THE FUTURE OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IS REVOLUTIONARY
After a record-breaking event in 2024, we're delighted to announce that the 2025 Employee Engagement Summit will take place at Evolution London in Battersea Park.
The future of Employee Engagement isn’t just exciting - it’s revolutionary! We’re on the brink of a seismic shift that will redefine how organisations connect with their employees.
The industry continues to be shaped by trends such as remote and hybrid work, a focus on employee wellbeing, the integration of AI and automation, continuous learning and upskilling.
Join us for a day bursting at the seams with case studies, live interviews and panel discussions that will allow you to harness the power of your people.
Key facts
7 Content Stages
Interactive Roundtables
121 MEETINGS
2000+ Attendees
Networking Concierge Programme
250+ Speakers
WHAT TO EXPECT
TOPIC STREAMS
Employee Engagement in the New World of Work
There has been a seismic shift in the way that we work over the last two years and many of these strategies are here to stay. This stream will highlight what the future of employee engagement looks like.
The Future of Employee Engagement
Our people are our biggest asset, so it’s crucial that we make sure that ‘work’ is a place that provides the experiences that will enable our people to thrive.
Effective Strategies for Employee Engagement
It’s so important to review and revise employee engagement strategies, so join this stream for innovative ideas relating to how to keep your people engaged.
Communication and Collaboration in the Modern Workplace
Communication and collaboration is increasingly taking centre stage in the quest for organisations to achieve higher and sustainable levels of employee engagement and productivity, particularly when employees are working remotely.
Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion
Probably the most crucial elements when it comes to employee engagement – join us to discover how to create a truly diverse, inclusive workplace where wellbeing takes centre stage.
Recruitment, Reward and Talent Retention
The great resignation has only highlighted the need to implement successful recruitment, reward and talent retention strategies. Join us to discover how to recruit the best talent and keep them engaged with your organisation.
Can Employee Experience Provide Competitive Advantage?
Our people are fast becoming the only way you will ever achieve a competitive advantage as, when we unlock the potential of our employees, we can drive customer experience to world class levels. Employees become our competitive advantage when they feel so engaged that they go above and beyond. Join this stream to discover how to unlock the potential of your employees.
Employee Engagement Strategy and Leadership
Employee engagement and productivity can only be achieved if the correct strategies are in place and we have inspirational role model leaders to effect and implement those strategies to move the organisation forward in an age of uncertainty and disruption.
CONTENT STAGES
Main Stage
Welcome to our largest stage, where you can anticipate transformational case studies, exclusive fireside chats, and in-depth panel discussions. We will focus on every aspect of employee engagement, offering you unparalleled insights and practical strategies to truly harness the power of your people. Join us to explore innovative approaches and gain valuable perspectives from industry leaders and experts.
Internal Communications
This stage will delve into the implementation of internal communication strategies designed to elevate employee engagement. Through expert-led sessions, we will explore effective communication techniques, innovative tools, and best practices that can transform your organisational communication. Join us to discover how strategic internal communication can foster a more engaged, motivated, and productive workforce.
Employee Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion
Join the employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion stage to discover strategies for cultivating a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Through insightful presentations and expert-led discussions, you'll learn how to foster an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. Explore best practices, innovative approaches, and real-world success stories that can help you build a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes wellbeing at every level.
Employee Benefits, Reward and Retention
Tune in to the employee benefits stage to explore how you can enhance your organisation's benefits offerings. Delve into a variety of sessions featuring expert insights and case studies to discover strategies that attract and retain top talent, improve employee well-being, and align benefits with the evolving needs and expectations of your workforce.
Learning and Development
Head to the learning and development stage to explore strategies for enriching your organisation's training initiatives. Discover innovative approaches to learning delivery, employee growth paths, and leveraging technology for effective development programs. Whether you're enhancing existing learning frameworks or implementing new ones, this stage offers invaluable insights to empower your workforce and drive organisational success through continuous learning and development.
Talent & Recruitment
This stage will delve into strategies that optimise talent acquisition and recruitment. Engage in insightful sessions featuring expert advice, case studies, and interactive discussions focused on enhancing hiring practices and candidate experiences. Explore innovative approaches to attracting top talent and streamlining the recruitment process.
