The 12th Annual Driving Organisational Change Conference 2026 returns to Central London on 24th November 2026, bringing together senior people leaders, transformation specialists, HR executives, and organisational change professionals for a one-day, cross-sector conference focused on leading successful change in increasingly complex environments.
Designed for organisations navigating digital transformation, workforce evolution, AI adoption, cultural change, and global uncertainty, the event explores practical strategies to strengthen engagement, resilience, innovation, and long-term organisational impact.
Conference: Driving Organisational Change Conference
Date: 24th November 2026
Location: Central London
As organisations continue to face shifting workforce expectations, geopolitical pressures, AI disruption, and evolving workplace models, change leadership has become a critical business capability.
This year’s conference agenda focuses on helping organisations move beyond theory and into practical implementation, with sessions covering everything from stakeholder buy-in and leadership accountability to behavioural science and ethical data governance.
Attendees will hear how organisations are embedding AI into change strategies, improving employee engagement during periods of disruption, and building resilient cultures capable of adapting to continuous transformation.
Sessions will explore end-to-end AI success stories, showcasing how organisations are implementing AI technologies to improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and support scalable organisational change.
Topics include:
Building strong data foundations for AI adoption
Ethical AI implementation
Measuring transformation success
Balancing innovation with employee trust
One of the recurring challenges in organisational change is securing buy-in across all levels of the business.
The conference will examine:
The human side of transformation remains central to successful organisational change.
Sessions will focus on:
Communication continues to play a defining role in transformation success.
Attendees will gain insight into:
The conference includes three interactive panel discussions focused on:
Alongside the formal agenda, attendees will benefit from dedicated networking opportunities with peers facing similar transformation challenges across sectors including finance, retail, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services.
Now in its 12th year, the conference has established itself as a recognised event for organisational change professionals seeking practical insight, benchmarking opportunities, and implementation-focused learning.
The 2025 Chairperson, Lisa Rushmere, described effective change leadership as “mission critical” in today’s fast-moving business environment, reflecting the growing strategic importance of transformation leadership across industries
