How Severfield authentically represent their brand identity and values to their employees with Oak Engage
Severfield, the UK’s leading structural steel specialist, is committed to embedding its brand identity and values across its workforce. In this session, Severfield and Oak Engage explore how the company brings The Severfield Way to life internally—ensuring employees feel connected, informed and aligned with its culture. Discover how Severfield uses their intranet to create an authentic and engaging employee experience, reinforcing its values at every touchpoint.

Speaker: Charlie Joy & Rachel McHugh
Organization: Severfield & Oak Engage
Code: E01
Time: 09:00 - 09:30
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Why Wellness Programs Are Making Things Worse and What You Can Do About It
Tired of wellness programs that just don’t work? Jonathan Roomer, Co-Founder and Chief Technology & Product Officer at YuLife, is here to shake things up! In this lively session, you'll discover why some wellness initiatives can actually backfire, and how YuLife’s innovative approach is transforming employee wellbeing and driving real business results. Expect myth-busting, surprising insights, and plenty of practical tips to take back to your organisation. Don’t miss the chance to reimagine wellness with YuLife’s game-changing perspective!

Speaker: Jonathan Roomer
Organization: Yulife
Code: E03
Time: 10:00 - 10:30
Moving beyond one-size-fits-all: Creating people-centric communications
Join us as we share our experience in creating truly people-centric communications. We’ll explore how we are using insights, personas, and colleague feedback to reset the foundations of engagement and meet the diverse communication needs of our workforce.

Speaker: Helen Sierwald/ Lyndsay Davidson
Organization: NATS
Code: E05
Time: 11:00 - 11:30
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Putting a man on the Moon
The impact of investing in your purpose and values. Do your colleagues really understand why you do what you do and the role they have to play in your business? The power of having a clearly defined strategy that colleagues understand can have a transformational impact on your employees, your customers and your bottom line

Speaker: Claire Smith
Organization: Claire Smith
Code: E07
Time: 12:00 - 12:30
EX panel -The workplace tug of war
Balancing employee experience and employer expectations
Speaker: Host: Andy Macleod | Fiona Caines: Charelle Wigley: Caroline Ward: Nicholas Wardle
Organization: Comma Partners : EX25 Panel Session
Code: E09
Time: 13:00 - 13:40
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Modern pay and reward
Gone are the days of excel spreadsheets and shopping discounts.

Speaker: Jane Viver
Organization: Rewarding Company
Code: E11
Time: 14:00 - 14:30
Designing Neuroinclusive Cultures: A Better Workplace for Everyone
This practical and insightful session dives into neuroinclusion: what it is, why it matters, and how it can transform your business. We’ll unpack universal design, strength-based talent strategies, and simple, effective ways to make your workplace work for everyone.
Speaker: Emma Sheriff
Organization: PPHE Hotel Group
Code: E13
Time: 15:00 - 15:30
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Transforming Workplaces: Principles for Creating Better Employee Experiences
In today’s fast-evolving business world, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just competitive salaries and perks. Global Engagement has peaked and our people want support, enablement and purpose in their work, or else they will look for other opportunities.

Speaker: Mervyn Dinnen
Organization: Mervyn Dinnen
Code: E15
Time: 16:00 - 16:30
Building Better Bosses - One Block at a Time
It’s no secret that bosses have the power to make or break the employee experience. With a jaw-dropping 70% of engagement tied to how bosses treat their people, there’s a lot at stake. Join us as we introduce our Great Boss Building Block™ Model to help your bosses step out of bad habits and into new ones that truly motivate and engage. Because every employee deserves to have a great boss and every boss deserves to be great!

Speaker: Debra & Ken Corey
Organization: DebCo HR
Code: E02
Time: 09:30 - 10:00
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A fireside- chat with Yassar Ahmad : Hello Fresh
Join Yassar Ahmad Global VP of People at Hello Fresh with Cat Lewis of Cultures that POP on the Post Covid development Journey of EX in Hello Fresh People, creating a trailblazing global function for the 21st Century and beyond.

