DAY 1 | WEDNESDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2023

8:15 AM

Registration

*Please bring along your business cards for registration.

8:45 AM

Opening address

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Editor-in-Chief

Human Resources Online

9:00 AM
[Opening keynote]
Thriving in the shifting world of work: From disruption to innovation in learning
This opening keynote explores the shift from disruption to innovation in learning, highlighting the need to rethink learning in a changing world of work. It will discuss the challenges posed by technology and evolving skill requirements, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and adaptive skills development.

Speaker:

Joanne Hor

Joanne Hor

Group Head, Learning & Development

DBS Bank

Learning design and experience

9:40 AM

[Case study]
Building a data-literate culture: Empowering your workforce with essential data skills

Just 21% of employees feel confident in their data literacy skills. We’ll show you how to build a data-literate culture based on our experience training over 21,000 people and partnering with some of the world’s largest companies to build data literacy programmes

We’ll demonstrate: 

  • How a data-literate culture helps you attract and retain top talent.
  • How to build a programme tailored to individual learners’ needs. 
  • Practical examples of how we’ve made data-literacy education practical, engaging, and applicable to learners’ daily work. 

Speaker:

Dominic Bohan

Dominic Bohan

Co-founder

StoryIQ
10:20 AM

Morning break

10:40 AM

[Panel discussion]
Designing for all: Customise individual learning to empower every learner
  • Identify the unique characteristics and preferences of learners from different background, experiences, and abilities.
  • Uncover different approaches to cater to individual gaps in knowledge, skills, and learning needs.
  • Recognise the generation gaps in your workforce and potential conflicts in learning approaches.

Moderator:

Mark Laudi

Mark Laudi

Managing Director

Hong Bao Media

Panellists:

Ramya Ganesh

Ramya Ganesh

Global Head – Learning & Culture

DiDi
Natalie Chantigny

Natalie Chantigny

Senior Global Manager, Intercultural Operations

Cartus
Tina Sharma

Tina Sharma

Head, Human Resources

Hong Leong Bank
11:20 AM
[Keynote]
Empowerment and inclusion: Cultivating support ecosystems for developing middle managers in APAC
  • Gain insight into the importance of recognising the crucial role played by middle managers in change initiatives.
  • Establish a culture that values diverse perspectives and provides platforms for middle managers to participate in discussions about strategies and change initiatives.
  • Learn about how investments in leadership training can help to equip middle managers with the necessary skills to effectively navigate change and demonstrate ROI.

Speaker:

Dr. Eric Kung

Dr. Eric Kung

Chairman & CEO

Human Dynamic Group
12:00 PM

Lunch break

1:00 PM

[Fireside chat]
Building a highly personalised learning journey using advanced technological capabilities
  • Explore the possibilities of leveraging generative AI to create highly personalised learning journeys.
  • Discover how advanced technologies can revolutionise online learning to engage with content in immersive and customised ways.
  • Explore the future potential of AI technologies in shaping the next chapter of online learning.

Moderator:

Eklavya Bhave

Eklavya Bhave

Head of Asia

Coursera

Speaker:

Bryan Lim

Bryan Lim

Executive Director & Head, Group Talent & Development

United Overseas Bank Limited

1:40 PM

[Leadership exchange]
Learner-driven content: Enhancing the learning experience and career progression
  • Explore the transformative potential of harnessing learner-driven content to enhance the learning experience, and support career progression.
  • Incorporating learner content as a valuable learning resource to create a dynamic and collaborative environment that empowers learners to drive their own learning journey.
  • Dive into practical strategies for leveraging learner-driven content and its broader implications for career development.

Facilitator:

Ojaswini Mishra

Ojaswini Mishra

Learning Activation Head, SAPMENA

L’Oréal

Learning impact and measurement

2:20 PM
[Case study]
Maximising the impact of team dynamics: Moving beyond individual metrics to consider business outcomes from team-based development
  • Shifting the focus from traditional individual learning measures to the impact that team-based development can have on elevating business capabilities & opportunities.
  • Evaluating the practical application of team assessments on key performance indicators such as increased team cohesion, engagement, and team performance.
  • Leveraging learning as a catalyst for driving meaningful team conversations, greater organisational alignment, more positive team dynamics and improved inclusivity.

Speaker:

Paula Day

Paula Day

Global Director, Talent & Learning

Renesas Electronics
3:00 PM

Afternoon break

3:20 PM

[Leadership exchange]
Measure for success: Learning programmes with metrics that demonstrate the impact of L&D on the business
  • Designing learning programmes with measurable objectives and a defining success criteria.
  • Establishing clear linkages between L&D initiatives and business impact through measurable outcomes.
  • Quantifying the positive effect of learning programmes on business performance with data-driven metrics

Facilitator:

Saurav Atri

Saurav Atri

Director, Global Learning

Manulife

4:00 PM

[Panel discussion]
The artificial intelligence boom: What it means for your learning blueprint

Artificial intelligence is making headlines as its capabilities continue to increase at an astonishing rate. The use of AI in L&D is resulting in long-term changes to how learning takes place. But keeping up with the complexities of the technologies available is challenging when technological advances are so frequent.

  • What you need to know about AI as an L&D practitioner in 2023.
  • Ideas for applying Chat GPT and generative AI models to learning in your specific industry.
  • The transformative power of AI in personalising learning journeys like we have never seen before.

Moderator:

Shailaja Sharma

Shailaja Sharma

Group Head Learning, Development & DEIB

IHH Healthcare

Panellists:

Gary Lee

Gary Lee

Organisation and Business Partner Director

Dassault Systèmes

Raymund Chua

Raymund Chua

Senior Director, HR, Asia & St Neots, UK

OSI Systems
Paula Day

Paula Day

Global Director, Talent & Learning

Renesas Electronics

4:40 PM

Closing remarks

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Editor-in-Chief

Human Resources Online

5:00 PM

End of day one