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Wednesday 22 November, 2023 13:30 - 17:30 (GMT) ONLINE

#### Agenda

#### Are you ready to drive innovation in a changing world?

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1. 13:30 - 13:40 (GMT) 10 MIN
   
   #### Welcome
   
   **Antonio Montes**  
   CEO, Headspring Executive Development
2. 13:40 - 14:00 (GMT) 20 MIN
   
   #### Keynote: Navigating the storm
   
   **Stephen Bush**  
   Associate Editor and Columnist, Financial Times
   
   
   
   \*
   
   Stephen will explore what are the key external pressures business face and what are their top concerns such as new macro-economic and political volatility, geopolitical risk, technology and AI, climate change, workplace challenges and DE&I challenges.
3. 14:00 - 14:40 (GMT) 40 MIN
   
   #### AI & future of work - what lies ahead?
   
   **Huma Lodhi**  
   Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Sky
   
   **Natalia Konstantinova**  
   Architecture Lead in AI, BP
   
   **Ilse Venter**  
   Director, Workforce Intelligence, PwC
   
   Moderated by **Stephen Bush**  
   Associate Editor and Columnist, Financial Times
   
   
   
   \*
   
   Leading AI experts from across industries will reflect on how their businesses are moving beyond panic-inducing headlines to utilise AI to increase efficiency and decision-making - *while keeping humans at the centre*. 
4. 14:40 - 15:20 (GMT) 40 MIN
   
   #### Why DE&I efforts are falling short and how to fix them
   
   **Tracey Groves**  
   Head of ESG & Sustainable Business Advisory Practice, Partner, DWF
   
   **Aduke Onafowokan**  
   Director, Inclusivitii Limited
   
   **Rukasana Bhaijee**  
   Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Financial Times
   
   Moderated by **Silvia Pavoni **  
   Founder and editor, Sustainable Views, Financial Times
   
    
   
   
   
   \*
   
   For all the countless workshops, articles and courses, DE&I has failed to transition into meaningful change within businesses -  but why is this, and how can we course correct? 
   
   Led by the FT’s Silvia Pavoni, this panel explores how HR and L&D leaders can push DE&I beyond the buzzwords into long-lasting transformation. 
5. 15:20 - 15:55 (GMT) 35 MIN
   
   #### Transform at scale: the agility advantage
   
   **Marcos Eguillor **  
   Educator & Professor, Headspring & IE Business School
   
   
   
   \*
   
   In a constantly changing corporate landscape, companies face the challenge of training new talent, while simultaneously developing their current teams. Join IE and Headspring Professor Marcos Eguillor for a high-impact session where you will find the keys to unlocking sustainable and agile transformation in your business.   
6. 15:55 - 16:30 (GMT) 35 MIN
   
   #### Transformational leadership: the power of reverse mentoring
   
   **Patrice Gordon**  
   Inclusive Leader Expert
   
   Fireside chat with **Isabel Berwick**  
   Host and Editor of the Working It podcast, Financial Times
   
   
   
   \*
   
   In this dynamic conversation, Patrice Gordon sits down with Isabel Berwick to guide you through the concept of ‘reverse mentorship. Based on Patrice’s own experience mentoring the CEO of Virgin Atlantic, she discuss how letting information flow up an organisation and leveraging empathy can create better leaders and more inclusive cultures.
7. 16:30 - 17:15 (GMT) 45 MIN
   
   #### How to cultivate a future-ready work culture
   
   **Daniel Fuster**  
   Head of Human Resources, Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
   
   **Perry Timms**  
   Founder and Chief Energy Officer: People & Transformational HR Ltd
   
   Moderated by **Isabel Berwick**  
   Host and Editor of the Working It podcast, Financial Times
   
    
   
   
   
   
   
   \*
   
   In today’s ever changing work landscape, it is imperative that we transform our HR practices to meet each new challenge, and ensure our work culture is future-ready.
   
