Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to the Talent for Tomorrow | 2012 Summit.

As companies across the globe and across industries struggle to move beyond the recent global recession, many business leaders are adjusting their talent strategies to meet the shifting demands characterized as the "new normal." While the inclination may be strong to revert to strategies that served them well prior to the economic crisis, many executives seem to recognize that the forces shaping future talent needs, such as globalization, an aging workforce, a demand for diversity and for finding meaning at work continued to accelerate during the downturn and now require new talent strategies to position their companies for success.

Fortunately in most organizations Talent Management is now not merely a privilege of selected individuals waiting to be the next in line for career advancement, rather it has become a more holistic approach looking at every single soul in the company, tapping on everyone's strength and creating opportunities to ensure people find true meaning and value and work while focusing on contribution.

As businesses continue to change by an enormous speed, not surprisingly Talent has also become the No. 1 concern for business leaders. Looking after people no longer can be delegated or put off to HR, getting the best out of people is a joint responsibility of business, HR and the individual himself. Although while HR acts as an architect business needs to get the job done; it is therefore every business executives responsibility to ensure the right people are attracted, engaged, developed and retained.

Talent Management and Employee Engagement on the other hand cannot be treated in isolation, people professional must start by examining the culture of the organization first, ensuring the delivery of employer branding promises and creating workplaces that not only echoes the corporate mantra on the company's glossy marketing materials but truly delivers high performance and highly engaging workplaces.

Therefore it is my privilege to invite you to join the 2nd Annual Talent for Tomorrow Summit, which has been fully revamped to offer answers to the most pressing challenges faced by talent professionals. The summit aims at exploring talent strategies, concerns of global companies, and unfolding employee trends as companies confront a fresh set of challenges that we expect will influence the coming few years and beyond.

We've been working very hard to put together the best summit program on the subject, covering critical issues on Talent Management, Employee Engagement and Learning. The agenda has been well researched and carefully designed to deliver a balanced approach of keynotes, peer-learning workgroups, and interactive masterclasses.

I hope to meet you at the summit, should you have any questions or feedback please don't hesitate to contact me. If you have not done so, please join the HCM Excellence Network on LinkedIn, a lively community of over 3,200 senior people professionals. http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=1850502

Mihaly Nagy
Chief Moderator – HCM Excellence Network
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Dr. Graeme Codrington

Dr. Graeme Codrington is an expert on the new world of work and multi-generational workplaces. He is a keynote presenter, author, futurist, facilitator and strategy consultant working across multiple industries and sectors. He blends cutting-edge research, thought leading insights with humor, a conversational style and multimedia-driven presentations to create unforgettable experiences that add real value.

He has a particular interest in trends affecting how people live, work, interact and connect with each other. Speaking internationally to over 100,000 people in about 15 different countries every year, he has shared the platform with the likes of Edward de Bono, Jonas Ridderstrale, Sir Ken Robinson and Neil Armstrong.

Dr. Codrington is the co-founder and a senior partner of TomorrowToday, a global firm of futurists and business strategists. He is also a guest lecturer at four top business schools, including the London Business School and Duke.

He has a Doctorate in Business Administration, a Masters in Sociology, an Honours in Youth Work and two undergraduate degrees – in Arts (Theology/Philosophy) and Commerce. He has three best-selling books published by Penguin, including the award winning, Mind the Gap and Future-Proof Your Child. He is currently writing a book on "Strategic Leadership Intelligence".

Dr. Paul Turner

Dr. Paul Turner is Professor of Management Practice at Birmingham City University having held similar positions at Universities in Cambridge and Nottingham. He is also a Non Executive Director of Blessing White (EMEA).

Paul Turner's previous positions have included President of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Employee Care for the Convergys Corporation of Cincinnati, (to 2005) Group HR Business Director for Lloyds TSB, (to 2003) Vice President of the CIPD, (to 2001) a Director of BT, a Non-Executive Director of OPI and a General Manager for Plessey in both the UK and Asia Pacific.

Paul is Chair of Human Asset 2011, was Chair of the 2011 Talent for Tomorrow conference, the 2010 European HR Summit and of the 2009 CEEHR Summit in Vienna. He is a judge on the European HR Excellence Awards (2011), a judge on the CIPD 2009 People Management Awards and a consultant on the CIPD research into Workforce Planning (2010) and Talent Management (2007).

Paul has spoken at business conferences around the world and is the author of The Admirable Company (2008, with Mike Brown), Organisational Communication (2003); HR Forecasting and Planning (2002) and one of the authors of Workforce Planning (2010) and Talent (2007) published by the CIPD. He has written articles for business journals and the International Press.

Paul has a first degree from the University of East Anglia, a Ph.D from the University of Sheffield and is a Companion of the CIPD.

Vienna - the City of Music

Welcome to the world's music capital! More famous composers have lived here than in any other city – in Vienna, music is literally in the air: Waltzes and operettas have their home here, and so do musicals "made in Vienna," which have conquered international audiences. The city's concert halls and stages offer the whole range from classical to progressive sounds with end-to-end festivals the whole year through. Opera fanswill meet international stars here and jazz lovers will find a pulsating jazz scene.Pop and rock concerts provide unforgettable live music experiences. (source: www.visitvienna.info )

Take in spectacular views of the River Danube and stay in the comfort of a newly renovated guest room at the new Hilton Vienna Danube hotel. Close to Vienna attractions, this Vienna hotel is just 20 minutes' drive from Vienna International Airport and offers 13 flexible, fully equipped Vienna meeting rooms for up to 350.Sample delicious international & Austrian dishes, made with the freshest seasonal ingredients, when you dine in Waterfront restaurant or during the summer months, sit back and relax on the spacious terrace. Catch up with friends throughout the day and enjoy a drink or tasty snack in welcoming PIER 269 BAR & LOUNGE at this hotel on the banks of the River Danube. Business is a pleasure at the Hilton Vienna Danube hotel offering an elegant Hilton Meetings boardroom, nine meeting rooms, flooded with natural light, and an 8th floor Executive Lounge (opening summer 2011) with panoramic views of Vienna's skyline. All guest rooms at this Vienna hotel offer wireless internet access and a separate working area.