About Us

For HR, for Wales, for the future

The Wales HR Network was founded by Acorn by Synergie and Darwin Gray to bring HR professionals together – building connections, sharing best practice, and exploring the latest trends shaping the workplace.In 2017, we launched the Wales HR Awards, the first event to celebrate HR excellence in Wales along with many networking breakfast events covering a vast array of topics. Since then, we’ve grown with the profession – moving online during the pandemic, bringing the annual Awards back in 2022, and launching the Future of Work Conference in 2023, with leading voices on diversity, wellbeing, AI, and the four-day week.In 2025, the Future of Work Conference returned to ICC Wales, with an outstanding line-up of experts discussing neurodiversity, employment law, AI in the workplace, and the future of wellbeing.Looking ahead, we’re excited to be partnering with Beam Training on our next series of events, strengthening our commitment to delivering high-impact conferences and learning opportunities that empower HR professionals with knowledge, inspiration, and the connections to shape the future of work.

Partnered and developed by
Acorn by Synergie

Acorn by Synergie has been supporting people and businesses across the UK for over 30 years, proudly rooted in local communities and trusted as a leading recruitment partner. We provide tailored recruitment solutions for on-site support permanent, temporary and contract roles, helping organisations thrive and individuals unlock the right opportunities. As part of Synergie, a €3.2 billion international group operating in 17 countries, we bring together global expertise with local heart, offering wider reach, deeper insight, and innovative solutions while staying true to the communities we serve; all delivered by the same people they know and trust. Through our Acorn Impact initiative, social mobility and opportunity sit at the centre of what we do, ensuring our work creates lasting value not just for clients and candidates, but for society as a whole.

Darwin Gray

Darwin Gray is an award-winning Welsh law firm, established in 2002, with offices in Cardiff and Bangor and clients across the UK. We provide tailored legal advice to individuals and businesses, alongside delivering training, events, and thought leadership.Known for our approachable and collaborative style, we go above and beyond to achieve the best outcomes for our clients. Guided by integrity and fairness, we’re proud to support not only those we represent but also the wider community through our dedicated CSR initiatives.

Working in partnership with

Beam Training

Beam have been delivering exceptional wellbeing and personal development training for over a decade to some of the largest employers in the world. Our courses are unique and highly focussed upon the most up to date Neuroscience, Behavioural science, Psychology and Positive Psychology. Our trainers are qualified in a wide range of academic, professional and therapeutic qualifications which ensures knowledge, professionalism and a safe environment for delegates.