A more productive and efficient workplace begins when HR leaders implement numerous layers of AI to deliver more value to their organizations. Whether they are ready for this transformation, both on an individual and organizational level, remains to be seen.
Close to 7 in 10 HR executives believe that the HR function needs to "completely reinvent and transform itself" in order to respond more effectively to future disruption.
Only 29% of new hires highly prepared with the skills needed for their role …
Recruiting leaders need to shift their focus from replacing the workforce to shaping the workforce via their needs definition, sourcing and talent attraction strategies.
Recruiting leaders need to shift their focus from replacing the workforce to shaping the workforce via their needs definition, sourcing and talent attraction strategies.
FUTURE OF HR AND MANAGEMENT 2026 EXPERTS
MART ESPENBERG
How can using AI for replying to each candidate instantly, help your hiring team with becoming more efficient?
Jutt.AI’s CEO will share how the idea for Jutt was born.
The talk will explore how AI can help companies manage high-volume hiring, protect employer brand, and ensure every candidate receives a response within seconds.
The session will also highlight how real candidate data can uncover valuable insights, such as why applicants drop out or decline offers.
Jutt.AI’s CEO will share how the idea for Jutt was born.
The talk will explore how AI can help companies manage high-volume hiring, protect employer brand, and ensure every candidate receives a response within seconds.
The session will also highlight how real candidate data can uncover valuable insights, such as why applicants drop out or decline offers.
CEO at JuttAi
ALEXANDER SNURNITSYN
Freedom as a Benefit: Why Autonomy is the Ultimate Retention Tool
In the modern workplace, a competitive salary is no longer the finish line - it’s the baseline. As the global talent market shifts toward a "human-first" era, the most successful organizations are moving away from rigid, one-size-fits-all packages and toward a new currency of employment: Personal Autonomy.
In this session, Alexander Snurnitsyn (CEO, Beneflo) explores why the power of choice is the most effective retention tool in an HR professional's arsenal. When employees are given the freedom to curate their own benefits and rewards, the relationship shifts from a transactional contract to a partnership built on trust and individual recognition.
In the modern workplace, a competitive salary is no longer the finish line - it’s the baseline. As the global talent market shifts toward a "human-first" era, the most successful organizations are moving away from rigid, one-size-fits-all packages and toward a new currency of employment: Personal Autonomy.
In this session, Alexander Snurnitsyn (CEO, Beneflo) explores why the power of choice is the most effective retention tool in an HR professional's arsenal. When employees are given the freedom to curate their own benefits and rewards, the relationship shifts from a transactional contract to a partnership built on trust and individual recognition.
CEO at Beneflo
DOV ZAVADSKIS
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Founder of Befriend AI
VIDMANTAS ŠIUGŽDINIS
Why salary is no longer enough: the impact of recognition on employee experience
What does recognition truly mean to employees - and why does it sometimes fail to have the desired impact?
What are the most common mistakes organizations make when it comes to recognition?
Which simple yet effective recognition models actually work in practice?
What does recognition truly mean to employees - and why does it sometimes fail to have the desired impact?
What are the most common mistakes organizations make when it comes to recognition?
Which simple yet effective recognition models actually work in practice?
Marketing and Partnerships Director at MELP
JURIS ZALĀNS
Headhunting is getting democratized: Network Hiring as the new default
Hiring has shifted from a scarcity of candidates to a scarcity of attention and signal. This session explores how “Network Hiring” emerges as a response: leveraging trusted connections (employees, alumni, partners, communities) in a structured way to complement traditional sourcing. We’ll cover what has changed in talent acquisition, why networks matter, and the operating principles that make network-based hiring effective and fair.
Hiring has shifted from a scarcity of candidates to a scarcity of attention and signal. This session explores how “Network Hiring” emerges as a response: leveraging trusted connections (employees, alumni, partners, communities) in a structured way to complement traditional sourcing. We’ll cover what has changed in talent acquisition, why networks matter, and the operating principles that make network-based hiring effective and fair.
CEO and Co-founder at Talenme
BECOME THE FUTURE
Strategic HR & Leadership Essentials 28.05.
How is HR redefining leadership, performance, and organizational resilience in a rapidly changing world?
How is HR redefining leadership, performance, and organizational resilience in a rapidly changing world?
Join us on Day 1 for an in-depth focus on Strategic HR & Leadership Essentials. Explore how modern HR leaders drive business transformation, strengthen organizational culture, and enable sustainable performance. Discover practical approaches to workforce planning, leadership development, employee engagement, and data-informed decision-making.
