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.
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.
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The MERITS Summit & Awards 2022 conference hotel, Eurostars Madrid Tower, offers the best views of Madrid at an angle of 360 degrees, from the mountains to the Plaza Mayor. The hotel is also 5 minutes within walking distance from the event venue, IE Tower | IE University. For our event guests, we have arranged a 10% discount on the website room rates. To take advantage, please use the promotional code “MERIT” upon booking and the discount will be automatically applied. |
“The offer is subject to promotional availability on a first-come, first-served basis."
| BOOK YOUR ROOM |
ADAPT OR DIE: LEARNING AND GROWTH IN THE HYBRID AGE
08:30 – 09:10
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
09:10 – 09:25
WELCOME & ICEBREAKER
09:25 – 09:45
09:45 – 10:15
[Keynote] Strengths-based Organizations: Building a Performance Culture of Personal Growth
Pa M.K. Sinyan, Managing Partner EMEA at Gallup
10:15 – 11:00
The MERITS: Award Shortlisted Case Studies
ShaeVitality: AI Epigenetic Vitality Program at ASG EMEA
Citi: Women’s Leadership Development Program
NOVA SBE: Exponential Business Administration (xBA)
11:00 – 11:30
COFFEE BREAK & IE TOWER TOUR
11:30 – 11:45
[MERITalk] Learning Agility – from Neuroscience to Best Practices
Barbara Ramos, Head of Assessment & Succession EMEA at Korn Ferry
11:45 – 12:00
[MERITalk] AI for Business: A roadmap to learning and growth in the hybrid age
Nicholas Hamilton-Archer, Executive Director, Executive Education at Carnegie Mellon University
12:05 – 12:50
UNCONFERENCE
Pop-up small group discussions initiated by delegates or experts to share challenges and ideas.
12:50 – 13:50
NETWORKING LUNCH
13:50 – 14:00
AFTERNOON ENERGISER
14:00 – 14:30
[Keynote] Why Mentorship and Sponsorship is Even More Important in a Hybrid Work Environment
Sarah Harmon, Global Growth & GTM Executive, Speaker, Servant Leader, Board Member
14:30 – 15:15
The MERITS: Award Shortlisted Case Studies
Squid Consulting & Corilus: Shape Up Our Talent
IE University: Amazon Despega Online Training Program
Xprtise-AskAlrijne: Learning at the Moment of Need
15:15 – 15:45
COFFEE BREAK & IE TOWER TOUR
15:45 – 17:55
[Workshops]
15:45 – 16:45 Upskilling HR to Build a Data Driven Culture
Cedric Borzee, Learning Program Director at Insight222
15:45 – 16:45 Guiding Change: Developing a Night Vision
Prof. Saskia De Maat & Prof. Michael Shiel, INSEAD
16:55 – 17:55 Leading an Organisational Culture Transformation
Jerry Pico, Co-Lead, Global Culture Transformation Initiative at Daiichi Sankyo Europe
16:55 – 17:55 Real Inclusion: The key to staying alive and fit for future challenges
Ana Marhuenda, Senior Principal at PeopleSmart
18:00 – 19:00
COCKTAIL @ IE TOWER
20:30 – 22:30
GALA DINNER @ Seeds, MOM Culinary Institute by Paco Roncero & CHA
09:00 – 09:30
WELCOME COFFEE
09:30 – 09:35
OPENING DAY 2
09:35 – 10:05
[Keynote] Elevating L&D: Leading Practices for Business Impact
Dr. Nick van Dam, Global Chief Learning Officer at IE University
10:05 – 10:50
The MERITS: Award Shortlisted Case Studies
ING TFLE: Power Up Your Leadership
The Danfoss-INSEAD Excellence Development Programme
Daiichi Sankyo: Executive Coaching for Better Conversations
10:50 – 11:20
COFFEE BREAK
11:20 – 12:00
[Talk Show]The Skills Revolution in Work and Learning
Moderated by: Michael Banks, Principal Consultant at PeopleSmart
Adam McGonigal, CEO at AirBusiness Academy - an Airbus company
Amanda Nolen, Co-Founder, Nilesnolen
Christophe Vanden Eede, Global Head of Talent Management at ING
12:00 – 12:30
[Closing Keynote] Skills, Innovation and Leadership for the Future
Lurlene Duggan, Chief Learning Officer - Western Europe at Microsoft
12:30 – 12:50
The MERITS: Award Ceremony
12:50 – 13:00
SUMMIT WRAP-UP
13:00 – 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
ADAPT OR DIE: LEARNING AND GROWTH IN THE HYBRID AGE
08:30 – 09:10
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
09:10 – 09:25
WELCOME & ICEBREAKER
09:25 – 09:45
09:45 – 10:15
[Keynote] Strengths-based Organizations: Building a Performance Culture of Personal Growth
Pa M.K. Sinyan, Managing Partner EMEA at Gallup
10:15 – 11:00
The MERITS: Award Shortlisted Case Studies
ShaeVitality: AI Epigenetic Vitality Program at ASG EMEA
Citi: Women’s Leadership Development Program
NOVA SBE: Exponential Business Administration (xBA)
11:00 – 11:30
COFFEE BREAK & IE TOWER TOUR
11:30 – 11:45
[MERITalk] Learning Agility – from Neuroscience to Best Practices
Barbara Ramos, Head of Assessment & Succession EMEA at Korn Ferry
11:45 – 12:00
[MERITalk] AI for Business: A roadmap to learning and growth in the hybrid age
Nicholas Hamilton-Archer, Executive Director, Executive Education at Carnegie Mellon University
12:05 – 12:50
UNCONFERENCE
Pop-up small group discussions initiated by delegates or experts to share challenges and ideas.
