2026 FORUM HR PEOPLE & CULTURE
THE MAIN ITALIAN EVENT DEDICATED TO WORK AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT 18th Edition
MILAN, IULM, NOVEMBER 17-18-19, 2026
THE 2026 FORUM HR - PEOPLE & 2026 FORUM HR PEOPLE & CULTURE
THE LEADING EVENT FOR ALIGNING PEOPLE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS STRATEGY, ENHANCING THE ROLE OF HR MANAGEMENT IN THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE COUNTRY SYSTEM, AND GUIDING THE EVOLUTION OF WORK, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND LEADERSHIP MODELS.
Now in its 18th edition, the Forum HR – People & Culture is Italy’s leading event and one of Europe’s key reference points for the world of work and HR Management. In 2026, under the guiding theme VOICE: “PEOPLE VOICE,” it reaffirms its role as Italy’s first event entirely dedicated to People & Culture Management, interpreting the social, technological, and organizational transformations reshaping businesses and institutions. With more than 400 speakers and 3,000 attendees, including HR Directors and top executives, the Forum is an ecosystem platform for inspiration, content, and relationships, combining Talk Shows, Business Matching, Workshops, and networking opportunities for those who drive the transformation of work every day.
Comunicazione Italiana is the first "relational business ecosystem" aimed at guiding "decisions" and "opinions" through the sharing of content, experiences, and events designed to promote the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of the country. The network creates content and relationships through two entities: a Company and an Association, which meet in the new Phygital Studio: Community House and communicate via: Comunicazioneitaliana.TV.
MEASUREMENT
The Company designs a nd plans cross-media events and meetings aimed at improving communication and facilitating business relationships between c ompanies and institutions.
SHARING
EXPERIENCE
The Association promotes training experiences, aggregating people and companies to guide "ideas" and "decisions" for sustainable development
NETWORKING
CONTENT: An international preview in English featuring 400 HR Directors and top executives, alongside Italian and international sessions on People & Culture, AI, and new organizational models.
RELATIONSHIPS: Forum Partners have the opportunity to meet Speakers and top C-Level executives in person, engaging with senior corporate leaders in an exclusive and dedicated setting.
NETWORKING: Personalized agenda setting and the new LeadScan system via QR code on badges enable targeted Business Matching meetings, qualified contacts, and structured follow-up.
VISIBILITY: Brand presence at the heart of the Comunicazione Italiana ecosystem, with on-site exposure, live broadcasts on Comunicazioneitaliana.TV also in English, video interviews, and targeted communication to the managerial community.
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A format reserved for registered members of For Human Community, co-designed with Partners to share content, develop direct relationships, and network with selected groups of C-Level executives around shared strategic topics
2026 FORUM HR
PEOPLE & CULTURE
4,000 Guests and 100 Partners from Italy and abroad
20 hours of live streaming over three days
18,000 visitors via social media and streaming TV
17-18-19 NOVEMBER 2026 | 18th EDITIONS
450 Leader Speaker from Italy and abroad
250 Business Matching Meetings, 90 sessions including Phygital Talks, Speeches, Executive Circles, and Thematic Tables
NOVEMBER 17, 2025 | PREVIEW NIGHT 2026 FORUM HR PEOPLE & CULTURE
ON 17 NOVEMBER 2026, IN MILAN, THE FORUM HR OPENS WITH AN INTERNATIONAL EVENING OF INSPIRATION, HELD IN ENGLISH AND DEDICATED TO GLOBAL SCENARIOS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WORK AND PEOPLE & CULTURE STRATEGY.
AN EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED-CAPACITY EVENT RESERVED FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, THE 400 HR DIRECTOR SPEAKERS, PARTNERS, AND LEADING CORPORATE STAKEHOLDERS AND TOP EXECUTIVES.