Organisational Culture
Join the organisational stage to explore how to create a thriving and impactful workplace culture. Discover strategies for aligning values, boosting collaboration, and empowering employees at all levels. Whether you are refining your current culture or embarking on a transformational journey, this stage offers valuable insights to help you build a resilient and inclusive organisational culture that drives innovation, enhances performance, and promotes lasting success.
Ruby Wax
Ruby Wax OBESteve Clarke
Virgin Atlantic People Communications LeadChristina Lewis
Bolt Head of Global Operations and EngagementSarah Hood
Bupa Global Head of EngagementEmma Illingworth
OVO Head of People TransformationA people centered, award winning, HR leader, with a track record of partnering Executive Leaders to design and deliver People Strategies. Led multiple large-scale acquisition, restructuring / efficiency, EVP and culture transformation programs.
Quick, creative thinker, calm under pressure, with a considered approach. Often described as an agitator and playmaker to achieve what can often feel like impossible change programmes. I thrive in bringing people together to co-create and deliver improved people's experiences.
Louisa McCabe
AXA Head of Internal CommunicationsWith several senior communication roles and an MA under my belt, my only regret is I didn't make the move sooner. I now spend my days doing what I love, connecting people with our leaders, sharing stories, celebrating the good stuff, and supporting people through the tough stuff.
Core skills include developing high performing teams, building and maintaining trust with senior stakeholders, strategic thinking, content development, campaign creation, writing, events, and change management.
Dev Mistry
Dojo Internal Communications and Engagement LeadPeople-focused communications are at the heart of Dev’s approach, no matter the size of maturity of the business. This is coupled with Dev’s proactive stance on inclusivity and equity within business processes, culture and communications, both from a personal and professional point of view. Outside of work, Dev also has a keen interest in initiatives supporting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC people respectively, through volunteer projects, cabaret performances and mentoring schemes.
Anaïs Nebel
Lipsy London Group Culture & Communications ManagerShe started her career in consulting before working for global retailers such as Estée Lauder Companies and The Body Shop. She has a unique understanding of internal and external brand experience - and how to make it resonate - having worked in marketing and customer experience before going into leadership development and people experience. In her current role, she looks after Wellbeing, Charity, Internal Comms, Employee Listening and Employer Branding.
Carlo Beschi
Treatwell Lead Agile CoachI help value flow.
An accomplished professional, with a very broad skill set and 15+ years of experience in digital product delivery, cultural change and organizational transformation.
I leverage on agile-lean practices to partner with leaders and teams, and help them improve their time to market, customer engagement, product quality and operational efficiency.
I love envisioning, strategizing, and executing - both individually and together with others.
I relentlessly cultivate a safe, vibrant, collaborative working environment, focussed on learning, engagement and innovation. A place where people grow, projects succeed, and business KPIs flourish - all at the same time.
Beth Perry
First Central Head of Internal Communications and CultureHey, I’m Beth, Head of Internal Communications and Culture at First Central Group. With over a decade’s experience in creative and strategic positions, I’m a firm believer that comms and culture go hand-in-hand to deliver an awesome colleague experience. In a nutshell, it’s about listening, seeing people as people, and combining this with data to inform a truly authentic and kick-ass plan…that everyone wants to be part of.
Since joining First Central Group, we’ve been making a name for ourselves culturally by ranking #22 in Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work UK 2024 list, #7 for 2023’s Best Places to Work Wellbeing list and #7 in Best Places for Women (Super Large) …just to name a few.
When I’m not at work, I’m normally planning my next adventure (or living one). From Rio Carnival to the Trans-Siberian Railway, I’m never a few months away from a plane or immersing myself into something new.
Wendy Murphy
Exinity VP Corporate CommunicationsMelanie Page
Balfour Beatty Head of Group Innovation ProgrammesMelanie heads up 'My Contribution': Balfour Beatty's award-winning engagement programme that harnesses the enthusiasm, knowledge, and expertise of the workforce to crowd-source ideas, innovate and problem solve. My Contribution gives employees a voice and empowers them to make positive change through the creation of powerful solutions that drive strategic growth and help make Balfour Beatty a great place to work.
