CHRO Series INDONESIA

Beyond Jakarta:

Unlocking the Workforce Engine of an Archipelagic Economy

29 Sept – 1 Oct 2026

Park Hyatt Jakarta

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Beyond Jakarta: Unlocking the Workforce Engine of an Archipelagic Economy

Right now, across Indonesia, every CHRO is facing the same quiet question: are we truly ready for what’s coming next? The pressure to move faster, build new skills, and make sense of AI isn’t theoretical anymore—it’s showing up in every hiring decision, every leadership conversation, every missed opportunity. CHRO Indonesia 2026 is where those questions are brought into the open—where leaders step out of the day-to-day to rethink, challenge, and redesign how their workforce really works.

Experience thought-provoking sessions led by industry pioneers, fireside chat sessions, and networking opportunities that connect you with like-minded professionals. Together, we will explore cutting-edge tools and actionable insights to drive employee engagement, enhance leadership, and shape the future of work in Indonesia.


CHRO Series Indonesia

*The event agenda below is subject to change.

29th September: Workshop 1


Date: 29th September 2026
Time: 9.00am-5.00pm
Trainer: Reserved for SMU

WORKSHOP DELIVERABLES

Join our comprehensive training program, specifically designed for HR leaders like you, to stay ahead of the curve in talent management. This interactive four-session workshop will equip you with cutting-edge strategies, best practices and expert insights to optimise your organisation's talent landscape.
30th September: CHRO Conference
08.00am
Registration & Networking
09.15am
Organiser’s Welcome Address
09.20am
Chairperson's Opening Remarks
09.30am
[KEYNOTE]
The Intelligent Enterprise: Winning Indonesia’s Next Growth Chapter Through Workforce Strategy
  • Why Indonesia’s demographic dividend must translate into capability, not just capacity
  • The CHRO’s role in accelerating digital economy growth (projected >USD 300B) through talent
  • Embracing change, innovation and adaptability to thrive and stay ahead of the curve

10.00am
[HR LEADERS PANEL]
The New Power Triangle in Indonesia: CEO, CFO & CHRO Aligning Growth, Cost & Capability
  • Balancing cost discipline vs. talent investment amid economic uncertainty
  • Tackling Indonesia’s productivity gap vs. regional peers
  • Workforce planning across multi-generational and geographically dispersed talent pools
Moderator:


Panelists:

10.30am
Reserved for Coursera

11.00am
MORNING TEA BREAK
11.30am
Reserved for Cornerstone Ondemand

12.00pm
Case Study: Partner Showcase

12.30pm
LUNCH & NETWORKING
14.00pm
[INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION GROUPS]

Ask the experts and have your say! Structured to maximise interaction and in-depth focus on a topical subject matter, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a roundtable of their choice, which has close relevance to their area of expertise and/or scope of responsibility. We will conclude with a 15mins sharing session, where each Roundtable Leader will present key highlights and takeaways from the group discussion.


ROUNDTABLE A

HR Tech Stack in Indonesia: What CHROs Are Investing in?

Roundtable Leader:
ROUNDTABLE B

From Conglomerate to Connected Enterprise: HR’s Role in Unifying Complex Business Ecosystems

Roundtable Leader:
ROUNDTABLE C

Workforce Costs vs. Workforce ROI: Where to Invest, Where to Cut

Roundtable Leader:
ROUNDTABLE D

AI at Scale: Transforming Legacy Workforces in Telco, Banking & Industrial

Roundtable Leader:
ROUNDTABLE E

Reskilling at Scale: Turning Learning Data into Business Growth

Roundtable Leader:

Christine Josephine
Head of Culture & Engagement
Samsung Indonesia
ROUNDTABLE F

Smart Rewards, Real Returns: Using Data to Drive Pay-for-Performance

Roundtable Leader:
15.00pm
Case Study: Partner Showcase

15.30pm
AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
16.00pm
[FIRESIDE CHAT]
From Jobs to Skills: Rewiring Talent Architecture in Large-Scale Indonesian Organisations
  • Transitioning from rigid job frameworks in SOEs and conglomerates
  • Building internal talent marketplaces across thousands of roles and functions
  • Making skills-based models work within regulated and hierarchical environments
Panelists:

