News stories from Summit Events in 2025

Summit Solutions December Edition: The Hidden Behaviour Gap Holding Back your Team’s Potential

Summit Events | 19 Dec 2025

Many teams talk confidently about values like collaboration, openness, and trust - but when pressure hits, those intentions often fail to translate into action. This disconnect, known as the Say–Do Gap, quietly undermines performance, culture, and engagement. In this article, Braver Leaders unpack why the gap exists, why it matters more than ever, and the practical steps leaders can take to close it - turning good intentions into consistent behaviours that teams actually live by.

Summit Solutions: What on Earth is Going Wrong with Apprenticeships?

Summit Events | 27 Nov 2025

Challenging assumptions and sparking debate, this article explores three major pressure points shaping apprenticeships in 2026 - from untapped Levy potential to tick-box programmes and missing communication. A fascinating insight into a system at a crossroads.

Don’t Throw The Baby Out With The Bath Water...

Summit Events | 30 Oct 2025

In this month’s edition of Summit Solutions, Bridgeability makes a strong case for the lasting value of face-to-face learning - highlighting how in-person experiences drive motivation, connection, and real skill development in ways virtual formats can’t always replicate.

Real Conversations, Measurable Impact: The 32nd Human Resource Summit in Lisbon

Summit Events | 23 Oct 2025

The 32nd Human Resource Summit brought together senior HR leaders for three days of connection, reflection, and inspiration on Portugal’s stunning west coast. From Raphael Rowe’s thought-provoking keynote to lively strategy sessions and vineyard dinners, the event struck the perfect balance between professional development and genuine community.

AI Meets People Power: Why Human Capability has Never been More in Demand

Summit Events | 25 Sep 2025

Is AI really replacing people? Far from it. As machines take on more tasks, the demand for human skills — judgment, creativity, emotional intelligence — is skyrocketing. In this month's Summit Solutions, Thrive reveals why investing in people power is the real competitive edge in an AI-driven world.

AI in HR: Why Leadership Mindset Matters More Than Ever - Summit Solutions

Summit Events | 28 Aug 2025

How will AI reshape the role of HR leaders? In this month’s Summit Solutions, we explore where optimism meets caution, and what HR and L&D leaders really need to know as AI accelerates change in the workplace.

Shaping the Future of HR: The 32nd HR Summit Returns This October

Summit Events | 19 Aug 2025

As HR leaders prepare to tackle challenges from AI to wellbeing, the 32nd HR Summit returns to Lisbon this October. This article explores what to expect at the long-running event - from strategic sessions and high-value networking to curated 1-1 meetings with solution providers.

Crushed by Compliance: Why L&D Needs UX Strategy - Summit Solutions

Summit Events | 31 Jul 2025

Corporate learning is often criticised for being slow, outdated, or uninspiring - especially when it comes to compliance. But what if the problem isn’t the content, but the experience? In this month’s Summit Solutions, All Purpose argues that L&D must borrow from UX design: starting with empathy, centring the learner, and co-creating experiences that reduce friction, spark curiosity, and truly engage.

Using EU Pay Transparency to Help Close Gender Pay Gaps - Summit Solutions

Summit Events | 26 Jun 2025

This month, we’ve partnered with Turning Point to explore the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive and what it means for your reward strategy. It’s a timely read for any HR leader looking to go beyond compliance and build a more equitable, transparent workplace.

Real Conversations. Real Results. Why RBW25 Hit the Mark

Summit Events | 11 Jun 2025

The 10th Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit brought HR leaders and solution providers together for an inspiring, insight-packed experience in Sitges. With curated 1-1 meetings, strategy-led discussions, and no hard sells, it was more than just a conference — it was a space for real connection, practical solutions, and measurable business value.