BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Leaders Council - ECPv6.7.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Leaders Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://starleaderscouncil.com.my X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Leaders Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Shanghai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260609T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260610T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055925 CREATED:20260313T023939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T102127Z UID:5699-1780992000-1781110800@starleaderscouncil.com.my SUMMARY:Chief People Officer Summit 2026 DESCRIPTION:Chief Legal Counsel Forum 2026 \n \n \n \n September 23\, Kuala Lumpur\n \n \n \n \n 100% HRD SBL Khas Claimable Early Bird: RM1\,800 (till 17 May 2026) Normal Price: RM2\,000 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LEARN MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hours of Curated Learning \n \n 0\n +\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Groundbreaking Topics \n \n 0\n +\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speakers \n \n 0\n +\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendees \n \n 0\n +\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An exclusive one-day strategic platform \n \n \n \n Convening General Counsels\, Chief Legal Officers\, in-house legal heads and senior legal practitioners from leading corporates\, GLCs\, financial institutions and multinational organisations. Designed as a high-level peer-to-peer forum\, it will feature thought-provoking keynotes\, closed-door dialogues and practical case studies\, offering participants deep insights into emerging legal risks\, regulatory developments and the evolving role of legal leaders as strategic business partners. Join more than 150+ industry leaders to shape the future of Legal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker Highlights \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Attend? \n \n \n \n \n Join a dynamic gathering of industry leaders and innovators for an unparalleled opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow. \n \n \n \n \n \n High-Level Networking Across IndustriesConnect 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Expert-Led Discussions on Key IssuesStay 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real-World Case Studies & Global PerspectivesLearn from proven strategies and implementation successes across regions and industries. Stay ahead of market trends with practical\, data-driven insights you can apply immediately. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attend with Confidence\n— HRD Claimable \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn How to Claim\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What our past attendees said \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What I found particularly compelling was the breadth and depth of the discussions—especially the candid conversations about how AI is reshaping the future of work and what this means for leaders. The dialogue moved beyond technology and into what truly matters: how AI will demand a strategic shift in policy development\, governance\, and workforce standards. \n \n \n \n Reena Talla \n \n \n \n Employee Experience Services Lead – APMEA & Europe\, Kerry Group \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CPO Summit is Malaysia’s premier HR event\, bringing together HR professionals to connect\, exchange ideas and learn from industry leaders on emerging trends shaping the future of the HR landscape\, while discovering best practices that drive impactful change and improve organisational effectiveness. \n \n \n \n Cho Chun Loong \n \n \n \n Head of Human Resources\, NTT DATA eCommerce Solutions Sdn. Bhd. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What stood out most was that many conversations ultimately returned to the same core idea: the future of work is not just about adopting new technologies\, but about how organisations lead people through change in a thoughtful and human way. \n \n \n \n Debica Sigamani \n \n \n \n IPG Mediabrands\, Chief Talent Officer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programme Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1 | Tuesday\, 9 June 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8.30 – 9.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Breakfast Networking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9.00 – 9.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9.40 – 10.20 \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10.20 – 10.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n Tea Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10.40 – 11.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11.40 – 12.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12.40 – 13.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 13.40 – 14.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14.40 – 15.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15.40 – 16.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Tea Break / Networking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2 | Wednesday\, 10 June 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8.30 – 9.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Breakfast Networking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9.00 – 9.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9.40 – 10.20 \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10.20 – 10.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n Tea Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10.40 – 11.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11.40 – 12.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12.40 – 13.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 13.40 – 14.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14.40 – 15.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15.40 – 16.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Tea Break / Networking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Interested in speaking? \n \n \n \n For speaking opportunitiesplease contact piriya.raja@thestar.com.my \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors URL:https://starleaderscouncil.com.my/event/chief-people-officer-summit-2026/ LOCATION:Kuala Lumpur\, Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://starleaderscouncil.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TLC2026_WebsiteBanner_CPO.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Star Media":MAILTO:hooili@thestar.com.my END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR