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In today’s fast-changing world of work, traditional HR systems are no longer enough. Organizations need a Talent Operating System (OS) that doesn’t just digitize processes, but recalibrates how talent is managed, developed, and experienced. By harnessing AI, real-time skills data, and predictive insights, enterprises can transform the employee lifecycle - from workforce planning and internal mobility to engagement and performance - into one seamless, intelligent ecosystem. This session unpacks how the leading enterprises are recalibrating their talent strategies with AI-powered HR Tech to drive agility, employee experience, and business growth.
 
 

Key Takeaways:


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<li>-Why enterprises must recalibrate talent management with an AI-powered OS.</li>
<li>-Using real-time skills and predictive analytics to drive smarter talent decisions.</li>
<li>-Connecting employee experience, agility, and performance into one ecosystem.</li>
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The rules of talent are being rewritten. As organizations face rapid shifts in skills, structures, and strategies, yesterday’s playbooks can no longer chart tomorrow’s course. This opening panel sets the tone for the day, exploring how leaders can recalibrate talent management to balance immediate priorities with long-term vision. From redefining roles and succession pathways to leveraging predictive insights and cross-functional collaboration, discover what it takes to design a workforce that is agile, future-ready, and truly aligned with business transformation.
 
 

Key Takeaways:


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<li>-Reimagine workforce design and role architectures in line with the Great TM Recalibration.</li>
<li>- Leverage analytics and foresight to anticipate skill gaps and succession risks.</li>
<li>- Build integrated TM strategies that unite TA, L&D, and business in preparing for the future of work.</li>
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As disruption accelerates, job descriptions are becoming obsolete faster than they’re written. The enterprises that thrive won’t be the ones with the most talent, but the ones that know how to unlock, redeploy, and continually evolve skills. This session challenges the old role-based playbook and introduces the concept of a truly skill-first enterprise - where learning isn’t a program, but the operating system of the organization. Explore how to break free from rigid hierarchies, build skill-based talent marketplaces, and link every investment in learning directly to business impact.

 
 

Key Takeaways:

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<li>-Why enterprises must shift from role-based to skill-based talent models. </li>
<li>- How to embed continuous learning as the engine of talent management.</li>
<li>- Linking skills and learning directly to measurable business impact.</li>
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This session will explore how organizations can move beyond traditional mobility frameworks and begin reshaping the delivery of Talent Management itself. By establishing global and regional TM hubs, companies can drive faster hiring, reduce cost, and create scalable TM ecosystems that support operations across borders.

As organizations navigate constant disruption, AI emerges as the architect of tomorrow’s workforce. This session explores how data-driven intelligence is reducing time-to-hire, enhancing quality of candidates, and - most importantly - future-proofing organizations against attrition. The conversation will uncover how AI can move beyond efficiency to create enduring talent ecosystems designed for agility and resilience.

 
 

Key Takeaways:


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<li>-Learn how AI-powered insights can cut hiring timelines by up to 30% while elevating workforce quality.</li>
<li>-Discover how predictive intelligence strengthens retention, reducing early attrition by aligning talent with long-term organizational needs.</li>
<li>-Explore how to design AI-enabled, future-ready talent ecosystems that combine agility, resilience, and sustainability.</li>
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An in-depth exploration of real-world business challenges and transformative strategies from leading organizations. This session presents pioneering approaches, critical decisions, and measurable outcomes, offering participants actionable insights and strategic lessons to apply within their own contexts.

Nationalisation is no longer just a policy imperative - it is emerging as a powerful talent strategy that strengthens organizations, drives innovation, and ensures long-term competitiveness. By investing in citizen talent, organizations are not only fulfilling national visions but also unlocking leadership pipelines that are deeply aligned with the region’s evolving economic priorities. This session explores how nationalisation can be reframed as a cornerstone of talent management - one that builds resilient, inclusive, and future-ready organizations capable of thriving in a global landscape.

 
 

Key Takeaways:


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<li>- Position nationalisation as a strategic driver of innovation, agility, and growth.</li>
<li>- Accelerate the development of citizen talent into critical leadership roles.</li>
<li>- Integrate nationalisation with global talent strategies to future-proof organizations </li>
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Step into an exciting, high-energy challenge where your team will tackle the most pressing talent management hurdles in the ME region. Brainstorm, strategize, and deliver impactful solutions to bridge skill gaps, outpace competition, and revolutionize hiring practices. This isn’t just an activity – it’s your chance to lead the way in shaping the future of ME’s workforce. Are you ready to make an impact?

The paycheck hasn’t evolved in decades - but talent expectations have. In a world demanding fairness, speed, and personalization, AI is turning rewards from static cycles into real-time, adaptive systems. This session explores how organizations can leverage AI to recalibrate compensation and benefits in real-time, build equity, and design rewards that truly drive retention in a world where talent won’t wait for annual cycles.

 
 

Key Takeaways:


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<li>- Discover how AI and automation can make compensation fair, transparent, and bias-free.</li>
<li>- Explore the shift from payroll as a process to rewards as a strategic talent advantage.</li>
<li>- Learn how real-time, personalized rewards can boost retention and employee trust.
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Today’s workforce spans four generations, each with distinct expectations, motivations, and ways of working. From Gen Z seeking purpose and agility to millennials prioritizing growth, Gen X valuing stability, and boomers offering experience, one-size-fits-all approaches to talent management are quickly becoming obsolete. This panel explores how organizations can craft flexible, inclusive, and personalized strategies that meet diverse needs while still driving cohesion, performance, and long-term retention. Are you ready to reimagine how you manage talent - or risk losing the very future you’re building for?


 
 

Key Takeaways:


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<li>- Why uniform talent practices fail in a multi-generational workforce.</li>
<li>- How to design flexible and personalized employee journeys across age groups.</li>
<li>- Turning generational diversity into a strength for collaboration, performance, and retention. </li>
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As industries transform at lightning speed, the future of work is no longer confined to rigid roles or static org charts. Enter the fluid workforce - a model where skills outweigh titles, talent flows seamlessly across boundaries, and organizations adapt in real-time to business needs. This panel brings together leaders who are redesigning workforce strategies to embrace agility, blend full-time and gig talent, and build skill-based systems that future-proof organizations in the Middle East.


 
 

Key Takeaways:


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<li>- Transition from role-based structures to skill-driven workforce architectures that enable agility. </li>
<li>- Leverage internal talent marketplaces, learning platforms, and predictive analytics for dynamic team deployment.</li>
<li>- Foster a culture and governance framework that empowers collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability. </li>
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A brief interlude as we prepare the stage for the grand unveiling of the Talent Magnets Awards. This pause is more than just a transition - it’s the build-up to recognizing the trailblazers who are redefining how organizations attract, engage, and retain talent. Get ready for a magical spectacle of celebration and inspiration as we spotlight the true magnets of talent.

Join us for the inaugural People Matters Talent Magnets Felicitation Ceremony, a celebration of Middle East’s most desirable and talent-centric employers. This night is dedicated to those who are not just keeping pace but setting the pace. Through bold ideas, visionary leadership, and scalable impact, our awardees are shaping what’s next. Be part of an evening that ignites inspiration, amplifies innovation, and sets the benchmark for excellence in the people and work space.