PeopleHaus Sydney · March 2026: Where People, Talent & Culture Teams Align to Shape the Future of Work
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Each Haus has its own dedicated WhatsApp group inside the LiveHaus community. Join the PeopleHaus crew here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lwc2NvW2TlSIGZ9nImAwen?mode=gi_t. When you join, please share: your name, your role in HR, L&D or People; why you’re attending and one people or culture challenge you’re navigating. Real conversations start before the event.
PeopleHaus brought to you by LiveHaus: proudly partnering with Humaneer, Nexperk, Bluebird Recruitment and The Commons to bring Australia’s Australia’s HR, Talent, L&D, OD, Recruitment and People & Culture professionals together.
About LiveHaus
LiveHaus is redefining how Australia connects through business events: replacing boring, low-energy conferences with fast-paced, story-driven experiences where real conversations lead to real ROI.
Every LiveHaus event is built on one promise:
Energy first. Connections second. Outcomes third. (Yes, in that order.)
Why Attend PeopleHaus 2026
PeopleHaus is the flagship gathering for Australia’s HR, Talent, L&D, OD, Recruitment and People & Culture professionals bringing together 100+ operators shaping the future of work, learning and culture.
Whether you’re a CPO, HR leader, Talent partner, OD practitioner, recruiter, L&D specialist or culture builder, this is your room to connect, learn and grow.
What you’ll gain:
Fresh, practical insights on how people, capability, and culture evolve in 2026.
Meaningful connections through curated intros; not random handshakes.
Candid conversations with leaders doing real work inside real organisations.
A premium after-work atmosphere with DJ, drinks, food, and high-energy storytelling.
Event Agenda
5:30 - 6:00 PM | Welcome Drinks + Curated Networking
Guided introductions designed to help you meet the right people.
6:00 - 6:10 PM | LiveHaus Welcome
Setting the tone and energy for the night ahead.
6:10 - 6:20 PM | KeyNote 1: When Everything Moves Faster: Building Leaders Who Think, Not Just React
Featuring:
Vanessa Trower, Learning & Capability Partner, Nexperk
6:30 - 6:55 PM | Power Panel 1
Two rapid-fire conversations with Australia’s top HR & L&D leaders – bold insights, zero fluff.
Panel 1: AI in Talent Acquisition: Faster Hiring or Better Hiring?
Featuring:
Michael Eichler, General Manager People Strategy, Anglicare Sydney
Brian Bowman, Organisational Development, Capability and Learning Manager, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
Veronica Sargeant, Head of HR, Etoro
7:00 - 7:10 PM | KeyNote 2: Human Centred Leadership in the World of AI
Featuring:
Rebecca Grainger, Founder & Facilitator
7:15 - 7:40 PM | Power Panel 2
Panel 2: Leading Through Disruption: Generations, Culture & Tech Transformation
Featuring:
Steve Reid, Chief People Officer, Australian Payments Plus
Larna Rouillon, Head of People & Culture, Animal Welfare League NSW
Aaron Steer, Global Sales Enablement Manager, Mentimeter
Jude-Martin Etuka, Organisational Development Leader & Senior Postgraduate Lecturer, UNSW Sydney
7:40 - 9:00 PM | Networking, DJ, Drinks & Curated Intros
Wrap up the night with purposeful conversations, food, drinks, and the LiveHaus energy.
The Experience
This isn’t a conference.
It’s a People Alignment Room where HR, Talent, L&D, OD, Recruitment and People & Culture professionals come together to shape how modern workplaces actually work.
You won’t just hear about culture. You’ll experience it.
Expect:
Honest, human-first conversations
Practical insights from operators doing the real work
Curated introductions across the people ecosystem
Energy, storytelling and movement without the corporate stiffness
Because culture isn’t built in isolation.It’s built in rooms like this.
Tickets
Paid. Limited. Intentionally curated.
PeopleHaus is designed for ambitious professionals across HR, Talent, L&D, OD, Recruitment and People & Culture who care about:
Building thriving workplaces
Developing capability at scale
Aligning people strategy with business reality
This isn’t a mass networking event. It’s a high-trust room for people serious about shaping the future of work.
Seats are capped to protect the quality of conversation.
Date & Venue
Date: Tuesday, 17th March 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue: The Commons (Sydney CBD)
Light food (pizza) and drinks included. Spots are curated.
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Hosted by LiveHaus – Where energy meets ROI.
PS: t’s going to be one powerful people night. We’re creating a space where HR, Talent, L&D, OD, Recruitment and People & Culture professionals learn the way humans always have: Face to face. Sharing stories. Laughing. Debating. Grabbing food and drinks.
Because culture isn’t built in isolation. Before webinars. Before Zoom. Before AI.
In an AI era, we’re bringing human learning back. Because the best growth still happens when humans meet humans. 🔥
Check a glimpse of what happened last time when we brought humans together in one Haus: