Disrupt London 25.0

Disrupt London returns on November 12th. Join us at Just Eat to network and hear from lots of world of work experts.

💥 What Happens When You Mix TED, Ignite, and Talent?

Disrupt London is not your typical business event. It’s fast-paced. It’s unapologetically bold. It’s where some of the region’s sharpest minds each get just 5 minutes to share an idea that will shift how we think about work, people, and the future of talent*

⚡ Imagine TED-style talks… on espresso.

This edition is produced in partnership with the team at Just Eat Takeaway.com and the theme is Change in the Workplace.

🧠 Why Attend?

✅ Get Inspired: 10 thought-provoking talks in a single afternoon. Hear fresh perspectives from HR leaders, academics, and workplace disruptors shaping the future of work.

✅ Stay Ahead: Discover how companies across London are challenging outdated practices and leading meaningful workplace innovation in 2025.

✅ Build Your Network: Connect with forward-thinking professionals who care deeply about people, purpose, and performance.

Agenda

5:00 - 6:15 - Registration and networking - drinks and canapés

6:15 - 6:25 - Event introductions with Bill Banham, Editor at HR Gazette and Marie-Julie Bongaerts, People Operations Lead at Just Eat Takeaway.com

6:25 - 6:35 - Partner talks including Alex Hughes, Chair at Inspire 2 Ignite

6:35 - 7:15 - Multiple 5-minute presentations by HR, Talent, Leadership and Tech experts including:

• Paul Napper, Head of Training and Education at NASC
• Idris Arshad, Head of People at Asthma + Lung UK
• Charlotte Thorpe, Director of HR Strategic Programmes & Change at Just Eat Takeaway.com
• Steve Rimmer, Angel and NED with Inspire 2 Ignite CIC
• Sophie O'Brien, Founder at Pollen Careers

7:15 - 7:30 - Break

7:30 - 8:10 – More 5-minute lightning talks by HR, Talent, Leadership and Tech experts including:

• David Klaasen, Director at Talent4Performance
• Georgie Cooke, Co-founder and Head of Learning Experience Design at Lima Delta
• Ash Firth, Founder at Wimbledon Citizen Hub and Tunnel 267
• Terry Lees, People and Change Lead at NFP, an Aon company (Europe)

8:10 - 8:30 - Wrap up and final networking

Partners and Sponsors include:

HR Gazette

HR Gazette and the HRchat Podcast publishes the latest opinion, reviews, and news for pros interested in HR Technology, Talent, DEI, Performance, Wellness, Learning, and Leadership. Learn more: hrgazette.com

Just Eat Takeaway.com

The vision of Just Eat Takeaway is to empower everyday convenience for our partners and consumers – from your usual takeaway on Friday night to your daily lunch break to that special family celebration. Learn more: https://justeattakeaway.com/

Pollen Careers

Pollen’s mission is to transform the entry-level job market into a more inclusive and equitable space. We innovate how job seekers access personalised support, skills and opportunities they need to thrive, and match-make employers with diverse talent ready to make an impact. Learn more at pollencareers.co.uk

Harrison Assessments

Harrison Assessments​ was founded in 1990 with a single vision and purpose - to help companies optimize their human capital by leveraging their deep understanding of human resources and psychology. The company focuses on providing the most trusted and accurate employee assessment tools in the industry. The tools help managers throughout the entire HR process, helping companies become more productive and efficient, leading to increased profitability. Learn more: harrisonassessments.com

HiBob

HiBob is on a mission to transform how organizations operate in the modern world of work with its HR platform, "Bob." Leading the way for the future workplace, Bob offers resilient, agile technology that wraps all the complexities of HR processes into a game-changing, user-friendly tool that touches every employee across the business. Learn more: hibob.com

NFP, an Aon Company

NFP, an Aon Company is an integrated organisation of consultative advisors and problem solvers. The NFP team provides expertise to help companies and individuals address their most significant risks, workforce, wealth management, and retirement challenges. The value the company delivers is driven by the proactive collaboration, diverse perspectives and grounded ambition of more than 8,000 colleagues in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, UK and Ireland. Learn more at nfp.co.uk

More About DisruptHR London

Rebooted in 2022, DisruptHR London is a community of innovative HR pros, TA pros, and leaders.

Are you tired of the same old approach to Human Resources? Are you ready to start talking about talent in a whole new way? DisruptHR is for you! This is unlike any other HR event in London.

DisruptHR is built on the belief that how we’ve approached people and talent in the past won’t be the best way to approach them in the future. DisruptHR is founded on the idea that ALL business leaders (and that includes you, HR!) need to be ready to take some risks, to stir the pot…in short, to DISRUPT.

* Registering for this event does not guarantee entry. Capacity is limited and this event is specifically designed for in-house HR, Talent pros, and leaders. If you do not fit the criteria your application to attend may be rejected. Guests of partners and speakers will receive priority.

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