2025 Agenda

From strategic policy developments and regulatory shifts to the evolving landscape of payroll, pensions, HR, and flexible working, we will deliver timely insights and expert-led discussions that matter most to today’s pay and reward professionals. Covering the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities, this year’s agenda is designed to inform, inspire, and empower.

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09:00 - 09:45

PlenaryRegistration

09:45 - 09:55

PlenaryWelcome Address

09:55 - 10:25

PlenaryKeynote: The future of payroll: Defining roles, gaining recognition and building careers

Speakers

David Robertson

Global Head of Payroll

NatWest

10:25 - 10:30

PlenaryEdutainment: The human spectogramme

10:30 - 11:05

PlenaryStaying ahead of the curve in times of uncertainty

Speakers

Kate Winson

Head of Payroll

Boots

Karen Beckett

Head of Payroll and Benefits

Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust

Sarah Smith

Policy and Research Officer

CIPP

11:05 - 11:35

PlenaryHMRC on data quality and the impacts of getting it wrong

Speakers

Steve Shorrock

Customer Stakeholder engagement

HMRC

11:35 - 12:05

PlenaryMorning Networking Break

12:05 - 13:15

PlenaryBreakout - Solution Room (see session details via the tab above)

12:05 - 12:10

Solution RoomWelcome to the Solution Room

12:10 - 12:40

PlenarySalary vs. UK poverty

Speakers

Sophia Baker

Head of Payroll

Harrods

12:10 - 12:40

Solution RoomSolution room: Workplace health and productivity: Supporting employees mental health

Speakers

Vicky Docker

Director

Empowered Change

12:45 - 13:15

Solution RoomSolution Room: Re-Educating the workforce: Empowering employees through payroll education

Speakers

Jackie Donaghy

Senior Pensions & Payroll Services Manager

South Western Railway

12:45 - 13:15

PlenaryHow to remain the employer of choice

Speakers

Ana Laiu

Director of Pay & Reward

PPHE Hotel Group Ltd

Jeff Bakes

Country Total Rewards Leader

IKEA UK & IE

Aaron Mudd

Group Reward Lead

VIRTUS Data Centres

Maria Glasscock

Executive Director of People

Selfridges & Co

13:15 - 14:15

PlenaryLunch & Networking Break

14:15 - 14:20

PlenaryHave I got news for you: The odd one out

14:20 - 14:50

PlenaryThe Worldwide workforce and things to consider

Speakers

Mirko D'Arcangelo

Director, Global Payroll

Mews

Marianna Hadjiandoniou

Executive Vice President

Energame

David Robertson

Global Head of Payroll

NatWest

Simon Puryer

Executive Practices Lead

LACE Partners

14:50 - 15:20

PlenaryKeynote: Building a workplace where everyone wins

Speakers

Ian Hodson

Director of People and Culture

Housing 21

Carina Monnelly - Owen

Head of People Services

Housing 21

15:20 - 15:40

PlenaryAttraction, recruitment, retention

Speakers

Heidi Watson

Head of Reward, Benefits and Payroll

Elysium Healthcare

James Charlton

Head of Payroll

Foxtons

Claire Kennedy

Head of Reward and Recognition

University of Lincoln

15:40 - 15:50

PlenaryClosing remarks

Speakers

Michal Lodej

Group Editor

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