Human Capital Insights 2026

Human Capital Insights 2026
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EMEA Human Capital Insights Virtual Conference 2026

Workforce Transformation: Better Decisions for Resilience and Growth

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In an era defined by AI, evolving workforce expectations and constant disruption, workforce transformation has become a business imperative. Yet while organisations are accelerating technology adoption, their workforce readiness, leadership capability and operating model redesign are struggling to keep pace. Our 2026 Human Capital Trends Study highlights this gap: 73% of organisations are deploying AI, but only 18% have meaningfully reskilled their workforce.

At the same time, rising costs, demographic shifts and increasing pressure on rewards, mobility and employee experience are testing organisations' ability to deliver sustainable growth. Success depends on making better decisions about the people, skills, leadership and experiences that power transformation. By turning workforce data and insight into action, organisations can close the gap between ambition and readiness, build a more resilient workforce, and unlock the productivity, innovation and growth needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

The EMEA Human Capital Insights Virtual Conference 2026 is taking place during the first part of the day on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September 2026. This conference brings together C-suite and HR leaders to address one critical question:

Is your workforce as ready for the future as your transformation ambitions demand?

What you will get out of the conference:
  • Harness AI with confidence – Understand workforce readiness, AI adoption and regulatory implications.
  • Future-proof your workforce – Learn how leading organisations are addressing skills gaps and accelerating transformation.
  • Turn data into action – Use workforce insights and automation to improve productivity and decision-making.
  • Stay ahead of reward trends – Gain the latest compensation, pay transparency and market intelligence insights.
  • Adapt to workforce change – Navigate the impact of demographic shifts on talent, benefits and pensions.
  • Drive resilience and growth – Hear practical strategies from HR leaders delivering measurable business outcomes.
  • Opportunities to connect during interactive Q&A sessions.
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Agenda

This is a provisional agenda and subject to change. Sessions will be made available on demand after the live broadcasts.

  • Day 1 - Wednesday, 9 September 2026

    09:00 BST – 09:05 BST
    10:00 CEST – 10:05 CEST

    Opening & Welcome address

    Giles Patterson, Associate Partner, Talent Sector Lead, Retail & Consumer, Human Capital, Aon

    09:05 BST – 09:35 BST
    10:05 CEST – 10:35 CEST

    Keynote: Workforce Transformation: From Insight to Impact

    Lisa Patel, Head of Health & Talent, EMEA, Human Capital, Aon
    Andrew Cunningham, Chief Client Officer EMEA, Human Capital, Aon

    09:40 BST – 10:15 BST
    10:40 CEST – 11:15 CEST

    CPO Interview

    John McLaughlin, Chief Commercial Officer Talent, and Head of Assessment, EMEA, Aon

    10:20 BST – 11:00 BST
    11:20 CEST – 12:00 CEST

    What If Benefits Ran Themselves?

    Andrew Krawczyk, Human Capital Market Leader, EMEA, Human Capital Solutions, Aon
    David Kirk, Global Innovation Leader, Employee Experience, Human Capital, Aon

    11:05 BST – 11:45 BST
    12:05 CEST – 12:45 CEST

    2027 Compensation Planning: Data & Insights for Key Industries

    Bruno Rocquemont, Partner, Head of Talent Data Solutions EMEA, Aon
    Anna Chabbat, Life Sciences, Data Leader, EMEA, Aon
    James Pilkington, Technology & Retail, Data Leader, EMEA, Aon
    Martin Wainwright, Financial Services, Partner Data Leader, EMEA, Aon

    11:50 BST – 12:30 BST
    12:50 CEST – 13:30 CEST

    EU Pay Transparency: Employer Challenges 3 Months On

    Anthony Poole, Partner, Human Capital Solutions, Aon
    Adithi Jagannathan, Partner, Head of Reward Advisory, EMEA, Aon
    Jorge Herraiz, Head of Talent Advisory, Spain, Aon
    Lars Osterhues, Head of Talent Advisory, DACH, Aon

    12:35 BST – 12:45 BST
    13:35 CEST – 13:45 CEST

    Key Takeaways & Wrap-up

    Giles Patterson, Associate Partner, Talent Sector Lead, Retail & Consumer, Human Capital, Aon

  • Day 2 - Thursday, 10 September 2026

    09:00 BST – 09:05 BST
    10:00 CEST – 10:05 CEST

    Welcome address

    Giles Patterson, Associate Partner, Talent Sector Lead, Retail & Consumer, Human Capital, Aon

    09:05 BST – 09:45 BST
    10:05 CEST – 10:45 CEST

    AI and Workforce Transformation: Closing the gap between AI adoption and workforce readiness

    John McLaughlin, Chief Commercial Officer Talent, and Head of Assessment, EMEA, Aon

    09:50 BST – 10:30 BST
    10:50 CEST – 11:30 CEST

    Global Benefits: Rethinking Benefits and Pensions for a Changing Workforce

    Helen Hatt, Partner, International Wealth, Aon
    Bruno Monteiro da Silva, Global Benefits - EMEA Consulting Leader, Aon

    10:35 BST – 11:15 BST
    11:35 CEST – 12:15 CEST

    People Mobility in a Complex Global Environment

    Linda Beavis, Head of Mobility and Carrier Relations, Global Benefits, Aon

    11:20 BST – 12:00 BST
    12:20 CEST – 13:00 CEST

    Global Retirement: Pooled Pension Plans - What you Need to Know

    Emmy Verbist, Partner, International Wealth, Aon
    John Hardern, Head of Client Solutions, EMEA Wealth, Aon

    12:05 BST – 12:15 BST
    13:05 CEST – 13:15 CEST

    Key Takeaways & Wrap-up

    Giles Patterson, Associate Partner, Talent Sector Lead, Retail & Consumer, Human Capital, Aon