Programme
Compensation
Journeys
Innovation
Technology
Analytics
Pay Equity
Variable Pay
Pay for Performance (P4P)
Employee Engagement
DAY 1
WEDNESDAY 18th JUNE 2025
8:45 CET
Opening of the Conference by the Moderators:
Diana Fayad, Head of C&B Internationals, GE Vernova and
Xavier Baeten, Professor of Reward Management & Sustainability, Vlerick Business School
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9:00
The Future of the Reward Profession -
Xavier Baeten, Professor of Reward Management & Sustainability, Vlerick Business School
9:30
Aiming for the sky – Digitalization and revamping the
foundational structure of our Rewards -
Josephina Smith, Reward Director, British Airways
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10:00
Reimagining HR in a World of Pay Transparency -
Anthony Poole, Partner, Human Capital, Aon
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10:30
Streamlining our Rewards operations and
offering excellent client service -
Akos Jakobsen, Director, Global C&B,
People Analytics and HR Technology, Tetra Pak
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11:00 CET
Coffee & Networking
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11:30
Enhancing Total Rewards Communication -
Sonia Neffati,
VP C&B, OD and Intl. Mobility and HR for CIS region, ArcelorMittal
12:00
Pay Transparency: From Policy to Practice: Cutting Through the
Hype, the Madness, and Successful Implementation -
Lara Winzen, Presales Consultant, beqom
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12:30
Pay Transparency, what are you waiting for?-
John Beadle, Global Head of Performance & Reward, ABB
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13:00 CET
Lunch & Networking
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14:00
Fireside Chat on 'Future of Rewards at Siemens' with
Pavel Straka, Total Rewards EMEA Leadership Manager, Siemens
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14:30
Leveraging the EU Pay Transparency Directive for
strategic compensation: AI & technology in action -
Stefan Gaertner, PhD, Sr. Director, Analytics & Solutions, Syndio
15:00
Navigating Change: Strategy, Structure, and Rewards -
Joris Parms,
Director Total Rewards Advisory - Global Functions, Cargill
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15:30
Beyond HR:
Turning Everyday Leaders into Champions of Pay Transparency -
Johanna Qvist, Pay Equity & Transparency Strategy Lead, Sysarb(10min.)
From Reward Strategy to Employee Action:
Boosting Manager Impact with the Right Tools -
Ilija Kiroski, Head of Partnerships, Semos Cloud (10min.)
Rewards need to become smarter -
Joy Bhansingh, Sales Director, Giffy (10min.)
16:00 CET
Coffee & Networking
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16:30
The Future of Work and Total rewards: Trends -
Nauman Janjua, Director, Total Rewards EMEA, Nike
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17:00
From Thank You to Transformation:
Building Recognition Cultures That Perform -
Tim Herlan, Growth Director Ultimate, LoyLogic
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17:15
How will AI Change the Reward Equation? -
Peter Newhouse, Global Reward Counselor
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17:30
Panel Discussion on the 'Future of Total Rewards' with
speakers from the Day
18:00
Wrap-up
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18:05-19h00 CET
Evening Networking Drinks
DAY 2
THURSDAY 19th JUNE
Total Rewards
Wellbeing
Technology
Mobility
Employee Benefits
Work-life Balance
Reward Communication
Employee Engagement
8:45 CET
Opening of day 2 by the Moderators:
Yvonne Prang,
Sr. Global Reward Director CoE, McDonald's and
Diana Fayad,
Head of C&B Internationals, GE Vernova
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9:00
Our Global Total Reward Portfolio -
Oluyomi Okunowo, SVP, Total Reward and People Ops., Wella
9:30
Fireside Chat on 'Flex, Growth, Meaning:
The New Rewards No One's Budgeting For' with
Isha Smith, Global Head of Total Rewards, SoundCloud
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10:00
Unlocking the Future of Pay Design with the Right Data -
Lorena Maddonni,
Senior Consultant, Aon
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10:30
Investing in young Talent &
Closing the Unexplained Pay Gap -
Carine Mertens, Global Head of Reward and Recognition CNS, Nokia
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11:00 CET
Coffee & Networking
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11:30
Building a Competence Center for Compensation & Benefits -
Zuzana Arbetova, Head of C&B & Org. Management, Austrian Airlines
12:00
The ROI of Recognition:
Transforming People Strategy into Business Value -
Phil Williams, Head of Employee Programmes, BI WORLDWIDE
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12:30 ​
Interactive Session on 'From Insight to Action:
Reimagining Rewards Together' with
Yvonne Prang,Sr. Global Reward Director CoE, McDonald's
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13:00 CET
Lunch & Networking
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14:00
Scratching the Annual Performance Bonus: Results -
Stela Stare, Head of Group Reward & HR Ops., MOL Group
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14:30 ​
Why employee wellbeing is a must and not a
nice-to-have in your company -
Torsten Muller, SVP International Markets, Urban Sports Club
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15:00
Your Future Salary -
Stella Chaplin,
Director, Pension & Benefits, Total Reward UK & Europe, AtkinsRéalis
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15:30
Panel Discussion on 'Key Takeaways' with
speakers from the Day
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16:00
Wrap-up & End of the HRcoreREWARD
16:05 CET


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