SharedXpertise Media, LLC, parent company of HRO Today magazine, has launched its signature international event, the 2025 HRO Today Forum EMEA, at the Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & SPA near Lisbon, Portugal. The exclusive gathering brings together HR leaders from across the region to network with peers from different countries and share professional insights during a period of rapid workforce transformation.
Today's workforce is changing at an accelerated pace, with savvy HR executives leveraging cloud, mobile, and social technologies to attract, engage and retain top performers. The forum provides a critical platform for discussing these evolving challenges and opportunities facing human resources professionals throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. For vendors serving the HR industry, this event signals where organizational priorities are shifting and what solutions will be in highest demand as companies navigate technological disruption.
The 2025 Forum EMEA agenda features significant programming including a one-on-one interview with Kevin Blair, Global Head of TA at Ericsson, a panel discussion on Talent, Tech & Tomorrow, and exclusive research on the Rise of the Generalist workforce. These sessions address the pressing need for HR leaders to adapt to technological advancements and shifting workforce demographics. The focus on generalists versus specialists reflects broader industry trends toward flexible talent models that vendors must understand to develop relevant products and services.
A highlight of the event remains the annual Awards Gala, recognized as one of the industry's most prestigious events that brings together inspirational innovators and thought leaders. The gala will spotlight HR leaders from across the region for exemplary work, celebrating award finalists and winners for HRD of the Year and Talent Acquisition Team of the Year categories. This recognition not only honors achievement but also establishes benchmarks for excellence that influence purchasing decisions and solution development across the vendor community.
Elliot Clark, HRO Today's CEO, emphasized the significance of this year's gathering, noting the diverse and accomplished group of HR leaders attending from across the region. For comprehensive event details including sponsors, VIP guests, speakers, and the complete agenda, attendees can visit https://www.hrotoday.com/hro-today-emea-forum/. The concentration of decision-makers at this event creates valuable opportunities for vendors to understand emerging needs and position their offerings effectively in a competitive market.
The forum's timing coincides with accelerated digital transformation across industries, making its discussions particularly relevant for technology vendors. As HR departments increasingly rely on cloud, mobile, and social technologies, vendors must align their development roadmaps with these priorities. The emphasis on talent acquisition and retention strategies indicates continued investment in recruitment technologies and employee experience platforms, presenting significant market opportunities for forward-thinking solution providers.
