The Adaptive Future HR Leader: Thriving in Uncertainty and Leading What’s Next
8 SEPTEMBER 2026 | KUALA LUMPUR
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Grand Nexus Ballroom, Bangsar South City
Lead Through Uncertainty.
Shape What’s Next.
Thriving in Uncertainty. Leading What’s Next.
This forum is designed for HR professionals who are stepping into bigger roles – and bigger challenges.
You are
High-performing HR professionals ready for the next level
Already influencing decisions—not just executing them
Navigating increasing complexity, change, and expectations
Committed to becoming a future-ready HR leader
Your Current Role May Include:
HR Managers
HR Business Partners
Senior HR Specialists / COE Experts
Regional HR Team Members
You're Likely
Delivering strong results—but know more is expected next
Facing new challenges in AI, workforce strategy, and culture
Operating in environments where stability is no longer guaranteed
Looking to sharpen your thinking, not just expand your knowledge
Typically with 5+ years of HR experience
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A Gathering of Brilliant Minds
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8 SEPTEMBR 2026, 8:30am - 6:00pm-
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Agenda
A Day of Inspiration and Insight
7:30AM -8:30 AM:
Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:30AM - 9:30AM:
National Anthem
Official Opening Ceremony:
Haikal Akmar, Chief Human Resources Officer, UOA Group
Dr. Syukri Sudari, Group Chief People Officer, Affin Bank Group
Ong Shao Wei, Chief People & Culture Officer, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
9:30AM - 10:15AM:
Tea Break & Booth Visitation
10:15AM - 10:35AM:
Ong Whee Teck
VP Consult Partner, ASEAN & Korea, Kyndryl
Topic: Build What You Know: Judgement, Taste and the Agents You Ship
10:35AM - 10:55AM:
Dr. Loo Leap Han
Head of People, Infinity Logistics & Transport Sdn Bhd
Topic: Thriving in Uncertainty: Workforce Planning is No Longer HR's Job Alone - it's a Business Imperative
10:55AM - 11:20AM:
Topic: Leading When Nothing Is Stable
Real-world leadership in times of constant disruption
11:20AM - 11:40AM:
Michelle Ann Iking
Founder & CEO, Clarion Quest Consulting
Topic: From Execution to Influence: The CEO/C-Suite Fluency Gap That's Quietly Deciding Who Gets Promoted
11:40AM - 12:00PM:
Shu Tze Yuh
Head of Organization Effectiveness, Performance and Recognition, Valiram
Topic: Assessing the Judgement Behind the Output - What to Look for when Everyone's First Draft is Good
12:00PM - 12:20PM:
Tracy Anne Yap
Former Sudio Head (Director), Larian Studios
Topic: The Ethics and Compassion of Organizational Downsizing
12:20PM - 12:40PM:
Alicia Yip
Head Organizational Development & Culture, Proton
Topic: Performance, Potential and Culture: Building a High-Performing Organization from the Inside Out
12:40PM - 1:00PM:
Ahmad Munir Akram Ahmad Faiz
General Manager (Human Capital Investment), Petronas
Topic: How to get the most from your Gen-Z workforce?
1:00PM - 2:00PM:
Networking Lunch & Zohor Prayer
2:00PM - 3:00PM:
Joseph Koh
CEO, One Belian Seed
CHRO Giveback: Mentor in Minutes: Fast-Track HR Leadership Insights
3:00PM - 3:20PM:
Michael Teoh Su Lim
CEO, Thriving Talents
Topic: Beyond Fun & Games for HR as Organizer: Team Building that Transforms Culture
3:20PM - 3:40PM:
Laurence Yap
Regional HR Advisor, Huacomm
Topic: HR Amplified Intelligence: AI Agents and AI Coach for HR
3:40PM - 4:25PM:
Tea Break & Booth Visitation
4:25PM - 5:25PM:
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Sherin Callay, Managing Director, Compass Mind Asia
Andy M., General Manager and HR Director, Dell Technologies
Felicia Tan, Senior Director Human Resources, Novugen Malaysia
Koljit Singh, Honorary Treasurer, MIHRM
Masliza Mansor, Human Resources Director, Advanced Energy
Topic: Navigating the HR Leadership Journey: Real Stories, Real Lessons, Real Advice
5:25PM - 5:45PM:
Closing Keynote
Topic: Inside a Transformation: What it Really Took
A real case on leading organisational change
5:45PM - 5:55PM:
Lucky Draw
5:55PM - 6:00PM:
Closing Address
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Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, including:
Building future-focused programmes where sustainability topics in HR are put under the spotlight and scrutiny of a wide array of industry experts.
Carefully planning and designing exhibition and conference features so that waste is kept to an absolute minimum. Being completely paperless by hosting our agenda, floorplan and event guide on our website helps achieve our goals.
Our catering focuses on fresh, local and seasonal products, providing a great choice of plant-based options
We’re minimizing the use of single-use plastic at our events and favour renewable energy sources
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