   Our panel will take you through real-world examples of culture transformation, from talent retention to emerging technologies, so you leave equipped to future-proof your own HR culture.
8. 17:15 - 17:25 (GMT) 10 MIN
   
   #### Close
   
   **Monika Steiner**  
   Global Head of Customer ExperienceHeadspring Executive Development

1. 14:30 - 14:40 (CET) 10 MIN
   
   #### Welcome
   
   **Antonio Montes**  
   CEO, Headspring Executive Development
2. 14:40 - 15:00 (CET) 20 MIN
   
   #### Keynote: Navigating the storm
   
   **Stephen Bush**  
   Associate Editor and Columnist, Financial Times
   
   
   
   \*
   
   Stephen will explore what are the key external pressures business face and what are their top concerns such as new macro-economic and political volatility, geopolitical risk, technology and AI, climate change, workplace challenges and DE&I challenges.
3. 15:00 - 15:40 (CET) 40 MIN
   
   #### AI & future of work - what lies ahead?
   
   **Huma Lodhi**  
   Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Sky
   
   **Natalia Konstantinova**  
   Architecture Lead in AI, BP
   
   **Ilse Venter**  
   Director, Workforce Intelligence, PWC
   
   Moderated by **Stephen Bush**  
   Associate Editor and Columnist, Financial Times
   
   
   
   \*
   
   Leading AI experts from across industries will reflect on how their businesses are moving beyond panic-inducing headlines to utilise AI to increase efficiency and decision-making - *while keeping humans at the centre*. 
4. 15:40 - 16:20 (CET) 40 MIN
   
   #### Why DE&I efforts are falling short and how to fix them
   
   **Tracey Groves**  
   Head of ESG & Sustainable Business Advisory Practice, Partner, DWF
   
   **Aduke Onafowokan**  
   Director, Inclusivitii Limited
   
   **Rukasana Bhaijee**  
   Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Financial Times
   
   Moderated by **Silvia Pavoni **  
   Founder and editor, Sustainable Views, Financial Times
   
    
   
   
   
   \*
   
   For all the countless workshops, articles and courses, DE&I has failed to transition into meaningful change within businesses -  but why is this, and how can we course correct? 
   
   Led by the FT’s Silvia Pavoni, this panel explores how HR and L&D leaders can push DE&I beyond the buzzwords into long-lasting transformation. 
5. 16:20 - 16:55 (CET) 35 MIN
   
   #### Transform at Scale: The agility advantage
   
   **Marcos Eguillor **  
   Educator & Professor, Headspring & IE Business School
   
   
   
   \*
   
   In a constantly changing corporate landscape, companies face the challenge of training new talent, while simultaneously developing their current teams. Join IE and Headspring Professor Marcos Eguillor for a high-impact session where you will find the keys to unlocking sustainable and agile transformation in your business.   
6. 16:55 - 17:30 (CET) 35 MIN
   
   #### Transformational leadership: the power of reverse mentoring
   
   **Patrice Gordon**  
   Inclusive Leader Expert
   
   Fireside chat with **Isabel Berwick**  
   Host and Editor of the Working It podcast, Financial Times
   
   
   
   \*
   
   In this dynamic conversation, Patrice Gordon sits down with Isabel Berwick to guide you through the concept of ‘reverse mentorship. Based on Patrice’s own experience mentoring the CEO of Virgin Atlantic, she discuss how letting information flow up an organisation and leveraging empathy can create better leaders and more inclusive cultures.
7. 17:30 - 18:15 (CET) 45 MIN
   
   #### How to cultivate a future-ready work culture
   
   **Daniel Fuster**  
   Head of Human Resources, Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
   
   **Perry Timms**  
   Founder and Chief Energy Officer: People & Transformational HR Ltd
   
   Moderated by **Isabel Berwick**  
   Host and Editor of the Working It podcast, Financial Times
   
    
   
   
   
   
   
   \*
   
   In today’s ever changing work landscape, it is imperative that we transform our HR practices to meet each new challenge, and ensure our work culture is future-ready.
   
   Our panel will take you through real-world examples of culture transformation, from talent retention to emerging technologies, so you leave equipped to future-proof your own HR culture.
8. 18:15 - 18:25 (CET) 10 MIN
   
   #### Close
   
   **Monika Steiner**  
   Global Head of Customer ExperienceHeadspring Executive Development

1. 17:30 - 17:40 (GST) 10 MIN
   
   #### Welcome
   
   **Antonio Montes**  
   CEO, Headspring Executive Development
2. 17:40 - 18:00 (GST) 20 MIN
   
   #### Keynote: Navigating the storm
   
   **Stephen Bush**  
   Associate Editor and Columnist, Financial Times
   
   
   
   \*
   
   Stephen will explore what are the key external pressures business face and what are their top concerns such as new macro-economic and political volatility, geopolitical risk, technology and AI, climate change, workplace challenges and DE&I challenges.
3. 18:00 - 18:40 (GST) 40 MIN
   
