Curated & Senior
Leadership
A deliberately small group of 20–40 HR and Operations leaders from the Nordic region's largest organisations. Every person in the room is a peer.
Why Attend
A different kind of day
This is not a conference. It is a closed-door conversation between senior leaders who are navigating the same challenges — with no vendor pitches and no scripted talking points.
Curated & Senior
Real Client Story
Hear directly from Nagendra Gururaj as he shares lessons learnt from Ikea's workforce management transformation journey.
Working
Roundtables
Three structured sessions on identifying invisible workforce inefficiencies, strategic gains beyond cost reduction, and building a future ready workforce – designed for honest, practical exchange.
No Sales Pitch
The agenda is built around the challenges in the room, not around a product roadmap. You will leave with peer insights.
Programme
Agenda at a glance
A full day of structured conversation — from keynote to roundtable to closing panel. Networking lunch included.
| Time | Session | Format | Led By | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Registration, Welcome Coffee & Conversation Starter Cards | Arrival | Capgemini & UKG Host | Locally on site |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome, Context & Ground Rules | Opening | Senior Exec — Capgemini & UKG | Locally on site |
| 10:15 – 10:50 | Nordic WFM Market Pulse — Trends, Pressures & the Opportunity Ahead | Keynote | Capgemini Senior Executive | Broadcasted from Malmö |
| 10:50 – 11:25 | Unlocking Growth: The Strategic Impact of Intelligent Workforce Operations | Keynote | UKG Senior Executive | Broadcasted from Malmö |
| 11:25 – 11:40 | Coffee Break & Peer Networking | Break | — | Locally on site |
| 11:40 – 12:20 | Spotlight Session: From Chaos to Clarity — IKEA's Workforce Management Journey | Case Study | Client Speaker & Capgemini Moderator | Broadcasted from Malmö |
| 12:20 – 13:15 | Networking Lunch (pre-assigned seating) | Networking | All — hosted tables | Locally on site |
| 13:15 – 14:00 | Breakout Sessions: Rethinking Workforce Operations - From hidden inefficiencies to a future-ready workforce | Roundtable | Capgemini WFM Expert + UKG Specialist | Locally on site |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Roundtable Insights & Key Takeaways | Group Debrief | Capgemini WFM Expert + UKG Specialist | Broadcasted from Malmö |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Break | |||
| 14:45 – 15:15 | Panel: From Vision to Value: What Separates Leaders from Laggards in WFM | Panel | Moderated by Capgemini | Broadcasted from Malmö |
| 15:15 – 15:35 | Capgemini & UKG Partnership Model + Next Steps | Closing | Capgemini & UKG Leads | Locally on site |
| 15:35 – 15:45 | Wrap-Up, Key Takeaways & Close | Close | Capgemini Host | Locally on site |
| 15:45 – 16:40 | Continue the conversation (Optional) |
09:30 – 10:00
Registration, Welcome Coffee & Conversation Starter Cards
10:00 – 10:15
Welcome, Context & Ground Rules
10:15 – 10:50
Nordic WFM Market Pulse — Trends, Pressures & the Opportunity Ahead
10:50 – 11:25
Unlocking Growth: The Strategic Impact of Intelligent Workforce Operations
11:25 – 11:40
Coffee Break & Peer Networking
11:40 – 12:20
Spotlight Session: From Chaos to Clarity — IKEA's Workforce Management Journey
12:20 – 13:15
Networking Lunch (pre-assigned seating)
13:15 – 14:00
Breakout Sessions: Rethinking Workforce Operations - From hidden inefficiencies to a future-ready workforce
14:00 – 14:30
Roundtable Insights & Key Takeaways
14:30 – 14:45
Break
14:45 – 15:15
Panel: From Vision to Value: What Separates Leaders from Laggards in WFM
15:15 – 15:35
Capgemini & UKG Partnership Model + Next Steps
15:35 – 15:45
Wrap-Up, Key Takeaways & Close
15:45 – 16:40
Continue the conversation (Optional)
Speakers
Who you will hear from
Senior practitioners and subject matter experts — bringing deep industry knowledge and real-life challenges and use cases for an insightful discussion.
