First group of Speakers Announced | FutuHRistIC Festival 2026
The most impactful conversations defining the future of work don’t happen by chance; they’re driven by the people in the room.
At FutuHRistIC, our speakers go beyond traditional presentations. They share real-world HR insights, challenge assumptions, and provide fresh perspectives that transform how organisations approach internal communications and employee engagement.
FutuHRistIC 2026 has now begun revealing its speaker lineup, starting with a first group of voices whose work spans people strategy, internal communication, digital ethics, and organisational transformation.
Together, they reflect a shift in the industry: from informing to influencing, from process to impact,
from talking about culture to actually building it.
The first group of speakers are officially in: meet the voices shaping FutuHRistIC 2026:
- Howard Krais, Co-Founder, True
- Nicole Bearne, Founder & Director, The Comms Exchange Ltd | iNED, Motorsport UK
- Simona Radu, Global VP, Employee & Executive Communications, Schneider Electric
- Dr Sujaya Banerjee, CEO, Capstone People Consulting
- Katharina Auer, Head of Internal, HSE, Suppliers & Partners Communications, Hitachi Energy
- David Hippolite, Senior People Partner, Victoria and Albert Museum
- Sylvie Delacroix, Inaugural Jeff Price Chair in Digital Law, King’s College London
- Esther Kuku, Director of Communications and Engagement, Resuscitation Council UK
- Natasha Liedl-McDowall, Internal Communication Partner to Operations, LSEG
The diversity of this group is intentional. FutuHRistIC isn’t built around one function or one perspective; it brings together HR, internal communication, and business leadership as one connected conversation.
This first group of speakers set the tone for what’s to come: practical insight, honest perspectives, and ideas grounded in real organisational challenges.
Additional speakers will be announced soon, continuing to build a programme designed not just to inform, but to challenge, rethink, and move the industry forward.
With registrations now open, FutuHRistIC 2026 invites professionals from across industries to step into the conversations shaping what work looks like next.
