29 June - 1 July, 2027
Copenhagen
Talent for transformation - building the workforce that delivers
Sessions in rooms
Talent for Transformation tackles a tension every leader faces: how to grow people fast enough for transformation without confining them to narrow internal paths. Hear how operators shape their existing internal talent programmes and see a demonstration of how one operator is bringing the outside in - integrating TM Forum's Pathways for Progress. In the second half of the session - bring your own talent challenges to the table. This is a working session to test assumptions, share hard truths, and explore how enabling people to grow beyond organisational boundaries can ultimately strengthen transformation within it.Chair: Shuvo Saha, VP Education, TM Forum
14:15-14:20
Presentation: Bridge from Pathways for Progress
Shuvo Saha, VP Education, TM Forum
14:20:14:45
Panel: Talent strategy of early adopters in a transforming industry
- How are managing your internal development programmes?
- What problem are you trying to solve for your people?
- How do external programs complement internal pathways?
- What does success look like beyond retention metrics?
Lester Thomas, Head of New Technologies and Innovation, Vodafone
Wendhyharto Kusumaatmadja, Group Head Digital Initiative, Telin
Adanna Welch-Charles, Head of Technology Strategy and Governance, Vodafone
14:45-15:00
Table discussions: Bringing your talent challenges to the table
15:00-15:15
Share-back and closing remarks
Shuvo Saha, VP Education, TM Forum
Session speakers
Lester Thomas
Head of New Technologies and Innovation
Wendhyharto Kusumaatmadja
Group Head Digital Initiative
Shuvo Saha
VP Education
Adanna Welch-Charles
Head of Technology Strategy & Governance
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