Gain insights into navigating regulatory change, embedding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) into everyday practices, and building agile, people-centric organizations. Through expert-led keynotes, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain actionable strategies to elevate your HR impact.
Connect with senior HR leaders, business executives, and global experts, exchange best practices, and prepare your organization to thrive in an evolving business landscape. Gain access to leading human capital management specialists, economists, global research, and forward-thinking solutions shaping the future of work.
Gain insights into navigating regulatory change, embedding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) into everyday practices, and building agile, people-centric organizations. Through expert-led keynotes, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain actionable strategies to elevate your HR impact.
Connect with senior HR leaders, business executives, and global experts, exchange best practices, and prepare your organization to thrive in an evolving business landscape. Gain access to leading human capital management specialists, economists, global research, and forward-thinking solutions shaping the future of work.
HR Innovation & Digital Transformation 29.05.
How are technology, innovation, and new ways of working reshaping HR and management?
How are technology, innovation, and new ways of working reshaping HR and management?
Join us on Day 2 for a deep dive into HR Innovation & Digital Transformation. Explore how AI, automation, people analytics, and emerging technologies are revolutionizing HR processes, talent management, and employee experience. Learn how forward-thinking organizations are redesigning workflows, enhancing engagement, and building smarter, more agile workplaces.
Discover best practices for leading hybrid and distributed teams, implementing digital HR tools, fostering continuous learning, and developing future-ready leadership capabilities. Through expert presentations, real-world case studies, and interactive sessions, gain practical strategies to future-proof your HR function.
Connect with innovators, technology leaders, and global HR experts to exchange ideas, explore new solutions, and stay ahead of the curve. Gain access to leading human capital management specialists, economists, global research presentations, and insights shaping the next generation of work.
Discover best practices for leading hybrid and distributed teams, implementing digital HR tools, fostering continuous learning, and developing future-ready leadership capabilities. Through expert presentations, real-world case studies, and interactive sessions, gain practical strategies to future-proof your HR function.
Connect with innovators, technology leaders, and global HR experts to exchange ideas, explore new solutions, and stay ahead of the curve. Gain access to leading human capital management specialists, economists, global research presentations, and insights shaping the next generation of work.
3 REASONS TO ATTEND
Expert presentations and knowledge
36+ HR experts from 10 different countries will share presentations and insights about the future of HR. Gain access to videos, presentation tools and software to future-proof your HR skills and process
Online HR networking
Participate in Q&A sessions with speakers, gain new contacts, widen your HR network with experts form all over Europe. As you know - your network is your "net worth"
Increase your HR competences
Learn form experts in the field of HR and get access to 16 hours of live content in addition to presentations, documents, videos and more.
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Ingrīda Štālberga /Baltics/
Senior Manager at Zalaris
Challenges in adopting AI in HR
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Challenges in adopting AI in HR
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Laura Brīvība-Dzenuška /Latvia/
Customer Success Director at Visma Enteprise SIA
Holistic view on HR tech stack
Learn how to select the best HR tech stack for your business. Compare integrating best-in-class individual tools versus using a single ecosystem with a unified database. Discover the pros and cons of each approach and learn how to make the best choice for your company's unique needs!
Holistic view on HR tech stack
Learn how to select the best HR tech stack for your business. Compare integrating best-in-class individual tools versus using a single ecosystem with a unified database. Discover the pros and cons of each approach and learn how to make the best choice for your company's unique needs!
Evelina Latyšovič /Lithuania/
Head of Business Operations at Manpower
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Marie-Line V. /Belgium/
Customer Success Manager at Social Seeder
How to build a strong employer brand that attracts talent
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How to build a strong employer brand that attracts talent
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Janis Kreilis /Latvia/
Co-founder of Hyperscan
How to Replace Your Recruiter with AI (Hypothetically Speaking)
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How to Replace Your Recruiter with AI (Hypothetically Speaking)
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Diana Blažaitienė /Scandinavia & Germany/
International HR and Remote Work Expert for Hospitality and IT sectors across Scandinavia and Germany.
The Future of Employee Experience
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The Future of Employee Experience
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Vidmantas Šiugždinis /Lithuania/
CEO & Co-Founder @ MELP
2025 Trends in Employee benefits and motivation
2025 Trends in Employee benefits and motivation
Mantas Mašalas /Lithuania/
Business Development Manager
Towards a self-managing team. Softera experience
A team without managers, but with leaders - a goal we have been consciously working towards in recent years. How do we create an environment where every team member feels empowered and responsible for the overall success? What models and tools can be used to make a team work without traditional hierarchies but with strong leadership at every step?
