THE GREAT TM
RECALIBRATION

30^th September 2025 | Riyadh, KSA

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30^th September 2025 | Riyadh, KSA

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Talent Management is not the end of the funnel. It’s the beginning of everything.

WHY NOW.

WHY HERE.

WHY you.

Talent is no longer a cost. It's the capital. And in the Middle East, it's the single greatest lever for transformation. With trillions being funneled into economic diversification, smart cities, and human capital development, the region is not evolving - it’s reinventing.

Middle East stands at the epicenter of this evolution. Vision 2030 isn’t just policy - it’s a blueprint demanding an evolved, recalibrated, and revolutionized approach to Talent Management. As it shifts from ambition to execution, Talent Management is no longer a support function. It's a national imperative.

THIS IS NOT JUST A CONCLAVE. IT’S A STRATEGIC INTERVENTION.

Forget the cookie-cutter formats. This is an experiential leadership forum, designed to stretch minds, provoke ideas, and spark recalibration on four dimensions:

Mindset

From recruiter to talent futurist

Technology

From tools to intelligent ecosystems

Strategy

From filling roles to fulfilling business vision

Impact

From metrics to market-moving outcomes

Our Broad Objectives.

To reimagine Talent Management as a force of transformation - where strategy, intelligence, and purpose converge to shape the future of work, business, and nations.

Decode macro shifts impacting TM - AI, geopolitics, demography, skills revolutions
Equip leaders to design adaptive, intelligence-driven TM Models
Build capabilities to drive workforce readiness for industry 4.0 and 5.0
Connect TM to nation-building, ESG, DEI, and economic transformation
Foster cross-industry collaboration to build a future-ready GCC talent ecosystem

Why attend Talent Management Conclave?

Align Talent with Vision 2030

Be a part of the recalibration that bridges workforce strategies with Saudi Arabia’s national goals.

Global Expertise, Local Impact

Discover global best practices redefined to meet Saudi Arabia’s talent priorities.

Future-Focused Strategies

Harness technology, AI, and predictive analytics to recalibrate recruitment for the future.

What’s in Store for You at the Talent Management Conclave?

Immersive Case Studies
Interactive Training
Dynamic Panels
Open Dialogue & Roundtables
Visionary Keynotes
Technology Showcases

Our thought leaders who proved it.

Spotlight Topics And Sub Themes:

Nationalization and Next-Gen Workforce Models

Explore how TM leaders can align with nationalization policies (like Saudization and Emiratization) while building inclusive, future-fit hiring frameworks that drive both compliance and competitiveness.

Key Takeaways

Design talent models that align with e-government and digital governance
Leverage public-private talent partnerships to accelerate capability building
Implement digital hiring platforms for transparent, citizen-centric recruitment

Strategic TM in Government & Public Sector Transformation

Governments across the GCC are transforming their human capital approach to meet national visions. This session explores how TM can drive modernization in public institutions.

Key Takeaways

Design talent models that align with e-government and digital governance
Leverage public-private talent partnerships to accelerate capability building
Implement digital hiring platforms for transparent, citizen-centric recruitment

Talent Operating Models for Hypergrowth Startups

The region’s startup and scale-up ecosystems are booming—but are their TM functions built to support hypergrowth?

Key Takeaways

Build zero-to-one talent strategies for startup and venture-backed scaling
Design lean yet intelligent TM models that adapt with funding stages
Balance speed, quality, and culture in high-velocity hiring environments

Human Experience in Digital Hiring Journeys

Automation is here, but experience matters more than ever. Learn how to humanize digital journeys and turn every interaction into a brand moment.

Key Takeaways

Architect frictionless but empathetic hiring experiences
Use design thinking to map emotional journeys from first click to first day
Embed personalization at scale through intelligent automation

Strategic Succession & Future Role Creation

In economies reinventing themselves, the future roles don’t exist yet. Discover how to use TM not just to fill today’s roles—but to prepare for tomorrow’s.

Key Takeaways

Co-create future role architectures with business and strategy leaders
Use predictive analytics to identify succession risks and capability gaps
Develop TM-led future workforce scenario planning to stay ahead of disruption

Cost-Effective TM Transformation in Challenging Economies

TM leaders must now do more with less—without compromising quality. Explore scalable, efficient, and value-driven recruitment strategies in dynamic economies.

Key Takeaways

Apply lean hiring principles for process efficiency and reduced time-to-fill.
Use TM-as-a-Service models to flex internal capability and vendor mix
Prioritize value-based metrics (quality of hire, long-term retention) over vanity KPIs

Designing TM Ecosystems for Cross-Border Talent Mobility

With fluid workforces across the GCC and beyond, companies must build integrated systems that allow for seamless cross-border talent attraction, movement, and retention.

Key Takeaways

Build regional TM platforms to enable mobility across jurisdictions
Create multi-currency, multi-language, and multi-compliance-ready frameworks
Partner with migration authorities and talent visa programs to stay ahead

Recruitment Process Automation (RPA) + Human Touch Design

Automation can’t replace empathy—but it can optimize the process. This track explores how to blend RPA with human-centered hiring.

Key Takeaways

Identify low-value, high-volume TM tasks for automation (e.g., screening, scheduling)
Maintain candidate intimacy through key human touchpoints
Use AI-assisted nudges to personalize candidate journeys

Gen Z & the Hyper-Personalized Hiring Experience

Gen Z demands purpose, speed, and personalization. Learn how to rewire your hiring experience to attract and retain this critical workforce segment.

Key Takeaways

Design micro-journeys and content paths tailored to Gen Z preferences
Build mobile-first, fast-track application systems
Leverage social proof and gamification in employer brand activation

It's not just talent you acquire.
It's innovation.

Hands-on Training

The Hands-On Training is a full-day, practitioner-led program by HR thought leader Mervyn Dinnen, designed to equip talent leaders with practical strategies to navigate the region’s most pressing people challenges. Anchored on three pillars - organisational resilience, AI and the future of work, and multi-generational retention & well-being - the training blends expert insights, peer learning, and action planning. Participants will walk away with a tailored blueprint to build agile workplaces, responsibly adopt AI, and design inclusive strategies that drive engagement and performance across generations.

About Mervyn Dinnen

Mervyn is a prominent figure in the HR and talent management landscape, recognised for his expertise in navigating the evolving world of digital talent acquisition and development. He is the co-author of two influential books: “Digital Talent” and “Exceptional Talent,” both exploring the changing dynamics of attracting and retaining top talent in the digital age. He serves as a respected talent analyst, advising recruitment and HR technology businesses on emerging trends and best practices.

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