Business and AI Leaders Gather at UKG Aspire EMEA to Explore the Future of Work

LONDON, U.K.

UKG CEO Jennifer Morgan will discuss an inspiring vision for the future of work, how UKG is powering frontline workers on a global scale, and people-first AI

UKG, a leading global AI platform unifying HR, pay, and workforce management, will host UKG Aspire EMEA 2026, its flagship event in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, bringing together leaders in AI, business, and frontline work. The event will focus on how agentic AI and UKG’s Workforce Operating Platform are transforming how work gets done, turning workforce intent into action, data, and measurable business outcomes. 

Organisations across EMEA are navigating workforce disruption, accelerating AI adoption, evolving employee expectations, and regulatory change. Leaders can rapidly transform and modernize their workforce operations using people-first AI and real-time data insights to create high-performance, highly flexible, and agile environments. UKG Aspire EMEA 2026 will explore how UKG helps customers transform their workforces from the largest and most complex cost centres into strategic drivers of growth and performance.  

The Aspire EMEA agenda features executive keynotes, thought leadership, solution deep dives, and customer case studies that demonstrate how organisations are moving beyond point solutions to drive real business impact with UKG’s Workforce Operating Platform. Sessions will focus on leadership, resilience, compliance, and the future of work, showing how to unlock value from AI by connecting workforce insight directly to execution through UKG.  

The event begins with an Opening Plenary led by Jennifer Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of UKG, who will share UKG’s bold vision for transforming frontline work, and how organisations can power their people globally. Suresh Vittal, Chief Product Officer of UKG, will follow with a keynote showcasing how UKG technology innovation is disrupting the complex and important challenges of frontline work.  

A highlight of the event will be a fireside chat between Russell Howe, GVP EMEA at UKG, and Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button exploring what high performance looks like under pressure and the leadership mindset required to motivate teams and succeed in fast-changing environments. The plenary concludes with the UKG Innovation Awards, recognising organisations using new and emerging technologies to turn their frontline workforces into a competitive advantage using UKG solutions. 

Throughout the event, attendees will participate in solution, growth, and customer case study breakout sessions, including updates and roadmaps for: 

Thought leadership sessions include UKG Megatrends 2026, examining People-First AI, flexible talent ecosystems, and cultural readiness, as well as sessions on Global Employment Law and the UK Employment Rights Act 2025, offering practical guidance on navigating regulatory change while strengthening employee experience. 

The event concludes with Jamil Qureshi, a high-performance psychologist, who will share insights from working with elite athletes, executives, and teams on what truly drives sustained high performance.  

UKG Aspire EMEA 2026 takes place on 19 May 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Click here for the agenda and to register. 

Sponsors 

UKG Aspire EMEA 2026 is supported by UKG partners and event sponsors Google Cloud, Accenture, and Ataway.   

Google Cloud’s advanced cloud, data, and AI technologies underpin UKG’s workforce intelligence and AI‑driven innovation.  

Accenture is a UKG partner providing workforce transformation services that help organisations modernise operations and improve employee experiences through UKG solutions, while Ataway supports global UKG customers with the implementation and ongoing use of UKG workforce management, HR, and payroll solutions. 

Supporting Resources 

About UKG 

UKG is a leading global AI platform for HR, pay, and workforce management. Unifying award-winning solutions with the world’s largest collection of workforce data and people-first AI, UKG delivers unrivaled insights into today’s workforce, helping organizations in every industry turn data into decisions that elevate productivity, culture, and the customer experience. Trusted by more than 80,000 organizations across 150 countries, tens of millions of employees — from small businesses to global enterprises — use UKG every day. To learn more, visit ukg.com. 

 
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