Change Agents: Leading Talent Development in a Transforming World

Sunday, May 18, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Location: Room 209, Level 2

Session Type:In-Person
Area of Focus/Sub Track:Developing Organizational Leadership Development Strategies
Highlights:Global Voices, Panel

Speaker(s)

Bhushan Kulkarni (he/him/his)

Vice President, Learning and Development
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd
Monette Saaade

Career Development Unit Head
Department of Culture & Tourism, Abu Dhabi –
Tatiany Melecchi (she/her/hers)

CEO
TRANSFORMA PEOPLE & PERFORMANCE
Thilo Eckardt (he/him/his)

Chief Inspiration Officer & Co-Founder
MyLearningBoutique Switzerland

Handouts

In a rapidly changing global landscape, L&D leaders must do more than keep up - they must lead. This panel will explore how to drive talent development through change, balancing AI and technology advancements with human-centered growth. How do we balance innovation with human-centered development? How talent professionals can navigate transformation, build resilient workforces, and create meaningful impact? Hear from international experts in a thought-provoking discussion on leading change with a global perspective and a future-focused approach.

In this session, you will::

Leading through change: Helping organizations and individuals adapt and thrive
AI and technology: Equipping talent with the right skills while maintaining a people-first approach