Jeremy Gautrey-Jones
RSPCA Assistant Director Employee ExperienceVictoria Wilson
Royal Air Force (Ministry of Defence) Employee Engagement Team ManagerMichelle Sage
Royal Air Force (Ministry of Defence) Employee Engagement AdvisorAlix Ainsley
Virgin Group People Experience DirectorAlix and Charlotte bring their experience and leadership to their current role, leading the people partnering and proposition teams. The ‘north star’ for the team is alignment to Virgin’s organisational purpose, this means investing in, developing, and inspiring the teams that are Changing Business for Good.
Charlotte Cherry
Virgin Group People Experience DirectorAlix and Charlotte bring their experience and leadership to their current role, leading the people partnering and proposition teams. The ‘north star’ for the team is alignment to Virgin’s organisational purpose, this means investing in, developing, and inspiring the teams that are Changing Business for Good.
Emma Hughes
Phoenix Group Communication and Engagement of Colleague Representation ForumWith over 20 years’ experience of internal communication, specialising in bringing the colleague experience to life and integrating the colleague voice into people initiatives.
Emma and the PCRF team won the engage award for best use of Innovation in employee engagement in 2023.
Susan Reilly
Phoenix Group Head of Colleague RepresentationSusan Reilly is the Head of Phoenix Colleague Representation Forum, part of the Phoenix Group.
With over 15 years’ experience and a qualification in Employment Law, she is passionate about colleague engagement, building effective partnerships and the power of the colleague voice.
Susan specialises in colleague representation and progressive partnership working and loves utilising her skills and experience to create and promote industry leading representation propositions and it’s benefits in the modern workplace.
Susan created the PCRF in 2021 and they successfully won the engage award for best use of Innovation in employee engagement in 2023.
She lives near Edinburgh and loves spending time with her friends and family, particularly the latest addition to the family, her first grandchild.
Neil Morrison
Severn Trent Group Human Resources DirectorTechnically, he has expertise in change management (especially digital transformation), compensation and benefits (including remuneration committees), organisational development, talent management, strategic resourcing, employee relations and communications. He's partnered with a range of CEOs and board members and contribute to the broader business leadership and strategy.
He prides himself on his communication skills and broad business knowledge. Down to earth, calm and measured whilst still working at pace and focused on delivery. The range of his experience means he's learnt to adapt and flex to different industries and cultures. he's also a qualified coach.
When he's not working, he is passionate about education, skills and the world of work in general. He's a regular commentator on leadership and management and has written for publications in the UK and US and spoken at conferences across the globe.
Tanai Vadera
Nando's Senior Product ManagerHelen Card
Homes England Head of Internal and Digital CommunicationsParysa Hosseini-Sech
Onecom People & Culture DirectorJohn Townsend
Unicef UK Head of Internal CommunicationsJohn believes passionately in the power of internal communications to set the tone for an organisation’s culture, leading to better places to work and ultimately better organisational results.
Neil Bestford
Byggfakta Group Group Director of Brand and People ExperienceHenry Elworthy
John Lewis Partnership Partner Communications & Engagement LeadAt the John Lewis Partnership, he leads the team accountable for internal and external channels, events, planning, and leadership communications, as well as running a team of communicators charged with delivering fast-paced change communications. With 25 million hits to their intranet each year, over 70 sites and 550 communities to manage, there’s rarely a dull moment in his team.
Victoria Black
The Travel Chapter Head of Internal CommunicationsLaura Jamieson
Alshaya Group Head of Internal CommunicationsDuaa Almousawi
Alshaya Group Internal Communications ExecutiveDuaa brings a distinctive perspective and vision to the field of marketing and communications through her diverse experiences and forward-thinking approaches. Her ability to blend creativity with strategic thinking allows her to see opportunities where others might not, while her dedication to authentic connection-building ensures that her message resonates deeply with audiences, both in-person and online. This unique combination enables Duaa to inspire change and make a lasting, positive impact in her region and beyond.
