Congress Information

Information on the Singapore HR Congress & Business-Connect Exposition 2011
Date: 17-18 August 2011 (2 days)
Venue: Raffles City Convention Centre
Location: 252 North Bridge Road, Level 4, Stamford Ballroom.
Time: 9.00am - 5.30pm
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1.       Background of congress, including objectives, target audience, participation profiles, etc.

 

1.1     Organised by SHRI, the 11th World HR Congress & Business-Connect Exposition 2006 recorded a high point for the HR profession in Singapore. The event attracted more than 2000 delegates from more than 60 countries, the highest number ever recorded in the history of WFPMA’s World HR Congresses. The exposition was also the largest HR show in Singapore, with more than 90 exhibitors representing the human capital industry. This event was graced by Prime Minister, Mr Lee Hsien Loong.

 

1.2     Following the success of the 11th World HR Congress, in May 2007, SHRI launched its inaugural, local and international event in Singapore -Singapore HR Congress- to reach out to leaders and practitioners to meet, discuss and solve pertinent HR issues. The Singapore HR Congresses since 2007 have been attended by more than 500-700 delegates annually from Singapore and Asia Pacific providing with more than 30 exhibitors from the Human Capital Industry. In 2010, delegates from 13 countries participated in the Congress.

 

1.3     The Singapore HR Congress 2011 will once more provide the same platform for global exchange, learning and sharing among Business Leaders and HR Professionals. Themed “What’s Your Productivity and Innovation Quotient- Strategies to Drive People and Businesses Ahead”, it will address pertinent issues on today and tomorrow’s business effectiveness, productivity and innovation, leadership, people issues & challenges in the face of tougher times and a borderless world. Insights into managing talents and strategies for building human capital capabilities will keep the Singapore HR Congress relevant to the world’s corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, people managers and HR executives and professionals.

 

1.4     This event is being promoted as a major event in the calendar of SHRI to provide the opportunity for HR practitioners to share their knowledge to the HR fraternity of Singapore. This Congress will feature prominent speakers, presenting the topics in demand by HR practitioners. It will attract a high level of audience who want to be updated on the latest trends and issues within the HR community and beyond.

 

1.5      The focus of the Congress will be on issues of productivity and innovation in organisations as well as on talent management and succession planning in order to ensure business sustainability. The following are the tracks:

 

1.5.1               A leaders’ Perspective – Insights for a Productive and Creative Economy for the next 5 Years (Keynote 1)

1.5.2               Developing Productive Leaders and Teams: Equipping them with the Skills Necessary to Succeed. (Keynote 2)

1.5.3               Talent Management and Succession Planning – What Works? Strategies for Asia (Concurrent Sessions by Regions)

1.5.4               Closing Panel Discussion The Asia Experience in Talent Management and Succession Planning (Keynote 3)

 

1.6    This Congress serves as a springboard for corporations to find its own breakthroughs and internal transformations from various highly interactive sessions, packed with discussions, debates, cross-sharing and learning. It provides delegates with immense opportunities to learn, share and network.

 

 

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