Future of Talent: The Journey to a Skills-Based Organisation

Join us on 20th March 2025, at The King’s Fund in London for an opportunity to explore one of the most important issues facing employers

DATE

March 20 @ 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM GMT

EVENT TYPE

Conference

TARGET AUDIENCE

Talent Acquisition Leaders|HR Leaders|Procurement Leaders

LOCATION

London, UK
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Date March 20 @ 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM GMT
Venue / Location The Kings Fund, 11 Cavindish Square, London, W1G 0AN Free

Join us on 20th March 2025, in London for an opportunity to explore one of the most important issues facing employers. This dynamic and interactive event will bring together HR, TA, Learning and Business leaders to create thought-provoking conversations that will explore crucial topics such as:

  • The criticality of the skills-based challenge
  • How to develop an impactful skills-based strategy
  • Practical approaches to effective implementation

Last summer, TALiNT Partners’ Global Advisory Board identified “How to Build a Skills-Based Organisation” as a top talent challenge for 2025. Finding no practical playbook available, we partnered with Randstad Enterprise to create one, and we’re thrilled with the results. Download a summary our ultimate blueprint to unlock the potential of skills-first strategies.

A day packed with thought-provoking keynotes, insightful panel discussions, stimulating interactive sessions, lively debates and amazing peer-to-peer networking, all designed to deliver practical solutions to one of today’s biggest talent challenges. Register Below

This conference is for TA, HR, Learning & Procurement Leaders.

Companies Attending:

Agenda

  • 08:30 - 09:15 Coffee and Registration
  • 09:15 - 09:45 Welcome and opening remarks Ken Brotherston, Chief Executive, TALiNT Partners
  • 09:45 - 10:00 Skills-based hiring report insights
  • 10:00 - 10:30 Opening Keynote and Q&A: Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith Employability and progression in the workplace.
    Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith is a trailblazing business leader and former FTSE 100 CEO. Currently, she holds several prominent positions, including Chair of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and Airports UK, and she is recognised for her influential contributions to diversity, workplace inclusion, and public service.
  • 10:30 - 11:00 The journey to a skills-based organisation Panel 1 Discussion
    The business case for skills-first. Can you afford not to do it?
  • 11:00 - 11:30 Networking break
  • 11:30 - 12:00 Harnessing technology to supercharge talent development Panel 2 Discussion
    The key ingredients of an effective skills strategy
  • 12:00 - 12:30 Ask me Anything: A Conversation With Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist, EPAM
  • 12:30 - 13:15 Networking Lunch
  • 13:15 - 13:45 ‘Realist/Idealist’ Debate sessions Three quick fire debates on relevant, topical issues delivered in a fun and informative way. With voting and prizes!

    > Job-based vs. skills based
    > Remote vs. Back to the office
    > AI: Regulator vs. Liberator!
  • 13:45 - 14:15 Results, results, results Panel 3 Discussion
    Future challenges and ensuring the skills agenda is delivered effectively.
  • 14:15 - 14:45 Networking break
  • 14:45 - 15:15 Just a minute An interactive audience participation session
  • 15:15 - 15:45 Closing Keynote: The Key Skill CEOs are looking for: Nurturing the Capacity and Motivation for Independent, Creative thinking Dr. Margaret Heffernan is an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and thought leader, recognised for her six influential books, including Willful Blindness and Uncharted. A TED speaker with over 13 million views, she mentors global executives, teaches responsible leadership, and serves as Professor of Practice at the University of Bath while continuing to inspire through her work in business and governance.
  • 15:45 - 16:00 Closing remarks
  • 16:00 - 17:00 Networking Drinks

Speakers

  • Dr. Margaret Heffernan Author, Speaker, Chairperson, Mentor, Professor
  • Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE Chair / Non Executive director, former FTSE CEO and Fellow of the ICAEW
  • Sandra Loughlin EPAM Systems Chief Learning Scientist
  • Sam Schlimper Randstad Managing Director
  • David Vincent Randstad Managing Director EMEA
  • Teresa Wykes eightfold Senior Director, Talent-Centered Transformation
  • Oliver Harris PageGroup Global Managing Director
  • Neeta Saggar Coca-Cola HBC Skills Lead
  • Abi Dudley EY EMEIA Associate Director - Digital HR, People Consulting

Sponsors

Organiser

TALiNT Partners

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Event Types
Conference
Event Audience
Talent Acquisition Leaders, HR Leaders, Procurement Leaders
Event Intro
Join us on 20th March 2025, at The King's Fund in London for an opportunity to explore one of the most important issues facing employers
Event Region
London, UK
Virtual / In-Person
In-Person