Speaker: YasarAhmad | Catrin Lewis
Organization: HelloFresh:CulturesthatPop
Code: E04
Time: 10:30 - 11:00
Focusing on your employee experience is equally, if not more, important than your customer experience.
This session will provide insights into what a great employee experience looks like during the critical first six months, viewing employees through the lens of a customer, and explaining why this focus makes commercial sense.

Speaker: Ceri Henfry
Organization: Bizik
Code: E06
Time: 11:30 - 12:00
Engaging Voices & Empowering Growth
In this session, we’ll explore how fostering an inclusive feedback culture with clear follow-ups can empower teams, reinforce transparency, and enhance overall engagement ultimately fueling organisational success.

Speaker: Michael Morgan
Organization: YTree
Code: E08
Time: 12:30 - 13:00
Empowered People, Extraordinary Results: The Blueprint for Cultural and Business Reinvention
Navigating today’s business landscape requires more than being business savvy; it demands an evolution from within. For MPLC, transitioning from a founder-led business meant a big shift in business and employee mindsets. With ambitious growth plans and a new CEO, this is the story of how MPLC and Cultures that POP reset strategy, redefined culture and realigned the business to achieve a 30% increase in revenue and so much more!

Speaker: CatLewis / Rory Shedden
Organization: CulturesthatPOP/MPLC
Code: E12
Time: 13:30 - 14:00
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Revolutionize your workplace - discover the keys to unlocking an irresistible employee experience
Despite 20 plus years of focusing on employee engagement, we have seen little improvement – according to some studies employees are actually less engaged today than they have ever been! Why? Because we need to focus on intentionally designing experiences that deliver engagement, rather than focusing on engagement as an end in its own right. This starts by asking and understanding what a great EX looks and feels like. In this keynote EX Space co-founders, Emma Bridger and Lee Smith, share the findings of People Lab research spanning more than 15 years which answers that seemingly simple question, along with a simple, practical, but powerful tool that will enable you to discover what will make the difference in your own organisation

Speaker: Lee Smith & Emma Bridger
Organization:
Code: E10
Time: 14:30 - 15:00
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The Foundation of Employee Experience – Why Tackling Psychosocial Risks is the Game-Changer Your Workplace Needs
We invest in engagement, culture, and wellbeing initiatives, but what if the real key to an exceptional employee experience lies in what we prevent rather than what we add? Too often, organisations focus on perks and programmes while overlooking the hidden psychosocial risks—stress, burnout, toxic behaviours, and unmanageable workloads—that silently erode trust, performance, and retention. Without proactively identifying and managing these hazards, every effort to build a positive workplace is undermined.In this eye-opening keynote, global psychosocial risk expert Sadie Restorick will reveal why the highest return on investment—and the greatest value on investment—comes from a preventative, strategic approach to workplace wellbeing. She’ll share practical, high-impact strategies that allow organisations to create a truly healthy, high-performing work environment where people don’t just survive—they thrive. Attendees will walk away with a fresh perspective, actionable solutions, and an exclusive resource to turn insights into real change. If you’re serious about building a workplace where people can bring their best, stay engaged, and drive success, this is the one session you can’t afford to miss.
Speaker: Sadie Restorick
Organization: Wellity
Code: E14
Time: 16:30 - 17:00
Laws of Effective Teamwork
This session presents a set of proven principles—my laws—for fostering effective teamwork. Attendees will explore key strategies for enhancing team collaboration, communication, and overall productivity, drawing on real-world insights and actionable guidelines.

Speaker: Roberto Forzoni
Organization:
Code: E16
Time: 16:30 - 17:00
Listening to your employees
People leaders join this round-table conversation about effective employee listening. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. People and Talent Leaders only.

Speaker: Rebecca Pardon
Organization: Communicate Magazine
Code: LS1
Time: 09:15 - 09:50
The DEI discussion
People leaders join this round-table conversation about DEI . Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. People & Talent Leaders only

Speaker: Sylvia Stephenson
Organization: Absolute Diversity
Code: LS2
Time: 10:15 - 10:50
Employee Experience Now
People leaders join this round-table conversation about Employee Experience. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. People and Talent Leaders only.

