HR TECH & Innovation
Conference & Expo 2025

Empowering HR in the Digital Age: Innovation, Integration, and Impact

Monday, 9th June 2025
Connexion Conference & Event Centre (Nexus),
Bangsar South Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About The Event

Malaysia's premier and most recognized HR technology event

HR Tech & Innovation – Conference & Expo 2025 is back in Kuala Lumpur this June! Building on the strong foundation of HR Executive media to draw in HR decision-makers, it’s the perfect place to connect with senior HR leaders and a dynamic group of HR and work technology buyers.

Where

Connexion Conference & Event Centre (Nexus), Bangsar South Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

When

Monday, 9th June 2025
8.30am to 6.30pm

Explore the latest in HR technology.

In 2025, HR will undergo a crucial transformation. HR Tech & Innovation – Conference & Expo 2025 will explore the future of work, with a focus on employee well-being, organizational agility, and the integration of HR and technology. The event provides a strategic platform for businesses to present their solutions to a targeted audience while addressing key workplace challenges.

Learn from industry experts.

C-suite executives, HR leaders, and industry experts will come together to discuss leadership, workforce development, and organisational change, positioning HR as a key driver of transformation throughout Malaysia.

HR will undergo a crucial transformation In 2025.

HR Tech & Innovation – Conference & Expo 2025 will explore the future of work, with a focus on employee well-being, organizational agility, and the integration of HR and technology. The event provides a strategic platform for businesses to present their solutions to a targeted audience while tackling key workplace challenges.

Get Your Ticket Now!

Join us at HR Tech & Innovation – Conference & Expo 2025 for a deep dive into cutting-edge technology, engaging power talks, transformative HR workshops, thought-provoking presentations, and exclusive site tours. Connect with top HR professionals, global sponsors, and exhibitors presenting the latest solutions to help HR practitioners navigate evolving trends in people management and the future of work.

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Full Conference Pass

RM 1,299.00

*Excluding 8% Sales & Service Tax.

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Agenda

HR Tech & Innovation - Conference & Expo 2025 Overview

Empowering HR in the Digital Age: Innovation, Integration, and Impact

HR Tech & Innovation – Conference & Expo 2025 is set to be an impactful full one-day gathering of HR leaders, tech experts, and industry innovators, all dedicated to empowering HR professionals to excel in a digitally driven landscape. With our theme of “Empowering HR in the Digital Age: Innovation, Integration, and Impact,” this conference focuses on equipping HR leaders with the necessary tools, insights, and skills to leverage technology and data analytics for impactful transformation within their organizations.

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Agenda

08:00AM - 08:30AM
Registration & Morning Refreshments
08:30AM - 08:45AM
Welcome, Introductions & Ice-Breaking
08:45AM - 09:00AM
Conference Opening & Welcome Address

Mr. Arulkumar Singaraveloo
CEO of Malaysia HR Forum
Linkedin
09:00AM - 09:15AM
Opening Keynote (by VVIP)
09:15AM - 09:25AM
Icebreaker & Networking Simulation
09:25AM - 09:55AM
Opening Session: The Future of HR - Integrating AI and Innovation in the HR Space

Mr. Roshan Thiran
CEO of Leaderonomics Sdn Bhd
Linkedin
Focus on how HR leaders can embrace AI, data analytics, and digital tools to shape future workplaces, build adaptable teams, and drive impactful HR strategies.
09:55AM - 10:25AM
Spotlight on HR Tech Innovators

• A series of short presentations from leading HR tech solution providers showcasing their latest tools and innovations. This segment allows attendees to understand emerging technologies that could transform recruitment, talent management, and employee engagement.

• Various Speakers
10:20AM - 10:50AM
Session 2: Adopting, Adapting and Augmenting AI in the Workplace

Mr. Anatoliy (Tony) Fedorenko
AI expert and world-class technologist
Linkedin
10:50AM - 11:15AM
Networking Break & Refreshments
11:15AM - 11:35AM
Session 4: Vertical Leadership - Building Future-ready Leaders in the Age of AI and Innovation

Ms. Elena Dolmat
Professional Coach, Vertical Leadership Development Practitioner
Linkedin
• One of the region’s foremost leadership coaches, Elena Dolmat, will discuss how building vertical capabilities is essential for digital-age leadership.
11:35AM - 11:45AM
The HR AI Budaya Quiz