   #### AI & future of work - what lies ahead?
   
   **Huma Lodhi**  
   Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Sky
   
   **Natalia Konstantinova**  
   Architecture Lead in AI, BP
   
   **Ilse Venter**  
   Director, Workforce Intelligence, PWC
   
   Moderated by **Stephen Bush**  
   Associate Editor and Columnist, Financial Times
   
   
   
   \*
   
   Leading AI experts from across industries will reflect on how their businesses are moving beyond panic-inducing headlines to utilise AI to increase efficiency and decision-making - *while keeping humans at the centre*. 
4. 18:40 - 19:20 (GMT) 40 MIN
   
   #### Why DE&I efforts are falling short and how to fix them
   
   **Tracey Groves**  
   Head of ESG & Sustainable Business Advisory Practice, Partner, DWF
   
   **Aduke Onafowokan**  
   Director, Inclusivitii Limited
   
   **Rukasana Bhaijee**  
   Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Financial Times
   
   Moderated by **Silvia Pavoni **  
   Founder and editor, Sustainable Views, Financial Times
   
    
   
   
   
   \*
   
   For all the countless workshops, articles and courses, DE&I has failed to transition into meaningful change within businesses -  but why is this, and how can we course correct? 
   
   Led by the FT’s Silvia Pavoni, this panel explores how HR and L&D leaders can push DE&I beyond the buzzwords into long-lasting transformation. 
5. 19:20 - 19:55 (GST) 35 MIN
   
   #### Transform at Scale: The agility advantage
   
   **Marcos Eguillor **  
   Educator & Professor, Headspring & IE Business School
   
   
   
   \*
   
   In a constantly changing corporate landscape, companies face the challenge of training new talent, while simultaneously developing their current teams. Join IE and Headspring Professor Marcos Eguillor for a high-impact session where you will find the keys to unlocking sustainable and agile transformation in your business.   
6. 19:55 - 20:30 (GST) 35 MIN
   
   #### Transformational leadership: the power of reverse mentoring
   
   **Patrice Gordon**  
   Inclusive Leader Expert
   
   Fireside chat with **Isabel Berwick**  
   Host and Editor of the Working It podcast, Financial Times
   
   
   
   \*
   
   In this dynamic conversation, Patrice Gordon sits down with Isabel Berwick to guide you through the concept of ‘reverse mentorship. Based on Patrice’s own experience mentoring the CEO of Virgin Atlantic, she discuss how letting information flow up an organisation and leveraging empathy can create better leaders and more inclusive cultures.
7. 20:30 - 21:15 (GST) 45 MIN
   
   #### How to cultivate a future-ready work culture
   
   **Daniel Fuster**  
   Head of Human Resources, Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
   
   **Perry Timms**  
   Founder and Chief Energy Officer: People & Transformational HR Ltd
   
   Moderated by **Isabel Berwick**  
   Host and Editor of the Working It podcast, Financial Times
   
    
   
   
   
   
   
   \*
   
   In today’s ever changing work landscape, it is imperative that we transform our HR practices to meet each new challenge, and ensure our work culture is future-ready.
   
   Our panel will take you through real-world examples of culture transformation, from talent retention to emerging technologies, so you leave equipped to future-proof your own HR culture.
8. 21:15 - 21:25 (GST) 10 MIN
   
   #### Close
   
   **Monika Steiner**  
   Global Head of Customer ExperienceHeadspring Executive Development

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## Meet our Speakers

![stephen-bush-ft-716-22261-1](https://events.headspringexecutive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stephen-bush-ft-716-22261-1.jpg?width=479&height=402&name=stephen-bush-ft-716-22261-1.jpg)

### Stephen Bush

Associate Editor and Columnist Financial Times

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bush-4588912b/> <https://twitter.com/stephenkb>

![IB resized (2)](https://events.headspringexecutive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IB%20resized%20(2).png?width=1200&height=1200&name=IB%20resized%20(2).png)

### Isabel Berwick

Host and Editor of the Working It podcast, Financial Times

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-berwick-8b4922167/> <https://twitter.com/IsabelBerwick>

![Patrice Gordon](https://events.headspringexecutive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Patrice%20Gordon.jpg?width=1200&height=1200&name=Patrice%20Gordon.jpg)

### Patrice Gordon

Inclusive Leader Expert

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricegordon/> <https://twitter.com/MsPatriceGordon>

![Bio Daniel Fuster](https://events.headspringexecutive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bio%20Daniel%20Fuster.jpg?width=524&height=699&name=Bio%20Daniel%20Fuster.jpg)

### Daniel Fuster

Head of Human Resources, OECD

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