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      30 Years Shaping the Future of Work!

      There are conferences that follow change. And there are institutions that shape it.

      For three decades, KPMG’s HR Symposium, the premier celebration of HR in Greece, has served as a landmark event for the Human Resources community. It is an institution that has accompanied some of the most significant transformations in the world of work, hosting leading international and Greek speakers while spotlighting the ideas that have shaped the way we work, lead, and grow.

      In 2027, the HR Symposium celebrates its 30th edition and invites the business community to a unique anniversary experience. A day dedicated to knowledge, inspiration, networking, and meaningful dialogue around the forces redefining the future of work.

      In a world where artificial intelligence, new generations of employees, the demand for sustainable growth, and continuously evolving workforce expectations are reshaping the rules of the game, HR is called upon to assume a more strategic role than ever before.

      The goal of the 30th HR Symposium is to serve as a reference point for the modern HR community by highlighting the ideas, trends, and practices shaping the future of work. Through meaningful dialogue, inspiration, and the exchange of experiences, the conference aims to empower HR professionals to address emerging challenges with strategic thinking, a people-centric approach, and a clear vision for the future.

      As part of this milestone edition, we will celebrate the journey of an institution that has left a lasting mark on the Greek business landscape while also looking ahead.

      Because the greatest value of the past 30 years lies not only in what we have achieved, but in what we can still create together.

      • 30 years of ideas.
      • 30 years of leadership.
      • 30 years of inspiration.
      • 30 years of people changing the world of work.

      Welcome to the 30th HR Symposium.

      Let's celebrate the past.

      Let's inspire the future.

      Let's shape the next 30 years together.

      Key topics

      The key topics that will be presented are structured around the following 10 pillars:

      • AI, Technology & the Intelligent HR Function
        • The New Workforce AIquation: rethinking how work gets done across people, technology, ecosystems and new talent models
        • AI, automation and digital tools reshaping HR operations, decision-making and employee services
        • Common AI adoption challenges, mistakes and the readiness checklist
        • People analytics, workforce intelligence and responsible data-driven decision-making
        • AI ethics, governance, compliance and human oversight
      • Workforce Transformation & the Future of Work
        • New work models, hybrid collaboration and organizational agility
        • Redesigning roles, teams, workflows and operating models
        • Workforce planning beyond jobs and roles
        • Global talent models, cross-border hiring and demographic pressure
        • HR’s Next Frontier: architecting the future enterprise
      • Skills, Talent & Leadership Pipelines
        • The Skills Race: building tomorrow’s workforce today
        • Succession planning at management and Board of Directors level
        • Employability and career growth in a rapidly changing labor market
        • Internal mobility and skills-based talent deployment
      • Leadership, Culture & Trust in Permanent Change
        • Leading in an era of permanent change, disruption and uncertainty
        • Building trust, clarity and resilience through leadership
        • Purpose, values, inclusion and ethical leadership
        • Strengthening organizational culture and employee connection to mission
      • Employee Experience, Wellbeing & Sustainable Performance
        • Designing meaningful, human-centered employee experiences
        • Engagement, belonging, mental health and flexibility
        • Rewards, recognition, compensation and benefits
        • Building a compelling total value proposition to attract, motivate and retain talent
      • Organizational Resilience, Performance & Productivity
        • Moving from reactive problem-solving to operational resilience
        • Building data-driven systems, processes and teams that can absorb volatility and scale
        • Connecting people strategy with measurable business outcomes
        • Balancing resilience, performance and productivity
        • CEO perspective: the workforce as a driver of enterprise value
      • HR Transformation & Continuous Change
        • Transforming the HR function, operating model and capabilities
        • Moving from one-off transformation projects to continuous adaptation
        • HR as the architect and enabler of enterprise-wide change
        • Measuring transformation impact and execution success
      • Regulation, Governance & Global Workforce Risk
        • EU pay transparency and its implications for reward strategy
        • Labor-market regulation, legal obligations and government perspectives
        • Global compliance complexity and cross-border workforce risk
        • Responsible use of AI and workforce data
        • Governance frameworks that support innovation without compromising trust
      • Human Sustainability & the Longevity of Work
        • Designing work for longer, multi-stage careers
        • Preventing burnout and managing organizational energy
        • Reinventing career paths for different life and career stages
        • Preparing organizations for an aging and increasingly diverse workforce
      • 30 years of HR evolution — and the next chapter
        • Reflecting on three decades of Human Resources evolution in Greece
        • How the role, influence and expectations of HR have changed
        • Lessons from the past that can guide the profession forward
        • The capabilities and priorities that will define the next era of HR
        • Setting a shared agenda for the future of the profession

      Networking opportunities

      The conference is addressed to:
      • CEOs
      • GHROs
      • HR Directors & HR Managers
      • Talent Acquisition Managers
      • Talent Strategy Managers
      • Training and development Managers
      • People and Culture Managers
      • Digital Transformation Experts

      Industries

      • FMCGs
      • SUPERMARKETS / RETAIL
      • BANKING / ΙNSURANCE
      • IT / TECHNOLOGY
      • FOOD & BEVERAGES
      • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
      • TRAVEL / TOURISM
      • AUTOMOBILE
      • ELECTRONICS / HOME APPLIANCES

      Why Attend?

      • Gain

        valuable insights into innovative strategies shaping the future of HR

         

      • Network

        with HR leaders and professionals from Greece and abroad

      • Stay connected

        to the rapidly evolving labor market

      • Learn

        about the latest HR trends from experts and practitioners working in international organizations

      • Get inspired

        by market leaders and benefit from their experiences

      • Listen

        case studies from organizations that are rapidly transforming and creating new workplace cultures

      • Discover

        the latest technological developments and how they impact work, job roles, and the employee experience

      The 30th HR Sumposium is the longest-running and largest Human Resources event in the Greek market, bringing together top HR executives from across the country.
      If you are a provider of HR-related services, this event is an excellent opportunity to:

      • Network

        with key decision-makers in your target market

      • Showcase

        your service expertise to an audience that has already registered to attend the conference

      • Enhance

        your brand presence at the event by presenting your products and services through your physical exhibition booth

      • Gain

        brand awareness and leads from a highly relevant audience by engaging with potential clients

      • Highlight

        your know‑how on key HR topics in a non‑advertising environment, participating in public discussions with distinguished market leaders

      • Associate

        your name with the event as a leading provider of HR‑related services

         

         

      Contact

      marilena pappa
      Marilena Pappa

      Events & Communications Manager

      KPMG in Greece

      Despoina Marti
      Despoina Marti

      Marketing & Conferences Specialist

      KPMG in Greece