Thursday 16th October 2025 – 30 Euston Square, London, UK

The Culture Pioneers Leadership Forum 2025

Connecting people and performance.

In a time when senior leaders are often reluctant to face what is hard, when policies are ignored, and integrity feels rare, HR and L&D are left to carry the burden.

But what if there was a space, just one day, where leaders step into the challenge, not away from it?

On 16 October in London, the Culture Pioneers Leadership Forum returns for 2025. This is an invitation for HR and L&D leaders to be part of something more than just talk: a forum where we explore how courage, accountability and culture must become central to performance.

You will hear from thought leaders, learn from real-world change makers, and see how aligning people and performance delivers results. You will also witness the announcement of the 2025 Culture Pioneers Awards, celebrating organisations putting culture at the heart of business.

Join us for a day of insight, recognition, and honest conversations that challenge the status quo.

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Join us for an afternoon of insight, recognition, and meaningful conversation.

Through keynotes, panels, and peer discussions, the forum offers sharp insight, bold ideas, and real strategies for preparing your people and your organisation for what’s coming.

Keynotes from leading thinkers and practitioners in culture, leadership and strategy
Real-world stories from our 2025 Culture Pioneer Awards finalists
Peer discussions on building high-trust, high-performance cultures
Honest takes on what works (and what doesn’t) in the current climate
Opportunities to connect with leaders who are rethinking the rules of work

Ready to join us on 16th, October in London?

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Meet our speakers and the leaders redefining culture as a business strategy

Our speakers bring grounded experience and sharp insight into what leadership must become to build resilient, high-performing organisations in a changing world.

Keynote

Sanjay Lobo

Founder and CEO, Sanjay Lobo, formerly served on the exec team at two unicorns, Lastminute.com (one of the UK’s first dotcom superbrands) and Vistaprint (Nasdaq listed, with 17m customers). In 2019, he founded OnHand with the aim of solving some of society’s biggest issues using technology. Since then he has been named Great British Entrepreneur for Good twice in 2020 and 2022 and was awarded an MBE in 2022.

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David Liddle

CEO & Founder The TCM Group
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Ritika Wadhwa

CEO & Founder Prabhaav Global
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Oliver Atkinson

Senior Wellbeing Lead, Benifex
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Isabelle Perrett

Exec Director of People at AQA
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Veronica Anthony

Director of People & Organisational Development at Avante Care
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Richard Bradford

Director at Dentsu International
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Jonathan Edge

Group HR Director at Quintessential Brands
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Julia Mixter

Executive Director of Business Services, Anchoron
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Craig McCoy

Chair – HR Connection Group
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Agenda

11:00 AM – Welcome & Morning Networking Reception

Ease into the day with light refreshments and conversations. Connect with peers and thought leaders aligned in reshaping how culture and business move forward.

11:30 AM – Opening Remarks

Set the tone for the afternoon with opening remarks and focused talks exploring the practical realities of leading culture change in today’s shifting business environment.

11:45 AM – Talks: Part One

David Liddle – Why the future of HR is people and culture
Isabelle Perrett – Futureproofing learning; lessons from the educators
Ritika Wadhwa – Rethinking leadership: Why cultural intelligence is your competitive edge
Veronica Anthony – Out with the professional people puppies; in with courageous people leaders!

12:30 PM – Lunch

Enjoy a delicious two-course lunch with engaging conversations and networking opportunities at your table.

1:30 PM – Talks: Part Two – Round Table

Chair of Roundtable: Craig McCoy
Claire Bacall
Richard Bradford
Jonathan Edge

2:00 PM – Networking Interlude

Pause for coffee and continued connection. Share insights and build relationships in a relaxed setting.

2:30 PM- Keynote Presentation

A sharp, forward-looking keynote offering bold perspective on what leadership needs to become to meet the moment.

2:50 PM – Awards Celebration

Celebrate the 2025 Culture Pioneer Award winners. These stories highlight how strategy, values and action come together to shape exceptional workplace cultures.

4:00 PM – Drinks & Networking Farewell Reception

Close out the day with drinks and conversations that carry the day’s insights forward.

5:00 PM Event Close

Depart with renewed clarity, a strengthened network and practical ideas to carry into the future of your organisation.

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With only 150 tickets available, this is your opportunity to prepare for the new era of work alongside peers who are shaping it. Expect a day of learning, connection and forward-looking conversation designed to equip you for what’s next.

Food and drink provided. Please let us know of any dietary or allergy requirements. The venue is step-free accessible.