HR Week

If you’re drowning in AI hype...

overwhelmed by the pace

or just exhausted by ‘do something with AI’ conversations,

you CANNOT miss Glenn Martin sessions at Fusion!

If you were at last HR Week, you know Glenn doesn’t do surface-level. He goes deep on what actually happens when new technology hits real organizations. The resistance and adaptation and things vendors don’t mention in demos.

He founded Never Mind The Job Spec. Co-hosted Amplify AI. Spent 20 years figuring out what makes technology work for humans instead of against them.

At Fusion, you get Glenn twice!

🎤Why AI in HR Tech conversations need to shift from ‘what can this do?’ to ‘what does this change for the people using it?’

🎤🎤Moderating hashtag founders panel - asking them the tough questions you wish you could ask before you bought their product!

Glenn joins our fab lineup of speakers, advisors and HR tech founders Jessie Schofer Dr. Elizabeth C. Nelson Perry Timms Aylia Naqvi Chad Sowash Sian Visser Christopher Johnson and many moreee

Fusion by HR Week | May 20–21 | Online

Hosted by Peter Hopwood // Story Coach // Global Events Host | Program Chair Maja Ninkovic Shapera | Program Director Valerie Capers Workman | Chief Product Advisor David Hannibal

Want to know why so much HR Tech feels like it was built in a vacuum?

Because the feedback loop between builders and practitioners is seriously broken.

That’s exactly the role of the Fusion Advisory Board, and today, we highlight our first group of amazing humans joining us as Fusion advisors!

Fusion advisors are an invite-only group of senior people leaders from around the world who bring deep experience in selecting, evaluating, and using HR technology at scale.

Their job is simple: help bridge the gap between HR tech builders and the people who ultimately use these tools.

Which is why we are genuinely excited to welcome the first group of advisors who will help keep us honest, curious, and slightly on our toes:

Sian Visser, Regional Talent Acquisition Lead at G4S
Thomas Moeller Lybaek, Director Talent Product Lead at the LEGO Group
Aylia Naqvi, Principal HR Advisor at HCM Strategy

Three people who spend their days dealing with the messy, fascinating reality of people and talent inside large organisations.

Huge thanks to all three for stepping into this experiment with us.

If you’re a senior HR leader interested in shaping the next generation of HR tech, we’d love to hear from you.

Link to the advisor application in the comments.

Fusion startups, are you ready?

Fusion by HR Week | May 20–21 | Online

Hosted by Peter Hopwood // Story Coach // Global Events Host | Program Chair Maja Ninkovic Shapera | Program Director Valerie Capers Workman | Chief Product Advisor David Hannibal

Sometimes you meet someone in this space and the conversation just… clicks.

That was our experience with Valerie Capers Workman.

Valerie was a special guest at HR Week 2025, where she spoke alongside Kyle Forrest from Deloitte, and they shared real stories on how to run AI-powered organizations.

Earlier in her career, she helped scale Tesla during a period of extraordinary growth, and today she leads HR at Empower Pharmacy, a mission-driven organisation focused on responsible innovation.

From the very first conversations, it was clear that Valerie approaches these questions with curiosity and depth. She is one of those people whose thinking leads to actual discussions rather than polished answers.

Fusion sits exactly at that intersection. It brings together senior HR leaders like Valerie and the founders building the next generation of HR tech startups for honest dialogue and opportunities to co-design better HR tech for all.

Having Valerie as the first Program Director for Fusion, shaping the agenda and curating the conversations that matter most, feels like exactly the right way to start 💪

Fusion by HR Week: 20-21st May | Online | Hosted by our one & only Peter Hopwood // Story Coach // Global Events Host | Program Chair Maja Ninkovic Shapera

🎁 NEW YEAR HR WEEK GIVEAWAY 🎁

New year, new goals and possibly the best HR gift you can give to yourself (or your favorite HR professional) ✨
We’re giving away 1 HR Week Content Pass - full access to inspiring sessions, top speakers, and ideas shaping the future of work.

