
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.
People-centric leadership
DEI Initiatives
AI-driven HR solutions
Employee well-being
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.
Shaun Lung
Head of Culture,
Hextar
Max Wong
Chief Executive Director,
Impact Volution
Rico Ho
Founder of CRN Solutions
AI Workflow Architect
Eli Wong
Ex Head of HR for Malaysia & Singapore
Maersk Line
Badrol-Izam Baharom
Chief Human Resource Officer,
Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering
Joe Chang
Chief Program Officer,
Impact Volution
Victor Gan
Chief Executive Officer,
E2 Workforce Consulting
Yim Choong Chow
Ex-Managing Director, Maersk Group
Growth Instigator & Creator of MAPISH
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.
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.
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