• Moderated by Marissa Lau & Danielle Sebangkit with special prizes for the winners
11:45AM - 12:05PM
Designing Inclusive, Psychological Safe & High-Performance Work Cultures with Technology

Ms. Wong Xiao Qing
CHRO Sandisk Global
Linkedin
12:05PM - 12:25PM
Building A High Performance & Technology Savvy HR Function

Datuk Dr. Nora A. Manaf
Former Group Chief Human Capital Officer, Maybank
Linkedin
• Datuk Nora will share her deep insights from her experiences as a senior HR leader at Maybank and how she built a high-performance function.
12:25PM - 12:45PM
Blending Human Insight and Tech to Drive Growth: Leveraging AI in the Rewards and Recognition Space

Mr. Marcus Westling
Global Rewards & Recognition expert
Linkedin
12:45PM - 14:00PM
Lunch Break, Networking & Lucky Draw
14:00PM - 14:10PM
Leading HR in the AI Age

Mr. Wei Chuan
CEO and Founder, KitaLulus (one of Indonesia’s largest tech recruitment companies)
Linkedin
14:10PM - 14:25PM
Future-Proofing L&D Through Digital Learning and Experiential Simulations

Mr. Arun Nagarajah
CEO eVULX International
Linkedin
• Dive deep into how you can transform your L&D by cinematic simulations, experiential digital simulations and other mind-blowing 21st-century technology to enhance your learning and development.
14:25PM - 14:50PM
Change, Leadership & Driving Influence

Dr. Darvin Widjaja
CEO of Momenta Group of Companies
Linkedin
• Dr Darvin Widjaja is a top leadership expert in ASEAN and based in Indonesia. He is a highly respected leader in Indonesia and has advised and supported numerous CEOs and business owners, driving transformation and change in businesses across Asia Pacific.
14:50PM - 15:10PM
Using Design Thinking to Elevate Employee Experience with AI

Mr. Giorgio Catucci
Trainer, Coach, Mentor & Consultant
Linkedin
• Giorgio spent many years in technology and finance, driving resilience, growth and agility in the technology space. He will share how HR leaders need to design and adopt an agile culture intentionally and the how-to secrets to success.
15:10PM - 15:30PM
Thrive in 2025: Leading Culture Transformation & AI Employees for Fast Growth

Dr. Avnesh Ratnanesan
Leadership, AI and culture expert
Linkedin
• Australian-based neuroscientist and doctor, Dr Avi, will dive deep into the brain of a human and also peel the onion on AI and how it works. He will share how humans and AI must collaborate to build new cultures and a new HR structure, leveraging technology and human centricity.
15:30PM - 15:50PM
Building Culture & Human Capability in a Government Agency

Mr. Ibrahim Sani
CEO of Yayasan Peneraju
Linkedin
• Ibrahim Sani has recently taken over the helm at Yayasan Peneraju. He shares his insights on how he is transforming his organisation with technology, upgrading human capability and focusing the organisation on key impact areas that matter and what lessons we can learn from his transformation journey.
15:50PM - 16:10PM
The Failure Stories: How HR Has Failed and Lessons We can Learn from these Failures

Mr. Dennis Akkerman
Orbis Business School
Linkedin
• Dennis Akkerman is a seasoned leader who runs a business school. He has accumulated some great stories of failures, analysed them and will share with us what lessons we can learn from the great HR failures in the past and what we need to do to ensure we do not repeat these same mistakes.
16:10PM - 16:30PM
Networking Break & Tech Expo
16:30PM - 17:00PM
Heart-to-Heart: The Essential Art of Human Connection and Communication in the Age of AI

Mr. Jonathan Low
Best Global Speaker Award Winner
Linkedin
• Jonathan will share how communication with AI is key to being successful. Furthermore, with AI taking over a lot of the administrative work, people must know how to communicate with each other, connect in a deep and personal way, and communicate with machines and AI. He will share deep secrets to unlock the power of communicating with AI and humans
17:00PM - 17:30PM
Fireside Chat with VIP
17:30PM - 17:45PM
Closing Address & Advice to HR Leaders on Embracing Digital
17:45PM - 17:55PM
Grand Lucky Draw
18:00PM
Event Close
18:10PM - Onwards
Networking Dinner for CHROs with YB Gobind and various CEOs