16 September 2025
8:30 AM
REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENT
9:00 AM
Welcome remarks
9:10 AM
[Opening Keynote]
Crisis-proof leadership: Equipping your executives to manage through uncertainty
Hong Kong’s challenging business environment requires leaders capable of steering their teams through crises confidently. Discover impactful leadership development strategies that build crisis resilience, agility, and emotional intelligence among executives.
9:40 AM
[Panel Discussion]
Beyond burnout: Building resilient organisations through proactive wellbeing strategies
With rising burnout rates amidst restructuring and financial pressures, employee wellbeing has become critical for organisational survival in Hong Kong. This session highlights practical, culturally attuned wellbeing programmes that effectively mitigate stress, enhance mental health, and foster resilience, contributing to a healthier, more productive workforce.
10:10 AM
[Flash Talk]
Fair pay, firm budgets: Reimagining compensation to retain talent during economic uncertainty
In the face of budget constraints and increasing perceptions of pay inequity in Hong Kong, HR leaders must find innovative ways to keep their teams motivated and loyal. This session examines cutting-edge approaches to compensation, including flexible rewards and transparent pay structures, to ensure employees feel valued even in financially cautious times.
10:25 AM
MORNING COFFEE & NETWORKING
10:45 AM
[Case Study]
HR digital reset: Leveraging AI to transform talent management in Hong Kong
As economic shifts and layoffs reshape Hong Kong’s talent landscape, HR leaders face the challenge of managing resources efficiently. This session explores how generative AI can optimise recruitment, enhance learning & development, and boost employee engagement, providing practical strategies for navigating digital transformation amid uncertainty.
11:15 AM
[Flash Talk]
Flexible by design: Crafting hybrid workplaces that boost productivity and retention
With a growing demand for flexible work arrangements in Hong Kong, companies must redefine office dynamics. This session explores practical frameworks for creating hybrid work models that enhance productivity, preserve culture, and maintain engagement among a distributed workforce.
11:30 AM
[Panel Discussion]
Data-driven HR: Utilising analytics to inform smarter workforce decisions
HR analytics have become essential in navigating uncertainty and optimising resources. This session demonstrates how leading Hong Kong companies leverage people analytics to enhance recruitment outcomes, predict talent needs, and improve overall employee performance.
12:00 PM
[Case Study]
From layoff to liftoff: Supporting and engaging your workforce post-restructuring
After a wave of layoffs in Hong Kong, organisations face critical morale and engagement challenges. This session explores effective communication strategies, rebuilding trust, and enhancing the employee experience to support remaining staff through transitional periods.
12:30 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH
1:30 PM
[Mini Workshop]
Winning through wellbeing: Integrating mental health as a core business strategy
Mental health issues are increasingly impacting Hong Kong workplaces. Discover how proactive mental health interventions, culturally sensitive support programmes, and leadership-driven wellbeing initiatives improve both employee resilience and organisational performance.
2:30 PM
[Case Study]
HR in the AI age: Ethical frameworks for integrating artificial intelligence into human resources
As AI adoption accelerates in Hong Kong’s HR practices, ethical considerations have become paramount. This session provides guidance on implementing AI responsibly, addressing concerns around bias, transparency, privacy, and employee trust.
3:00 PM
AFTERNOON BREAK & NETWORKING
CLOSING INSIGHTS
3:20 PM
[Case Study]
Transparency matters: Building trust through effective pay communication
Amid growing scrutiny over pay fairness in Hong Kong, transparent communication around compensation is vital. Learn best practices for openly discussing pay structures, rewards, and promotions, fostering a culture of trust and reducing dissatisfaction.
3:50 PM
[Closing Session]
Navigating compliance complexity: Ensuring HR legal resilience in Hong Kong’s evolving regulatory landscape
As regulations evolve rapidly in response to economic pressures, HR teams in Hong Kong must stay ahead. This session provides updates on employment law developments and shares practical compliance strategies to mitigate legal risks effectively.
4:20 PM
Closing remarks
4:30 PM