Unlock the future of talent intelligence

The Global Talent Strategy & Intelligence Conference 2026

The most exclusive global gathering of senior leaders in Talent Intelligence, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Strategy.

What can you expect?

Expert-led keynotes & panels

Gain insights from talent acquisition leaders, global HR leaders, and strategic talent experts who will share real-world approaches to navigating today’s fast-changing workforce landscape.

Operational & future-ready talent strategies

Explore proven, scalable tactics to build sustainable talent pipelines – from workforce planning to internal mobility – that drive business success for the long term.

AI, analytics & global workforce intelligence

Understand how predictive talent data, automation and AI tools are transforming recruitment, workforce allocation and strategic HR decisions worldwide.

Interactive peer networking

Connect with fellow HR professionals and talent leaders during roundtable sessions, workshops, and curated networking designed to spark collaboration and global insight sharing.

Tickets

First 25 seats

595
  • This price is excl. VAT

Next 50 seats

795
  • This price is excl. VAT

Final 50 seats

1095
  • This price is excl. VAT

5=3 Group ticket

Buy 5 ticket, pay for only 3
2975
1785
  • This price is excl. VAT

Speakers

Dr. Dieter Veldsman

Chief Scientist: HR and OD at The Academy to Innovate HR

Eva Crampton

Talent Intelligence Researcher at Booking.com

Geert-Jan Waasdorp

Owner at Intelligence Group

Jess Von Bank

Global Leader, Digital HR Transformation & Technology Advisory at Mercer

Kat Laga-Dijkstra

Head of Talent Acquisition at NATO

Lisa Simons

Chief Economist at Revelio Labs

Ray Culver

Global Managing Director at TALiNT Partners

Sam Fletcher

Head of Research & Talent Intelligence at Coca-Cola HBC

Toby Culshaw

Global Head of Talent Intelligence at Talent Intelligence Collective

Vijay Swaminathan

Chief Executive Officer at Draup

Location

This year the conference takes place at the H’ART Museum, located in the heart of Amsterdam on the banks of the Amstel. The venue is housed in the historic Amstelhof building from 1682, originally built as a retirement home and now one of the city’s most unique cultural locations.

 

Today, H’ART Museum hosts international exhibitions in collaboration with renowned institutions such as the British Museum and Centre Pompidou. With its historic architecture, beautiful courtyard garden, and central location, it offers a memorable setting for the conference.

Programma

Pre event drinks – Monday, 28 September, Amsterdam

The Global Talent Strategy & Intelligence Conference 2026 opens with an exclusive evening reception in Amsterdam. Participants are welcomed in a refined, informal setting where connection and conversation take centre stage.


Bringing together leading professionals, speakers and peers from across the global talent intelligence landscape, this evening offers the perfect opportunity to exchange perspectives and build meaningful connections.

Conference Agenda 2026

Global Talent Strategy Intelligence Conference 2026 – Tuesday 29 September

Day schedule
08:30 – 09:15
Walk-in
09:15 – 09:30
Plenary
Opening
Jess von Bank
09:30 – 10:00
Panel
Panel discussion
Sam Fletcher (Coca-Cola) & Eva Crampton (Booking.com)
10:00 – 10:30
Keynote
Vision to the future
10:30 – 11:00
Keynote
Global Setting the Scene
Lisa Simons (Revelio Labs)
11:00 – 11:30
Coffee break
11:30 – 12:00
Keynote
Keynote Session
Kat Laga-Dijkstra (NATO)
12:00 – 12:30
Keynote
Keynote Session 4
12:30 – 13:45
Lunch
13:45 – 14:30
Breakout Round 1
Speaker: Toby Culshaw
Speaker 2:
14:30 – 15:15
Breakout Round 2
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
15:15 – 15:45
Coffee break
15:45 – 16:10
Keynote
Keynote
Keynote speaker
16:10 – 16:45
Plenary
Closing keynote
Jess von Bank
16:45 – 16:50
Close
End-of-Day Reflection
Jess von Bank
18:30 – 21:30
Social
Walk + Diner & Evening Activity
Conference Agenda 2026 - Day 2

Global Talent Strategy Intelligence Conference 2026 – Wednesday 30 September

Day schedule
09:00 – 09:15
Plenary
Opening
Jess von Bank (Chair)
09:15 – 09:40
Plenary
Plenary
Dieter Veldsman (Academy to Innovate HR)
09:40 – 10:05
Plenary
Plenary
Vijah Swaminathan (Draup)
10:05 – 10:30
Plenary
Plenary
Geert-Jan Waasdorp (Intelligence Group)
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 – 11:45
Breakout Round 1
Breakout session
Ray Culver (TALiNT)
11:50 – 12:35
Breakout Round 2
Breakout session
12:35 – 12:45
Transition
12:45 – 13:15
Panel
Panel Discussion
3 global players + moderator
13:15 – 14:45
Closing Lunch

A look back at previous editions

Partners

Contact

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