The Makeover 2024: The Lavish ‘Party’ Worth Waiting For Over 1,000 Business Leaders 

The Makeover 2024, hosted by Talentnet from October 15th to 16th, will progressively unveil valuable insights and opportunities, promising to bring a “too good not to be missed” experience for attendees. This event aims to foster dynamics in innovation strategies and sustainable development in people strategies for businesses.

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experts from over 10 countries in the world

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trendy topics with in-depth & practical insights: Role of AI in Business & Employee Life, Pay Agility strategy, Green growth strategy in Vietnam & Region 

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metrics & data points reflect comprehensive indicators of labour market and workforce

The Makeover 2024: Green Growth from the Perspectives of Vietnam and the World 

The Makeover 2024 will take place on October 15-16, 2024, at White Palace Pham Van Dong (Ho Chi Minh City). The event will bring together over 20 leading experts from 10 innovative countries, including the UK, New Zealand, the Netherlands, India, Vietnam, and Singapore. Under the theme “Foster Green Dynamics,” the conference is expected to deliver valuable content such as identifying the true role of AI in green transformation strategies, addressing the paradox of rapid development in green strategy, and providing comprehensive growth strategies for businesses through practical lessons, alongside growth-centric rewards strategy for enterprises. 

The Makeover 2024 promises to offer groundbreaking perspectives, supporting businesses in developing resilient growth strategies. 

Who is AI in green growth strategy?  

In the context of the Industrial Revolution 5.0, AI has become an invaluable assistant for businesses on their journey towards sustainable growth. The roles, potential, and methods of collaborating with employees and organizations to achieve the highest efficiency will be discussed at the event through three presentations: 

• The presentation “Unlocking Asian Creativity in the 21st Century” by speaker Roy Chua, Associate Dean, Post-Experience Postgraduate Programmes, Professor of Organisational Behaviour & HR, Singapore Management University (SMU), is expected to bring forth extensive research conducted over many years on the creativity of Asian individuals. Insights from his 15 years of research on human behavior are anticipated to be discussed in the presentation, unlocking the potential of green human resources and aiming for sustainable growth. 

• Following the previous topic, the presentation “Powering Your Organization with AI” by internationally renowned speaker Mitchell Pham is expected to help businesses fully harness the power of AI – one of the crucial tools in business transformation. As an advisor to the APEC governments on the advancing digital economies; An Asia 21 Fellow and Global Council Member of the Asia Society – a prestigious and long-standing NGO promoting Asia’s development, his presentation is anticipated to include practical stories of AI application in business life, along with in-depth studies on the power of AI. 

• Additionally, accelerating the power of AI requires continuous and flexible collaboration with humans. The key elements and variables in this relationship will be partially decoded by the top international speaker on creativity and innovation, Mr. James Taylor. He will present on the topic of SUPERCOLLABORATION™ discussing the promotion of innovation through creativity and collaboration between humans and technology. With experience advising CEOs from Silicon Valley (USA) to Dubai, he will bring to The Makeover 2024 a completely different perspective on the collaboration between humans and AI, as well as between humans themselves, to create sustainable transformation for the future. 

What exactly is green growth? 

The Makeover 2024 promises to be an extraordinary opportunity to delve into real-world stories of comprehensive growth strategies within the green economy. This inspiring journey begins with a presentation by a distinguished expert from the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the concept of the green economy – a term that, while relatively new, has gained significant traction globally in recent years. At this event, the WEF will illuminate the essential components required for the development of a green economy and explore its remarkable progress in Asia and Vietnam.  

At The Makeover 2024, Talentnet is set to unveil its Talentnet-Mercer Salary Survey, featuring fresh and in-depth data across various industries. Notably, Talentnet will introduce the concept of Pay Agility – a new global trend that is beginning to take shape in Vietnam in various forms. For the first time, this concept will be examined through four key pillars, promising to provide attendees with practical and specific insights, supported by clear data from Talentnet’s salary report. 

Additionally, The Makeover 2024 will feature a panel discussion with senior leaders from LinkedIn, Masan, and Talentnet. They will explore strategies for attracting cross-border talent through innovative salary and bonus policies.