During the presentation, we will share the experience of one of Softera Baltic's business lines in building a self-managed team. We will reveal a new approach to teamwork and organisational structure that encourages innovative thinking and engagement among team members, and we will discuss methods that have helped build trust, foster responsibility and create a collaborative environment. We will share practical examples and tools that have helped our team to become autonomous and accountable for common goals.
Towards a self-managing team. Softera experience
A team without managers, but with leaders - a goal we have been consciously working towards in recent years. How do we create an environment where every team member feels empowered and responsible for the overall success? What models and tools can be used to make a team work without traditional hierarchies but with strong leadership at every step?
During the presentation, we will share the experience of one of Softera Baltic's business lines in building a self-managed team. We will reveal a new approach to teamwork and organisational structure that encourages innovative thinking and engagement among team members, and we will discuss methods that have helped build trust, foster responsibility and create a collaborative environment. We will share practical examples and tools that have helped our team to become autonomous and accountable for common goals.
Patrick De Pauw /Baltics/
Co-founder and CEO of Social Seeder
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Topic and description coming soon!
Stephen Dooley /Ireland/
Founder & CEO of Roamr
Navigating the new workforce and their new ways of working
An exploration of the seismic shifts happening in the future of work that reviews different working models and the data supporting them. With HR leaders needing to understand the generational differences and managing these differing needs we will explore increasing productivity and engagement through flexibility.
Stephen is the Founder of Roamr, a future of work company that enables employers to cut travel spend by paying employees instead of hotels. Stephen spent 3.5 years researching digital platform adoption and trust building as part of his PhD candidacy. Having been a Programme Director of both Business and Computing faculties he's talks tend to root themselves in data and a deeper societal and economic rationale. He is a thought leader on The Future of Work and emerging trends.
Navigating the new workforce and their new ways of working
An exploration of the seismic shifts happening in the future of work that reviews different working models and the data supporting them. With HR leaders needing to understand the generational differences and managing these differing needs we will explore increasing productivity and engagement through flexibility.
Stephen is the Founder of Roamr, a future of work company that enables employers to cut travel spend by paying employees instead of hotels. Stephen spent 3.5 years researching digital platform adoption and trust building as part of his PhD candidacy. Having been a Programme Director of both Business and Computing faculties he's talks tend to root themselves in data and a deeper societal and economic rationale. He is a thought leader on The Future of Work and emerging trends.
Fiona Passantino /Netherlands/
Speaker, trainer, podcast "Working humans“ host, works with leaders
Speaker, trainer, podcast "Working humans“ host, works with leaders
The Dangers of "Burn-In" +
An invisible, little-known phenomenon that affects high-functioning teams and is just as dangerous as burnout. How do you know if your team is in danger? Is your power team operating in an unsustainable state of perpetual over-delivery? Ways to dial it down.
An invisible, little-known phenomenon that affects high-functioning teams and is just as dangerous as burnout. How do you know if your team is in danger? Is your power team operating in an unsustainable state of perpetual over-delivery? Ways to dial it down.
Rūta Ratavičiūtė /Lithuania/
Partner @ People Link
Value creation in the recruitment process for both sides: Hiring Managers and Candidates
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Value creation in the recruitment process for both sides: Hiring Managers and Candidates
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Alexander Snurnitsyn /Latvia/
CEO at AGroup
AI enabled workforce scheduling - nursing problem
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AI enabled workforce scheduling - nursing problem
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Simona Bernatavičiūtė /Lithuania/
Consultant at Figure Baltic Advisory
Navigating the Future of Pay: The EU Directive on Pay Transparency and Equity
EU Directive has significant implications for employers, and compliance with it requires a thorough review and possibly major changes to existing pay practices.
In this presentation, you will hear how employers need to be prepared to deal with challenges such as analyzing pay for work of equal value, maintaining the confidentiality of pay information and adapting to new administrative requirements.
Navigating the Future of Pay: The EU Directive on Pay Transparency and Equity
EU Directive has significant implications for employers, and compliance with it requires a thorough review and possibly major changes to existing pay practices.
In this presentation, you will hear how employers need to be prepared to deal with challenges such as analyzing pay for work of equal value, maintaining the confidentiality of pay information and adapting to new administrative requirements.
Aistė Kratavičiūtė-Ališauskienė /Lithuania/
Co-Founder at UNLOCK Tests
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Giedrė Lečickienė /Lithuania/
Co-Founder at UNLOCK Tests
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Topic coming soon!
