Smarter Benefits, Stronger Business
The future of work is evolving fast, with digital technology paving the way for a more data-driven approach to designing benefits strategy. AI revelations are becoming a game changer for engagement, communication and personalisation. Meanwhile, there is a wave of incoming legislation and regulation affecting employment and financial benefits such as pensions and pay.
The REBA Future Forum is designed to help you navigate this shifting landscape and harness it to drive greater effectiveness, return on investment, and ultimately business performance.
Join your fellow reward and benefits leaders in London on Thursday 19 November for a day of innovative thought leadership and practical, actionable insights to shape a future-ready strategy that delivers real value for your people and your organisation.
Watch the highlights capturing the day’s atmosphere….
Inspirational and unfiltered keynotes
The 2026 programme is currently in development, but as a reminder, last year’s outstanding keynotes were…
Opening Keynote: Professor Paul Dolan
Professor of Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science
Recognised as one of the 100 most influential academics worldwide, Paul Dolan explored why UK productivity has flatlined while other OECD countries are back on trend, and what employers can do amid shifting work culture
He also delved into the radical uncertainties businesses face around AI and the future of work more broadly, unpacking the impact of political influences and drawing on his research around what he terms as ‘Beliefism’ and how it impacts decision making in both organisations and wider policy thinking.
Closing Keynote: Jo Whiley
Radio DJ and Television Presenter
One of the most iconic voices in British broadcasting, Jo Whiley, brought the REBA Future Forum to a close with a candid conversation on how she has seen the world of work evolve, what it takes to stay relevant in times of change, and what excites her about the future.
Jo first made her mark as music booker for the seminal Channel 4 show The Word, where she booked Nirvana for their unforgettable UK television debut. She went on to co-present the groundbreaking evening session on Radio 1, host Top of the Pops, and front Glastonbury TV since the early 1990s. Over the past 30 years, she has interviewed the world’s biggest acts - including the day Jay-Z came to her house for tea.
In her trademark conversational style, she revealed the secrets behind her enduring relevance, from championing emerging artists to offering sharp insights into Gen Z - connecting effortlessly to the expectations of tomorrow’s workforce and the world they’ll shape.
A day of insight, impact and innovation
From visionary issue-led sessions and dynamic demos to in-depth masterclasses, lively panels, real-world case studies, and peer-driven roundtables, every REBA Future Forum session is designed to help you tackle today’s challenges, anticipate emerging issues, and sharpen your strategy for what’s next.
Last year’s in-depth agenda included:
- Navigating a rapidly evolving benefits landscape - unpacking how employers can leverage data, AI and personalisation to enhance benefits design and delivery, control costs and improve employee experiences. Giving critical insights into how emerging technologies and evolving solutions are reshaping visibility, decision-making and value across the benefits ecosystem.
- Getting ahead of regulatory shifts and financial wellbeing challenges - sessions tackled the difficult questions around supporting immediate financial security while securing long-term retirement outcomes. Shared updates and approaches to potential changes to pension salary sacrifice rules, new day-one rights for leave, flexible working, and sick pay provided a clearer understanding of the reforms shaping future benefits strategies.
- Reframing benefits strategies for a future-ready workforce - challenging reward and benefits leaders to rethink whether their offering truly meets the needs of a modern workforce. Giving delegates a chance to tap into the latest thinking on how AI, data insights and personalisation can transform employee engagement, how to maximise value from existing benefits spend, and address gender pay and benefits equity gaps.
A curated exhibition of top vendors, all in one place
This fundamental part of the REBA Future Forum offers a comprehensive showcase of both established market leaders unveiling new services and exciting, fresh innovators presenting solutions for future challenges. It’s your chance to discover innovative vendors, catch up with existing partners introducing new propositions, and find the solutions that will drive your business for what’s next.
Here’s who was at the event last year:
REBA events continue to get better. A good chance to interact with suppliers and excellent networking opportunities for Reward leaders looking to share best practice.
Always relevant, timely, great networking and good to see so many new providers, as well as the traditional ones.
It was fantastic to connect with others from across the industry - particularly other employers!
5 stars - The REBA Future Forum never disappoints.
Very meaningful, thought-provoking sessions and great variety of vendors.
Great relevant discussions, fantastic networking opportunity.
The best Reward event out there! All topics and sessions are so relevant and helpful.
Excellent. Really enjoyable day to gain insights and knowledge. I look forward to 2026.
Each year hundreds of senior reward and benefits leaders from mid-large employers attend:
