Date

28 November 2025

Location

28 November 2025

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

Cleo Papadopoulou

Head of Connected Tax Compliance Managed Services, Chief Learning Officer and Chief I&D Officer , PwC Cyprus

Stiv Sterjo

Chief AI & Digital Transformation Advisor, ex-Google

Dirk Antonissen

EMEA Lead for Research and Insights Telus Health, Belgium

Agenda

Gen Z and beyond: Engaging and inspiring Next Gens

The Next-Gen panel: Is working smart not hard the future?

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.

Gen Z and beyond: Engaging and inspiring Next Gens

Keynote: Understanding Gen Z

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

Zooming into Workplace Wellbeing: Smarter Data, Better Insights, Sharper Strategy
Inclusion & Wellbeing

Fireside chat: Trusted leadership: Walk the talk 

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.

Modern workplaces: The future is flexible

Panel Discussion: Return to the office: Can the genie go back to the bottle?

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.

Modern workplaces: The future is flexible

Keynote: Workplace Flexibility & The Future of Hybrid Work

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.

The AI-Powered Workforce

CEO Panel Discussion: Humans at the Helm: Redefining Work in an AI-Driven Future

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.

The AI-Powered Workforce

Keynote: Strategic workforce planning: Building the future

This keynote will delve into how technology is revolutionizing workforce planning. Explore whether AI is an augmentation or a replacement for human roles, with insights into the concept of “Superworkers” who leverage AI for enhanced productivity. Attendees will learn about transformative AI-driven shifts in recruitment, performance, and talent management that redefine traditional roles and workflows. The session underscores AI’s potential as a catalyst for fundamental business evolution, urging organizations to reimagine their strategic multi-generational workforce models and their upskilling/re-skilling.

Agenda

Gen Z and beyond: Engaging and inspiring Next Gens

The Next-Gen panel: Is working smart not hard the future?

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.

Gen Z and beyond: Engaging and inspiring Next Gens

Keynote: Understanding Gen Z

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

Zooming into Workplace Wellbeing: Smarter Data, Better Insights, Sharper Strategy
Inclusion & Wellbeing

Fireside chat: Trusted leadership: Walk the talk 

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.

Modern workplaces: The future is flexible

Panel Discussion: Return to the office: Can the genie go back to the bottle?

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.

Modern workplaces: The future is flexible

Keynote: Workplace Flexibility & The Future of Hybrid Work

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.

The AI-Powered Workforce

CEO Panel Discussion: Humans at the Helm: Redefining Work in an AI-Driven Future

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.

The AI-Powered Workforce

Keynote: Strategic workforce planning: Building the future

This keynote will delve into how technology is revolutionizing workforce planning. Explore whether AI is an augmentation or a replacement for human roles, with insights into the concept of “Superworkers” who leverage AI for enhanced productivity. Attendees will learn about transformative AI-driven shifts in recruitment, performance, and talent management that redefine traditional roles and workflows. The session underscores AI’s potential as a catalyst for fundamental business evolution, urging organizations to reimagine their strategic multi-generational workforce models and their upskilling/re-skilling.

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