Chief People Officer Summit 2026
100% HRD SBL Khas Claimable
Early Bird: RM1,800 (till 17 May 2026)
Normal Price: RM2,000
A premier leadership platform bringing together Malaysia’s senior HR and people leaders
Shape the future of work, workforce strategy and organisational performance. Designed for CPOs, CHROs and senior HR decision-makers, the summit will feature high-impact keynotes, strategic dialogues and practical case studies focused on building agile, resilient and future-ready organisations in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Join more than 150+ industry leaders to shape the future of Human Resources
Speaker Highlights
Why Attend?
Join a dynamic gathering of industry leaders and innovators for an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.
High-Level Networking Across Industries
Connect with fellow C-suite executives through curated peer-to-peer dialogue and high-value interactive sessions. Build strategic relationships that drive growth and innovation across sectors.
Expert-Led Discussions on Key Issues
Stay ahead of the curve with thought-provoking insights from leading experts. Discover the latest innovations, emerging solutions, and visionary thinking shaping the future of your industry.
Real-World Case Studies & Global Perspectives
Learn from proven strategies and implementation successes across regions and industries. Stay ahead of market trends with practical, data-driven insights you can apply immediately.
Attend with Confidence
— HRD Claimable
Participation at Leaders Council events qualifies for HRD reimbursement, allowing your organisation to recover a portion of the event fees. Focus on leadership, insight and strategy as we take care of the documentation to support your claim.
What our past attendees said
Reena Talla
Employee Experience Services Lead – APMEA & Europe, Kerry Group
Cho Chun Loong
Head of Human Resources, NTT DATA eCommerce Solutions Sdn. Bhd.
Debica Sigamani
IPG Mediabrands, Chief Talent Officer
Programme Schedule
Day 1 | Tuesday, 9 June 2026
8.30 – 9.00
Registration & Breakfast Networking
9.00 – 9.40
OPENING REMARKS / KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Transforming Malaysia’s Workforce
Overview of Malaysia’s workforce transformation efforts, highlighting key initiatives, collaborative approaches, and the role of talent development in supporting organizational and economic outcomes.
9.40 – 10.20
PLENARY SESSION 1
From Roles to Skills: Rethinking Talent in a Volatile World
Jobs are changing faster than organisations can redesign them—skills, not titles, are now the true currency of talent.
10.20 – 10.40
Tea Break
10.40 – 11.40
PLENARY SESSION 2
Efficiency, Ethics, and the Human Question
AI is transforming how HR hires, evaluates, and develops people—but trust and governance will determine its success.
11.40 – 12.40
PLENARY SESSION 3
Burnout Is a System Failure, Not an Employee Problem
Well-being is no longer a “nice to have”—it is a critical business, performance, and risk issue.
12.40 – 13.40
Networking Lunch
13.40 – 14.40
Track 4A – Talent Management
The Borderless Workforce: When Talent Has No Address
Talent is now global, flexible, and mobile—while HR systems remain local, rigid, and slow.
Track 4B – Culture & Engagement
Trust, Transparency and the New Employer Contract
In the age of social scrutiny and pay transparency, trust has become HR’s most valuable—and fragile—asset.
14.40 – 15.40
PLENARY SESSION 5
The Power Shift: Why Employees Are Rewriting the Rules of Engagement
The balance of power has shifted—employees now choose employers who offer purpose, growth, and flexibility.
15.40 – 16.00
Tea Break / Networking
Day 2 | Wednesday, 10 June 2026
8.30 – 9.00
Registration & Breakfast Networking
9.00 – 9.40
PLENARY SESSION 6
Beyond Headcount: Why Static Workforce Plans Fail in a Volatile World
Annual headcount planning made sense in stable environments. In today’s world, it is increasingly misaligned with how work, productivity, and value are created.
9.40 – 10.20
PLENARY SESSION 7
Talent Strategies for SMEs: Competing With Giants Without Their Budgets
SMEs may not win on pay or scale—but they can win on speed, culture, and smart talent choices.
10.20 – 10.40
Tea Break
10.40 – 11.40
PLENARY SESSION 8
Performance Without Presence: Managing Outcomes in a Hybrid World
When visibility disappears, trust, clarity, and outcomes must replace time and presence as measures of performance.
11.40 – 12.40
PLENARY SESSION 9
Managing Ethics and Accountability Amid AI and Gig Talent Disruption
This panel explores ethical, governance, and accountability considerations arising from AI and gig workforce models
12.40 – 13.40
Networking Lunch
13.40 – 14.40
Track 10A – Talent Management
Rewards, Compensation & Benefit
How non-monetary rewards support engagement and purpose in the workforce.
Track 10B – Culture & Engagement
The Skills Blind Spot: Why Most Organisations Don’t Know What Their Workforce Can Really Do
Incomplete skills visibility is the silent blocker undermining workforce strategy, reskilling, and growth.
14.40 – 15.40
Closing Fireside Chat-Beyond Diversity: Designing Truly Inclusive Workplaces
True inclusion isn’t about policies or labels—it’s about redesigning work so more people can fully contribute and belong.
15.40 – 16.00
Tea Break / Networking
Interested in speaking?
For speaking opportunities
please contact piriya.raja@thestar.com.my