Welcome coffee, light breakfast, and networking opportunities.
Introduction, objectives, and an overview of the importance of payroll innovation in today’s fast-paced, globalized business environment.
This session explores how payroll is transforming through the integration of advanced technologies. Speakers will discuss the impact of AI and machine learning on payroll accuracy and efficiency, the growing adoption of cloud-based payroll systems, and the role of robotic process automation (RPA) in streamlining operations. Attendees will hear real-world success stories and predictions about how these technologies will evolve over the next five years
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how AI is reducing manual intervention in payroll by up to 70%.
- Understand how automation improves compliance and mitigates risks in payroll.
- Discover which emerging technologies will have the biggest impact on payroll in the next decade.
Main Hall Lobby
This lively panel discussion will address a critical strategic decision for many businesses: whether to outsource payroll or manage it internally. Panelists will examine the factors driving these decisions, such as cost implications, control, compliance, and scalability. The session will also explore emerging hybrid models, where businesses balance outsourced services with internal oversight to achieve the best of both worlds.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to evaluate the pros and cons of payroll outsourcing versus insourcing.
- Understand how industry leaders are balancing efficiency, security, and flexibility.
- Take away actionable frameworks to assess your business’s payroll needs.
Accurate time and attendance tracking is a cornerstone of payroll efficiency. This session will dive into how modern time-tracking technologies—such as biometrics, mobile apps, and AI-driven scheduling—can enhance payroll accuracy and employee trust. Speakers will highlight real-world examples of businesses that have reduced errors, improved compliance, and streamlined payroll processes with time-tracking systems.
Key Takeaways:
-Understand the latest advancements in time-tracking technologies.
-Learn how integrated time and attendance systems can reduce payroll errors by 60%.
-Discover strategies to ensure compliance with complex regional labor laws.
Lunch will be served in the Exhibition Area
Payroll in Southeast Asia comes with unique challenges due to the region’s diverse regulations, taxation systems, and compliance requirements. This session will focus on key challenges such as labor laws in Indonesia, tax systems in Singapore, and social security regulations in Thailand. Attendees will learn how to streamline payroll operations across multiple countries while ensuring compliance and minimizing risks.
Key Takeaways:
- Gain insights into overcoming multi-country payroll complexities in Southeast Asia.
- Learn best practices for managing payroll compliance in diverse regulatory environments.
- Take away actionable strategies for handling currency, tax, and social security challenges.
As companies expand regionally and globally, they face challenges in integrating payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining compliance. This session will explore how global payroll platforms can simplify these processes and enhance data security. It will also address data privacy laws like GDPR and strategies for safeguarding sensitive payroll data.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to integrate global payroll systems for seamless operations.
- Understand best practices for protecting sensitive payroll data.
- Discover compliance strategies for regional and international payroll management.
Tea Break Main Lobby
This fireside chat will focus on the game-changing potential of AI and blockchain in payroll. Topics include how AI is enabling predictive payroll analytics and how blockchain is enhancing transparency and security in payroll transactions. Attendees will gain forward-looking insights into these transformative technologies.
Key Takeaways:
- Explore how AI is driving intelligent decision-making in payroll.
- Understand blockchain’s role in improving payroll security and transparency.
- Get a glimpse into the future of payroll innovation.
Unwind and Network with your peers and industry leaders.
Start Day 2 with a brief recap of the previous day’s highlights and actionable insights. The session will outline the focus areas for Day 2, emphasizing practical strategies and best practices for building robust payroll systems that cater to both regional and global needs.
Key Takeaways:
- Summarize key lessons learned from Day 1.
- Get a preview of actionable sessions to help businesses improve payroll processes.
- Set the tone for deeper discussions on payroll strategy and employee experience.
As businesses grow, their payroll needs evolve. This session will address strategies for scaling payroll operations across different business stages—whether you’re a startup expanding locally or a multinational managing global operations. Topics include selecting the right technology, establishing consistent payroll policies, and adapting systems to handle workforce growth and international expansion.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand how to align payroll strategies with business growth.
- Learn about technology solutions that scale with your organization.
- Explore frameworks for ensuring compliance during rapid expansion.
Payroll doesn’t just impact finances—it significantly shapes employee trust and engagement. This session will explore how modern payroll systems are being designed with employee experience in mind. Topics include the adoption of mobile apps for on-demand pay access, self-service portals, and real-time payroll transparency. Speakers will also discuss how businesses can use payroll as a tool for improving employee satisfaction and retention.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how payroll directly impacts employee trust and engagement.
- Discover tools that improve payroll transparency, such as mobile apps and self-service platforms.
- Take away strategies to align payroll processes with employee expectations.
This forward-looking panel will bring together thought leaders to discuss the major shifts expected in payroll over the next decade. Topics include the evolution of AI, blockchain, and automation in payroll, the role of payroll in shaping future workforces, and how businesses can proactively adapt to emerging trends. This session is designed to leave attendees with a visionary outlook on payroll transformation and innovation.
Key Takeaways:
- Gain insights into the future of payroll technologies and trends.
- Understand how AI and automation will redefine payroll processes.
- Learn how businesses can future-proof payroll strategies to remain competitive.
Closing Remarks
Lunch, and final opportunity to network with your peers.