AI HR Summit 2026

NATIONAL AI & HR TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT 2026

08:00 – 08:30 AM

Registration & Morning Refreshments

08:55 – 09:05 AM

Welcome, Introductions & Ice-Breaker

09:00 – 09:10 AM
Conference Opening

Conference Opening & Welcome Address

09:10 – 09:30 AM
Opening Keynote

The Future of AI in Malaysia

09:30 – 10:30 AM
Opening Session

The Future of HR – Integrating AI and Innovation in the HR Space

Explore how HR leaders can embrace AI, data analytics and digital tools to shape future workplaces, build adaptable teams and drive impactful HR strategies.

10:30 – 10:50 AM
HR Tech Showcase

Spotlight on HR Tech Innovators

A curated showcase highlighting innovative HR technology solutions and emerging tools shaping the future of work.

10:50 – 11:10 AM

Networking Break & Refreshments

11:10 – 11:40 AM

Building Culture & Human Capability (A CEO’s Perspective)

Insights from a globally recognised CEO on building high-performing organisations and developing human capability for sustainable growth.

11:40 AM – 12:20 PM

Designing Inclusive, Psychologically Safe & High-Performance Work Cultures with Technology

AI-driven workforce analytics and technology approaches for building inclusive, psychologically safe and high-performing cultures.

12:20 – 12:50 PM

Building a High-Performance & Technology-Savvy HR Function

Learn how a senior HR leader leveraged global experience, technology and strategic leadership to build a high-performance HR function.

12:50 – 12:58 PM
Interactive

Special Quiz: AI, HR & Organisation

Test your knowledge and stand a chance to win special prizes.

12:58 – 12:59 PM

Announcements & Thoughts for the Day

01:00 – 02:00 PM

Lunch Break & Networking

02:00 – 02:25 PM

Blending Human Insight and Tech to Drive Growth: Transforming Your HR Work into Actionable Results

02:25 – 02:40 PM

Diving Deep Into Digital Learning: How Digital Learning is Transforming & How You Can Leverage It for Your Team

02:40 – 03:40 PM
Panel Discussion

The Future of HR in an AI-Dominated World

A strategic discussion on integrating AI into HR strategy, building adaptable teams, leveraging data analytics and evolving HR into a key digital transformation partner.

03:40 – 04:05 PM

Networking Break

04:05 – 04:30 PM

A Simple Ingredient to Enhance Employee Experience with AI

Discover how HR leaders can intentionally design and adopt an agile culture while using technology to strengthen employee experience, resilience and growth.

04:30 – 05:00 PM

Embracing Digital for HR Leaders

Explore how technology, cybersecurity and leadership can unlock new possibilities for the HR function.

05:00 – 05:10 PM

Group Photograph

05:10 PM onwards

Networking & Cocktails

08:30 – 09:00 AM

Networking & Morning Refreshments

09:00 – 09:15 AM

Day 1 Recap & Introduction to Day 2

09:15 – 10:45 AM
Live Session

Future-Proofing L&D Through Digital Learning and Experiential Simulations

Dive deep into cinematic simulations, experiential digital learning and 21st-century technology that can transform learning and development.

10:45 – 11:05 AM

Networking Break & Refreshments

11:10 – 11:30 AM
AI for HR

Deep Dive into AI for HR Leaders

Explore practical ways HR leaders can embed AI into organisations, workflows and everyday business processes.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

A CEO’s Perspective of HR

Understand what CEOs expect from HR leaders when it comes to driving organisational change, technology adoption and business transformation.

12:00 – 12:30 PM

HR, Communications & Crisis

Understand the CEO perspective on communication, crisis management, organisational growth and the role of HR in navigating uncertainty.

12:30 – 12:58 PM
Keynote

Human Leadership in the Age of AI – What You Don’t Know and What People Aren’t Telling You

As machines become more capable, what does it mean to be irreplaceably human? Explore creativity, empathy, moral courage and deep relationships in an AI-driven world.

12:58 – 12:59 PM

Announcements & Thoughts for the Day

01:00 – 02:00 PM

Lunch Break & Networking

02:00 – 02:30 PM

Adopting, Adapting and Augmenting AI in the Workplace

02:30 – 03:00 PM

HR, Leadership & AI

Explore the intersection of HR, leadership, technology and organisational change with a global leadership expert.

03:00 – 04:00 PM
Panel Discussion

Implementing AI into My Company’s Workflows & Processes – What Can HR Do?

Discover how HR can help embed AI workflows and agents into business processes, manage both humans and AI, and navigate the growing convergence of HR and IT functions.

04:00 – 04:20 PM

Networking Break

04:20 – 04:50 PM
CHRO Perspective

HR & Technology: A CHRO Perspective

Discover what it means to leverage technology strategically across the HR function from a global CHRO perspective.

04:50 – 05:00 PM
Closing

Closing Address & Summary of Summit

05:00 PM onwards

Networking & Cocktails