Singapore, 2 November 2026 – Future of Work APAC 2026, a two-day in-person conference for senior HR and workforce leaders, will take place on 18–19 November 2026 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The event will examine how AI, changing workforce models, leadership and organisational culture are reshaping work across Asia-Pacific. Tickets start from SGD 900 per person, and NextInHR readers can use the code NEXTINHR15 for 15% off.
The conference will bring together CHROs, C-suite executives, HR directors, and leaders in Workforce Transformation, People & Culture, Talent, and Learning & Development.
Three Tracks Cover Transformation, Experience and Leadership
The programme is organised into three dedicated tracks: Change & Transformation, People & Experience, and Learning & Leadership.
Sessions will cover AI and its impact on organisations and the workforce, organisational transformation and change management, and leadership and workplace culture. They will also address employee experience and engagement, and the development of future-ready skills.
Keynotes From Dr Tanvi Gautam and Professor Phanish Puranam
Two keynote speakers headline the line-up, joined by several other industry voices.
Dr Tanvi Gautam
Dr Tanvi Gautam is the founder of Leadershift Inc. and Senior Faculty and Programme Director at Singapore Management University. She is a keynote speaker and executive coach who works with global organisations on leadership development and workplace culture change.
Professor Phanish Puranam
Professor Phanish Puranam is the Roland Berger Chair Professor of Strategy & Organization Design at INSEAD. His research focuses on how AI is changing organisational design and how humans and machines work together. He is the author of re-Humanize: Building Human-Centric Organizations in the Age of Algorithms.
Other Speakers
The line-up also includes Tolga Cebe, Dan Blackburn, Lin Yanhong, Saurav Atri and Bhupinder Singh.
Who the Conference Is For
The conference is aimed at CHROs, C-suite executives, HR directors, and senior HR and People & Culture leaders. It also targets talent and learning leaders, HR technology and transformation teams, HR practitioners, consultants, advisors, and investors. The themes are relevant across industries, including HR technology, financial services, manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, IT and professional services.
What Attendees Can Expect
Attendees are expected to gain practical insights into AI and workforce change and explore approaches to organisational transformation. They will also look at ways to strengthen employee experience and engagement, and to build future-ready skills and leadership capabilities. The conference also offers a chance to exchange ideas with senior HR and business leaders and to build cross-industry connections.
Event Details
Date and Venue
The conference runs from 18 to 19 November 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956. It is held in person, and registration is required.
Tickets and Discount
Tickets start from SGD 900 per person. Use the code NEXTINHR15 for 15% off.
How to Register
Registration for Future of Work APAC 2026 is available through the official event website, where attendees can view the pass types and complete their booking.