👉 How to enter the giveaway:
1️⃣ Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram page
2️⃣ Send us a message on any of our social channels saying:
“HR Week Giveaway”

🎤 What can you expect at HR Week?
• Inspiring keynotes and panel discussions from global HR leaders
• Practical insights on leadership, resilience, and the future of work
• Real-world case studies you can apply immediately
• Fresh perspectives on how HR can drive real business impact 🚀

Among the sessions you’ll find:
• The Delusion of Intelligence - Alex Dogliotti, PhD
• Agentic AI and the Future Role of HR - Wihan de Wet
• Building with Intelligence: How Company Data Drives Success, in Real Time - Ash Hynie
• Evolving Our Ways of Work in the AI Era - Adam Horne, Thomas Forstner, Glenn Martin, Shirley Baumer
• Smart, Simple, Scalable: How AI Is Transforming the Employer Branding Playbook - Stacey Talve
• When Systems Start Working With Us: Building Trust in the Age of Agentic HR - Alan Walker

🎉 You can enter for yourself or gift the pass to your favorite HR professional.
📅 Winner announcement: January 10th
👉 Follow, message us, and start the new year with insights that truly matter.

What do you really get with the HR Week Content Pass?
Just recordings, or a full learning experience you can return to anytime?

With the Content Pass, you unlock more than sessions. You unlock clarity, perspective, and practical insight you can apply long after the event.

With the Content Pass, you get:
– Full on-demand access to all HR Week sessions
– Freedom to watch anytime, at your own pace
– Extended viewing period — no rush, no pressure
– Deep dives, real case studies, and strategic conversations
– One place to revisit the ideas shaping the future of HR

The full agenda and all speakers are available on our website.

🎟️ If you already had a Premium ticket, your access is live.
🎥 If not, you can still unlock everything with the Content Pass.

👉 Get access and start watching today.
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🎥 HR Week On-Demand content is now LIVE!

If you missed a session, want to rewatch your favorite keynote, or simply prefer learning at your own pace — our entire content library is now available on-demand.

✨ If you already have a Premium ticket, you can access everything immediately.
💳 If not, you can still unlock all recordings by purchasing a Content Pass.

With Premium / Content Pass, you unlock:
– Full on-demand access to all sessions
– Extended viewing time
– Exclusive content and deep-dive materials
– No time pressure — watch whenever you want

From keynotes and panels to case studies, workshops, and masterclasses — every insight from HR Week is now one click away.
👉 Get your Content Pass and start watching today.
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What People Executives Need to Know About AI Governance and Safety

As AI rapidly reshapes HR, leaders face a new set of responsibilities - ensuring safety, fairness, and compliance in every AI-driven decision.

In this executive masterclass, John Rood, founder of Proceptual and lecturer at Michigan State University and University of Chicago, breaks down what every HR leader needs to know about AI governance.

Discover why HR tech is classified as “high-risk” under the EU AI Act, what top teams are doing to manage bias, and how organization-wide AI governance can protect both people and progress.

🎟 Register now at link in bio!
📅 Day 5, Case Study, C-level

🎙 Cristina Anculescu - Head of Group Talent Acquisition & Development, UNIQA Insurance Group

As job titles lose relevance and skills become the real driver of mobility and growth, UNIQA set out to redesign how talent is understood and developed across the organisation.

In this case study, Cristina Anculescu shares how her team built a unified Job Architecture and Skills Taxonomy, creating the foundation for NAVI - UNIQA’s AI-powered Talent Intelligence platform that connects employees with personalised learning, internal opportunities, and clearer career paths.

The transformation, rooted in live data and integrated through SAP EC, helps UNIQA shift from static roles to dynamic capabilities - boosting agility, transparency, and future readiness.

Cristina brings 19+ years of HR leadership experience, driving innovation across countries and aligning talent strategy with business goals.

👉 She will present her case study “UNIQA’s Journey Towards a Skill-Based Organization” today!

Register now at hrweek.global