Jakarta Series
Transforming HR for a Digital-First Indonesia.
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Overview
The PeopleNXT Asia 2026 Jakarta Series is a high-impact one-day conference for Indonesia’s HR leaders, CHROs, and people strategists, with this year’s theme “Transforming HR for a Digital-First Indonesia.” The event shows how HR can evolve from administration to a strategic driver, using digital tools, data, and AI to unlock workforce potential and boost performance. Senior executives from manufacturing, fintech, e-commerce, retail, telecom, startups, and the public sector will share roadmaps for AI adoption, ethical tech use, upskilling, and building resilient, employee-focused cultures. Expect keynotes, high level panels, case-study presentations, and top-tier networking to lead Indonesia’s digital-first transformation.
Registration
1st Annual Conference and Exhibition of PeopleNXT Asia 2026 Jakarta Series
Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks
Speaker
Selva Nagappan
Organising Chairman, 1st PeopleNXT Asia 2026: Jakarta Series and Managing Director, Knowledge Group of Companies, Malaysia
Keynote Address
Human + AI – Aligning Technology, Roles and Human Potential
- Discover how AI and automation can effectively augment human potential in HR practices and
leadership roles. - Learn how forward-thinking organisations are building human-centered digital workplaces that empower
employees and drive performance.
Panel Discussion
Adaptive HR Tech Ecosystems - From Fixed Systems to Agile Solutions
- Transition from rigid systems to modular architectures enabling integration, scalability, and faster
innovation across HR. - Enable continuous evolution through interoperable platforms supporting real-time data flow without
disrupting daily operations.
Break
Networking Luncheon and Tour to the Exhibition Space
Presentation
From Digitisation to Transformation: Nurturing Digital-Ready HR Leaders
- Discover how HR leaders can effectively bridge the readiness gap via continuous upskilling and strategic
mindset change. - Learn how organisations can cultivate a truly data-driven and agile HR culture for sustained digital
success.
Speaker
Anna Febriana Triastuti
Director, Chief Human Capital Officer, Mayapada Healthcare Group, Indonesia
Panel Discussion
Rethinking Performance – Prioritising Growth Over Scores
- Shift focus from performance gaps toward recognising employee development, strengths, and long-term
growth potential. - Move beyond static evaluations by adopting continuous, trust-based feedback systems that support
ongoing improvement and engagement
Break
Networking Luncheon and Tour to the Exhibition Space
Panel Discussion
The Gen Z Retention Puzzle – AI-Driven Tactics to Retain Young Talents
- Discussing how HR analytics and digital platforms reveal what truly drives engagement, loyalty, and career choices for the new generation of talent.
- Exploring HR practices, workplace culture, and tech-enabled solutions that effectively attract, develop, and retain Gen Z employees. Exploring HR practices, workplace culture, and tech-enabled solutions that effectively attract, develop, and retain Gen Z employees.
Presentation
Staying Human: Reconnecting via the Human Touch in a Disconnected World
- Lead with empathy and authenticity while navigating automation, keeping human connection central to culture.
- Cultivate resilience and purpose through value-driven practices that strengthen engagement and sustain passion during change.
Panel Discussion
Designing Work for the Hybrid Era – Technology, Culture, and Human Connection
- Explore how organisations balance digital tools, empathy, and flexibility to succeed in hybrid work
environments. - Learn how hybrid models can sustain engagement, strengthen inclusion, and maintain connection
across distributed teams.
Panelist
Herman Cahyadi
Head of People, Gojek, Indonesia