Together, we’ll dive into insights, guidance, and practices on:

Building and nurturing culture first foundations
Learn how to overcome unexpected change by making culture the foundation of everything you do.

Designing impactful employee experiences for everyone
Explore the latest data, tools, and best practices organizations are using to amplify the employee experience.

Creating a better world through work
Discover how you can meet employees’ expectations for meaningful work through social impact and action.
Take notes from leading thinkers, researchers, and doers.
Speakers

Dylan Alcott
Accomplished athlete, Paralympian, philanthropist, disability activist, and 2022 Australian of the Year.

Edweena Stratton
Culture Amp’s CPO, with 20+ years of experience leading People & Culture at Salesforce, Oracle, and more.

Didier Elzinga
CEO & Co-Founder of Culture Amp – a fast-growing unicorn startup & a global leader in employee experience.

Jamila Rizvi
Author & gender equality advocate recognized as one of the most influential voices for young women in Australia.

Pip Marlow
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Salesforce Australia, New Zealand and ASEAN.

Rod Hamilton
Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Culture Amp.

Sec Maljanec
General Manager of Human Resources at the Richmond Football Club, with 20+ years of experience in a variety of leadership roles.

Anne Henry
Chief People & Culture Officer of Beca – one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies.

Chloe Hamman
Director of Product People Science at Culture Amp. Chloe holds a Masters in Organizational Psychology and Bachelor degrees in both Science and Commerce.

Chin Yin Ong
Chief People Officer of Grab, with 20+ years of experience that spans across Sales & Marketing and Human Resources.
See what the day has in store
8:00am
Welcome session
8:00am
Welcome session
Connection and networking.
9:00am
Why culture matters, with Didier Elzinga
9:00am
Why culture matters, with Didier Elzinga
Join us for an opening keynote with Didier Elzinga on why culture matters and what to do about it. Didier will share:
- The latest research from 6,000 companies on why culture matters more than ever before
- Stories from the world’s top performing companies
- Actionable insights that you can take back and apply to your own company
Presented by:
Didier Elzinga, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Culture Amp
9:30am
How to make work “work” for women, with Jamila Rizvi
9:30am
How to make work “work” for women, with Jamila Rizvi
What does the research tell us about how we can make work “work” for women? In this session, Jamila will explore:
- The impact the pandemic had on women’s work, pay, how they’re valued, and how they want to be valued
- How we should redesign systems to make work better for everyone
- Why DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) should be seen as a human issue that’s everyone’s responsibility
Presented by:
Jamila Rizvi, Deputy Managing Director, Future Women
10:25am
Adaptable organizations: Creating a culture that can thrive in an unpredictable world
10:25am
Adaptable organizations: Creating a culture that can thrive in an unpredictable world
Our world, both inside and outside of the workplace, is changing at an accelerated pace that we have never seen before. During this session, you will learn:
- Why today’s organizations need to continuously adapt their strategies in order to retain employees and build a successful business.
- How a leading APAC organization has built a culture-first foundation that empowers people leaders to turn uncertainty into opportunity
Presented by:
Lara Thom, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen
10:25am
Evidence-backed ways to strengthen your culture based on your unique company type
10:25am
Evidence-backed ways to strengthen your culture based on your unique company type
What impact does hiring and turnover have on the employee experience, and how does it affect company culture? In this session led by Culture Amp’s People Science team, we will share our most recent learnings based on an analysis of over 1.8 million employees from almost 2500 companies.
Presented by:
Announced soon
11:05am
The impact of being culture first, with Rod Hamilton & Chloe Hamman
11:05am
The impact of being culture first, with Rod Hamilton & Chloe Hamman
How are your efforts as people leaders driving positive change in the world of work? In this session, Culture Amp’s product leaders will reveal:
- Never-before-seen insights about the impact HR leaders are driving in the workplace
- A sneak peek of new Culture Amp capabilities that will empower you to expand your impact in the future
Presented by:
- Rod Hamilton, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer, Culture Amp
- Chloe Hamman, Director of People Science, Culture Amp
11:35am
Moments that matter: Crafting powerful experiences across the employee lifecycle, with customer panel
11:35am
Moments that matter: Crafting powerful experiences across the employee lifecycle, with customer panel
How can organizations unlock the full potential of their people? You’ll walk away from this session with inspirations and insights that have the potential to make a lasting impact on your people and your business.
Presented by:
- Anne Henry, Chief People & Culture Officer, Beca
- Angela Harris, Executive General Manager, People Strategy & Effectiveness, NBN
- Ben Dudley, Managing Director, Zento Group
Moderated by:
Gavin Morse, Senior People Scientist, Culture Amp
1:00pm
Navigating the CHRO/CEO relationship, with leaders panel
1:00pm
Navigating the CHRO/CEO relationship, with leaders panel
What is the role of the CHRO and CEO relationship? In this session, our panelists will share:
- How you can navigate the critical CHRO/CEO relationship
- What culture looks like in the boardroom
- How to secure buy-in from the top
- Stories from their careers at Salesforce, PwC, Telstra, Culture Amp, Google, and more
Presented by:
- Edweena Stratton, Chief People Officer, Culture Amp
- Pip Marlow, Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce ANZ & ASEAN
- Justin Angsuwat, Chief People Officer, Blackbird Ventures
1:45pm
The power of purpose: How Richmond Football Club built a purposeful people strategy
1:45pm
The power of purpose: How Richmond Football Club built a purposeful people strategy
In this session, you will hear how Sec Maljanek – Richmond Football Club’s General Manager of Human Resources – and her team have built a culture rooted in making a positive difference in the workplace and the community.
Presented by:
Sec Maljanek, General Manager of Human Resources, Richmond Football Club
Moderated by:
Tony Tran, Lead People Scientist, Culture Amp
1:45pm
Creating meaningful work through social impact
1:45pm
Creating meaningful work through social impact
Work and life have become increasingly blended, and employees care more than ever about their company’s impact on the larger world. During this session, you will explore:
- How a better world can begin with a better workplace
- How organizations can meet employees’ expectations for meaningful work through social impact, while simultaneously moving their business forward
Presented by:
Chin Yin Ong, Chief People Officer, Grab
Moderated by:
Chloe Hamman, Product Director of People Science, Culture Amp
2:25pm
How to build a better and fairer world of work for everyone, with Dylan Alcott
2:25pm
How to build a better and fairer world of work for everyone, with Dylan Alcott
In this keynote session, Dylan will share:
- His personal story of overcoming limiting barriers and beliefs
- The importance of disability inclusion and accessibility in the workplace
- How companies can create workplaces where every employee is empowered to perform at their highest level
Presented by:
Dylan Alcott, accomplished athlete, Paralympian, philanthropist, disability activist, and 2022 Australian of the Year
3:10pm
Final reflections, with Didier Elzinga
3:10pm
Final reflections, with Didier Elzinga
Join Didier in reflecting on what we’ve learned about what it means to be Culture First.
Presented by:
Didier Elzinga, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Culture Amp
3:25pm
Closing connection session
3:25pm
Closing connection session
We’ll close out Culture First APAC as a community and connect on what we can do next to continue to build a better world of work.