HR Leadership Pathwayz
BERLIN GERMANY
May 26-27 2025
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Redefining HR Leadership in a Globalized World
For years, The Pathwayz Group has been a part of some of the most notable HR conferences around the world. It’s been a joy to learn and experience about HR leadership through these types of events….but we have always thought there could be more. More connection, more action-focused, more strategic, more….fun. We’ve always thought that HR leadership events could be better…and we’re doing something about it.
Join The Pathwayz Group as we host our HR Leadership Pathwayz Conference 2025! This is not just another conference—it’s an experience designed exclusively for HR executives who are shaping the future of work on an international scale.
Taking place on May 26-27, 2025, in Berlin, this exclusive two-day event brings together 100 senior HR leaders and executives to explore the most pressing challenges and game-changing opportunities in global HR leadership.
Meet Scout
No ordinary adventurer, Scout is a fearless, ice-cream-fueled trailblazer on a mission to reshape the future of work! With a magnifying glass of curiosity and a backpack full of bold ideas, Scout navigates the wild terrain of HR, tackling ancient legacy systems, the swamp of silos, and the vortex of burnout—all while keeping their cool and cracking a joke or two.
Engaging & Interactive Format
Beyond presentations, expect panel discussions, 1:1 interviews, roundtables, and hands-on facilitation.
Action-Oriented Learning
Receive a workbook packed with frameworks, guiding questions, and action plans to drive transformation in your company.
Strategic Networking
With only 100 attendees, you’ll have planned time to connect, debate, and share insights with senior HR executives from around the world.
A Global Perspective
Designed for international HR leaders, this event celebrates the evolving role of HR around the world.
Executive Audience
This is an HR leadership-only event ensuring high-level conversations with global peers.
HR’s Role in Board-Level Decision Making
Upskilling and Talent Development for the Future
Rethinking Global Performance Management
AI & The Employee Lifecycle
Building a Global EVP
Transitioning Legacy Systems to Modern HR Tech
Key Topics
SECURE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
07:30 - 08:30
Registration
08:30 - 08:45
Welcome and Opening Activity: Interactive Activity
08:45 - 09:00
The Evolving Role of HR in Driving Business GrowtH
Interactive Activity - Amber Vanderburg
Learn from your colleagues on the top HR challenges and opportunities for 2025 and beyond in this 15 minute interactive session.
09:00 - 09:30
Predictions for the Future of HR: Panel Discussion
Sabrina Kosse - Head of People and Culture at Intermate
Britta Muehlenberg - COO at Acrolinx
This panel discussion explores the emerging trends, predictions, and forecast for the future of Human Resources. Leaders share how HR can be proactive and a strategic partner in the future of the business. Participants will walk away with a clearer picture of work trends, tools to navigate the future of work, and resources to enhance future work environments.
09:30 - 09:40
Action Step Commitments/Reflection
09:40 - 10:10
AI-driven HR: ROUNDTABLE
This roundtable guides participants to take a more strategic approach to HR using AI. Participants will be guided into the AI tools they have found to be effective, use cases, cautions and mishaps, and prepare for the future.
10:10 - 10:15
Action Step Commitments/Reflection
10:15 - 10:45
Break/Networking
10:45 - 11:15
Enhancing HR Business Acumen: 1:1 Interview
Cliff Hazel - Founder and Director at Cognician Group
What are the prioritized areas of business HR needs to enhance their knowledge and skills? How should HR increase their business acumen? HR has an increasing strategic role in organizations and the need for refined and elevated business skills is continuously rising. Participants will gain specific areas of business acumen that are critical for HR success and practical ways to enhance your business acumen in this insightful panel of people from a variety of business functions. Learn insights from finance, marketing, operations and more.
11:15 - 11:20
Action Step Commitments/Reflection
11:20 - 11:50
Innovations in Workforce Planning: FACILITATED SESSION
with Amber Vanderburg
This interactive workforce planning session gives insights and guiding questions into identifying talent gaps, position gaps, recruitment portals, collaboration opportunities. Learn from other participants, emerging technology, and industry insights to be more strategic in your workforce planning.
11:50 - 12:00
Action Step Commitments/Reflection
12:00 - 12:10
Host Insights: The Pathwayz Group
12:10 - 13:10
LUNCH
13:10 - 13:40
Building a Global Employee Value Proposition (EVP):
FACILITATED STRATEGY SESSION
What is the difference between working for you versus working for your competitor? In this hands-on facilitated strategy session, you will learn how to easily idenity the EVP of your company. You have to live out your competitive advantage. Design an EVP that resonates across multiple markets and cultures.
13:40 - 13:45
Action Step Commitments/Reflection
13:45 - 14:15
Cultural Integration Post-Merger/Acquisition: Beyond Compliance: 1:1 Interview
Whether you are being acquired, acquiring another company, merging with another company, or even experiencing rapid expansion…HR plays a critical role in M&A. Join AL as she shares insights into what considerations you should make in leading M&A from an HR perspective, how you can lead a refined, clear, and unified culture, and common mistakes in M&A from an HR perspective.
14:15 - 14:20
Action Step Commitments/Reflection
14:20 - 14:50
Break/Networking
14:50 - 15:30
OPEN SPACES
No set topic. No fixed agenda. Just space.
This open session is your chance to bring forward the ideas, challenges, and questions that don’t always fit neatly into a panel or presentation. Whether it’s a tough leadership moment, a future-of-work idea, or a bold experiment you’re trying — this is the room for it.
Scout calls it “structured spontaneity.” We call it real leadership in action.
Come ready to share, listen, and shape the conversation in real time.
15:30 - 16:00
Change Leadership and Change Burnout: PANEL
Meg Telson - Head of People Services at GetYourGuide
Ayca Gruesshaber - Human Resources Director at Kantar
Change is a natural part of life. In organizations, you evolve or you evaporate. There is SO much change that we have an opportunity to lead in our teams and organizations. How can we help lead effective change that inspires and rather than intimidates.
16:00 - 16:10
Action Step Commitments/Reflection
16:10 - 16:30
Final TAKEAWAYS AND ACTION STEPS
19:00
Evening Social Activity (Optional): Clärchens Ballhaus
Join us for an optional evening outing to Clärchens Ballhaus, one of Berlin’s most iconic dance halls. Enjoy live music, an electric atmosphere, and the chance to experience local culture in a truly memorable way. Additional Cost: €8 per person (not included in registration)
THE AGENDA
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