In a world where the future makes change hit faster and harder, the old way was to outsource their future.  The new way will require every organization to have its own Future Department, a dedicated capability for anticipating change, shaping direction, designing the future, and acting early.  In this keynote, Henrik reveals how to move beyond ad-hoc foresight projects and create a living, breathing future practice inside your organization.  He shows how to design a Future Department that is fast, practical, and integrated, not a distant think tank, but a core driver of strategy and innovation.  It will be inspiring, entertaining, and a little provocative with a few good hands-on tricks for using the future to your advantage.

In a world of talent scarcity and rapid technological shifts, how does a global leader stay ahead? For Airbus, the answer lies in a radical rethink of our most valuable asset: Skills. Maintaining our „Licence to Operate“ in a highly regulated industry is the starting line. To lead the future of flight, we are transforming our HR strategy into a dynamic skills ecosystem—one that bridges the gap between generations, masters the impact of AI & digital revolution, enhances career agility and leverages a global footprint to win the battle for scarce talent.

Join Mathieu Callewaert, EVP HR of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, for a strategic discussion on how we are navigating the complexities of modern talent management. This session explores how Airbus  is connecting today’s reality with their tomorrow’s Skills ambition. 

The smallest unit of effectiveness in an organisation is a team. With five generations in the workplace, today’s teams are more varied – and more complex – than ever before. John Mark Williams shares some ways in which leaders and managers can build and support high-performing, diverse, multi-generational teams.