50 Heads of HR
from leading Asian and global companies
20 Heads of Executive Education
from top business school
Since 2017, MERIT has been a unique forum for HR and L&D directors of companies from different industries and Executive Education leaders to learn, share challenges and explore solutions together within an international professional community in a focused, highly interactive environment.
The MERIT Summit is a learning showcase, an ideas conference, and a hands-on strategy session with experts and peers, enabling participants to develop a culture of learning, innovation, and growth in their organisations.
This year, two conferences under one roof will provide corporate HR/L&D and Executive Education leaders with dedicated content on the topics shaping the future of organisations and executive education.
Further to our mission to empower people and organisations The MERIT Awards have been designed to award impactful transformational initiatives in the corporate and higher education sectors.
Speakers
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
• Powerful Keynotes by academic and corporate leaders with a strategic vision to help organisations and people thrive in an ever-changing world.
• Interactive Workshops to dive deeper into key topics such as psychological safety, emotional intelligence, people analytics and sustainable careers.
• Unconference and Peer Consulting – participant driven formats to discuss ideas and find solutions to current challenges.
Sponsors
Bring your brand and expertise into the spotlight. Explore the MERIT Sponsorship advantage.
Partners
Leading and Collaborating in the New World
08:45 – 09:15
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
09:15 – 09:25
09:25 – 09:30
09:30 – 10:00
Leading and Collaborating in the New World
Pedro Brito, Associate Dean for Executive Education and Business Transformation, Nova SBE
10:00 – 10:30
The State of the European Workplace: How Companies Can Fix Their Cultures
Pa M.K. Sinyan, Managing Partner Europe, Gallup
10:30 – 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
11:00 – 11:15
Why Women Are Less Likely to Invest in Their Development
Nathalie Naveda, Head of Marketing & Talent Acquisition, EMBA HSG & EMBA ETH Zurich- University of St.Gallen
11:15 – 11:55
The MERITS: Award Shortlisted Case Studies
Deutsche Telecom: Digital Escape Rooms
Novartis: Unbossed Leadership Experience
Omega HMS: Human Potential Based Restructuring
Thales: Digital Development Center for the Corporate Senior Leadership Programme
12:00 – 13:00
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
[Discussion Corners] with the presenters of the MERITS shortlisted initiatives
[Workshop] Smart Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
Chris Pether, CEO and Michael Banks, Principal Consultant, PeopleSmart
[Workshop] Integrated Talent Management and Sustainable Careers
Lesley Vanleke, Co-founder , TalentLogiQs
13:00 – 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
14:00 – 14:05
AFTERNOON ENERGISER
14:05 – 14:20
[MERITalk] Inclusive Leadership
Nicholas Hamilton-Archer, Executive Director - Executive Education, Carnegie Mellon University
14:20 – 14:50
Talkshow: What Skills do Modern Leaders Need
Sabine Weishaupt, Chapterlead Future Leadership Design, Deutsche Telekom
Jerry Pico, Head of Leadership, Learning & Talent Europe, Daiichi Sankyo Europe
Rachel Maguer, Global Director of Marketing and Sales, INSEAD
14:50 – 15:30
The MERITS: Award shortlisted case studies
INSEAD: Catalysing Leadership in a Digital World
Vetropack: Vetrocademy Leadership Development Program
LinkedIn: Business Leadership Program
Daiichi Sankyo: European Top Talent Programme
15:30 – 16:00
COFFEE BREAK
16:00 – 17:00
BREAKOUTS
[Discussion Corners] with the presenters of the MERITS shortlisted initiatives
[Workshop] Is it time for Digital Transformation or Human Disruption in Learning?
Filipe Carrera, International Trainer and Author
17:00 – 17:30
17:30 – 17:50
The MERITS: Award Ceremony
17:50 – 18:00
SUMMIT WRAP-UP
18:00 – 19:30
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Leading and Collaborating in the New World
08:45 – 09:15
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
09:15 – 09:25
09:25 – 09:30
09:30 – 10:00
Leading and Collaborating in the New World
Pedro Brito, Associate Dean for Executive Education and Business Transformation, Nova SBE
10:00 – 10:30
The State of the European Workplace: How Companies Can Fix Their Cultures
Pa M.K. Sinyan, Managing Partner Europe, Gallup
10:30 – 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
11:00 – 11:15
Why Women Are Less Likely to Invest in Their Development
Nathalie Naveda, Head of Marketing & Talent Acquisition, EMBA HSG & EMBA ETH Zurich- University of St.Gallen
11:15 – 11:55
The MERITS: Award Shortlisted Case Studies
Deutsche Telecom: Digital Escape Rooms
Novartis: Unbossed Leadership Experience
Omega HMS: Human Potential Based Restructuring
Thales: Digital Development Center for the Corporate Senior Leadership Programme
12:00 – 13:00
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
[Discussion Corners] with the presenters of the MERITS shortlisted initiatives
[Workshop] Smart Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
Chris Pether, CEO and Michael Banks, Principal Consultant, PeopleSmart
[Workshop] Integrated Talent Management and Sustainable Careers
Lesley Vanleke, Co-founder , TalentLogiQs
13:00 – 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
14:00 – 14:05
AFTERNOON ENERGISER
14:05 – 14:20
[MERITalk] Inclusive Leadership
Nicholas Hamilton-Archer, Executive Director - Executive Education, Carnegie Mellon University
14:20 – 14:50
Talkshow: What Skills do Modern Leaders Need
Sabine Weishaupt, Chapterlead Future Leadership Design, Deutsche Telekom
Jerry Pico, Head of Leadership, Learning & Talent Europe, Daiichi Sankyo Europe
Rachel Maguer, Global Director of Marketing and Sales, INSEAD
14:50 – 15:30
The MERITS: Award shortlisted case studies
INSEAD: Catalysing Leadership in a Digital World
Vetropack: Vetrocademy Leadership Development Program
LinkedIn: Business Leadership Program
Daiichi Sankyo: European Top Talent Programme
15:30 – 16:00
COFFEE BREAK
16:00 – 17:00
BREAKOUTS
[Discussion Corners] with the presenters of the MERITS shortlisted initiatives
[Workshop] Is it time for Digital Transformation or Human Disruption in Learning?
Filipe Carrera, International Trainer and Author
17:00 – 17:30
17:30 – 17:50
The MERITS: Award Ceremony
17:50 – 18:00
SUMMIT WRAP-UP
18:00 – 19:30
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Learn from thought leaders, HR and L&D directors, professors, executive education experts, and learning innovators.
Exchange knowledge and experiences with peers in interactive workshops and unconference sessions.
Stay tuned for more exciting speakers.
Speakers Vol. 2, Lisbon , September 2021
This year venue of THE MERITS Summit & Awards is NOVA SBE Campus, located in Carcavelos, Lisbon. It is directly linked to the beach and the School’s auditorium have a view of the ocean. The city of Lisbon is just 20 minutes away from the venue and the great transport network makes exploring the city easy for all delegates and guests of the Summit.
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NOVA SBE R. Holanda n.1, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Portugal |
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With contemporary and refined rooms and suites, a popular Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, and an extensive selection of tailored services, UNAHOTELS Mediterraneo Milano offers warm Italian hospitality and urban practicality for business and leisure travelers alike. |
NOVA SVE - R. Holanda n.1, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Portugal
FREE INVITATION
- A limited number of complimentary passes will be offered to HR Corporate VP/Director level (decision-maker) and will include: attendance to all sessions, refreshments, lunches and networking breaks.
Conference pass
EUR 1950
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All tickets include full access to all conference sessions, lunches and refreshments throughout the summit and social activities.
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