HR Business Partner Forum 2026
100+
Connect and Share Insights with Peers from Top Organizations
The HR Business Partner role is evolving faster than ever.
AI adoption, business uncertainty, workforce transformation and changing leadership expectations are reshaping what organisations need from HR. Today’s HRBPs are expected to do more than support people processes — they must understand the business, influence leaders, provide strategic insights and help organisations navigate change.
But how can HRBPs balance increasing operational demands while creating time and space for strategic partnership? How can they build credibility with business leaders, demonstrate the value of HR and make a stronger impact on business decisions?
The HR Business Partner Forum 2026 brings together senior HR leaders and practitioners to explore how the HRBP role is being redefined in the age of disruption.
Through practical case studies, leadership panels and peer discussions, participants will discover how organisations are:
Designed for HR Business Partners, Heads of HRBP, HR Directors and senior HR practitioners, this forum provides practical insights, real-world examples and peer learning to help HR professionals strengthen their impact and become more effective strategic partners to the business.
Chief People Officer @ Valiram Group, Malaysia
General Manager, Corporate External & Legal Affairs @ Microsoft ASEAN, Malaysia
Board Member of Citibank Singapore, Singapore Environment Council & SBACC Singapore
Executive Director, Treasury Liquidity and IRRBB Technology @ Standard Chartered, Singapore
Global Vice President Human Resources Shell Business Operations @ Shell Malaysia
Tech Leader | Adjunct Professor | Former General Manager @ Microsoft
This event is specially designed for HR Business Partners looking to elevate their role and make a meaningful impact. Connect with peers, gain proven strategies, and explore real-life success stories from industry leaders. Learn how to strengthen cross-functional collaboration, increase your business influence, and grow your confidence as a trusted advisor in your organization.
Boost credibility and influence
Learn practical tools and techniques to boost your credibility and business influence
Collaborate effectively across functions
Gain real-world tips on working effectively with CoEs, line managers, and senior leaders
Gain insights from real-world cases
Hear case studies and success stories from peers solving real business challenges
Grow confidence as a trusted advisor
Build confidence to act as a trusted advisor, not just an HR support function
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Explore how the HRBP role is changing in the AI era and identify where recurring operational work is consuming strategic capacity.
Participant Output: HRBP Future Role Map + Friction & Capacity Map
Identify high-value AI opportunities and learn how to move from prompts to evidence-based recommendations and business decisions.
Participant Output: Prioritised AI Use-Case Portfolio + Three Reusable Workflow Templates
Redesign a real HRBP workflow by defining where AI can support the process, where human judgment remains essential, and how approvals, evidence and accountability should work.
Participant Output: Human-AI Workflow Blueprint + Responsible AI Checklist
Translate the value of an AI-enabled HRBP workflow into measurable business outcomes, including capacity, productivity, risk, manager effectiveness and business impact.
Participant Output: One-Page Business Case + Measurement Scorecard
Turn the workshop work into an actionable pilot with a clear sponsor, baseline, outcomes, controls and criteria for success.
Participant Output: 30-Day Implementation Plan + Sprint Commitment
Opening Keynote (40 mins with Q&A)
Presentation (40 mins with Q&A)
Business Leader Panel (Non-HR Pannel for HRs)
Case Study (25mins) + Roundtable Discussion (20mins)
Case Study (25mins) + Roundtable Discussion (20mins)
Case Study (35 mins with Q&A)
Case Study (25mins) + Table Discussion (20mins)
Case Study (35 mins with Q&A)
Case Study + Roundtable Discussion
Opening Keynote
Case Study (25mins) + Table Discussion (20mins)
Panel Discussion (45 mins with Q&A)
Case Study (35 mins with Q&A)
Case Study (25mins) + Table Discussion (20mins)
Case Study (25mins) + Roundtable Discussion (20mins)
Case Study (35 mins with Q&A)
Case Study (25mins) + Table Discussion (20mins)
Panel Discussion (45 mins with Q&A)
This session cuts through complexity to help HRBPs focus on what truly matters to business leaders in the AI era. Learn how to speak the language of business, understand AI-driven OKRs, and position HR as a strategic growth enabler.
Explore the HRBP’s evolving role as a change leader in shaping talent, succession, and culture in an AI-transformed world. Benchmark talent readiness, assess leadership for digital agility, and learn how to build future-proof capabilities that drive transformation across your organization.
As AI accelerates, HRBPs must evolve alongside it. This hands-on session helps you overcome mindset and energy barriers, balance tech learning with real work, and align personal values with business priorities for long-term success.
Contact us to explore partnership opportunities and become part of experience.
170 Jalan Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur 55100 Malaysia
Early bird price until 2 October 2026
Early bird price until 2 October 2026
Early bird price until 2 October 2026
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