SMART HR 11: Three Days That Shaped the Future of Human Resources

SMART HR 11 brought bold ideas, honest conversations, and innovative HR strategies. Discover how the future of HR is being built in Romania.

Three days. Dozens of thought-provoking presentations. Workshops that sparked new ideas. Panels that opened up bold, real conversations.

This was SMART HR 11 – the edition where we made it clear: the future of HR isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you build.

Under the theme “Next Gen HR: Embracing Change”, the event created a vibrant space for those who lead with empathy, communicate with authenticity, and keep people at the heart of transformation.

From neurodiversity in Romanian companies to redefining employer branding for new generations, every keynote challenged old patterns and encouraged forward-thinking. One particularly resonant message? Failure is feedback – a powerful reminder that vulnerability and learning are core to authentic leadership.

The 12 interactive workshops explored themes like:

• The Generation Escape Room: Crack the Collaboration Code
• Digital Trust in the Age of Cyber Threats
• Wellbeing for Leaders
• Lead Like a Multiplier
• Fine-Tuning Feedback
• Storytelling and Team Performance

Each workshop became a practical lab for insight, reflection, and real-time application.

The six discussion panels covered some of today’s most pressing HR topics:

• Work Shouldn’t Hurt: From Ergonomics to Mental Health
• The Power to Change: How Female Leadership Shapes the World
• Ethical Dilemmas of AI in HR: Fairness, Transparency & Privacy
• Understanding the Power of Authentic Diversity
• The Art of Influence: Convincing Business Owners to Embrace Change
• Organizational Culture & CX: Why HR Makes the Difference

These weren’t just sessions. They were open conversations – unfiltered, honest, and deeply relevant.

None of this would’ve been possible without the support of our trusted partners:

Platinum Partners: Kaufland, Philip Morris, GITS
Gold Partners: Lugera – The People Republic, AVON, Tchibo, certSIGN, Wellnessentially, Humanistic, Artesana, Seatbelt Consulting, City Grill, Mirro, Enayati Medical City, Zooma Events
Silver Partners: Bilbor, Mototol, Techir, DERO, Dove, Domestos, Vaseline, Hellmann’s, Pharma Nord, GiftShare, YOKKO, DEOS Dental, Panasonic, timto, Samsung
Media Partners: Careers & Business, PressCafe

SMART HR isn’t just an event. It’s a movement. And you can be part of it. Follow us and stay connected for future editions at: smart-hr.ro