FuturifyHR: Change Ready Together

A premier 2-day summit equipping HR leaders with future-ready capabilities across AI, Talent, and Industrial Relations.


JOHOR BAHRU

15 & 16 July 2026

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel               

PENANG

21 & 22 July 2026 

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM 

Iconic Marjorie Hotel Penang              

PETALING JAYA

4 & 5 August 2026

9.00 AM - 5.30 PM

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel

Program Overview

Impact HR Summit 2026


In celebration of International Human Resources Day, we are inviting HR professionals, people managers, business leaders, and organizational decision-makers to gather for an immersive experience themed “Futurify HR: Change Ready Together”.


Impact HR Summit 2026 is 100% HRDC claimable, making it a worthwhile investment in your professional development that you won’t want to miss. Join us to explore the future of HR, where technology and humanity converge, leading with empathy and digital ethics to empower resilience and wellbeing in the workplace.


Experience the Future of HR


HR is evolving beyond rules and spreadsheets;

it's about sparking innovation.

You'll leave with actionable insights that can help you drive meaningful change and support the development of a more adaptive, inclusive, and future-ready workplace.

Key Objectives


AI Ready Organisational

Integrate AI into critical policies, reward system and value

Decision Integrity

Managing change and crisis without compromising performance

Future/Crisis Ready

Addressing risks such as AI misuse, inconsistent decisions, and workplace disputes

Who Should Attend & Why?


HR Leaders & Professionals: 
Stay ahead of industry trends and discover cutting-edge
HR strategies.

Business Owners & Executives: 
Learn how AI and workforce innovation can drive organizational success.

Talent & Learning Development Experts: 

Gain insights into upskilling, reskilling, and career growth strategies.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Advocates: 
Explore ways to build a more inclusive and people-centered workplace.

Tech & AI Enthusiasts in HR:
Understand how AI is shaping the future of work and HR operations.

People Managers & Culture Champions: 
Discover strategies to enhance employee engagement, well-being, and resilience.

Unveiling the Secrets


The 3 Key Pillars Shaping HR’s Evolution

FuturizeAI
  • AI governance advocates
  • AI for everyone to be efficient so everyone can achieve more in their role
Why It Matters?

Sets the direction, sparks new thinking, and motivates action.

FuturizeAI
  • Strengthening organisational stability
  • HR protects trust and fair building defensible structure
Why It Matters?

Strengthening organisational stability HR protects trust and fair building defensible structure

FuturizeAI
  • Ensure business continuity
  • Building change-ready capability



Why It Matters?

Gives visibility to brands and helps audiences discover new ideas and solutions.

Keynote Speakers


You'll meet with some of the best, most progressive leaders in the field.

Event Itinerary


Schedule

Keynote

09:00 – 12:25


FuturizeTalent

Positive Psychology in Leadership: Building Culture, Engagement and Retention Confidence

Use positive psychology to build strengths-based leadership, engagement, and retention confidence.

Speaker: Max Wong


FuturizeIR

Future-Ready Industrial Relations: Protecting Trust, Fairness and Organisational Stability

Build trust and stability through fair, consistent, and future-ready Industrial Relations practices.

Speaker: Victor Gan


FuturizeTalent

Compensation, Benefit and Rewards

Understand how compensation, benefits, and rewards drive talent attraction, motivation, and retention.

Speaker: Eli Wong


FuturizeAI

Making AI Everyone's Business: The Mindset Shift Organisations Need

Shift mindsets to make AI a tool that enhances routine work and builds an AI-ready organisation.

Speaker: Rico Ho


FuturizeTalent

AI Will Make Them Capable. Who Will Make Them Accountable?

Build ownership-ready talent by turning AI-enhanced capability into accountability and business impact.

Speaker: Yim Choong Chow

Workshop

2:00 PM – 4.45 PM


FuturizeIR

From Policy to Practice: Applying Industrial Relations in Everyday Workplace Situations

Practise applying IR policies fairly and confidently through real workplace scenarios.

Speaker: Victor Gan


FuturizeTalent

Having the right mix of Compensation, Benefits and Rewards

Use practical tools to design a balanced rewards mix that supports attraction, motivation, and retention.

Speaker: Eli Wong


FuturizeAI

From Possibility to Practice: AI Tools Everyone Can Use

Use practical AI tools to simplify HR tasks, boost productivity, and turn AI into everyday practice.

Speaker: Rico Ho


FuturizeTalent

From Insight to Impact: Applying the O.I.T Framework

Apply the O.I.T Framework to strengthen ownership, accountability, and performance impact.

Speaker: Yim Choong Chow


Fireside synthesis

What is the Future of HR?

Turn Day 1 insights into immediate HR priorities and leadership actions.

Speaker: Max Wong, Eli Wong, Rico Ho, Victor Gan

 Moderator: Joe Chang

Description Title

Keynote

09:00 AM – 12:30 PM


FuturizeTalent

Mercer Marsh Benefit

Gain an external perspective on benefits through market trends, risk, and value.

Speaker: Mercer Marsh


FuturizeTalent

When Legacy Meets a Multi-Generations Workforce: How Hextar Built a Change-Ready Organisation

Discover how Hextar transformed its legacy business by embracing a multi-generational workforce and building change readiness.

Speaker: Shaun Lung


FuturizeIR

When Performance Management Fails: Managerial Prerogative vs Employee Protection

Understand how delayed managerial action can turn performance issues into termination risks.

Speaker: Badrol Izam


FuturizeAI

AI Governance for Employers

Set clear boundaries, accountability, and risk controls for AI use at work.

Speaker: Rico Ho

Description Title

Cross Pillars

1.30 PM - 4.30 PM


Fireside chat

01:30 PM - 3.00 PM

What can HR learn from Startup Business Practice?

Apply startup practices like agility, experimentation, and ownership to build a more adaptive and impact-focused HR function.

Speaker: Chen Chow, Auntie HR

Moderator: Joe Chang


Break / Networking

3.00 PM - 4.30 PM

HR Networking Session

Connect with fellow HR professionals to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build meaningful industry relationships.

Upcoming Event Details


Conference Package


About the Organizer


Impact-Volution Training and Consultancy Sdn Bhd (IV) is motivated to develop the next generation of leaders in the industry by combining soft-skill mastery with technical knowledge.


We are dedicated to making our workshops interactive and thought-provoking, as we believe one must take ownership of their learning for knowledge transfer to be effective.


Join us as a Sponsor?


Partner with Impact HR Summit 2026 and position your brand at the forefront of HR innovation and workplace transformation. As a sponsor, you'll gain exclusive access to industry leaders, top decision-makers, and HR professionals driving the future of work.

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Get in Touch with Us


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