Agenda

20 May 2025
8:15am

Registration

9:00am

Welcome address

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Editor-in-Chief

Human Resources Online
9:15am

[Opening keynote]

The HR revolution: Embracing an era of transformation
With people and technological disruptions taking place at an unpredictable rate, leaders need to adapt and be flexible enough to deal with emerging challenges and trends. The uncertainty serves as the perfect opportunity for HR leaders to explore new avenues to lead their workforce into the future of work.

In this thought-provoking opening keynote, you’ll learn about:

  • How the talent landscape is evolving, and the new perspectives to consider in crafting out human capital policies. 
  • The importance of maintaining open lines of communication with all members in the hierarchy, allowing organisational transformations to become naturally adaptable and proactive.
  • Best practices for the future of Indonesia’s talent landscape, such as creating a culture that embraces change and policies that drive real business decisions.
Speaker:
Ulya Himmawati

Ulya Himmawati

Head of Human Resources

Takeda Innovative Medicines
9:55am

[Panel discussion]

The hunt for the elusive: Finding the right person with the right skills
Despite being one of the world’s most populous nations, employers in Indonesia still find it challenging to find the perfect match of skills and attitude in talent to close their vacancies.

Join this session as we talk about how employers can put skills development at the centre of their recruitment decisions, through a panel discussion on:

  • The difficulty Indonesian employers face in finding candidates with the exact blend of technical skills and soft skills.
  • How to shift the perspective from seeking a mythical “unicorn” candidate to focusing on effective recruitment techniques.
  • Prioritising smart selection strategies, driven by technology, to wield a strategic advantage in the war for talent.
Panellists:
Justin Tan

Justin Tan

Country Director, Head of Adecco Indonesia

Adecco Indonesia
Dedev Parulian

Dedev Parulian

HR Director, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste

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Votivia Mardinna

Votivia Mardinna

Senior Vice President of Human Capital Performance and Remuneration

Bank Mandiri (Persero)

Moderator:
Laura Magdalena

Laura Magdalena

Head of People Experience

Paxel
10:35am

Morning break

11:05am

[Mini keynote]

Matching expectations with reality: Talent management strategies for the new way of work

Every organisation has its employee value proposition (EVP), but recent experience shows that, for many talented individuals, what truly draws them in is a sense of purpose and belonging. So how we keep the changing expectations of employees in mind while rebuilding the EVP afresh?

In this mini keynote session, Yanuar Kurniawan from L’Oréal will share the following:

  • How the landscape of changing employee expectations is forcing employers to reconsider the value they are offering.
  • Balancing personalisation with efficiency – Designing effective programmes for managing talent in this new economic reality.
  • Methods to integrate the EVP consistently at every touchpoint throughout the employee lifecycle.
Speaker:
Yanuar Kurniawan

Yanuar Kurniawan

People Development and Learning Director

L’Oréal

11:35am

[Panel discussion]

HR’s role as a business partner: Driving performance improvements through people
Shaping and implementing effective people strategies is no longer enough for HR leaders – they must ensure these strategies align with business objectives, be it in terms of cost, metrics, or driving ROI.

The HR function is fighting to stay ahead of this transformation, and in this thought-provoking panel discussion, we highlight:

  • What the shift from HR’s traditional tactical role to a strategic partnership with the business means for HR leaders.
  • The importance of HR strategies being tightly aligned with measurable business objectives, such as cost reduction, performance metrics, and demonstrable ROI.
  • Ways to elevate the role of HR through data-driven decision-making, technology-based transformation, address people-related roadblocks to performance, and more.
Panellists:
Rina Faqih

Rina Faqih

Group Director of HRGA

Great Giant Foods

Joko Utomo

Joko Utomo

Senior Group Head Human Capital

InJourney Hospitality

Moderator:
Westley

Westley

Head, Strategic Human Capital

KPN Plantations

12:15pm

Networking lunch

1:15pm

[Case study]

When talent meets tech: Who really decides who gets the job?

A sharp exploration of AI’s influence behind closed hiring loops, and whether today’s hiring decisions are more human, or more machine, than ever.

In this case study, we will:

  • Discover how AI tools are influencing which candidates get shortlisted and hired.
  • Understand how predictive analytics is changing what “top talent” means.
  • Learn what hiring risks and blind spots these technologies might create.
Speaker:
Christine Sterk

Christine Sterk

Chief Business Officer

Pulsifi

1:55pm

[Keynote]

Getting succession right: Bridging analytics and people science to optimise talent development.

With organisations welcoming new demographics of workers every few years, it is imperative that leaders have access to objective and accurate talent analytics. Combining modern workforce analytics with science on human behaviour is likely the best way transform your workforce.

In this keynote presentation, the audience can look forward to:

  • Insights on identification of the ‘right talent’ for your organisation by combining people science with workforce analytics.
  • How personalised assessments and strategic role alignments can lead to increased employee engagement and ownership of their future.
  • Connecting the dots to other workforce programmes like total rewards to accelerate business growth and workforce transformation.
2:35pm

[Case study]

From demographic dilemma to dividend: Managing a multi-generational workforce
It’s no secret that 67% of Indonesia’s workforce falls between the ages of 20 and 40. While having a younger population has its perks, issues arise in the workplace when it comes to harmonising the various age groups, in terms of their expectations, communication styles, and tech-savviness.

Let’s find out in this session about:

  • Shifting demographics, shifting strategies: How HR can adapt people practices to address the needs of a workforce dominated by Millennials and Gen Z, and the incoming Gen Alpha.
  • The importance of developing communication channels and fostering collaboration across generations, including through training for managers on motivating multi-generational teams.
  • Diversifying the L&D approach to ensure upskilling and reskilling programmes, reverse mentoring, digital literacy training, and more.
Speaker:
Alfa Haga Rachmady

Alfa Haga Rachmady

Vice President of Human Capital Strategic Planning

Hutama Karya (Persero)

3:15pm

Afternoon break

3:45pm

[Fireside chat]

Winning the long game: Building a sustainable upskilling plan for future-ready talent
Bridging the gap in employability of young talent is crucial for organisations to capitalise on the nation’s wealth of human resources. Join us in this case study session and gain insights on how to:

  • Establish a sustainable upskilling programme that is geared towards building a long-term talent pipeline for the business.
  • Nurturing a culture driven by purpose and values that workers can connect to.
  • Shifting the focus of ROI from learning hours to business goals such as elevating company capabilities or entering new markets.
  • Leveraging learning as a catalyst for driving meaningful organisational change to drive the business forward.
Speaker:
James W. Sasongko

James W. Sasongko

Chief of People and Organisation Transformation

Samator Group
Interviewer:
Wahyu Wibowo

Wahyu Wibowo

Chief of Human Resources and Compliance Officer

Indonesia Eximbank

4:25pm

Closing remarks

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Editor-in-Chief

Human Resources Online
4:50pm

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