The focus was on future proofing your workplace and workforce and getting equipped with expert insights on the latest trends and strategies of the future.
There has been a momentous evolution in working practices, norms and expectations over the past few years. From the lasting impact of the pandemic, to demands of new generations, it is more important than ever that workplaces are not only well-informed but equipped to futureproof their workforce and workplace, from people to processes.
Compered by the brilliant Sian Lloyd, the conference was a jam-packed day of insights, with breakfast, lunch and refreshments included.
We had an excellent line up of experts from a range of fields and perspectives, sharing insights across important topics including:
- The four-day week – is it the future?
- Employment law: preparing you for the biggest changes in a generation
- AI in the workplace – achieving your organisation’s objectives
- The future of work and wellbeing
- Managing a multi-generational workforce
Our line-up included:
Dr. David Frayne, Research Fellow at the University of Salford
Fflur Jones, Managing Partner and Head of Employment Law at Darwin Gray
Damian Phillips, Partner, Darwin Gray
Owen John, Partner, Darwin Gray
Rachel Ford-Evans, Partner, Darwin Gray
James Forse, Collective Conciliator at Acas
Matt Knight, Deputy Conciliation Manager, Mediator and Individual Conciliator at Acas
Anna Thomas MBE, Founding Co-Director of the Institute for the Future of Work
Kester Brewin, Associate Director at the Institute for the Future of Work
Lynda Campbell, Transformational Leader and Culture Specialist at Call of the Wild
Lisa Hand, Senior Director, People Experience at Ogi
Jamie Green, Cardiff County Councillor
Annabelle Llanes, Engagement Manager at CIPD
Shavanah Taj, General Secretary, TUC Cymru
Watch this space for our next conference in 2026!
