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29 OCTOBER 2025   |   THE TIMBER YARD, MELBOURNE

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REWRITING THE RULES OF HR – TOGETHER

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HRFutureFest Australia is where bold ideas meet real-world impact. This isn't your typical HR event -- it's a high-energy, immersive, choose-your-own-adventure festival built for Australia's forward-thinking HR professionals and business leaders who are ready to shape the future of work. 

 

From interactive sessions and fresh perspectives to next-gen strategies and team building, HRFutureFest Australia is your space to connect, create, and drive real change. Bring your curiosity, bring your team, and get ready to rethink what is possible. It's time to shake up HR.

FUTUREFEST BY THE NUMBERS

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30+

Networking activities & fun experiences

400+

HR professionals, executives and innovation leaders

40+

Thought-leaders, innovators & solution providers

30+

Exhibitors at HR Marketplace

WHY ATTEND

FRESH IDEAS MEETS REAL-WORLD ACTION 

Roll up your sleeves and dive into hosted content designed to challenge your thinking and spark real change. Engage directly with the ideas shaping the future of HR - leave with powerful insights you can put into practice when you get back in the office.

NEXT-LEVEL NETWORKING & KNOWLEDGE SHARING 

Connect with HR professionals and other future-of-work innovators who care just as deeply about the human experience as you! Whether you're coming solo or as a team, expect meaningful conversations, fresh collaborations, and lasting connections

LEVEL-UP YOUR LEADERSHIP 

Leadership starts with you. Tale time for personal growth and reflection to build the confidence, clarity and self-awareness to lead with purpose in an ever-changing world. 

BRING YOUR TEAM, 
LEVEL UP TOGETHER! 

HRFutureFest is built for teams. Share the experience, grow together, and return to work energised, aligned, and full of bold new ideas. Team-building has never looked (or felt) this fun! 

...PLAN YOUR DAY WITH

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INSPIRATIONAL POWER TALKS 

Hear from, and collaborate with, inspiring leaders making a real impact. Together, we'll uncover bold new ways to redefine HR and discover roadmaps to drive success and transformation. 
 

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GAME-CHANGING SOLUTIONS  
AT THE FUTUREFEST EXPO 

Explore the HR Marketplace and get up close with the latest tech, tools, and services to supercharge your people strategy. The future starts here. 
 

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IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Jump into dynamic, hands-on experiences that spark excitement and fuel empowerment. Go beyond the ordinary with moments designed to help you grow - personally and professionally. 
 

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DYNAMIC ACTIVITIES FOR WORK AND PLAY 

Fuel both sides of your brain with energising experiences designed to inspire, refresh and recharge. Take on the F1 Simulator, play a round of putt-putt, and discover surprise moments throughout the day! 

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TEAM BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES 

Bring your team along for a chance to collaborate! like never before. Whether it's a round of putt-putt or unique team challenges, these activities are designed to ignite creativity, strengthen team bonds, and create lasting memories. 

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GOOD FOOD & GOOD MUSIC 

Wrap up the day and refuel with delicious bites, live music and the celebration of HR achievements at the Rising Stars Awards and afterparty!

 

9:00 AM

REGISTRATION

Grab a coffee as you arrive and get ready to
explore FutureFest

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

20+ Content Lounge sessions

50+ Providers and solutions to explore in the
HRFutureFest Marketplace and Expo

15+ Activities like mini golf, flair mixology class,
trivia and more

 15+ Facilitated networking and meeting opportunities

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

RISING STARS AWARDS AND
EVENT AFTERPARTY

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

THEMES AT A GLANCE

 & AI, Automation
The Human Touch

Beyond Burnout: The Future of Work, Wellbeing & Balance

REVAMPING: Employee Experience & Culture

Sustainability & Workforce
 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
 

Work-Life Balance
 

Regulation, Risk &
Workplace Law

HR Tech Unleashed:
Data, Insights & Innovation

Leading with Impact in a Changing World

 WHO ATTENDS HRD EVENTS

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SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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