Total Rewards Forum 2026
18 – 22 May 2026
20 - 21 May 2026: Total Rewards Forum Main Forum (HRDCorp Claimable)
Pre & Post-Forum Workshop
18 - 19 May 2026: Certified Total Rewards Specialist TM Workshop
22 May 2026: Total Rewards Strategy Masterclass



Total Rewards Forum 2026 is a practitioner-led forum for HR and rewards leaders, built around the theme Total Rewards 2.0: Architecting the New Talent Currency.
In today’s environment, Total Rewards is evolving into a broader talent currency that shapes how organisations attract, engage, and retain critical talent. Architecting this new currency requires HR and rewards leaders to think beyond benchmarks and market norms, and instead design integrated reward strategies that reflect their organisation’s purpose, workforce expectations, and business priorities.
This forum focuses on real business challenges and how Total Rewards and people practices were redesigned, realigned, or actively managed to support them. Each session features a short, focused presentation followed by structured roundtable discussions, where participants exchange perspectives, test ideas, and learn directly from peers facing similar challenges.
Total Rewards Forum 2026 is designed for practitioners who want practical insight, honest discussion, and clearer thinking on how rewards can drive real business outcomes.
Owner, Co-Founder @ ASEAN Total Rewards Institute
Head of People Care – APJ & India @ Nokia
Head of Total Rewards & People Operations @ DANA Indonesia
Head of Remuneration and Payroll @ Permata Bank
Certified Total Rewards Fellow & Head, Rewards & People Strategy, Malaysia
Director, Total Rewards - APAC @ Global Payments Inc.
Manager, Total Rewards (Enterprise Solutions), Organisation Development, GHRM @ PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS)
Chief People Officer @ GCash
SEA Total Rewards and Global Mobility Specialist @ Air Products and Chemicals, Inc
Senior General Manager - Human Resources @ Wipro Unza
AVP for Total Rewards, Technology, and Compliance (TBG) @ AboitizPower
Head of Regional Rewards, Director COE Asia Pacific @ STMicroelectronics
HR Leader – South East Asia, Malaysia
Senior Director, Total Rewards
Roche, HR Director
Head of HR, Swarovski Global Business Services Asia @ Swarovski
International Benefits Leader @ GE HealthCare
Group Chief Human Resource Officer (GCHRO) @ JLand Group
HR Director @ Danone
Assistant Vice President – Group Rewards and Organization Design @ Dialog Axiata PLC
Director of Human Resources @ Ninja Van Malaysia
Head of Compensation @ GSK
Head of Talent Acquisition, Greater Asia Pacific @ Lenovo
Head, Group Strategic Human Capital Management @ MBM Resources Bhd
Director @ Pinnacle Connexion
Lead Global Mobility Specialist @ Baker Hughes
Must Attend C&B
Total Rewards Forum 2026 is more than a conference—it is a highly interactive, practitioner-led experience designed to drive meaningful dialogue and practical learning. Grounded in real organisational challenges, the agenda emphasises applied strategy, peer exchange, and lessons drawn from execution, not theory.
Each session features a focused 25-minute presentation by an experienced Total Rewards or HR leader, structured around
Each session is then followed by facilitated roundtable discussions , and/or a short Q&A,
Strategic & Future-Focused
Gain insights into new tools and frameworks designed to address tomorrow’s Total Rewards challenges.
Led by Practitioners
Hear from experienced professionals sharing tested strategies—not sales presentations.
Collaborative Learning Format
Engage in structured discussions with peers for deeper understanding and idea exchange.
Actionable Takeaways
Leave with practical solutions you can apply immediately in areas such as attraction, retention, performance, and talent development.
18 - 19 May 2026
8:30 - 17:00 Kuala Lumpur
22 May 2026
8:30 - 16:30 Kuala Lumpur
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170 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur 55100, Malaysia
Preferential corporate room rates are available for delegates from 17–22 May 2026. Email for more information on booking.
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