12:50 – 13:50
NETWORKING LUNCH
13:50 – 14:00
AFTERNOON ENERGISER
14:00 – 14:30
[Keynote] Why Mentorship and Sponsorship is Even More Important in a Hybrid Work Environment
Sarah Harmon, Global Growth & GTM Executive, Speaker, Servant Leader, Board Member
14:30 – 15:15
The MERITS: Award Shortlisted Case Studies
Squid Consulting & Corilus: Shape Up Our Talent
IE University: Amazon Despega Online Training Program
Xprtise-AskAlrijne: Learning at the Moment of Need
15:15 – 15:45
COFFEE BREAK & IE TOWER TOUR
15:45 – 17:55
[Workshops]
15:45 – 16:45 Upskilling HR to Build a Data Driven Culture
Cedric Borzee, Learning Program Director at Insight222
15:45 – 16:45 Guiding Change: Developing a Night Vision
Prof. Saskia De Maat & Prof. Michael Shiel, INSEAD
16:55 – 17:55 Leading an Organisational Culture Transformation
Jerry Pico, Co-Lead, Global Culture Transformation Initiative at Daiichi Sankyo Europe
16:55 – 17:55 Real Inclusion: The key to staying alive and fit for future challenges
Ana Marhuenda, Senior Principal at PeopleSmart
18:00 – 19:00
COCKTAIL @ IE TOWER
20:30 – 22:30
GALA DINNER @ Seeds, MOM Culinary Institute by Paco Roncero & CHA
09:00 – 09:30
WELCOME COFFEE
09:30 – 09:35
OPENING DAY 2
09:35 – 10:05
[Keynote] Elevating L&D: Leading Practices for Business Impact
Dr. Nick van Dam, Global Chief Learning Officer at IE University
10:05 – 10:50
The MERITS: Award Shortlisted Case Studies
ING TFLE: Power Up Your Leadership
The Danfoss-INSEAD Excellence Development Programme
Daiichi Sankyo: Executive Coaching for Better Conversations
10:50 – 11:20
COFFEE BREAK
11:20 – 12:00
[Talk Show]The Skills Revolution in Work and Learning
Moderated by: Michael Banks, Principal Consultant at PeopleSmart
Adam McGonigal, CEO at AirBusiness Academy - an Airbus company
Amanda Nolen, Co-Founder, Nilesnolen
Christophe Vanden Eede, Global Head of Talent Management at ING
12:00 – 12:30
[Closing Keynote] Skills, Innovation and Leadership for the Future
Lurlene Duggan, Chief Learning Officer - Western Europe at Microsoft
12:30 – 12:50
The MERITS: Award Ceremony
12:50 – 13:00
SUMMIT WRAP-UP
13:00 – 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
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.
