SharedXpertise Media, LLC, parent company of HRO Today magazine, announced the kickoff of its signature European event, the 2025 HRO Today Forum EMEA, held at the Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa near Lisbon, Portugal. The event, which began Wednesday, 12 November, welcomes leaders from across the region to network and share insights on the rapidly evolving workforce landscape.
According to Elliot Clark, HRO Today's CEO, the event brings together an incredibly diverse and accomplished group of HR leaders. "This year's event will see an incredibly diverse and accomplished group of HR leaders from across the region that we are extremely pleased to host in Barcelona," Clark said, though the event is actually taking place in Lisbon. The forum focuses on how savvy HR executives are leveraging cloud, mobile, and social technologies to attract, engage, and retain top performers in a workforce changing at light-speed pace.
The 2025 Forum EMEA agenda includes a one-on-one interview with Kevin Blair, Global Head of TA at Ericsson, a panel titled "Talent, Tech & Tomorrow," and exclusive research on the Rise of the Generalist workforce. These sessions aim to provide actionable insights for HR professionals navigating digital transformation and shifting talent dynamics.
A highlight of the event is the annual Awards Gala, one of the industry's most prestigious events, recognizing inspirational innovators and thought leaders. The gala will shine a spotlight on HR leaders from across the region for exemplary work, celebrating award finalists and winners for HRD of the Year and Talent Acquisition Team of the Year. More information on sponsors, VIP guests, speakers, and the agenda is available at https://www.hrotoday.com/hro-today-emea-forum/.
The forum underscores the importance of regional collaboration in addressing workforce challenges. As companies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa adapt to technological disruption and changing employee expectations, events like this provide a platform for sharing best practices and fostering innovation. The focus on generalist workforce trends suggests a shift away from hyper-specialization, reflecting broader economic and organizational changes.
