with forward-thinking leaders as they share how they’re navigating disruption, applying AI in practical ways and building more agile operations to stay ahead and scale with confidence.

16:10-16:40
    • Partner Theatre, Breakout 6

    Accenture | Embracing the Future of Work With Generative AI
    • Yassy Shayesteh

      Yassy Shayesteh

      UKI Value Realisation Lead, Accenture

    Discover how AI and Generative AI are revolutionizing Âé¶¹´«Ã½, driving unprecedented productivity, smarter hiring, personalized learning, and streamlined operations. In this session, explore how these cutting-edge technologies can empower your organization to develop essential skills, enhance talent management, and build a workforce ready for the future.

16:05–16:50
  • Afternoon Refreshment Break
16:50–17:25
  • In conversation with Louis Theroux: Navigating Human Connection in an AI World
    • Louis Theroux

      Louis Theroux

17:25–17:40
  • Let's celebrate our customers!
17:40–22:10
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