Invitation only: Exclusive HR & TA Leaders’ Dinner – Shaping 2026

About this Event

Date 27/11/2025 @ 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM AEDT

Venue / Location Private: Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney Free

As AI, automation, and skills-based strategies continue to redefine the world of work, HR & TA leaders are being called on to translate disruption into opportunity. With 2025 nearing its close, the challenge is clear: how do we apply what we’ve learnt this year to build stronger, more adaptable teams as we head into 2026? 

This TALiNT Partners & Civitas Talent dinner is an invite-only, closed-door gathering of senior TA & HR leaders. Taking place on Thursday 27 November from 5.30pm at Rockpool, this intimate event will explore the changing role of leaders in shaping skills, technology, and the future of work.  

Key Discussion Topics 

• 2025 Wrap-Up: Lessons learned from a year of disruption, and strategies to carry forward into 2026. 
• AI & Automation in Talent: How leaders are leveraging emerging technologies to drive efficiency, insight, and better experiences. 
• The Future of Work: Anticipating shifts in workforce models, expectations, and organisational design. 
• Skills-Based Hiring & Learning: Moving from jobs to skills as the currency of workforce planning and talent development. 

Why Attend? 

• Practical Takeaways: Gain actionable insights to strengthen your talent strategy and prepare for the year ahead. 
• Peer-Led Conversations: Learn directly from executive TA & HR leaders who are navigating these shifts in real time. 
• Curated Networking: Share perspectives with a hand-picked group of peers in an exclusive setting.
   

Participation is strictly by invitation and places are very limited.  

 

Event Disclaimer, our curated events are designed to foster meaningful exchanges, and we cater meticulously to each participant. Should your plans change so that you are no longer able to attend, we kindly ask for timely notice to accommodate others who could benefit from this event. 

Agenda

• 17:30 - 18:15 Arrival & Refreshments
• 18:20 - 18:45 Formal Welcome & Introductions
• 18:45 - 19:15 Entree Served
• 19:15 - 19:45 Roundtable Discussion with Industry Experts
• 19:45 - 20:15 Main Course Served
• 20:15 - 20:45 Roundtable Discussion with Industry Experts
• 20:45 - 21:00 Interactive Surprise - prizes to be won!
• 21:00 - 21:15 Dessert Served
• 21:20 - 22:00 Thank you & Networking continued for those who wish

Speakers

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  Ray Culver TALiNT Partners Global Managing Director
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  Shane O'Neill Civitas Talent Managing Director

Sponsors