Speaker: Emma Bridger
Organization: EX Space
Code: LS3
Time: 11:15 - 11:50
Internal Comms - Room 101
People leaders join this round-table conversation about Internal Communications. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. People and Talent leaders only

Speaker: Cat Lewis
Organization: Culture that POPs
Code: LS4
Time: 12:15 - 12:50
Rewards + Recognition = Retention
People leaders join this round-table conversation about the tree Rs: Rewards:Recognition: Retention. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. People and Talent Leaders Only

Speaker: Jane Vivier
Organization: Rewarding Company
Code: LS5
Time: 13:15 - 13:50
The Role of AI in Personalized Employee Experiences
People Leaders join this round-table conversation about AI & Personalized EX. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. People Leaders only
Speaker:
Organization:
Code: LS6
Time: 14:15 - 14:50
Measuring Employee Experience with Evolving Metrics
People leaders join this round-table conversation about EX Metrics. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating for People Leaders only.

Speaker: Robert Hicks
Organization: Robert Hicks
Code: LS7
Time: 15:15 - 15:50
Redefining Performance Management in a Modern World
People leaders join this round-table conversation about Performance Management through the lens of Ex. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. The facilitator will be revealed soon
Speaker: Facilitator to be announced soon
Organization: Coming soon
Code: LS8
Time: 16:15 - 16:50
Seated Yoga for Work Part 1
Join Kallika for an interactive Seated -Yoga session Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session.

Speaker: Kallika Bruce
Organization: On -Site Massage
Code: D02
Time: 11:15 - 11:35
Stepping into the ZOUD: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations for Diversity and Inclusion
In this engaging masterclass, we will explore the Zone of Uncomfortable Debate (ZOUD) and its pivotal role in advancing diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Learn how fear of offending, lack of understanding, and unsupportive cultures prevent meaningful conversations about inequality and discrimination. Discover the importance of creating safe spaces for open dialogue, where diverse perspectives are not only heard but valued. This session will provide you with the tools to engage in difficult yet necessary conversations, encourage empathy, and promote leadership-driven inclusive behaviour. Join us to overcome barriers, challenge existing practices, and make lasting progress toward a more equitable workplace.

Speaker: Sylvia Stevenson
Organization: Absolute Diversity
Code: D03
Time: 11:45 - 12:05
Rethink, Redesign, Reignite: The Role of the Office in Employee Engagement
The workplace of the future goes far beyond aesthetics. It’s not just about sleek designs or cutting-edge furniture—it’s about crafting spaces that catalyse cultural transformation, foster trust, and inspire employee engagement. Facilitated by Mallie Bandaranaike, this interactive workshop series offers two standalone sessions, each exploring a different facet of how offices can evolve into dynamic hubs that empower connection, innovation, and productivity.

Speaker: Mallie Bandaranaike
Organization: Future of The Office
Code: D04
Time: 12:15 - 12:35
The Power of Live Music - Transforming Office Spaces
Live music performance & presentation about the benefits to employee engagement of intimate live music experiences in the office.

Speaker: Joel Stewart
Organization: Chilli Jam
Code: D05
Time: 12:15 - 13:05
Seated Yoga for Work Part 2
Join Kallika for part 2 for interactive Seated -Yoga session Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session

Speaker: Kallika Bruce
Organization: On Site Massage
Code: D06
Time: 13:15 - 13:35
Leading Neurodivergent Teams
Approximately 15% of the global population is formally diagnosed as neurodivergent. All organisations will already have neurodivergent employees working for them. In order to foster engagement, productivity, and innovation, it's crucial for managers to understand how to lead neurodivergent team members to harness their unique talents and skills.

Speaker: Kate Isichei
Organization: Where To Look Communications
Code: D08
Time: 14:15 - 16:35
Afternoon Session: Harnessing Cognitive Diversity and Designing for Engagement
The afternoon session dives into the transformative potential of inclusive and data-driven design strategies. By embracing neurodiversity, incorporating biophilic elements, and leveraging workplace analytics, organisations can create spaces that foster innovation, well-being, and engagement. This session builds on the morning’s focus on trust and transparency, providing practical approaches to designing workplaces that reflect and empower the full diversity of the workforce.

Speaker: Mallie Bandaranaike
Organization:
Code: D10
Time: 16:15 - 16:35