Alfa Haga Rachmady , Executive Vice President (EVP) of Human Capital - PT Hutama Karya (Persero)

16.30pm
[PANEL]
The Next 12 Months: The CHRO Agenda for Indonesia
  • Turn AI from pilot to real productivity in your teams
  • Close the skills gaps holding your business back
  • Get more value—not just cost—from your workforce
Moderator:

Panelists:

Ilvan Yahdi, Chief People Officer – WPP Media

Adhika Widya Sena, People & Organisation Director – Novo Nordisk Indonesia

17.15pm
Closing Remarks & End of Conference

1st October: Workshop 2

Workshop Deliverables

2026 CHRO SPEAKERS

Christine Josephine

Head of Culture & Engagement
Samsung Indonesia

Alfa Haga Rachmady

EVP - Human Capital
PT Hutama Karya

Ilvan Yahdi

Chief People Officer
WPP Media

Adhika Widya Sena

People & Organisation Director
Novo Nordisk Indonesia

Rohit Kalsy

Head of Asia
Coursera Enterprise

Prof. Randall E. Duran

Head of Undergraduate Financial Technology Program
SMU

Raine Renaldi

Chief of the Fintech, Economy & Digital Asset Committee
Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)

ESG MASTERCLASS SPEAKERS

Joanne Flinn

Kris Wadia

Jonathan Cheung

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ticket prices and information for CHRO Indonesia

CHRO Indonesia 20251-4 ticket(s) (SGD)5 tickets and above (per ticket) (SGD)

Early Bird (1 January - 28 February 2025)

S$299S$279

Advanced Saver (1 March - 30 April 2025)

S$399S$379

Regular Price (1 May 2025 - 10 June 2025)

S$499S$439
Delegate Pass
*For in-house HR professionals and end-user organisations		 Early Bird
*Register by 31-Jul-2026		 Advance Saver
*Register by 31-Aug-2026		 Regular
*Register by 29-Sept-2026
29 September 2026: Workshop 1 S$ 299 per delegate S$ 399 per delegate S$ 499 per delegate
30 September 2026: CHRO Conference S$ 249 per delegate S$ 299 per delegate S$ 399 per delegate
1 October 2026: Workshop 2 S$ 299 per delegate S$ 399 per delegate S$ 499 per delegate
[Bundle A] 2-Day Event (CHRO Conference and Workshop 1) S$ 449 per delegate S$ 599 per delegate S$ 699 per delegate
[Bundle B] 2-Day Event (CHRO Conference and Workshop 2) S$ 449 per delegate S$ 599 per delegate S$ 699 per delegate
[Bundle C] 3-Day Event (CHRO Conference and Two Workshops) S$ 649 per delegate S$ 849 per delegate S$ 999 per delegate
Vendor Pass
*For HR technology, solutions, and service providers		 Early Bird
*Register by 31-Jul-2026		 Advance Saver
*Register by 31-Aug-2026		 Regular
*Register by 29-Sept-2026
29 September 2026: Workshop 1 S$ 299 per delegate S$ 399 per delegate S$ 499 per delegate
30 September 2026: CHRO Conference S$ 899 per delegate S$ 999 per delegate S$ 1,099 per delegate
1 October 2026: Workshop 2 S$ 299 per delegate S$ 399 per delegate S$ 499 per delegate
[Bundle A] 2-Day Event (CHRO Conference and Workshop 1) S$ 1,199 per delegate S$ 1,249 per delegate S$ 1,399 per delegate
[Bundle B] 2-Day Event (CHRO Conference and Workshop 2) S$ 1,199 per delegate S$ 1,249 per delegate S$ 1,399 per delegate
[Bundle C] 3-Day Event (CHRO Conference and Two Workshops) S$ 1,349 per delegate S$ 1,499 per delegate S$ 1,549 per delegate

Take advantage of our Advance Saverpricing up to August 31, 2026.

Note: Prices will increase after this period.

CHRO Philippines 21 Feb 20241 ticket4-10 tickets (per ticket) (SGD)
Early Bird (1 Nov to 31 Dec 2023)S$299S$279
Advanced Saver (1 Jan to 31 Jan 2024)S$399S$379
Regular Price (1 Feb to 21 Feb 2024)S$499S$439

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Christine Josephine

Head of Culture & Engagement – Samsung Indonesia
Bio

Christine is a seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of experience across a uniquely diverse range of industries, including oil & gas, FMCG, and technology. Her cross-sector journey reflects a strong passion for continuous learning, adaptability, and bringing fresh perspectives to complex business challenges.

