Day One

08:30–09:00

Registration and Refreshments

09:00–09:10

Conference Welcome

Lisa Sun, Mercer
Puneet Swani, Mercer

09:10–09:55

Keynote Speech: Beyond the Smoke-and-Mirrors: Navigating HR Innovation Paradoxes

Andrew Sidwell, AmRop

09:55–10:10

Fast Focus #1: Should We Spend Less on Retirement Benefits?

Billy Wong

10:10–10:55

Plenary Session: Cultivating a Thriving Workforce

Kate Bravery, Mercer
Robert Li, Mercer

10:55–11:25

Networking Break

11:25–12:10

Panel Discussion: Cultivating a Thriving Workforce

Facilitators: Kate Bravery, Mercer
Panelists:
Lelia Konyn, Shun Shing Group
Regan Taikitsadaporn, Mariott International
Maria Hui, Microsoft
Robert Li, Mercer

12:10–12:55

Plenary Session: Smarter Rewards Decisions Powered by Analytics: Drawing Insights from Current Labor Trends

Puneet Swani, Mercer

12:55–14:00

Lunch Break

14:00–14:45

Plenary Session: Design a Winning Organization – Be Agile and Innovative in an Age of Uncertainty

Jackson Kam, Mercer

14:45–15:30

Plenary Session: Aligning Mobility with Business and Talent Strategies – Use of Multiple Types of Packages

Mario Ferraro, Mercer

15:30–16:00

Networking Break

16:00–16:15

Fast Focus #2: We Will Live to 100 – How Can We Afford it?

Katie Potter, Mercer

16:15–17:00

Plenary Session: How Engagement Can Help Your Business Thrive

Kimberly Fravil, Mercer | Sirota
Monita Lee, DKSH

17:00

Wrap-up of Day One

Tom Ho, Mercer

Day Two

08:30–09:00

Refreshments

09:00–09:05

Welcome to Day Two

Tom Ho, Mercer

09:05–09:50

Keynote Speech: Macroeconomic Trends in Asia and Implications to Business

Robert Koepp, The Economist Corporate Network

09:50–10:35

Plenary Session: Innovation in Employee Benefits Driving Engagement in Asia

Godelieve van Dooren, Mercer

10:35–11:05

Networking Break

11:05–11:50

Plenary Session: Harnessing HRIS for Predictive Analytics

Siddharth Mehta, Mercer

11:50–12:05

Fast Focus #3: Exploring the Changing Data Landscape - Mercer's Vision for the Future

Puneet Swani, Mercer

12:05–13:20

Lunch

13:20–14:05

Plenary Session: Sales Incentives Reform to Motivate your Sales Teams

Tom Ho, Mercer

14:05–14:50

Plenary Session: Reforming Executive Pay: Themes and Challenges in Asia

Dr. Hans Kothuis, Mercer

14:50–15:10

Networking Break

15:10–15:25

Fast Focus #4: Disruptive Solutions and Technology - When Women Thrive

Godelieve van Dooren, Mercer

15:25–16:55

Navigating HR Challenges and Compensation Trends in Different Regions

• Greater China Trends (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan)
• South and South East Asia Trends (India, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia etc.)
• North Asia and Pacific Trends (Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand)

Tom Ho, Mercer
Shirman Li, Mercer
Kazuko Lelieveld, Mercer

16:55

Conference Close

Tom Ho, Mercer

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