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Jevgenija Ešvovičiūtė /Lithuania/
Consultant and lector at UNLOCK Tests
Future of Leadership: Importance of Personality
As AI and automation take over routine tasks, the importance of leaders' emotional intelligence and human skills such as empathy, creativity, and collaboration will increase. Leaders will need to prioritize the development of these skills among their employees and themselves. How to evaluate the potential of the future leaders? The methods for assessing leaders' personalities and determining the essential traits they should possess will be outlined.
Future of Leadership: Importance of Personality
As AI and automation take over routine tasks, the importance of leaders' emotional intelligence and human skills such as empathy, creativity, and collaboration will increase. Leaders will need to prioritize the development of these skills among their employees and themselves. How to evaluate the potential of the future leaders? The methods for assessing leaders' personalities and determining the essential traits they should possess will be outlined.
Paavo Heil
CEO of Teamdash
The future of AI and automation in Talent Acquisition
Over the past year, AI and the large language models have brought into talent acquisition tools that improve the speed and efficiency of hiring in times. For Talent Acquisition teams who face the high volume of applicants and a variety of roles, this is a long expected relief. Paavo will show how the future is allready here and answer the questions:
The future of AI and automation in Talent Acquisition
Over the past year, AI and the large language models have brought into talent acquisition tools that improve the speed and efficiency of hiring in times. For Talent Acquisition teams who face the high volume of applicants and a variety of roles, this is a long expected relief. Paavo will show how the future is allready here and answer the questions:
- What are the processes that are reasonable and possible to use AI for and what should be still done by simple automation tools or human.
- What is the difference between automation and AI?
- How to use new technology so that the candidate experience will be maximized?
Vlad Časnovič /Lithuania/
Head of Sales CEE & Baltics at Walk15
Impact of HR professionals: healthier society, greener planet
Impact of HR professionals: healthier society, greener planet
Indrek Rahi /Estonia/
TMD Partners, Estonia, Senior Consultant, Member of the Board at Thomas International Baltics
Baltic Teamwork Trilemma
Is the Baltic identity a myth or reality?
What is it that separates us and what unites?
Is there a hope for an aligned leadership and teamwork culture in Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn?
As an historian by education and a trainer/ consultant by profession and calling Indrek will take us on a short journey through history, habits and climate of the three Baltic countries.
Baltic Teamwork Trilemma
Is the Baltic identity a myth or reality?
What is it that separates us and what unites?
Is there a hope for an aligned leadership and teamwork culture in Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn?
As an historian by education and a trainer/ consultant by profession and calling Indrek will take us on a short journey through history, habits and climate of the three Baltic countries.
Bogdan Ionita /Romania/
Co-founder @Mirro.io
Community at the core of performance in the age of AI
Community at the core of performance in the age of AI
Geete Haljas /Estonia/
StaffLogic product manager at LeanEst
Future of Data-driven Work Scheduling
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Future of Data-driven Work Scheduling
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Agu Remmelg /Estonia/
Founder & CEO of Coursy.io
“AI-AI - Creating E-Learning is Painful! - How AI Makes It Easy?”
Join the Coursy.io presentation where we delve into how AI can help create engaging e-learning materials. Whether it’s an employee handbook, a safety guide, or something entirely different, we’ll explore the principles and tools that allow you to work smart and save time. We’ll share real-life examples, including how we developed a new cybersecurity training course. Don’t miss this chance to learn how AI can transform your e-learning creation process!
“AI-AI - Creating E-Learning is Painful! - How AI Makes It Easy?”
Join the Coursy.io presentation where we delve into how AI can help create engaging e-learning materials. Whether it’s an employee handbook, a safety guide, or something entirely different, we’ll explore the principles and tools that allow you to work smart and save time. We’ll share real-life examples, including how we developed a new cybersecurity training course. Don’t miss this chance to learn how AI can transform your e-learning creation process!
Marit Alaväli /Estonia/
Founder and CEO at Recrur
The Future of Successful Recruiters: Cultivating the Right Mindset and Skillset
Recruitment is evolving rapidly, driven not only by the integration of software and AI but also by the increasing complexity of the recruiter's role.
Beyond simply managing data, today's recruiters must possess additional skills and the right mindset to stay competitive and achieve success.
But what exactly are these skills, and what does the right mindset entail?
Let's delve into these questions and explore how cultivating the appropriate mindset and skills can empower recruiters to thrive in this ever-changing landscape.
The Future of Successful Recruiters: Cultivating the Right Mindset and Skillset
Recruitment is evolving rapidly, driven not only by the integration of software and AI but also by the increasing complexity of the recruiter's role.
