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The PeopleFirst
Global Summit ’24

October 24, 2024

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About the event

The PeopleFirst Global Summit (previously Workplace Inspiration) is a free 24-hour non-stop virtual event designed to give you the confidence, tools and options to make 2024 the year you create a truly inspiring workplace.

This unique event spans the globe – uniting us through our shared purpose to change the world by improving the world of work. As the 50+ short presentations move from Auckland to New York (local time), you will receive advice tailored to your specific region and the challenges you are currently facing.

You will leave energized, with clarity and control about your options and freedom to choose your next steps in an uncertain world. Everyone who attends will take away ways to make simple changes that have the power to transform their organisation.

See details below!

Australasia & Asia

The times listed below are in Greenwich Mean Time (London).

  • Midnight

    Associate Professor Karl Treacher
    Group CEO
    Brand 
    Institute

  • 12:30am

    Nicola Taylor
    Co-Founder
    Tax Traders

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

  • 1:00am

    TBC

  • 1:30am

    TBC

  • 2am

    BREAK

  • 3:30am

    Verizon

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

  • 4:00am

    PT Rekso

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

  • 4:30am

    TBC

  • 5:00am

    BREAK

Australasia & Asia Speakers

  • Associate Professor Karl Treacher
    Group CEO
    Brand 
    Institute

  • Nicola Taylor
    Co-Founder
    Tax Traders

Middle East & Africa

The times listed below are in Greenwich Mean Time (London).

  • 6.00am

    Dr Jerry Gule
    Director | Coach | Chairperson of Boards

  • 6.30am

    Premo Ojokojo
    Chief People Officer
    AZA Finance

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

  • 7:00am

    BREAK

Middle East & Africa Speakers

  • Dr Jerry Gule
    Director | Coach | Chairperson of Boards

  • Premo Ojokojo
    Chief People Officer
    AZA Finance

Europe

The times listed below are in Greenwich Mean Time (London).

  • 8:00am

    Karin Volo
    CEO
    Evoloshen

    AI-Powered Culture – Transforming Business for the Future

    AI is taking the world by storm…and it can easily be overwhelming considering how quickly it is growing and how rapidly everything is changing. While it is exciting and will certainly revolutionise the way we do business, there is no denying that we still need people and our human to human connection. Here are key points that will be covered:

    • AI as a Productivity Booster: Learn how AI can streamline operations and unlock workforce potential.
    • Building a Trust-Driven Culture: Understand the importance of trust and transparency in an AI-powered workplace.
    • Creating a People-First Culture: Empowering employees through AI and proven culture strategies.
  • 8:30am

    Diego Biasi
    Founder and CEO
    BPRESS

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

  • 9:00am

    Christian Dahl
    Senior Vice President, People & Culture
    BCD Travel

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

  • 9:30am

    Anna Velikoivanenko
    Brand and Communications Director
    DataArt

    Partners for Progress: An Appealing Modern EVP

    Anna will share the journey of building a unique, people-first culture at DataArt, a global software engineering firm. Emphasizing the importance of partnership, open communication, and flexibility, she will highlight how DataArt’s flat organizational structure and Scandinavian-inspired leadership model foster collaboration, equity, and employee satisfaction. The talk also features DataArt’s approach to remote work, professional growth opportunities, and a compelling Employer Value Proposition (EVP) to attract and retain top talent. Anna`s talk will provide a fresh perspective on how to create inspiring, people-centric workplaces, drawing on DataArt’s success as a model.

  • 10.00am

    BREAK

Europe Speakers

  • Karin Volo
    CEO
    Evoloshen

  • Diego Biasi
    Founder and CEO
    BPRESS

  • Christian Dahl
    Senior Vice President, People & Culture
    BCD Travel

  • Anna Velikoivanenko
    Brand and Communications Director
    DataArt

UK & Ireland

The times listed below are in Greenwich Mean Time (London).

  • 10.30am

    TBC
    H&H

  • 11.00am

    Naomi Oerton
    Director, Global Employee Engagement
    Foundever

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

  • 11.30am

    Bethany Mullett
    Head of Culture & Engagement
    Smart DCC

    Turning Voices into Value: How Smart DCC Transforms Employee Feedback into Real Impact

    In today’s competitive landscape, every company runs engagement surveys, but can they genuinely say they turn insights into meaningful action? At Smart DCC, we’re mastering the art of leveraging employee voice to drive impactful change. In this session, discover how our Engagement Champion Network collaborates with leadership to transform survey data into strategic initiatives that align with our core values. Learn how we bridge the gap between insight and action, creating an environment where every employee feels heard, valued, and empowered to make a difference. Whether you’re looking to revitalise your engagement strategy or deepen your commitment to employee-driven success, this talk will provide actionable insights and inspiring examples from our journey.