She is widely recognized for building high-performing workplace cultures and designing people strategies that drive employee engagement, align with organizational values, and deliver measurable business outcomes. With a track record of leading award-winning initiatives and creating impact across multiple industries, Christine brings a distinctive combination of strategic leadership, coaching expertise, and hands-on execution — helping organizations unlock the full potential of their people while driving sustainable growth.

Alfa Haga Rachmady

EVP – Human Capital Strategy – PT Hutama Karya
Bio

Alfa Haga Rachmady serves as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Human Capital at PT Hutama Karya (Persero), one of Indonesia’s largest state-owned infrastructure enterprises. He leads a comprehensive transformation of Hutama Karya’s talent architecture, spanning from people analytics infrastructure, skills-based career design, Human Capital business acumen development, and strategic workforce planning. Alfa also played a central role in the Human Capital governance and administration of high-complexity corporate transactions, including leading the people carve-out process during the company’s divestment of two toll road concessions valued at approximately USD 1.3 billion. He is currently spearheading Human Capital transformation and workforce streamlining to support PT Hutama Karya’s alignment with the Danantara ecosystem agenda.

With over 15 years of industry experience, Alfa brings a rare combination of operational depth, legal fluency, and strategic perspective to conversations about the future of talent architecture in Indonesia’s state-owned sector. He holds a degree in Communication Management from Padjadjaran University, an MBA from University of Sunderland, and a Master of Laws from Gadjah Mada University.

Ilvan Yahdi

Chief People Officer – WPP Media
Bio

Ilvan Yahdi is a Chief People Officer and transformation-focused HR leader with 15+ years of experience across Indonesia, Singapore, and the UK, including four years at Unilever’s London headquarters. He currently serves as Chief People Officer at WPP Media Indonesia, where he leads the full people agenda across talent, succession, organisation design, culture, reward, HR analytics, and business transformation.

His career highlights include leading enterprise operating model transformation at WPP Media Indonesia, re-architecting Unilever Indonesia’s Beauty & Wellbeing organisation into a social-first model, leading large-scale workforce planning and organisation design at Unilever globally, and managing complex industrial relations and restructuring across major manufacturing sites.

Ilvan has been recognised with the GM Award – Best People & Capability from Unilever in 2024 and the Chairman’s Award from Unilever in 2022. He holds a Master of Public Policy & Management from Monash University and a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Indonesia.

Adhika Widya Sena

People & Organisation Director – Novo Nordisk Indonesia
Bio

Adhika is an experienced leader in Human Resources (HR) and Communications with background in multi-national Pharmaceutical, Consumer Goods, Consulting and Teaching. He is now serving as People & Organisation Director for Novo Nordisk Indonesia – a global pioneer in obesity and diabetes care, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Previously, he served as HR Director for P&G Indonesia. He has helped organisations to go through various transformation and business acceleration projects. Adhika was awarded Gold Award as HR Manager of the Year in HR Excellence Awards 2021.

During his time, Adhika has played an instrumental role in Novo Nordisk Indonesia becoming the #1 as Best Place to Work (5 consecutive years) and Best Place to Work for Women for the 2nd time. He also enabled P&G Operations Indonesia to be named as HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023, as well as winners in Employer of the Year, Women Empowerment/DE&I, and Workplace Wellbeing categories in HR Excellence Awards 2023.

Adhika is actively building Indonesian future leaders through PMSM Indonesia, HRStories, and various lectures, mentoring, coaching, workshops, and conferences.

Rohit Kalsy

Head of Asia – Coursera Enterprise
Bio

Rohit Kalsy leads Coursera’s Enterprise business across Asia, where he partners with enterprises, governments, and learning leaders to build future-ready talent at scale. With over 25 years of experience in B2B SaaS, talent development, and workforce solutions, Rohit brings deep expertise in shaping how organisations attract, develop, and retain the skills needed for the evolving world of work.