Beyond simply managing data, today's recruiters must possess additional skills and the right mindset to stay competitive and achieve success.
But what exactly are these skills, and what does the right mindset entail?
Let's delve into these questions and explore how cultivating the appropriate mindset and skills can empower recruiters to thrive in this ever-changing landscape.
Kaspars Bernans /Latvia/
YourCompanyRadio Manager
Leadership in a Hybrid Era: Developing Skills for the Future
Essential Leadership Qualities for Hybrid Work Environments Adaptability and Flexibility:
Embracing change and adjusting leadership styles to suit hybrid teams. Encouraging a culture of adaptability within the organization. Effective Communication:
Strategies for clear and consistent communication across remote and in-office teams. Use of various communication tools to bridge the gap between remote and on-site employees. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and addressing the emotional and psychological needs of team members. Creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Leadership in a Hybrid Era: Developing Skills for the Future
Essential Leadership Qualities for Hybrid Work Environments Adaptability and Flexibility:
Embracing change and adjusting leadership styles to suit hybrid teams. Encouraging a culture of adaptability within the organization. Effective Communication:
Strategies for clear and consistent communication across remote and in-office teams. Use of various communication tools to bridge the gap between remote and on-site employees. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and addressing the emotional and psychological needs of team members. Creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Sergey Snegirev /Latvia/
CEO of BranchTrack, Managing Partner @ INTEA E-learning
Employee centric learning
A learner-centric eLearning approach places the student at the heart of the learning experience.
We will discuss: - making eLearning all about the student.
- Using tech like adaptive systems and interactive content
- Show real examples of how to do it
- Highlight the big wins: better learning and more fun
Employee centric learning
A learner-centric eLearning approach places the student at the heart of the learning experience.
We will discuss: - making eLearning all about the student.
- Using tech like adaptive systems and interactive content
- Show real examples of how to do it
- Highlight the big wins: better learning and more fun
Artūrs Banga /Latvia/
ELVA Usability analyst/expert of ELVA Integrated Solutions Department and developer of staff self-service portal Panorama 365
5 Ways to Get Employees to Engage & Participate in Your HR Programs: Rethinking employee engagement strategies for a hybrid work environment.
5 Ways to Get Employees to Engage & Participate in Your HR Programs: Rethinking employee engagement strategies for a hybrid work environment.
- Optimizing Virtual Communicationand implementing tools and strategies for effective communication in a hybrid setting.
- Understanding and enhancing the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
- Using analytics to track and measure employee engagement
- Making data-informed decisions
- Promoting Work-Life Balance and Well-being
Beata Mikołajczyk /Poland/
Account Executive at Tellent
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Bring your hiring teams together, boost your sourcing, automate your hiring, and evaluate candidates effectively. Click here, to try out now!
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Bring your hiring teams together, boost your sourcing, automate your hiring, and evaluate candidates effectively. Click here, to try out now!
Paulius Šeštakauskas /Lithuania/
Organizational Consultant at Mindletic
Exploring a Spectrum of Solutions: From Counseling to Mindfulness Apps
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Exploring a Spectrum of Solutions: From Counseling to Mindfulness Apps
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Tami Silberman /CEE & ME/
Regional VP Global Sales at HiBob
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Mārtiņš Vanags /Latvia/
Business and Development Partner @ Sunstar Group
AI and automation in occupational health and safety: Sunstar Group onboarding perspective
Examining the impact of AI and automation on occupational health and safety processes, with insights into how SUNSTAR® is leading the charge in incorporating these technologies.
AI and automation in occupational health and safety: Sunstar Group onboarding perspective
Examining the impact of AI and automation on occupational health and safety processes, with insights into how SUNSTAR® is leading the charge in incorporating these technologies.
Meldra Putnina /Latvia/
Customer Success Manager, Team Lead at Visma Latvia
New employee - chaos or well-managed process?
Starting a new job is always an event full of uncertainty.
And the new employee is not the only one who is filled with anxiety - the employer also has a lot of worries about how to help the new employee fit into the team and the new position faster and more successfully.
Visma Appical mobile application allows you to find solutions to these challenges, so that the process is enjoyable, structured and its maintenance requires as little time as possible.
New employee - chaos or well-managed process?
Starting a new job is always an event full of uncertainty.
And the new employee is not the only one who is filled with anxiety - the employer also has a lot of worries about how to help the new employee fit into the team and the new position faster and more successfully.
Visma Appical mobile application allows you to find solutions to these challenges, so that the process is enjoyable, structured and its maintenance requires as little time as possible.