New, Future-Ready Strategies For People-First, Change-Receptive Cultures - Leverage New Transformation Frameworks, AI Adoption & Data-Driven Decision Making - Evolve With Ever-Changing Business Needs

Achieve Purpose-Led, Innovative & Sustained Business Change & Transformation

A Must-Attend 6th Annual, One-Day, Cross-Sector Conference & Networking Exhibition | 1 America Square, Central London, 14th May 2025

REGISTRATION OPENS

08:30 Registration & Informal Networking

OPENING REMARKS

09:00 GIC Welcome Speech

09:05 Introduction to Pandatron

09:00 Morning Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks

Simon Williams, Programme Change Director, Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Lesley Woods, Head of PR Partnerships & Non-News Media Projects, Directorate of Defence Communications, Ministry of Defence

CASE STUDY

IF I HAD A TIME MACHINE… CASE STUDY

09:20 Key Takeaways & Hard Lessons Learnt: Reflections From Past Transformation Journeys To Design Smarter, Future-Ready Business Change & Transformation

What would we do differently if we could go back? With hindsight being 20/20 what can we do to assess where transformation worked well or hit snags and build those lessons into future designs?
When goals shift or unexpected challenges arise, how do you adapt? What was a time during transformation when we needed to pivot fast and effectively?
What would my best pieces of advice be? What are the key hard-earned lessons I would share to build resilience and agility into business change and transformation?

Nicola Porter, Head of Employee Relations & People Transformation & Change Hub, Direct Line Group

PANEL Q&A

PRACTICAL AI APPLICATIONS & INTEGRATION

09:40 From Enhancing Efficiencies To Human-Centred Decision Making, Practical AI Applications Which Enrich Transformation Activities

Use AI to enhance, not replace, human-centred decision-making – discover how to integrate AI that supports your workforce
With the right AI applications, how much more value could you bring to daily operations? Hear real-world examples of teams optimising productivity without losing the personal touch
Step into AI responsibly: learn how to embed AI thoughtfully across functions to solve complex business challenges while minimising disruption to your team’s dynamic

Neha Donald, Senior Director – Global Strategy & Transformation, PepsiCo

Chelsea Parker, Senior HR Business Partner, Amazon

Paul Dettman, Solutions Architect, Grayce

TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE MODELS, METHODOLOGIES & FRAMEWORKS

10:10 Select The Right Methodologies & Frameworks To Match Your Organisational Needs & Change Maturity Levels For Agile, Effective Transformation Success

Agile, Lean, Kotter’s 8-Step Process, or…? Analyse the pros and cons of top frameworks to discover the model that works best with your organisation
Learn how organisations are evolving from traditional frameworks to support the rapid pace of digital transformation to suit modern working life
Find out how to adapt any model to your organisation’s unique needs, ensuring accountability and achieving transformational results that stick

Elizabeth Atherton, Head of Technical Directorate Development and Support, Nuclear Waste Services

THE DNA OF CHANGE

10:30 The DNA Of Change – The Forces That Hold Us Back From Change And What We Can Do To Overcome Them

Even with thorough analysis, logic, business cases and supporting technology, there are multiple forces which hold back transformation, causing business strategies to fail. James will share the things we can do in leading change, to overcome those forces and deliver sustained and meaningful transformation at pace.

James Clement, Partner, Egremont Group

10:45 Morning Refreshment Break With Informal Networking

SPEAK TO THE HUMAN: HOW BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS UNLOCK ACTION & ENGAGEMENT

11:15 Your organisation’s success depends on people’s actions in the moments that matter. Acteon’s James Woodman explains how to translate business strategy and policies into everyday habits that stick, delivering lasting change and unlocking engagement.

Join him to explore:

the behavioural drivers that influence people’s actions
how to focus your efforts where they’ll have the greatest impact
examples of high-impact engagement campaigns in the real world.

James Woodman, Director, Acteon

HYBRID WORKING & THE SHIFT TO RTO

11:30 Achieving Transformation Objectives In Dynamic Hybrid Workplaces

Essential strategies to hit transformation objectives with hybrid and dispersed teams: what extra consideration does it take to maintain momentum and deliver results?
Boost productivity and morale: how can you build trust in your teams to back change for successfully aligned hybrid teams who maintain a strong culture and connection
Prepare for the next shift in workplace trends by building a flexible, adaptable team culture, ready to thrive in any setup, from remote to RTO (Return-to-Office)

Peter Hunt, Global Transformation & Project Management Lead, Costa Coffee

PANEL Q&A

BUILDING ORGANISATIONAL TRUST & READINESS FOR CHANGE

11:50 Fostering Trust & Change-Receptive Cultures Where Transformation Thrives

Ready the workforce for business transformation by building a foundation of trust at every level for cultures where change is supported and sustained
Boost buy-in by proactively addressing concerns and ensuring your leadership is openly communicating about what’s ahead
Find out the gold-standard for change-ready organisations and explore strategies to align people and processes for smoother transformations

Baeda Jaralla, Business Change Lead, Southwark Council & RiverstoneX

Georgina Turton, Head of Transformation, Governance & Continuous Improvement (CI), Unipart Rail

Jenny Foster, Digital Transformation Programme Director, Sage

Neha Singh, Supply Planning, Lead Global Digital Transformation, Diageo

Nick Hodder, Assistant Director of Digital Transformation, Imperial War Museums

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