Nagendra Gururaj
Global VP — Workforce Management Systems, Communication & Sustainability
IKEA
A candid fireside chat on a large-scale, multi-market WFM transformation — the challenge, the implementation, and what they would do differently.
Fredrik Hedlund
Vice President, Head of PBS
Capgemini
Opening keynote on the Nordic WFM landscape – where organizations stand today on labour forecasting, scheduling and time and attendance, and what the next wave of change looks like.
Avichal Kulshrestha
Principal Industry Insights Manager
UKG
Keynote on exploring findings from UKG’s Optimising Workforce Operations 2026 Report, showing how hidden workforce inefficiencies can erode 2-4% of annual revenue and how an intelligent, connected workforce operations platform can unlock cost savings, reinvestment opportunities, and sustainable business growth.
Harish Sreedher
Director | Enterprise Architect
Capgemini
Moderating the fireside chat and closing panel – guiding the conversation and making sure the audience gets the most value from every exchange.
Marius Schüürhuis
Director, Global Partners & Ecosystems
UKG
Co-moderating the event, leading discussions, and maximizing audience engagement and learning throughout each session.
Jaime Prins
Manager, Solutions Consulting
UKG
Moderating the roundtable sessions, fostering peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and facilitating meaningful dialogue on unlocking value through intelligent and connected workforce operations.
Martin Jorgensen
Managing Consultant
Capgemini
Moderating the roundtable sessions, fostering peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and facilitating meaningful dialogue on unlocking value through intelligent and connected workforce operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before confirming your place.
Who is this event for?
This roundtable is designed for senior HR and Operations leaders — CHROs, HR Directors, Head of People, VP Operations — from large Nordic organisations with complex, shift-based or distributed workforces. Places are strictly by invitation only and the audience is deliberately kept small to ensure meaningful conversation.
Is this a sales event?
No. There are no vendor presentations, product demonstrations, or sales pitches in this programme. The agenda is built around peer exchange and honest conversation about the real challenges of workforce management transformation. Capgemini and UKG host the day and contribute expertise — they do not dominate it.
What are the roundtable sessions?
There are three working roundtables in the afternoon: Identifying invisible inefficiencies, Strategic gains beyond cost reduction, and Building a future ready workforce. Each is facilitated by subject matter experts and structured around guided discussion.
Can I bring a colleague?
Given the curated nature of the event, we ask that you reach out to us before registering additional attendees from your organisation. In some cases, we are happy to accommodate a second attendee — particularly for the afternoon roundtables. Please mark your interest in the registration form and we will be in touch.
What is the dress code?
Business casual. The format is relaxed and conversational — come as you would to a senior internal workshop.
Which venue should I attend?
Malmö will be the main event, but if you have travel restrictions, you may choose the location closest to your office or most convenient for you.
How do I get to the venue?
The venue is in central Malmö, a short walk from Malmö Centralstation and approximately 20 minutes by train from Copenhagen Central Station. Malmö is easily accessible from Stockholm and Gothenburg by morning trains arriving before 10:00. Detailed travel information and hotel recommendations will be shared with confirmed attendees.
Location
Getting There
Nordenskiöldsgatan 8, Malmö
Address
Nordensköldsgatan 8, 211 19 Malmö, Sweden
By Train
Malmö Centralstation – 5 min walk.
Copenhagen Central — 20 min direct.
Stockholm/Gothenburg — morning services arrive before 10:00.
By Air
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) — 30 min by train via Öresund Bridge.
Malmö Airport (MMX) — 30 min by Flygbussarna.
Accommodation
Hotel recommendations will be shared with confirmed attendees. We suggest arriving the evening before if travelling from Stockholm or Gothenburg.
Questions about the event?
Harish Sreedher | +46 73 097 26 05 | harish.sreedher@capgemini.com
Reserve Your Place
Register to attend
Places are strictly limited. Complete the form below and we will confirm your registration within two business days.