Sharing about The Makeover 2024, Ms. Tiêu Yến Trinh, CEO of Talentnet, affirmed: “Under the pressures of the market and technology, businesses are eager to transform rapidly while also ensuring sustainable and long-term growth. Faced with the dual pressures of speed and sustainability, many businesses struggle and consider this as an ambiguous goal, which is achievable only by developed companies worldwide. Therefore, The Makeover 2024 – Foster Green Dynamics and Talentnet aim to provide practical tools and best practices to help businesses explore the various facets of ‘green’ growth. This will enable them to choose the path and growth objectives that align with their contexts. Simultaneously, the event will be a platform for businesses to proactively update new management trends and understand labor needs, thereby creating a suitable organizational management roadmap.”

20+ experts in growth and transformation management will gather at The Makeover 2024. 

4 stellar global speakers: 

• Mr. Attilio Di Battista – Head of Impact Design and Coordination, World Economic Forum’s Centre for the New Economy and Society, World Economic Forum (WEF)
• Mr. James Taylor – An award-winning speaker and internationally recognized leader in creativity and innovation – An advisor to CEOs & entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley to Dubai – A Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (F.R.S.A.) with President Benjamin Franklin, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Bob Dylan, Adam Smith, Nelson Mandela, Professor Stephen Hawking.
• Ms. Ziena Jalil – An award-winning business, public sector leader and former diplomat; An advisor to ministers, corporates, and non-profits
• Mr. Mitchell Pham – Advisor to the APEC governments on advancing digital economies – An Asia 21 Fellow and Global Council Member of the Asia Society

C-suite leaders from regional giants: 

• Ms. Godelieve Van Dooren – CEO, Marsh McLennan Southeast Asia.
• Mr. Kunal Malhotra – Country Manager (Vietnam & Korea), LinkedIn.
• Ms. Tran Tue Tri – Senior Advisor – Vietnam Brand Purpose; Former Senior Global Brand Vice President of Unilever, overseeing 40+ countries; Author of the book: Brand Vietnam – The Moment

10+ seasoned people strategists: 

• Mr. Puneet Swani – Former Senior Partner, Mercer.
• Mr. Roy Chua – Associate Dean, Post-Experience Postgraduate Programmes, Professor of Organisational Behaviour & HR, Singapore Management University (SMU).
• Ms. Nguyen Thi Xuan Huong – Country HR Director, AkzoNobel Vietnam.
• Ms. Nguyen Tam Trang – Vice Chairwoman of Executive Committee & Chief People Officer, GREENFEED Group.
• Ms. Bui Thi Thanh Thuy – Chief Human Resources Officer, Prudential Vietnam.
• Ms. Nguyen Tam Thanh – Group Chief HR Officer, Masan Group.
• Mr. Nguyen Hieu Truong An – Executive Vice President – People & Culture, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage.
• Mr. Nguyen Chi Kien – Chief Human Resources Officer, PNJ Group.
• Ms. Nguyen Minh Ngoc – Human Relations Director, L’Oréal Vietnam.
• Ms. Tracey Trang Do – HR Director, Shopee Vietnam.
• Mr. Quoc-Khanh Tran – Founder/Managing Director, Vietsuccess.
• Along with HR experts from Talentnet Group.

As one of the largest annual events for the HR and business community in Vietnam, The Makeover 2024 is honored to have the support of numerous major partners, all sharing the common goal of rapid transformation and sustainable growth. These partners include: Phân Bón Cà Mau, GREENFEED, HSBC, PNJ, CIS, goFLUENT, Intellect, Sedbergh Vietnam, Singapore Management University, UrBox, Victoria Healthcare Vietnam, media partner – Vietsuccess, S-World and hybrid event partner Quickom. The event opens up numerous cross-border collaboration opportunities with the participation of over 1,200 business leaders and HR experts from Vietnam and the region. 

“A green economy is people-centered. One of its basic goals is to ensure the well-being of all within a system that also protects and enhances natural capital. This includes investing in and providing access to sustainable natural resources, infrastructure, knowledge, and education to improve human well-being and social equity. Having partnered with Talentnet for years, we believe that The Makeover 2024 presents an exceptional opportunity to connect and share knowledge among leading experts and business leaders in the region. This event serves as a bridge to foster the growth of the HR community by offering practical experiences and the latest HR trends, empowering businesses to lead and transform in the era of green and digital economies.” – Ms. Nguyễn Tâm Trang, Vice Chairwoman of Executive Committee cum Chief People Officer, GREENFEED Group shared. 

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