Events

At LACE, we’re proud to contribute to the leading edge of independent, critical thinking in the HR profession. Through a mix of in-person and online events, we engage with the HR community on today’s most pressing and high-priority topics.

We regularly run and attend both online and in-person events. Please do browse our selection of LACE organised events, as well as events organised by our partners. Our online events are also available as ‘on demand’ within the ‘Video’ filter of our Insights section

Photography Notice: By attending events hosted by LACE Partners, you consent to being photographed or recorded. These images may be used on our website, social media (e.g., LinkedIn), or blog to celebrate and promote our community. If you prefer not to be featured, please inform a team member at the event.

Podcast
SWP Summit 2026 – all you need to know ahead of the conference

SWP Summit 2026 – all you need to know ahead of the conference

Strategic workforce planning (SWP) is no longer a future-focused concept; it’s a present-day business imperative. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, host Chris Howard is joined by Douglas Leach, Founder of People Strategy Hub and the driving force behind...

Podcast
The death of the job application: Is AI at fault?

The death of the job application: Is AI at fault?

AI is flooding hiring pipelines with polished look-alike applications, and recruiters are struggling to tell real capability from well-written automation. Inspired by an article in The Economist titled “Job applicants are winning the AI arms race against recruiters”....