AFTERNOON 6:00 PM
INTERNATIONAL TALK & KEYNOTE SPEECH
EVENING 8:00 PM
DINNER & FORUM LIVE
Open to 700 guests from Italy and abroad
In the photo, a moment from the opening of the 2025 Evening Session featuring
Main Session
MORNING:
From 9:00 AM: OPENING PLENARY SESSION
From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM: FORMATS:
KEYNOTE SPEECH, TALK SHOW, INTERVIEW
Phygital Sessioni
MORNING:
From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
FORMATS:
LIVE STREAMING TV: INNOVATION SPEECHES, TALK SHOWS, INTERVIEWS
Executive Circle
MORNING:
From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
FORMATS:
CLOSED-DOOR ROUND TABLES WITH HR DIRECTORS
BUSINESS LUNCH:
By invitation only, reserved for Speakers and Associate Partners
AFTERNOON:
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
FORMATS:
INNOVATION SPEECHES, TALK SHOWS, INTERVIEWS
BUSINESS LUNCH
By invitation only, reserved for Speakers and Associate Partners
AFTERNOON:
From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
FORMATS: INNOVATION SPEECHES, TALK SHOWS, INTERVIEWS
BUSINESS LUNCH
By invitation only, reserved for Speakers and Associate Partners
AFTERNOON:
From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
FORMAT:S
CLOSED-DOOR ROUND TABLES WITH HR DIRECTORS
Thematic Tables Workshop International HUB
MORNING:
From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM FORMATS:
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: OPEN TABLE WITH C-LEVEL COMMUNICATION EXECUTIVES AND MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
BUSINESS LUNCH
By invitation only, reserved for Speakers and Associate Partners
AFTERNOON:
From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
FORMATS:
OPEN TABLE WITH C-LEVEL HR EXECUTIVES AND ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
MORNING:
From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
FORMATS: SPEECH, TALK SHOW, INTERVIEW
MORNING:
From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
FORMATS
LIVE STREAMING TV: INNOVATION SPEECHES, TALK SHOWS, INTERVIEWS
BUSINESS LUNCH
By invitation only, reserved for Speakers and Associate Partners
AFTERNOON:
From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
FORMATS: DELAYED TV BROADCAST: SPEECHES, TALK SHOWS, INTERVIEWS
BUSINESS LUNCH
By invitation only, reserved for Speakers and Associate Partners
AFTERNOON:
From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
FORMATS:
LIVE STREAMING TV: INNOVATION SPEECHES, TALK SHOWS, INTERVIEWS
Forum HR People & Culture is Italy’s leading event dedicated to the world of work, People Management and organisational culture. Companies, institutions and professionals can take part from Italy and abroad, either in person or through digital and phygital formats, choosing the level of engagement that best aligns with their objectives: relationships, authority, visibility, content, networking and business development. The participation model is structured along a clear axis: from highly relationship-driven one-to-one meetings to formats with stronger media and editorial impact.
BUSINESS MATCHING (Relational Objectives)
BUSINESS MATCHING | DIGITAL + CONCIERGE
It is the service most strongly focused on relationship-building and the generation of high-value meetings.
BUSINESS MATCHING CONCIERGE is the premium, tailor-made format, ideal for top executives, complex relationships, and highprofile stakeholders already attending the Forum.
DIGITAL BUSINESS MATCHING, on the other hand, makes it possible to scale the number of meetings through a software-driven system that validates the relevance of each match before assigning the time slot.
It is the most effective solution when the objective is not to generate generic contacts, but to activate targeted, measurable meetings with real potential for continuity.
It is the format with the highest relational intensity in editorial terms. It takes place in a private, closed-door setting, with 8 to 12 C-Level executives and top speakers selected around a strategic topic directly connected to the partner’s objectives. The duration is 60 to 90 minutes, and the setting is designed to encourage peer-to-peer exchange, depth, listening, and the development of authoritative relationships. It is the ideal format when the real value lies not in mass visibility, but in the ability to accelerate trust, reputation, and business opportunities.
These are interactive, agile, and operational discussion sessions focused on current issues, best practices, and the exchange of insights. They take place in a reserved room with multiple tables running in parallel and typically involve 4 to 6 speakers and targeted decision makers. The partner leads the discussion, while the key points that emerge can also be enhanced from an editorial perspective.
It is the most suitable format when the goal is to build proximity, stimulate concrete conversations, and generate relationships that can be replicated over time.
It is the Forum’s core format and the one that best combines audience reach, panel quality, and reputational value. It can take place across the Forum’s different rooms, including in front of large audiences, and allows the partner to position itself as a reference point on a key topic within the programme.
The value of the Talk Show lies not only in the visibility it provides on site, but also in the editorial work involved in shaping the panel, coordinating the speakers, and enhancing the session after the event. It is the most suitable format for those seeking maximum relevance within the programme without compromising on the quality of the relationship.
It is the hybrid format par excellence, combining real interaction with the audience and content amplification beyond the event itself. Lasting 45 to 60 minutes, it takes place with a live audience and can also be delivered in phygital mode, with distribution on ComunicazioneItaliana.TV.
It is particularly effective when the partner aims to own a vertical topic, engage qualified stakeholders, and build authority through content that is concrete, dynamic, and reusable. It therefore brings together live relationship-building, editorial content, and continuity of visibility.
It is the Forum’s physical B2B networking hub. It allows the partner to welcome targeted stakeholders, start conversations, gather needs and interests, and activate immediate follow-up. From 2026 onward, the Desk is integrated into the B2B Matching Program and can be combined with tracking systems such as LeadScan Networking, turning the event flow into a structured and measurable database. It is the most effective solution when the objective is to maximize in-person networking with concrete tools for tracking and follow-up.
It is the most suitable format when the partner wishes to present a clear thesis, a proprietary point of view, or a leadership position on a specific topic. It allows maximum control over the message and can also be enhanced through visual support and editorial distribution. In its most prestigious expression, the opening Keynote Speech offers a highly influential positioning across the entire event. It is the ideal solution when what matters most is the ability to own a message and turn it into an authoritative communication asset.
It is the format with the highest media impact. Through the guidance of a professional journalist, it transforms vision, strategy, and corporate positioning into a clear, credible narrative with strong editorial value. Compared with a speech, it reduces self-referentiality while increasing reputation, clarity, and impact.
It is the most effective format when the objective is to strengthen authority, thought leadership, and editorial influence.
