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HRO's conference on International HR Day 2026 will bring HR, technology, and business leaders together to explore how organisations can harness intelligent technologies while keeping people at the centre.
Dear Reader,
We live in extraordinary times. Intelligent technologies are no longer a distant promise – they are here, reshaping the way we work, lead, and grow. The real question isn’t whether AI will transform the workplace, but how we can harness it to elevate human potential.
That’s exactly what InteracTech Asia 2026, Human Resources Online’s flagship tech conference, is all about. This one-day experiential event brings together HR leaders, technologists, and business strategists to explore the transformative intersection of people and machines. From the rise of AI agents and their impact on HR models, to building resilient teams in an age of technostress, and re-engineering culture to keep pace with digital acceleration, this is this is where the future of work takes shape.
Event details
When: 20 May 2026 (International HR Day!)
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm (Conference) | 5:00-6:00pm (Networking drinks)
Venue: Shangri-La Singapore
Here are five reasons why we think you should attend #InteracTechAsia:
- Discover the biggest tech trends revolutionising workforce strategies and learn which ones best fit your organisation.
- Engage in interactive formats – tailored roundtables, flash forums, and live-action learning designed for participation, not passive listening.
- Gain actionable insights from forward-thinking CHROs, AI strategists, and HR technologists operating at the cutting edge of people and data.
- Turbocharge your workforce planning with practical solutions, case studies, and demos that address your strategic needs.
- Celebrate International HR Day with peers across the region, as you share your experiences and toast to the HR function.
That's not it! We also have an exciting lineup of speakers, which includes:
- Sophie Liu, Director, Organisation & Talent Development, APAC, CHAGEE
- Ramya Balakrishnan, VP Global Talent & Development, Coty
- Josh Skorupa, Head – Digital Transformation & Capability, GovTech
- Kaustav Chakravarthy, Chief Human Resource Officer, HOYA Vision Care
- Terence Kok, Chief AI and Innovation Officer, Meinhardt Group
- Pauline Loo, SVP & Regional Hub Head of HR, Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation
- Ilham Maulana, HR Director for Oral Care, Asia Middle East Africa (AMA) and Product Supply, AMA, P&G
- Zahina Bibi, Head of Organisational Transformation, Standard Chartered Bank
- Alex Png, Chief People Officer, APAC, The Hoffman Agency
- Dharma Chandran, Chief Corporate Services Officer, Toll Group
Fresh experience, revamped agenda
Previously known as Talent & Tech Asia Summit, InteracTech Asia 2026 has been refreshed and reimagined to deliver maximum impact in a single day. With structured networking sessions, elevated opportunities for collaboration, and a tech-focused agenda crafted from conversations with HR leaders across Asia, this is the event designed for you.
We invite you to join us for an invaluable day of upskilling, networking, and ideation. Bring your team, expand your horizons, and be part of the region’s most progressive gathering of HR leaders and innovators!
Curious to know more?
Check out our agenda to learn about the sessions we have in store for the day.
If you're keen to register, head over here to find out about our tickets on offer, or write to our friendly Senior Regional Project Manager, Adrian Ray, who is ready to help you out.
If you're keen on speaking opportunities, Mary Ann Bundukin, Senior Regional Conference Producer, is ready to have a chat!
And finally, if you're a solution provider looking to showcase your expertise, we invite you to speak to our Partnerships team on the best package that can help you reach trusted decision-makers, maximise brand visibility, and create lasting impact across the region.
We look forward to meeting and networking with you on 20 May.
Warm regards,
The HRO team
Catch up on our past coverage, and meet some of our InteracTech Asia 2026 speakers:
- Meinhardt Group's Chief AI Officer Terence Kok on expanding ROI to include ‘Return on Employee’
- Why Standard Chartered's Zahina Bibi strives for progress over perfection in the age of rapid transformation
- 'Data informs, but humans decide' is Alex Png's simple rule to balancing AI and the human touch
- Leading change from within: Mizuho Bank’s Sandeep Mookharjea on HR’s transformative power
- Standard Chartered’s Emily Yang on 4 ways HR can stay human-centric in an AI-driven workplace
Speakers' images / Provided
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