  • 12.00pm

    Adam Bassant
    Logistics Director
    Hovis®

    Empowering People: The Heart of Hovis® Logistics

    Join us as we share stories of our people, the driving force of making Hovis® Logistics a success. We will discuss our commitment to employee development, our strategies for supporting wellbeing, and our efforts to create an inclusive culture. Learn about our leadership’s journey from the ground up, our succession planning initiatives, and our engagement strategies that have led to impressive retention and engagement scores.

  • 12:30pm

    ​Scott McInnes
    Founder
    Inspiring Change

  • 2.00pm

    Panel Discussion from Monica Vinader

    Louise Sparkes (moderator) – Head of People and Culture
    Rhiannon Turner – FP&A manager, and founding member of WeBelong group
    Olivia Canham – Sustainability Manager and Head of Green Team
    Jade Roberts – General Manager of Customer Experience, mental health first aider and member of WeCare
    Honor Bartlett – Retail Administrator and founding member of Feel Good Group
    Fostering a collaborative culture, driven by employee action.
    This short panel discussion will deepdive into the importance of employee-led committees to create a culture of belonging and how integral they are in driving real change. We will span everything from mental and physical well being to sustainability and DE&I, and share some key successes from this year, across those key areas.
  • 2.30pm

    Cathy Donnelly
    Chief People Officer
    Texthelp

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

  • 3.00pm

    Julie Molesdale
    MD
    Perceptive Communicators

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

  • 3.30pm

    BREAK

UK & Ireland Speakers

  • Naomi Oerton
    Director, Global Employee Engagement
    Foundever

  • Bethany Mullett
    Head of Culture & Engagement
    Smart DCC

  • Adam Bassant
    Logistics Director
    Hovis®

  • Scott McInnes
    Founder
    Inspiring Change

  • Louise Sparkes
    Head of People and Culture
    Monica Vinader

  • Cathy Donnelly
    Chief People Officer
    Texthelp

  • Julie Molesdale
    MD
    Perceptive Communicators

Latin America

The times listed below are in Greenwich Mean Time (London).

  • 4.30pm

    Gustavo Tavares
    LATAM Ambassador & Judge
    Inspiring Workplaces

    Caio Infante
    Regional Vice President, Brazil
    Radancy

    How AI is shaping the candidate experience

    • Understand What Motivates Your Ideal Candidates: Gain deep insights into the driving forces behind your target candidates’ decisions.
    • Learn how to create content that truly resonates and builds meaningful connections in the age of AI.
    • Leverage AI for Authentic Content: Discover how to craft genuine, transparent content that informs, educates, and converts candidates effectively.
    • Explore the evolving landscape of content creation and the critical role AI plays in enhancing your messaging strategy.
  • 5.00pm

    Karen Neov
    Sr. Program Manager II, Strategy & Planning
    PagerDuty

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

  • 5.30pm

    TBC

  • 6.00pm

    BREAK

Latin America Speakers

  • Gustavo Tavares

    Latam Ambassador and Judge

    Inspiring Workplaces

  • Caio Infante
    Regional Vice President, Brazil
    Radancy

  • Karen Neov
    Sr. Program Manager II, Strategy & Planning
    PagerDuty

North America

The times listed below are in Greenwich Mean Time (London).

  • 7.00pm
    Greg Simpson
    Managing Director
    Agent In Engagement
  • 7.30pm

    Joe Dicianno
    Director, Talent Management & Organizational Development
    UPMC

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

  • 8.00pm

    Harvey Deutschendorf
    CEO 
    Harmony House Press

    Emotions Drive People, People Drive Productivity

    We know that a large percentage of effort in the workplace is due to discretionary effort. That effort comes about when employees feel they are safe, belong, are heard, recognized and appreciated. This presentation gives insights into tried-and-true ways that work for making your organization’s staff give all of themselves in their efforts

  • 8.30pm

    Nicole Dvoskin
    Director of People Strategy & Development
    Gallagher & Associates, LLC

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

  • 9.00pm

    Jeanne Cordisco
    Chief People Officer
    O’Reilly Media

    Inspiring Worplaces Award Winning Case Study

    Your opportunity to hear a case study from a 2024 Inspiring Workplace. Learn what makes their workplace award-winning and gain actionable insights to elevate your own workplace culture.

North America Speakers

  • Greg Simpson
    Managing Director
    Agent In Engagement
  • Joe Dicianno
    Director, Talent Management & Organizational Development
    UPMC

  • Harvey Deutschendorf
    CEO 
    Harmony House Press

  • Nicole Dvoskin
    Director of People Strategy & Development
    Gallagher & Associates, LLC

  • Jeanne Cordisco
    Chief People Officer
    O’Reilly Media