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18-20 may 2026

Join expert speakers for two or three powerful days of insights, strategy, and real-world solutions across 10 dynamic tracks.

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The Agenda at a Glance is provided as a guide only and is subject to change. Final session times, speakers, and topics may be updated closer to the event. The full agenda will be released in early February.

We’ve designed a programme that lets you deep-dive into the full spectrum of Strategic Workforce Planning. Over two to three days, you’ll engage with 30+ expert speakers across nine interactive tracks, each focused on practical insights, real-world strategies, and forward-looking thinking.

Our agenda streams include:

  • Pre-Event Masterclass – Start early with hands-on learning and expert guidance.

  • Main Stage – Thought leadership and big ideas that shape the future of SWP.

  • AI & Tech – Discover how technology is transforming workforce strategy.

  • Strategy & Growth – Align your workforce plans with organizational goals.

  • Execution & Engagement – Learn how to turn strategy into action.

  • Workforce America – Focused sessions on trends and challenges in the US.

  • Thought Leadership – Interactive labs to test ideas and explore innovations.

  • Debate & Podcast Series – Join the conversation on hot topics in SWP today.

  • Hot Seat Panels – See challenges solved live and learn from real-world scenarios.

MEET THE SWP SPEAKERS

Our 2026 line-up brings together top experts and seasoned practitioners in strategic workforce planning, HR, and business strategy. They’ll share diverse perspectives, practical insights, and proven strategies to help you solve workforce challenges and achieve real impact.

This is your chance to learn from, and network with, the leaders shaping the future of work.

Featured brands this year include:

PayPal

Fedex

Target

American Airlines

Walmart

Salesforce

FOX Sports

New York Times

Mondelez

Truist

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Lockheed Martin

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Real results, real stories!

"Superb event. Insightful content, interesting vendors, and a great chance for building networks to share learning and support. Would recommend to anyone involved in Strategic Workforce Planning - whether you are just thinking about starting, have started, or are in the middle of establishing your strategic workforce planning capability." Delegate 2024
"Attending the SWP conference has given me professional reassurance that there is value in our work and that there are many ways to realise the benefits. Tools are great but not essential. Most of all we are a community and we can thrive together." Delegate 2024
"Simply the best, the nicest, most focused, energized, and illuminating event for SWP anywhere in the world: Outstanding." Delegate 2024
"Simply the best, the nicest, most focused, energized, and illuminating event for SWP anywhere in the world: Outstanding." Delegate 2024
"Fantastic event! Gained many insights and excellent opportunities to network. I recommend strongly!." Delegate 2024
"Great event to meet brilliant people, learn and teach and jointly develop the area of SWP which is so pivotal for the future of every business." Delegate 2024
"This was an excellent practical introduction to Strategic Workforce Planning, both from a technology and networking perspective. The group energy and focus was fantastic and I've taken away grounded, useful ideas. Thank you." Delegate 2024
"The SWP conference is a great opportunity for all practitioners, both entry level & experienced professionals, to expand their toolsets & knowledge base. Now more than ever in an uncertain world, we all have an obligation to make sure our industries are future fit and continue to deliver to our commitments, for this generation and the next. SWP is the very framework to build that future upon, so start now or fall into obscurity." Delegate 2024
"A heartfelt thank you to the event organizers and all the participants for the enriching exchanges and inspiring ideas. Events like these remind me of the collective effort required to make workforce planning a strategic enabler of business success." Delegate 2024
"An Unforgettable Experience at the Strategic Workforce Planning Conference in London!" Delegate 2024
"A huge thank you to the organisers for creating such a fantastic platform for collaboration and innovation, with so many great takeaways from the day." Delegate 2024

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