As a media partner for HR Technologies UK 2025, HRZone is gearing up for this year’s must-attend event for HR and recruitment professionals. Taking place on 23-24 April at ExCeL London, the event promises cutting-edge insights, hands-on technology showcases, and invaluable networking opportunities.
In its third year, HR Technologies UK is set to welcome over 5,000 attendees and 90+ exhibitors, featuring industry-leading brands such as Oracle, UKG, Dayforce, Workday, HiBob, and Personio. Across the two days, visitors will explore the latest innovations in HR technology and gain practical strategies to optimise their HR and people operations.
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What’s on the agenda?
HR Technologies UK 2025 will feature two keynote stages packed with thought-provoking discussions from HR leaders at Tesco, Lloyds Banking Group, Diageo, SAP, and more. Covering topics from leadership and workforce transformation to diversity and inclusion, here are just a few sessions we’re excited about:
- ‘The Motherhood Penalty: Building Workplaces That Work for Parent Employees’ – Joeli Brearley, Founder & CEO of Pregnant Then Screwed will provide strategies to create truly inclusive workplaces for working parents.
- ‘The Role of Skills in Building an Agile and High-Performing Workforce’ – A panel discussion featuring David Perring (Fosway Group), Fiona Orchard (CloserStill Media), and Derek Bruce (Tesco), exploring how businesses can bridge the skills gap through upskilling and reskilling initiatives.
- ‘Beyond KPIs: Unlocking Workforce Insights with System Thinking’ – Laura Newman-Milone, Global Head of People Analytics at Diageo, will share how organisations can use systems-thinking metrics to gain deeper insights into workforce performance.
- ‘The Culture Compass: Navigating Employee Engagement During Transitions’ – Charlotte Johns (Elida Beauty) will offer guidance on sustaining employee engagement through periods of organisational change.
Explore the latest HR Tech innovations
The exhibition floor will offer a first-hand look at groundbreaking HR technologies through live demos and expert discussions. Among the highlights:
- Personio will introduce its whistleblowing channel, designed to support compliance with evolving EU regulations and foster transparency in the workplace.
- Dayforce will unveil Career Explorer, an AI-powered career pathing tool that provides personalised career recommendations and coaching.
- HiBob will showcase its next-generation payroll processing solution, specifically built to streamline payroll operations for UK businesses.
- Employment Hero will present its Employment Operating System (OS), integrating AI-powered tools like SmartMatch for intelligent candidate sourcing and HeroAI for instant HR support.
Supporting start-ups and emerging innovators
HR Technologies UK is also committed to fostering HR tech start-ups. The Start-Up Zone will spotlight innovative new companies, providing them with a platform to connect with HR professionals and showcase their solutions. The Start-Up Showdown competition will see emerging businesses pitch their ideas to a panel of experts, with the winner securing a free exhibitor stand at HR Technologies UK 2026 and advisory services from Bill Boorman.
Co-located with Learning Technologies
HR Technologies UK 2025 will, once again, be co-located with Learning Technologies, Europe’s leading workplace learning event. This dual-event experience offers visitors a chance to explore both HR and L&D innovations, making it an unmissable opportunity for professionals looking to integrate learning and talent management strategies.
As the HR industry embraces AI, automation, and employee-centric solutions, HR Technologies UK will provide a valuable space to explore the future of HR strategy and technology. We look forward to discovering the latest advancements and engaging in insightful discussions. See you there!
