Company Culture

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Company culture can be understood as the core set of principles which defines an organization's goals, values, shared beliefs and philosophy. This can naturally occur within the organization and can simply relate to the way employees interact and engage with each other or even the decisions they make. A company culture can be reflected in things such as its dress code, business hours, office setup, client interactions, and various other aspects of its operations.

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Stage 5 - Talent | SO5
Oct 21, 2025
9:35 AM10:00 AM
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Building AI To Support Speed & Integration Across HR Tools: Embedding Governance, Ethics and Legal Oversight into Every Bot & System

Michiel van DuinNovartisChief People Technology, Data & Insights Officer
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Taking a closer look at how to build a cross-functional governance model that brings together legal, privacy, HR and technology teams to evaluate, design and deploy enterprise-grade AI tools. You'll hear practical insights to take away ideas for your own AI roadmap from automating job profiles and onboarding to launching persona-driven prompt libraries and citizen development programs. Find out how to build multi-agent orchestration platforms to launching AI copilots for HR and workforce planning. The emphasis will be on translating strategic intent into hands-on execution. Central to this is embedding governance and legal collaboration into every phase of development ensuring responsible AI is not an afterthought but a foundation. Key topics include: • How governance is operationalised with legal, DPO, and global process leaders • Frameworks for risk-tiered legal review and use case prioritisation • Embedding ethical safeguards and disclaimers into conversational AI • Why good data, clean knowledge and responsible prompting matter more than models • Lessons from training business teams to co-build with copilots and no-code tools • Strategies to surface data risks early and speed up compliance • A blueprint for aligning tech innovation with workforce trust
Stage 1 - Main Stage
Oct 21, 2025
10:00 AM10:30 AM
Artificial IntelligenceCompany Culture

Culture as a Superpower

Alejandra Piñol Ingka Group (IKEA)Global Deputy CHROSharon DohertyLloyds Banking GroupChief People & Places OfficerEmilee DeMartinoMcDonald’sSVP, Chief People Officer, International Operated MarketsGeorge RogersLighthouse AdvisoryChief Strategy Officer
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This timely keynote panel gathers senior CHRO leaders from IKEA, McDonald's and Lloyds Banking Group to ask: how do you define culture in an age where work is increasingly virtual, automated and borderless? What must be held sacred - and what can evolve? How do you hold onto your unique cultural value proposition when all around you is changing fast? Culture is more than a conversation about values; it's a strategic imperative. The cultural foundations we lay today will determine the humanity and coherence of tomorrow's organisations. Join us for a bold, honest discussion about what it means to protect your corporate culture as your ultimate superpower - before it's too late. • Defining culture when the world and our workplaces are in flux • Leading through uncertainty without losing your cultural compass • The silent drift: how AI and scale can gradually erode cultural cohesion • Redrawing the line between what can be automated and what must remain human • Futureproofing your organisation with culture as the anchor and engine
Stage 6 - Experience | Room W5
Oct 21, 2025
11:40 AM12:00 PM
Company CultureEmployee Experience and Engagement

Future-Ready by Culture Change: Winning Culture in BASF’s New Strategy

Diana WestrichBASF SEVice President Corporate HR Leadership & Development
Description
BASF undergoes a strategic and cultural transformation. In this session, Dr. Diana Westrich, Vice President, Corporate HR Leadership & Development shares how BASF has stepped up to the challenges of aligning internal culture with increasingly competitive external demands to stay in the lead in a shifting global landscape. • Identifying the need for change and how to begin the journey • Grabbing hold of difficult cultural definitions to engage with employees across the business • Creating buy-in from the top leadership team for a cultural journey in most challenging times and make them important role models and ambassadors • Driving BASF's Winning Ways Strategy with the Winning Culture initiative • Learning from overcoming setbacks and leveraging employee feedback: How to decentrally drive a culture change
Spotlight 1 | Room E6
Oct 21, 2025
12:00 PM12:15 PM
Company CulturePerformance Management

The Thriving Workforce: A Strategic Imperative for High Performance

Kate TraversSagePrincipal Solutions Consultant
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In this thought-provoking session, Kate Travers, Principal Solutions Consultant at Sage, will explore how HR leaders can create environments where people flourish - and where performance naturally follows. Drawing on over a decade of experience working with global HR and People teams, Kate will share practical strategies and real-world insights into how organisations can embed wellbeing, lifelong learning, and people-first experiences into the heart of their people strategy. The session will highlight how Sage People and Uptime Lifelong Learning & Wellbeing empower HR teams with the tools and data they need to support employees holistically. From real-time insights into engagement and wellbeing, to scalable learning platforms that foster continuous development, attendees will learn how to build a culture where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow. Key themes will include: • Embedding wellbeing into the flow of work - not as an add-on, but as a core part of the employee experience • Creating a culture of continuous learning that builds confidence, adaptability, and retention • Leveraging technology to personalise support and scale impact across diverse teams • Aligning people strategies with business goals to drive measurable performance outcomes Whether you're reimagining your people strategy or looking to enhance existing initiatives, this session will provide the inspiration and practical guidance needed to make thriving a central pillar of your organisation's success. Join Kate to discover how to move beyond traditional HR practices and build a future-ready workforce that thrives - by design.
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