Date
28 November 2025
Location
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol
Language
English
Date
28 November 2025
Location
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol
Language
English
From Analogue Boomers to AI-Powered Zoomers
Now in its 24th year, the Leadership & Human Resource Management Conference continues to serve as the premier gathering for HR leaders and C-suite executives seeking to redefine the future of work. As organisations navigate disruption, digitalisation, and demographic change, the 2025 edition of the conference brings together global thought leaders and local changemakers to explore the transformations shaping the world of human capital.
This year’s theme, “From Analogue Boomers to AI-Powered Zoomers”, focuses on the transformative intersection of technology and Next Gen talent. As we navigate the future of work, understanding the dynamic shift from traditional practices to innovative technologies is crucial. This dynamic event will spotlight how technology reshapes strategic workforce planning by influencing hiring needs and skill requirements. We’ll tackle the evolving future of work by discussing the importance of hybrid and flexible work arrangements, ensuring modern workplaces meet the demands of diverse generations.
Organised by PwC Cyprus and IMH, this year’s conference offers exceptional networking opportunities, access to solutions, and actionable insights to help HR executives, business leaders, and decision-makers future-proof their people strategies and foster sustainable, high-performing work cultures.
The Conference
Attendees will hear from visionary keynote speakers from leading companies across five focused stages. HR Technology & AI, Workplace Flexibility, DEIB, Reskilling & Continuous Learning, and Employee Wellbeing the event will showcase powerful case studies, forward-looking strategies, and legal and cultural perspectives tailored to the Cypriot and regional context.
Audience
The Conference is addressed to:
- C-Level executives
- Board Members from corporations in all sectors of economic activity
- SME owners and CEO’s
- Directors of: Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Management, Labour Relations
- Professionals with responsibility for: Organisational Culture, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Ethics and Integrity.
Speakers
Agenda
The AI-Powered Workforce
- A provocative look at how AI doesn’t just automate tasks, it automates skills and learning itself.
- Why the future value of humans is not in what they can do, but in what they can direct into existence.
- A real example of building a full product without a team, using AI as the workforce.
- A new talent profile emerges: not workers, but sensemakers.
- HR needs to move from hiring skills to identifying individuals with taste, judgment, and direction.
In today’s fast-changing world, the rules of business are being rewritten. As industries merge and evolve, new opportunities are emerging for companies willing to adapt. This talk will dive into how trends like technology and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the marketplace, offering fresh paths for growth. Learn practical tips to rethink your business strategies, tap into new ventures, and seize the moving value around you, ensuring your organization thrives amidst change.
As artificial intelligence and automation reshape industries, the foundations of workforce strategy are being reimagined. This panel will explore how technology is influencing jobs, skills, and organizational structures. Leaders will share forward-looking approaches to bridging skill gaps, identifying emerging roles, and embedding adaptability into hiring practices to ensure long-term business resilience in an AI-powered economy.
Modern workplaces: The future is flexible
As hybrid and remote work models cement their place in the workforce, this keynote offers strategic insights into managing globally distributed, flexible teams. Address the complexities of workforce planning, cross-border collaboration, and sustaining engagement and compliance in distributed environments. The session highlights the productivity, satisfaction, and wellbeing benefits of flexible work arrangements, offering guidance on implementing effective, modern workplace strategies.
This dynamic panel will explore the nuances of a multi-generational workforce. It will explore the feasibility and desirability of returning to traditional office settings after the widespread adoption of flexible work models. Debate the cultural, operational, and strategic implications of transitioning back, while considering the advantages and drawbacks of remote work. Attendees will gain perspectives of the different generations in the workforce not only on mode of work but also on approach to work.
Inclusion & Wellbeing
Challenge yourself to lead with purpose and authenticity in this fireside chat. Explore the nuances of unconscious biases and the vital role empathy plays in leadership. Discussion will focus on how inclusive strategies of multi-generational workforces can transform organizational culture, fostering employee engagement. This session provides tools and insights for creating environments where every individual feels recognized, valued, and empowered, driving long-term success through trusted leadership.
Gen Z and Beyond: Engaging and Inspiring Next Gens
Discover effective strategies to connect with and motivate Gen Z employees by understanding their unique perspectives and workplace expectations. This keynote will provide insights into Gen Z’s characteristics, digital-first mindset, and desire for meaningful work, offering actionable tactics to tailor communication and engagement approaches that resonate with this tech-savvy generation
The Next-Gen
This provocative panel will highlight the cultural difference of the younger generation by giving them the stage to describe their perspective of work & career and establishing a dialogue with HR professionals that promotes understanding and dispels generational myths. The session emphasizes the importance of listening to bridge gaps, aiming to foster cohesive and collaborative workplace environments through cross-generational insights and mutual respect.
Agenda
The AI-Powered Workforce
- A provocative look at how AI doesn’t just automate tasks, it automates skills and learning itself.
- Why the future value of humans is not in what they can do, but in what they can direct into existence.
- A real example of building a full product without a team, using AI as the workforce.
- A new talent profile emerges: not workers, but sensemakers.
- HR needs to move from hiring skills to identifying individuals with taste, judgment, and direction.
In today’s fast-changing world, the rules of business are being rewritten. As industries merge and evolve, new opportunities are emerging for companies willing to adapt. This talk will dive into how trends like technology and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the marketplace, offering fresh paths for growth. Learn practical tips to rethink your business strategies, tap into new ventures, and seize the moving value around you, ensuring your organization thrives amidst change.
As artificial intelligence and automation reshape industries, the foundations of workforce strategy are being reimagined. This panel will explore how technology is influencing jobs, skills, and organizational structures. Leaders will share forward-looking approaches to bridging skill gaps, identifying emerging roles, and embedding adaptability into hiring practices to ensure long-term business resilience in an AI-powered economy.
Modern workplaces: The future is flexible
As hybrid and remote work models cement their place in the workforce, this keynote offers strategic insights into managing globally distributed, flexible teams. Address the complexities of workforce planning, cross-border collaboration, and sustaining engagement and compliance in distributed environments. The session highlights the productivity, satisfaction, and wellbeing benefits of flexible work arrangements, offering guidance on implementing effective, modern workplace strategies.
This dynamic panel will explore the nuances of a multi-generational workforce. It will explore the feasibility and desirability of returning to traditional office settings after the widespread adoption of flexible work models. Debate the cultural, operational, and strategic implications of transitioning back, while considering the advantages and drawbacks of remote work. Attendees will gain perspectives of the different generations in the workforce not only on mode of work but also on approach to work.
Inclusion & Wellbeing
Challenge yourself to lead with purpose and authenticity in this fireside chat. Explore the nuances of unconscious biases and the vital role empathy plays in leadership. Discussion will focus on how inclusive strategies of multi-generational workforces can transform organizational culture, fostering employee engagement. This session provides tools and insights for creating environments where every individual feels recognized, valued, and empowered, driving long-term success through trusted leadership.
Gen Z and Beyond: Engaging and Inspiring Next Gens
Discover effective strategies to connect with and motivate Gen Z employees by understanding their unique perspectives and workplace expectations. This keynote will provide insights into Gen Z’s characteristics, digital-first mindset, and desire for meaningful work, offering actionable tactics to tailor communication and engagement approaches that resonate with this tech-savvy generation
The Next-Gen
This provocative panel will highlight the cultural difference of the younger generation by giving them the stage to describe their perspective of work & career and establishing a dialogue with HR professionals that promotes understanding and dispels generational myths. The session emphasizes the importance of listening to bridge gaps, aiming to foster cohesive and collaborative workplace environments through cross-generational insights and mutual respect.
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