Before joining Coursera, Rohit spent more than a decade at LinkedIn, where he expanded Talent and Learning Solutions across Southeast Asia and India, leading multi-country teams and driving strategic initiatives that strengthened workforce capability, organisational performance, and talent transformation at scale. A certified executive coach and data enthusiast, Rohit frequently speaks on leadership, talent strategy, and the intersection of technology and workforce performance across Asia.

Prof. Randall E. Duran

Head of Undergraduate Financial Technology Program – SMU
Bio

Randall E. Duran is a seasoned fintech expert with
extensive experience in the financial industry. He
currently serves as a senior lecturer at Singapore
Management University and head of the
undergraduate Financial Technology program, and
teaches courses in NYU Stern’s MS in Fintech
program as well as Sophia University.

Prior to his academic career, Randall was a
successful entrepreneur and formerly CEO of
Catena Technologies, a Fintech company that was
acquired by S&P Global. He also held the position
of Chief Information Officer at 1st Financial Bank
USA. For over three decades, Randall has worked
with financial institutions and stock exchanges
worldwide, spanning the United States, Europe,
Asia, Australia, and Africa.

Randall is a renowned author and researcher with
a strong focus on artificial intelligence. He has
written textbooks including Business and
Technology in Asia Pacific and Financial Services
Technology: TradFi, Fintech, and DeFi, and coauthored
Regulation of Fintech in Asia-Pacific.
Randall holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in computer
science from the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT).

Raine Renaldi

Chief of the Fintech, Economy & Digital Asset Committee – Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)
Bio

Raine Renaldi is an award-winning Digital Transformation Leader, investor, and serial entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in banking, investment, fintech, and emerging technologies. As Chief of the Fintech, Economy & Digital Asset Committee at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), he has been actively shaping Indonesia’s digital economy and blockchain ecosystem, contributing to policies that accelerate financial innovation and digital asset adoption.

Raine also serves as President of the Indonesian Bankers Club, leading a network of more than 44,000 banking and financial industry professionals, including board-level executives from Indonesia’s leading financial institutions.

He is the Founder and Group CEO of ID Opentech Group, an investment and venture-building platform with a portfolio spanning fintech, AI, smart city, mobility, blockchain, and green energy across Asia. Passionate about innovation, Raine has mentored over 700 startups, helping founders scale businesses and connect with strategic investors.

Recognized as a Digital Transformation Leader Award recipient and a globally sought-after public speaker, Raine is widely respected for bridging finance, technology, and investment to build high-impact businesses and future-ready ecosystems.

Joanne Flinn

Chairwoman of the ESG Institute
Bio

Thought leader, award-winning author and respected international keynote speaker, Joanne Flinn has brought inspiration, insight, and action to audiences across countries and industries. Her deep experience enables her to share true insights about digital disruption, change and leadership. Her empathy and realism help people succeed in business and life. As the Chair of the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Institute, Joanne works with Chairman and CEOs of global entities to develop, scale and deploy sustainability strategies.

Kris Wadia

CEO of Humanized Leadership
Bio

Kris Wadia is the CEO of Humanized Leadership. He focuses on putting human beings, not processes or technology, at the core of any business that wishes to be successful. A former Partner at Accenture, with global experience across multiple industry verticals, his career journey has spanned over 70 countries. Most recently, Kris was a keynote speaker on ‘Habitual Hybrid Leadership’ for the UK’s Centre for Army Leadership, with a world-wide audience of over 6,000 attendees.

Jonathan Cheung

CEO of the ESG Institute and ASEAN Development Advisor Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Bio

Jonathan Cheung comes to the helm of the ESG Institute with over 37 years of leadership experience in 20 countries across the Asia Pacific region, North America, and Europe. His deep expertise in business, procurement and supply chain are uniquely situated to help organisations successfully tackle scope 3 emissions and improve value chains.

Jonathan brings invaluable expertise, collaborative muscle and big-picture vision to the ESG Institute through his external role as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) ASEAN Development Advisor and his commercial acumen developed while the Executive Director/Regional Head of Citibank Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Services as well as his years at EDS, American Express, PwC Consulting, CAPCO, HP, and KPMG.

He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS); a licensed CIPS Procurement Excellence Programme assessor for Asia, and a Chartered IT Professional (CITP). He is also an Exco member of The Supply Chain Asia (SCA) Procurement Council.