Who we are

Hi there!

We created Human-First Summit to understand why some leaders build workplaces people choose to stay in, and why others don’t. We believe strong leadership requires honesty, accountability, and the courage to address difficult topics directly. Our goal is to create better workplaces by bringing CEOs and senior leaders together for open, no-taboo conversations that lead to real change.

Our history

The people behind Human-First Summit bring experience from over 50 events across industries. Across all of them, one insight stood out: every industry is built on people.

Our mission

Our mission is to help leaders create better workplaces. We do this by opening honest, no-taboo conversations around leadership, culture, wellbeing, and responsibility.

Our vision

We envision workplaces where people feel respected, trusted, and able to do their best work. A future where strong leadership and human wellbeing reinforce each other.

Benefit from the Summit

What awaits for you at the Summit

Retention Playbooks

Learn how top companies keep employees loyal, engaged, and growing.

Executive Networking

Meet the people behind the results. Connect with high-profile leaders from the world’s biggest companies.

No-Taboo Talks

Honest conversations on burnout, pay, culture problems, and what works.

Real Data & Benchmarks

Practical KPIs, dashboards, and proof, not motivational fluff.

Action You Can Use

Clear frameworks and next steps you can apply immediately at work.

Our Speakers

Honorable Speakers

Everett Calloway

Senior Director @ pexels

Tobias Winslow

Executive Director @ busha

Elowen Sinclair

Director of HR At Jotform

Dorian Huxley

Chief HR Officer @ amazon

Briar Kensington

Group Head Capital @ fundall

Alaric Whitmore

Senior Director @ ClickUp

Atticus Vance

Chief People Officer @ hopin

Isolde Marlowe

Founder & Trainer @ PayPal

SPEAKERS

LEADERS SHAPING THE CONVERSATION

Bruno Fournet

HR Director, L&D | Disneyland Paris

Vanessa Fernández García

Talent Director & Regional BP | Mars

Eva Cuesta Rivas

Global Head of HR IT & Digital | Nestlé

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Imene Zidi

TA Head EMEA | Ericsson

Monica Redolat

Director, HP Services HR BP | HP Inc.

Susanne Wipf-Ernst

Head of well@work | ABB

María Gómez-Díaz Jimenez

Head of People | Glovo

Senior Leader

In Final Confirmation