HR and Talent leaders from Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire are being invited to a complimentary event in Milton Keynes to discuss what their organisations will need from their people in 2027, and whether they are preparing for it now.

Hosted by The Mixxos Group, IN THE MIXX: HR 2027 will take place at Aiimi, 100 Avebury Boulevard, on Wednesday 21 October, from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Sara Marshall, Head of Employment Law at Franklins Solicitors, will be among the speakers.

The event is intended for people working in HR, People, Talent and internal Recruitment roles. Discussions will examine the skills businesses expect to need, gaps in succession planning, the support available to managers, and what affects employee performance and retention.

Workforce planning will also be on the agenda, including when businesses should recruit, develop existing employees or bring in outside expertise. The programme includes a headline speaker, a live panel and an employment law update, alongside breakfast and networking.

Gemma Downing-Mapp, CEO of Mixxos Group, said: “The vision for IN THE MIXX has always been to bring HR and Talent leaders together to share what they know, talk honestly about what they’re facing and help each other move forward. Three years on, around 400 professionals have joined us, many returning time and again. Seeing that community grow – and the generosity and experience people bring into the room – is what makes this so special to me.

Sara said: “Employment law is one part of the picture when organisations plan for the year ahead. I’m looking forward to hearing the questions local HR leaders are facing and contributing a practical legal perspective to the discussion.”

The Mixxos Group says HR 2027 will bring headline speakers, a live panel and an employment law update together with the conversations that have become central to IN THE MIXX. Attendees will be able to question the speakers, exchange ideas with fellow HR and Talent leaders, make connections that continue beyond the event, and explore future speaking or event collaborations. Attendance is complimentary, but places are limited. Those interested should email [email protected].