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20-22 OCTOBER 2026

Repurposing Humanity in The Age of Machines.

The 14th Annual UNLEASH returns to Paris in 2026. The Home of HR and the Heart of the HR Global Community, UNLEASH 2026 is the destination for anyone who believes in the power of people, technology, transformation and the ambition to create a better future.

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FROM STARTUPS TO THE FORTUNE 500 - THEY’RE ALL HERE

THE LEADERS YOU'LL BE INSPIRED BY

Louis Theroux

Author, Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Journalist, Broadcaster

Gina Vargiu-Breuer

Chief People Officer and Labor Director SAP

Nicolas Hieronimus

Chief Executive Officer L'Oréal

Natalia Wallenberg

Chief Human Resources Officer

Ahold Delhaize

Howard Yu

LEGO Professor of Management and Innovation IMD Business School

Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Neuroscientist, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Eddie Wilson

CEO Ryanair

Sharon Doherty

Chief People and Places Officer

Lloyds Banking Group

Peter Hinssen

Co-founder & Partner nexxworks

Barbara Martin Coppola

Board Member

Patagonia

Josh Bersin

Founder & CEO The Josh Bersin Company

Sandrine Girszyn

Chief Human Resources Officer

Axa

Dr. Margaret Heffernan

Author, Playwright, Professor of Practice

University of Bath

Andy Doyle

Chief People and Agents Officer

Kantar

Kerry Dryburgh

EVP for People, Culture & Communications bp

Stephen Childs

Chief Human Resources Officer Panasonic Automotive

Rebecca Carr

CEO SmartRecruiters

Andrew Davis

Executive Vice President and Global Chief People Officer Sony Music Entertainment

“Exceptional opportunity to have a mix of great speakers, vendors and other HR colleagues!”

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1

Tuesday 20 October

Day 1 sets the tone for the week, combining strategy, immersive learning and world-class networking across Paris.

UNLEASH Expeditions: Explorer pass holders go behind the scenes with exclusive site visits to global headquarters, alongside curated private dining experiences.

AI & Decision Summits: Diamond pass holders access deep-dive sessions designed to help leaders and their teams move faster and make better decisions in the new world of HR.

Masterclasses: Diamond pass holders gain direct access to world-class experts, including specialised workshops for HR leaders and startups looking to achieve high-growth.

Workhuman Live Forum: A high-energy afternoon at Terminal 7 featuring bold keynotes and fresh thinking on building human-centric organisations

UNLEASH Kick-Off Party: Bringing the global HR community together for an unforgettable evening of networking against the Paris skyline.

DAYS 2&3

Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 October

UNLEASH creates a high-energy ecosystem; where content, technology and the global HR community come together at scale across Paris Expo.

Main Stages: The heart of UNLEASH, delivering world-class content across the core pillars of modern HR, from enterprise transformation and AI-powered WorkTech & Pay to Talent, Skills and the future of performance, featuring leading CHROs, CEOs and industry voices.

District Stages: Explore Parisian-inspired stages showcasing the latest in technology and innovation, with product demonstrations, deep-dive sessions and insights from the companies shaping the future of work.

UNLEASH Lounge: Diamond pass holders and VIPs gain access to a premium space for senior leaders, offering private meeting areas, curated networking, meet & greets and exclusive content.

Explorer Tours: Go beyond the stage and connect directly with the world’s leading technology providers through guided tours across the exhibition floor.

CHRO Summit (Invite Only): A closed-door environment for CHROs, CPOs and senior HR leaders to connect, share and shape the future of global businesses.

UNLEASH 100 (Invite Only): An exclusive peer network for CEOs and senior business leaders driving transformation at global scale.