MHR’s World of Work 2026 event takes over Tobacco Dock, putting business leaders in control of workplace change
World of Work 2026 (WOW26) welcomes over 1,000 attendees and the sharpest minds in behavioural science, technology and business this week.
MHR, the specialist provider of HR, payroll, and finance software, is holding its inaugural World of Work 2026 (WOW26) event this Wednesday, 23 September 2026, at Tobacco Dock in London. With industry icons across leadership, behavioural science and tech, WOW26 will inspire over 1,000 delegates with the insights they need to apply connected intelligence across their organisation and lead through constant change.
This one-day exploration of how AI, HR, finance, psychology and leadership are reshaping business will feature a host of high-profile industry leaders, including:
- Rory Sutherland to discuss why leadership through influence should always trump leadership through control.
- Sana Khareghani to explore how organisations can harness AI without losing sight of their people and strategy.
- Tim Campbell MBE to provide insight on talent and leadership in the next economy.
- Dr Jo Salter, the first female fast jet pilot, to provide guidance for those who want to become decisive leaders and perform under pressure.
Anton Roe, CEO at MHR, said: “We have a proud heritage of innovation in this country, and MHR is proof that independent businesses can compete with global giants. The future of work will not be shaped by technology for its own sake. It will be shaped by how confidently leaders can use information, AI and human judgement together.
Connected intelligence can help organisations make smarter decisions and move as one in a rapidly changing world of work. WOW26 will move that conversation from prediction to practical action, demonstrating how our latest innovations in AI, finance and people can cut through complexity. We’re excited to have industry heavyweights joining us to ensure delegates are staying one step ahead of change, rather than trying to keep up with it.”
Highlights at WOW26 include:
- A keynote from Anton Roe to share his vision of the future of work and unveil MHR’s latest technology to transform how organisations manage people, payroll and finance.
- Discussions on the transforming world of work with customers including London School of Economics, Leeds City Council, the UK Parliament, and London Zoo.
- A panel hosted in association with the Telegraph Media Group and applied futurist Tom Cheesewright, to guide attendees on how they can empower the changemakers in their team to drive innovation for the future.
