Session Info
The conference program is designed around three themed streams to balance thought leadership with hands-on learning:
- Knowing: Workforce planning, HR analytics, strategic alignment, and future capabilities.
- Finding: Recruitment strategies, talent pipelines, AI in hiring, inclusive practices, and succession planning.
- Keeping: Employee engagement, retention, knowledge transfer, and sustainable workplace cultures.
Formats include:
- Plenary keynotes by government officials, economists, and industry experts
- Panel discussions on workforce strategy, talent pipelines, DEI, and leadership
- Hands-on workshops on AI in HR, recruitment excellence, performance systems, and inclusive HRM
- Networking events and collaborative activities
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Speakers
The 2025 HR Conference brings together thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators to share insights that will shape the future of HR in Laos and the region.
Featured Keynote & Session Speakers:
Mr Sithong Sikhao
Director General of the Planning Department, Ministry of Education and Sports, Laos
Keynote: Aligning workforce development with national economic goals through the Lao National Human Resource Development Strategy
Dr. Duong Trung Le
World Bank East Asia & Pacific Chief Economist Office
Co-author of Future Jobs: Robots, AI, and Digital Platforms in East Asia and Pacific
Keynote: ASEAN Workforce Trends
Ms. Jean Lau
Chief Human Resources Officer – Kredivo Group
Keynote: Strategic HR for a Volatile World
Dr. Sujata Bhatia
Organisational Development Trainer and Advocate
Workshop: Recruitment Excellence in a Competitive Talent Market
Dr. Ryan Gould
Deputy Head of Department of Employment Relations & Human Resources – Griffith Business School
Workshop: Beyond Ratings: Designing Human-Centered Performance Systems
Workshop: Inclusive HRM in Laos: Listening, Learning, and Leading for Career Equity
Assoc. Prof. Matthew J. Xerri
Associate Professor in Human Resources – Griffith University
Workshop: Beyond Ratings: Designing Human-Centered Performance Systems
Workshop: Inclusive HRM in Laos: Listening, Learning, and Leading for Career Equity
Mr. Daisuke Fukuzawa
Economist – World Bank
Co-author of Future Jobs: Robots, AI, and Digital Platforms in East Asia and Pacific
Panel Discussion: Skills Mapping & Talent Forecasting: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
Mr. Tony Campbell
Senior Trainer – Katalyst
Workshop: Skills Survey Report 2025 (By Katalyst)
Mr. Khamhou
Phanludeth
Senior Trainer – Katalyst
Workshop: Skills Survey Report 2025 (By Katalyst)
Mr. Iain Calman
HRD Adviser – Laos Australia Institute
Workshop: Eliminating Hiring Bias
Mr. Manothai Vongnalath
People Lead – Mondelēz International, Thailand
Workshop: Eliminating Hiring Bias
Mr. Keovisouk Dalasan
Founder and Managing Director – 108Jobs
Workshop: Salary and Compensation Survey Report 2025 (Wise Research by 108Jobs)
Mr. Souksavanh Mudthoulad
General Manager – Wise Research
Workshop: Salary and Compensation Survey Report 2025 (Wise Research by 108Jobs)