Agenda at a Glance
Why workforce resilience is rising up the business agenda – and what it means for organisations across MENA.
Morning Sessions
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AMArrival & RegistrationRegister, grab some breakfast, meet our partners and start connecting ahead of the day.
- 9:00 AM - 9:15 AMWelcome & Introduction: Why Workforce Resilience Matters NowWhy workforce resilience is rising up the business agenda – and what it means for organisations across MENA.
- 9:15 AM - 10:00 AMChasing Possibility – The Human Side of ResilienceA powerful perspective on the human side of workforce resilience, exploring how leaders can create the conditions for people to feel supported, adapt through change and perform at their best.
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMThe Workforce Resilience Gap: What the Data Tells UsNew MENA research uncovers the workforce challenges organisations are facing and where the greatest opportunities for action lie.
- 10:45 AM - 11:15 AMBreak & Networking
- 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMBuilding Organisational Resilience: From Risk to ReadinessExploring how organisations can strengthen resilience by preparing their people and business to anticipate, respond to and recover from disruption.
- 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMWellbeing as a Strategic Business PriorityHow a more strategic approach to wellbeing can strengthen employee outcomes, workforce resilience and organisational performance.
- 12:45 PM - 1:45 PMLunch & Networking
Afternoon Sessions
- 1:45 PM - 2:00 PMFrom Insight to ActionBringing everyone back together to reflect on the morning’s conversations and set the scene for the afternoon ahead.
- 2:00 PM - 2:35 PMClosing the Talent Gap: Rethinking Talent StrategyHow organisations can rethink talent strategies to attract, develop and retain the capabilities they need for the future.
- 2:35 PM - 2:45 PMBreak & Transition to Afternoon Sessions
- 2:45 PM - 3:30 PMThe Changing Workforce: What Employers Need to Prepare For – Delivered by MetLifeExploring what MetLife’s latest data and research reveal about changing workforce health, financial and protection needs – and what this means for employers.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions: Round One
- 2:45 PM - 3:30 PMBenefits That Drive Workforce ResilienceHow smarter benefits design, innovative funding and targeted interventions can improve employee outcomes while delivering measurable business value.
- 2:45 PM - 3:30 PMCyber & Human Risk: Building Human Resilience in a Changing Threat LandscapeAre your people your greatest source of resilience or your greatest risk? Explore how leadership, culture and employee behaviour can reduce human risk and strengthen organisational resilience in an evolving threat landscape.
- 2:45 PM - 3:30 PMProtecting Your People: Executive Travel & Key Person RiskHow proactive travel risk management, executive protection and crisis preparedness can strengthen duty of care and business continuity.
- 3:30 PM - 3:45 PMBreak & Networking
Breakout Sessions: Round Two
- 3:45 PM - 4:30 PMBenefits That Drive Workforce ResilienceHow smarter benefits design, innovative funding and targeted interventions can improve employee outcomes while delivering measurable business value.
- 3:45 PM - 4:30 PMCyber & Human Risk: Building Human Resilience in a Changing Threat LandscapeAre your people your greatest source of resilience or your greatest risk? Explore how leadership, culture and employee behaviour can reduce human risk and strengthen organisational resilience in an evolving threat landscape.
- 3:45 PM - 4:30 PMProtecting Your People: Executive Travel & Key Person RiskHow proactive travel risk management, executive protection and crisis preparedness can strengthen duty of care and business continuity.
- 3:45 PM - 4:30 PMAlternative Benefits: Rethinking Value for Today's WorkforceHow evolving employee expectations are reshaping benefits strategies and driving demand for more relevant, accessible and engaging support.
- 4:30 PM – 5:00 PMClosing Session / Keynote
- 5:00 PM – 5:10 PMEvent Closing
- 5:10 PM – 8:00 PMEvening Reception | Continue the conversationEvening entertainment, food and drinks
Beyond the Main Stage
The conversation doesn’t stop when a session ends.
Throughout the day, discover curated networking, wellbeing activations, Speaker’s Corner conversations and interactive experiences designed to create new connections and keep ideas moving - from morning coffee through to the evening reception.
Need to take a call, join a meeting or catch up on work? A dedicated quiet workspace will also be available throughout the day, so you can shape the Forum around your schedule.
Further agenda updates, speakers and Forum experiences will be announced in the lead-up to the event.