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Wednesday, 7 October 2026

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9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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Hong Kong

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#InspireHR

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ABOUT INSPIRE HR 2026

REBUILDING HR FOR THE INTELLIGENT ENTERPRISE

HR in Hong Kong is entering a new phase of transformation. AI adoption is accelerating, business expectations are rising, and HR teams are being asked to deliver faster, sharper, and more measurable impact with leaner resources.

Inspire HR 2026 explores what comes next: how HR can move beyond digital experimentation and rebuild itself for the intelligent enterprise.

This year’s agenda brings together HR leaders, transformation experts, technology decision-makers, and workforce strategists to examine how HR operating models, systems, data, service delivery, rewards, workforce planning, and leadership capabilities must evolve. The focus is practical and forward-looking: making HR more agile, more intelligent, more connected to business priorities, and better equipped to serve employees across Hong Kong, Asia, and global teams.

Through keynotes, panels, case studies, fireside chats, and flash talks, Inspire HR 2026 will unpack how HR can optimise technology investments, redesign work processes, strengthen decision-making, and build future-ready people functions that create measurable business value.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

I ntelligence

Understand how HR can operate smarter through AI, automation, data, and workforce intelligence.

N ext-generation HR

Explore what future-ready HR looks like as teams rethink structures, roles, services, and decision-making.

Strategy

Gain practical ideas to align HR transformation, workforce planning, technology, and business priorities.

Productivity

Discover new ways to measure work outcomes, workforce efficiency, and organisational performance.

Integration

Connect workforce planning, skills intelligence, rewards, technology, and business strategy more effectively.

Revamp

Refresh outdated HR processes, systems, and service models to create faster, simpler, and more scalable operations.

Evolution

Define the future capabilities HR leaders need to lead with commercial, digital, and strategic confidence.

Download the brochure now!

KEY THEMES FOR 2026

Intelligent HR: Rebuilding the Function for What’s Next

Move HR beyond transformation projects. Explore how AI, automation, and workforce intelligence are reshaping HR’s role in business decision-making.

The New HR Operating Model: From Support Function to Strategic Engine

Rethink HR structures, roles, and delivery models. Examine how HRBPs, centres of excellence, shared services, and technology-enabled teams can work better together.

Agentic HR: Preparing for Autonomous Workflows

Understand how AI agents could change HR helpdesks, policy queries, case management, and employee self-service. Learn what governance is needed before automation scales.

HRIS Optimisation: Turning Systems into Everyday Business Value

Move beyond implementation. Unpack how stronger adoption, cleaner workflows, reliable data, and better integrations can help HR maximise technology investments.

Workforce Intelligence: Planning, Productivity & Skills at Scale

Connect workforce planning with productivity, skills intelligence, redeployment, and business demand. Discover how HR can make sharper decisions in uncertain times.

Sustainable Transformation: Revamping HR Without Change Fatigue

Sequence change with purpose. Explore how HR can modernise services, rewards, recognition, and leadership capability while keeping employees and managers engaged.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

CHRO/Head of HR
VP/Director/Manager of HR
VP/Director/Manager of Talent Acquisition
VP/Director/Manager of Recruitment

VP / Director / Manager of Resourcing
Talent Acquisition / Recruitment / Employer Branding / Attraction / Training and Development / Onboarding Specialist
Department Head / Team Leader

2026 Speakers

We can’t wait to showcase an exciting line-up of speakers and sessions. So, stay tuned as we reveal more information on #InspireHR.

If you would like to enquire about speaking opportunities or suggest topics for 2026, please contact keryt@humanresourcesonline.net

TESTIMONIALS

GET INVOLVED, BE INSPIRED, AND SEE WHAT OUR PAST ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY!

Shiseido Hong Kong

“Good platform for HR practitioners to share and learn.”

MAN Truck & Bus HK

“Good show – looking forward to the next event! “

Tesco Sourcing

“It was a great session and I learnt a lot.”

Philip Morris

“Good to network and get the latest information.”

Richemont

“Very good networking on hot HR topics.”

Sephora Hong Kong

“A good opportunity with different HR professionals, and to share best practices.”

Victorinox Hong Kong

“It was an impressive forum. I liked all the sharing and interaction on the day.”

Merlin Entertainments Hong Kong

“This was a great conference with insightful updates and networking opportunities on HK HR matters. The discussion sessions in the afternoon allowed a lot of opportunities for HR professionals to learn from each other as well. A very impactful conference!”

CBRE

“A great opportunity to learn what other HR professionals are doing in the industry.”

Weber Shandwick

“Fruitful content and quality speakers.”

Chubb Life

“Good sharing from other HR leaders in the market.”

Universal Music

“A great learning experience to the insights of HR experts and connecting with different HR practitioners!”

Standard Chartered

“Steep learning, great networking.”

BNP Paribas

“Great sharing from different industries.”

Hong Kong Airlines

“Learnt a lot about how other organisations are doing business in HR.”

Burberry

“Really inspiring.”

Swire Coca-Cola HK

“Great to connect.”

Warner Chappell Music, Hong Kong

“Inspirational and quality content and speakers. Well organised!”

Meiyume

“It’s worthwhile for HR professionals who want to make an impact to their businesses.”

Swire Hotels

“Thanks for organising. Enjoyed every bit of it.”

Sia Partners

“Great networking and learning opportunity!”

Merlin Entertainments

“Very nice opportunity for networking and learning from other organisations.”

C&A Sourcing

“Good to be updated on HR topics and networking.”

Benoy

“A conference that was embraced by all HR professionals.”

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE THAT MATTER TO YOU

Be seen, be heard, and network with more than 200 attendees from across the region who are all invested in HR. Inspire HR 2026 is a premium gathering of the crème de la crème of decision-makers from North Asia’s highly motivated HR audience.

With unparalleled access to North Asia’s most influential CHROs and HR gurus, Inspire HR 2026 will help you achieve your goals – whether it is driving awareness, lead generation, thought leadership positioning, cross-border prospects, and more, with our audience.

What are you waiting for? Raise your profile to stand out from the crowd at Inspire HR 2026!

Speak to our team today at sallyh@lighthouse-media.com to find out how we can bring you many steps closer to achieving your targets.

Inspire HR 2026 awaits!

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BRAND POSITIONING

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SPEAK TO DECISION MAKERS

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LEAD GENERATION

Generate new cross-border leads and convert prospects beyond your current market. Gain access to high quality leads through your own exclusive exhibition booth, as well as one-on-one zone hosting conversations.

PROSPECT ENGAGEMENT

Choose the method of engagement that best suits you. Whether through leading a dynamic panel discussion or an on-stage case study, say the word and we will make it happen. Be the catalyst for change!

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