Agenda · Workforce 2030

Agenda

Wednesday 14 October 2026 · 09:00–18:00

Here’s a detailed look at our schedule. More sessions and speakers will be added in the coming weeks, and a full agenda will be shared with all registered attendees ahead of the event.

09:00 – 10:00
Arrivals & registration
10:00 – 12:00
Making the UK the most AI‑enabled workforce in the G7 by 2030

Keynote and panel sessions on the AI landscape in the UK and globally, and why now is the time to bring this group together, with Euan Blair (Multiverse CEO), Professor Hannah Fry, George Osborne, Sir Jeremy Hunt, Baroness Martha Lane Fox, Adolfo Hernandez, Melissa Geiger and Patrick Gallagher plus a live product demo with Jay Richman (Multiverse CPTO).

Euan Blair
Professor Hannah Fry
George OsborneNew
Sir Jeremy Hunt
Baroness Martha Lane Fox
Adolfo Hernandez
Melissa Geiger
Patrick Gallagher
Jay Richman
12:00 – 13:30
Networking lunch
13:30 – 14:15
What Should My Children Do? How to Flourish in the Age of AI with Dr Daniel Susskind

Join leading expert on work and technology Daniel Susskind for an exclusive Q&A on his new book. A copy of ‘What Should My Children Do? How to Flourish in the Age of AI’ will be available free of charge to all attendees.

Dr Daniel Susskind
What Should My Children Do? book cover
14:15 – 17:00
Breakout track
The boardroom AI agenda

The new government’s approach to AI adoption: What is the Burnham government’s view of AI and AI adoption? What changes should organisations be preparing for?

The boardroom AI agenda: How are market‑leading boards assessing the impact of AI on their companies?

Workforce transformation priorities: Where are enterprises seeing the greatest efficiency and innovation improvements today?

Justin ArbuckleNew
Murtz DaudNew
Annette Male
Carly Becker
Francesca Fraser
Robert Howes
Ann Hiatt
James Kanagasooriam
Sarah Reid
Tim Smith
Emily Burch
14:15 – 17:00
Breakout track
HR and People changemakers

HR as a changemaker for the C‑Suite: How do HR leaders get a strategic seat at the table to drive workforce transformation with AI?

Early talent in the AI era (with introduction from Start Young UK): How should HR teams be thinking about apprenticeship accessibility and specifically the growing government focus on early talent?

Maximising your levy: How can HR leaders maximise program scale through donations and efficient investments?

Catherine Bailey
Jo Charlesworth
Yasmin Chowdhary
Sarah Gallo
Dr Hannah Gore
Mau Pieper
Laura Pocock
Rob Singh
14:15 – 17:00
Breakout track
The future learner experience

A view from the apprentice: What do apprentices say they value about their upskilling journeys? What can we learn to further improve their experience?

Managing learners, line managers and leaders: How do L&D leads effectively manage their huge, diverse range of stakeholders?

Designing a world‑class upskilling program: Which companies are pushing the boundaries to deliver excellence with their programs?

Tim Beasley
Sean Cooper
Shoshanna Davis
Chrissy Scoltock
17:00 – 18:00
Drinks reception

Wind down, connect with peers and enjoy the historic surroundings of 60 Great Queen Street.

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The bigger goal

Every session, every conversation, every connection is in service of one ambition: making your organisation, and the UK, the most AI‑enabled workforce in the G7.

That starts with people, not just technology. And it starts here, with you.

Register now