Daniela Hoyos
Swissport Communications ManagerRoss Parker
Allianz Employee Engagement ManagerAn influential leader with over 10 years’ experience in the field of Employee Engagement, Wellbeing and Recognition.
Ross inspires and leads a network of Engagement Reps, Wellbeing Reps and Mental Health First Aiders to champion a culture where people matter, and voices are heard.
Following Allianz acquisition of LV= General Insurance, Ross is now using his expertise to roll out people strategies across Allianz Holdings.
Ross has led his past organisation to receive industry recognition as well leading project teams to scoop-up a number of internal awards too.
Dr Sarah Pass
Engage for SuccessSarah is a practitioner-focused academic concentrating on employee experience and engagement. Sarah is a member of the Engage for Success (EFS) Advisory Board. She also sits on the EFS steering group, chairs the East Midlands Area Network, the Line Managers TAG, the Engagement Champion TAG, and is the co-project lead for the EFS annual survey. In 2023, Sarah was ranked by HR Magazine as an Influential Thinker in HR. She is a Fellow of the RSA, an Academic Associate of the CIPD, and a member of the British Academy of Management. Sarah also sits on the Advisory Board for the EX-Space and is a member of the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA) Working Insights Group. Sarah currently works as a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Business School (NTU).
James Court-Smith
Engage for SuccessConnor Roche
Pluxee Business Development ManagerConnor is passionate about employee benefits and wellbeing. Dedicated to enhancing workplace satisfaction and productivity through tailored solutions. A trusted advisor with a focus on holistic employee wellness.
Debbie Events
Pluxee Client Service ManagerChris Ronald
Blackhawk Network VP B2B EMEAChris is accountable for accelerating and enabling growth by creating high-performance teams and functions that work to scale the business. After holding leadership roles across both public and private companies for national and global brands, Chris has a wealth of experience when it comes to general management, sales & marketing, client success & service and operations. As a result, Chris is able to achieve strategic transformation and drive profitable B2B growth strategies for Blackhawk Network and its customers.
Owen Rose
Acteon Managing PartnerJessica Brannigan
Culture Amp Lead People ScientistShe has over a decade of experience in the people and culture space encompassing in-house HR and workforce development roles, in-depth leadership assessment and coaching, human capital consulting and talent & career development. She enjoys combining these expertise to enhance workplace culture for the organisations we serve and the employees within them.
Prior to joining Culture Amp she led a programme at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School to enhance the leadership skills, and personal and career progression of MBA’s entering into high-profile careers. Thinking about the individual, their development and their trajectory within the sphere of an organisation is therefore of particular interest to her.
Nick Holmes
Avalere Health Vice President, Employee ExperienceLearning leader of the Year, winner CIPD EX Initiative of the Year. Finalist HR Leader of the Year 2024. A disruptor and innovator by nature. Delivered numerous award-winning people initiatives across global organizations. Talks about everything HR and people.
As the VP of Employee Experience at Avalere Health. Me and my army of creative change-makers are working to make the lives of our people healthy and happy so they can transform the lives of patients everywhere.
Isha Smith
Soundcloud Global Head of Total RewardsI enjoy problem solving and am energised by challenging work. I bring energy and resilience to teams, and the ability to achieve results while building relationships at all levels in the organisation.
Vicky Edwards
Alfa Chief People OfficerKey areas of specialism : Coaching; Employee Engagement; Culture Change; Change Management; Talent Development; Performance Improvement; Business Development; Learning & Development
Caro Ruttledge
Gate One PartnerJenna Brown
Uber for Business Head of Uber for Business, UKEvan Rhoda
Blackbaud Principal, Corporate SolutionsAlice Boyd
Firstup Lead Consultant - Communications StrategyCreative communications professional with a passion for people, storytelling, brand and culture.
I'm now partnering with Firstup customers to help drive adoption and engagement throughout their digital employee experience journeys. This includes reaching 100% of their workforce to drive business initiatives, boosting morale through employee recognition, and leveraging data insights to inform business decisions.
I've worked in various sectors in both New Zealand and the UK, including technology, utilities, and healthcare. Some of my specialties include internal engagement, digital employee communications, and stakeholder management.