MHR reveals Rory Sutherland as headline speaker for its workplace transformation event, World of Work 2026

WOW26 will bring together business leaders to explore how change and innovation across HR are reshaping the workplace. The event will feature a keynote conversation with Rory Sutherland, focusing on how behavioural science can help organisations reframe problems, spark innovation and drive meaningful change without relying on complex systems or large budgets.

The event will bring together bold perspectives, technology showcases and expert insight into the HR and people trends shaping the modern workplace. Hosted by applied futurist, Tom Cheesewright, the event will explore the impact of technology, data and AI on the future of work, alongside practical, real-world takeaways for businesses navigating rapid change.

Anton Roe, CEO at MHR, said: “The inaugural World of Work 2026 event is a landmark moment for MHR. This event is about building a network of people who are shaping what comes next for their business and workforce, and providing practical guidance on how they can bring new ideas to the world of work. Working with industry leaders, like Rory Sutherland, means we can deliver the kind of perspective businesses need right now on how to better understand behaviours and propel innovation. We want to help organisations prepare for the future of work with confidence, and our event will help them achieve just that.”

Session highlights at World of Work 2026 include:

• Keynote session with Rory Sutherland on behavioural science, innovation and change
• A Telegraph-led panel on changemakers creating meaningful impact inside and outside organisations
• Breakout sessions across performance, HR, data and AI, and finance
• Technology showcases demonstrating how innovation is delivering tangible benefits in today’s workplace

To register and for more information, visit https://mhrglobal.com/us/en/knowledge-hub/hr/wow2026/world-of-work-event