Speakers Madrid , June 2022
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Lee Newman
Dean
IE Business School
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Lurlene Duggan
Chief Learning Officer - Western Europe
Microsoft
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Pa M.K. Sinyan
Managing Partner EMEA
Gallup
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Sarah Harmon
Global Growth & GTM Executive, Speaker,
Servant Leader, Board Member -
Barbara Ramos
Head of Assessment & Succession EMEA
Korn Ferry
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Dr. Nick van Dam
Global Chief Learning Officer
IE University
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Christophe Vanden Eede
Global Head of Talent Management
ING
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Nicholas Hamilton-Archer
Executive Director, Executive Education
Carnegie Mellon University
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Chris Pether
Founder and Managing Director
PeopleSmart
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Cedric Borzee
Principal Consultant
Skill Collective
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Filipe Carrera
International Trainer | Author
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Paula Marques
Executive Director For Business
Transformation, Executive EducationNova School of Business
and Economics -
Janine Van Zoest
Business Consultant
Xprtise
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Saskia De Maat
Executive Coach, Practicum Supervisor
INSEAD Executive Education
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Michael Shiel
Professor
INSEAD
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Marco Fuliotto
Program Coordinator & Data Analyst,
Exponential LearningIE Business School
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Francesca Pellizzoni
Senior Program Manager - SBE
Amazon
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Inke Daems
HR Expert
Squid Consulting
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Melanie Vanderbeken
HR Business Partner
Corilus
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Amanda Nolen
Co-Founder
Nilesnolen
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Jerry Pico
Co-Lead, Global Culture
Transformation InitiativeDaiichi Sankyo Europe
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Ana Marhuenda
Senior Consultant
PeopleSmart
-
Adam McGonigal
CEO
AirBusiness Academy -
an Airbus company -
Michael Banks
Principal Consultant
PeopleSmart
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Jelle Kottmann
HR Business Partner EMEA
Advanced Systems Group EMEA
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Felipe Giannetti
Managing Partner &
Head of Educational ProductsStartSe
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Michael Dawkins
CEO and Co-Founder
ShaeVitality
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Christophe Coutat
CEO and Founder
Advent Group
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Lee Newman
Dean
IE Business School
-
Lurlene Duggan
Chief Learning Officer - Western Europe
Microsoft
-
Pa M.K. Sinyan
Managing Partner EMEA
Gallup
-
Sarah Harmon
Global Growth & GTM Executive, Speaker,
Servant Leader, Board Member -
Barbara Ramos
Head of Assessment & Succession EMEA
Korn Ferry
-
Dr. Nick van Dam
Global Chief Learning Officer
IE University
-
Christophe Vanden Eede
Global Head of Talent Management
ING
-
Nicholas Hamilton-Archer
Executive Director, Executive Education
Carnegie Mellon University
-
Chris Pether
Founder and Managing Director
PeopleSmart
-
Cedric Borzee
Principal Consultant
Skill Collective
-
Filipe Carrera
International Trainer | Author
-
Paula Marques
Executive Director For Business
Transformation, Executive EducationNova School of Business
and Economics -
Janine Van Zoest
Business Consultant
Xprtise
-
Saskia De Maat
Executive Coach, Practicum Supervisor
INSEAD Executive Education
-
Michael Shiel
Professor
INSEAD
-
Marco Fuliotto
Program Coordinator & Data Analyst,
Exponential LearningIE Business School
-
Francesca Pellizzoni
Senior Program Manager - SBE
Amazon
-
Inke Daems
HR Expert
Squid Consulting
-
Melanie Vanderbeken
HR Business Partner
Corilus
-
Amanda Nolen
Co-Founder
Nilesnolen
-
Jerry Pico
Co-Lead, Global Culture
Transformation InitiativeDaiichi Sankyo Europe
-
Ana Marhuenda
Senior Consultant
PeopleSmart
-
Adam McGonigal
CEO
AirBusiness Academy -
an Airbus company -
Michael Banks
Principal Consultant
PeopleSmart
-
Jelle Kottmann
HR Business Partner EMEA
Advanced Systems Group EMEA
-
Felipe Giannetti
Managing Partner &
Head of Educational ProductsStartSe
-
Michael Dawkins
CEO and Co-Founder
ShaeVitality
-
Christophe Coutat
CEO and Founder
Advent Group
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The MERITS Summit & Awards 2022 conference hotel, Eurostars Madrid Tower, offers the best views of Madrid at an angle of 360 degrees, from the mountains to the Plaza Mayor. The hotel is also 5 minutes within walking distance from the event venue, IE Tower | IE University. For our event guests, we have arranged a 10% discount on the website room rates. To take advantage, please use the promotional code “MERIT” upon booking and the discount will be automatically applied. |
“The offer is subject to promotional availability on a first-come, first-served basis."
| BOOK YOUR ROOM |
Conference pass
Regular rate EUR 1700
- All tickets include full access to all conference sessions, lunches and refreshments throughout the summit and social activities.
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