Workplace of the Future 2026: Shaping What Comes Next
Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel, 9.00AM, Friday, 28 November 2025
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About the event
Workplace of the Future 2026: Shaping What Comes Next
Join us for the exclusive in-person launch of the Workplace of the Future 2026 report, co-developed by EngageRocket and Manaf Gardner Associates (MGA), as we unpack the five forces transforming the world of work.
Work is being redefined. AI is augmenting decision-making. Career paths are fluid. ESG has moved from the sidelines to the C-suite. And leadership expectations are shifting rapidly.
This briefing and lunch event will launch the full report and provide practical takeaways for senior leaders, supported by insight presentations and a fireside conversation.
Who’s Attending?
CHROs, CEOs, Managing Directors, VPs, and senior leaders in HR across leading organisations.
RSVP
*This is an invite-only event with limited seating. Attendance is complimentary.
Please RSVP early to secure your seat. Registration will be closed on Friday, 21 November 2025. Our team will get in touch to confirm your RSVP based on availability.
Workplace of the Future 2026report brings together fresh insights from over 20 senior HR leaders and leading organisations, including Airbus, Unilever International, Dassault Systèmes, BD, and more.
Co-developed by EngageRocket and Manaf Gardner Associates (MGA), this research-backed report explores five defining forces shaping the region’s future of work:
The Foundational Shift to Experiential Connections
Augmented Human Intelligence: Forging Harmony with AI
Evolving Skills and Career Models
The New Demands on Leadership
Greening the Workplace: Embedding a Sustainability Mindset at Work
📌 Event Programmes
8:30 – 9:00 Registration & Welcome Refreshment
9:00 – 9:05 Opening Remarks by Dr. Huw Gardner, MGA
9:05 – 9:55 Workplace of the Future 2026 Report – Key Insights Sharing by Dorothy Yiu, CEO & Co-founder, EngageRocket Professor Colyn Gardner, CEO & Co-founder, MGA
Shazli Ghani, Human Resources Director, Malaysia & Singapore, L'Oréal Lim Chee Gay, Managing Director, The Access Group Reena Talla, Employee Experience Service Lead, APMEA & Europe, Kerry Group Plc Zaidi Bujang, CHRO, Pernas Berhad Ridzuan Buasan, Group CHRO, Johor Land Group Anjali Menon, Global HRBP & APAC HR Director, Sibelco Group
EngageRocket is an employee experience platform that helps organizations build their employee listening strategy and make data-driven decisions to improve their workplace culture and people practices.
Trusted by the top companies in 18 countries and spanning 20 diverse industries—including Sephora, Toyota, Nikon, CIMB and Epson— EngageRocket provides continuous listening and real-time analytics to support impactful management action.
Manaf Gardner Associates (MGA) is a premier consulting firm specialising in Human Capital and Executive Education. Established in 2025 by Datuk (Dr) Nora Manaf and Professor Dr Colyn Gardner, MGA brings unparalleled expertise to the evolving landscape of talent management and professional development.
At MGA, we empower organisations to mitigate risks and capitalise on growth opportunities through knowledge enhancement and strategic innovation. By offering a cohesive and comprehensive approach to talent management, we provide expert solutions through our Human Capital Advisory Services and leading-edge Learning and Development Programmes that include our exclusive Executive Education programmes with some of the best business schools in the world.
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