Human Insight Symposium: The role of HR in 2026

An inspiring afternoon on the future role of HR.

  • Thursday 28 May 2026
  • Saturnusstraat 95, The Hague
  • 12:30 -18:30

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About the event

The expectations of HR are changing rapidly. What was once primarily seen as a supporting function is now expected to help shape leadership, strengthen culture, align people with strategy and support organisations in responding to constant change.

The Human Insight Symposium is built around one central question: what does HR need to deliver in 2026 to create measurable impact?

Hosted by Sebastian Hamers, the afternoon is designed for professionals who want to look beyond day-to-day HR practice and engage with the bigger strategic questions shaping organisations today. Through a combination of keynote insights, breakout sessions and peer exchange, the programme offers both shared reflection and practical depth.

Participants then attend two breakout sessions, choosing from three themes that reflect today’s most pressing HR priorities:

  • AI & Talent Development
    How technology is reshaping talent development and helping organisations make better people decisions.
  • Strategic HR Planning
    A closer look at how HR can use data, structure and foresight to support stronger long-term decision-making.
  • New Work Models & Employee Experience
    How shifts in work design, collaboration and employee expectations affect organisational effectiveness and the employee experience.

What you will take away

Practical insight into today’s most urgent HR challenges

Explore how organisations are responding to questions around leadership, talent strategy, workforce planning, work design and organisational transformation.

A clearer view of HR’s strategic role

Gain a broader and sharper perspective on how HR can contribute more directly to leadership, organisational effectiveness and long-term business direction.

New ideas for your own context

Leave with practical reflections, fresh angles and applicable insights that can strengthen decision-making and impact in your own organisation.

Perspective on changing work models

Understand how shifts in collaboration, employee expectations and work design influence both engagement and performance.

Peer learning and meaningful exchange

Engage with fellow professionals who are navigating similar questions and challenges, and learn from real-world perspectives beyond your own organisation.

Exposure to Human Insight thinking and tooling

Discover approaches and tools that help organisations gain better insight into people, teams and performance in times of change and complexity.

Programme

12:30

Arrival

Guests arrive, check in and have the opportunity to connect briefly before the programme begins.

13:00

Keynote

A plenary keynote on Modern Leadership and Organisational Culture, setting the tone for the afternoon and exploring the conditions organisations need to create for strong performance, alignment and sustainable execution.

14:00

Breakout session round 1

Participants attend their first breakout session, choosing one of the three core themes.

15:15

Break

Time to recharge, reflect and connect with fellow participants.

15:45

Breakout session round 2

Participants attend their second breakout session, again choosing from the three core themes.

17:00

Networking drinks

The formal programme concludes and the networking drinks begin. This is an opportunity to continue conversations, exchange ideas and connect with fellow HR professionals.

18:30

Close of event

Speakers

Sebastian Hamers

Sebastian Hamers

Host

Sebastian Hamers is CEO at Human Insight and an expert in leadership, team dynamics and organisational development. He works with organisations to strengthen collaboration, unlock performance and build cultures that support sustainable growth. His perspective combines strategic thinking with a deep understanding of how leadership, behaviour and organisational context shape long-term success.

Richard Robertson

Richard Robertson

Breakout Session - Strategic HR Planning

Richard Robertson is a specialist in strategic talent management and organisational development. He helps organisations connect people strategy to business performance through sharper workforce planning, clearer role design and stronger organisational alignment. His work focuses on how HR can create lasting impact by combining human insight with strategic direction.

Sterre Harrison

Keynote - Modern Leadership and Organisational Culture

Sterre Harrison is Manager Talent Development at the Rijksmuseum. Her work focuses on how people, leadership and organisational culture can evolve together in a changing environment. At the Human Insight Symposium, she will share her perspective on what modern leadership requires today and how organisations can build the cultural conditions for long-term performance and adaptability.

Practical info

Date
Thursday
28 May 2026
Programme
Event: 13:00 - 17:00
Networking Drinks: 17:00-18:30
Location
Titaan | Saturnusstraat 95
2516 AG The Hague, NL
Language
English

Register now

Be part of an afternoon designed for HR leaders who want to strengthen their strategic impact in 2026. Join a select group of professionals for insightful conversations, fresh perspectives and practical takeaways you can bring back into your own organisation.

Reserve your place today and be part of the conversation on the future role of HR. 

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