The Future of Work Conference 2025

The Future of Work Conference 2025

Future proof your workplace and workforce. Get equipped with expert insights on the latest trends and strategies of the future.

By Wales HR Network

Date and time

Wed, 14 May 2025 09:30 - 16:30 GMT+1

Location

International Convention Centre Wales

Catsash Road Caerleon NP18 1DE United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours
  • Paid venue parking

Future proof your workplace and workforce. Get equipped with expert insights on the latest trends and strategies of the future.


There has been a momentous evolution in working practices, norms and expectations over the past few years. From the lasting impact of the pandemic, to demands of new generations, it is more important than ever that workplaces are not only well-informed but equipped to futureproof their workforce and workplace, from people to processes.

Compered by the brilliant Sian Lloyd, the conference will be a jam-packed day of keynotes, panels and workshops, with lunch and refreshments included.

Don’t miss this line up of experts from a range of fields and perspectives, sharing insights across important topics, including:


  • The Employment Rights Bill – futureproofing our workforce in a global era of change? - Shavanah Taj has been the General Secretary of the Wales Trades Union Congress (TUC Cymru)
  • The four-day week – is it the future? - Dr. David Frayne, Research Fellow at the University of Salford and member of Digital Futures at Work Research Centre
  • Employment law: challenges, changes and predictions for the future - Fflur Jones, Damian Phillips, Owen John and Rachel Ford-Evans, Employment Law Partners at Darwin Gray
  • AI in the workplace – achieving your organisation’s objectives - An expert panel
  • Making the Future Work: how innovation and social good can advance together - Anna Thomas MBE, Founding Co-Director of the Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) and Kester Brewin, Associate Director at IFOW
  • Building healthy workplaces that support people's wellbeing through the employee lifecycle - Annabelle Llanes, Engagement Manager, CIPD
  • Managing a multi-generational workforce in the 21st Century - Lynda Campbell, Transformational Leader and Culture Specialist at Call of the Wild
  • Next Generation Telecommunications for Wales; Ogi’s journey from start up to scale up - Lisa Hand, Senior Director, People Experience at Ogi
  • Making your workplace more neurodivergent friendly - Jamie Green, County Councillor
  • Conflict in the Workplace – Proactive or reactive approaches - James Forse and Matt Knight at Acas


This event is not-for-profit and any proceeds will be donated to a chosen charity.


Ticket prices:

  • PRIVATE SECTOR - £199 + VAT
  • PRIVATE SECTOR GROUP DISCOUNT (2+ TICKETS) - £179 + VAT
  • PUBLIC/THIRD SECTOR - £189 + VAT
  • PUBLIC/THIRD SECTOR GROUP DISCOUNT (2+ TICKETS) - £169 + VAT

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We are building and nurturing a community of HR professionals.

The Wales HR Network is developed and partnered by Darwin Gray and Acorn by Synergie, with the aim to bring together HR professionals to build your networks and empower you with knowledge on the latest hot topics and important updates.

From £217.61