In the previous years, HR professionals who are at the forefront of innovation and change were able to witness the transformation of workplaces into one that combines great ideas on HR Management, catalyzed by leading technologies. As we enter 21^st century work structures, it was unfathomable for people managers that there will come a time where both human capital and digital technology will work hand-in-hand to not only serve the future of industries, but will also shape a holistic workplace that can support employee engagement, growth, and development.

The synergy of both will be seen at the upcoming HR Tech Asia 2025 on May 5-8, 2025 at Suntec Singapore, as leading HR leaders and innovators will gather to look into new breakthroughs and examine possibilities through discourse and thought provoking insights. Further, to continue with the advocacy of creating a human-centric HR, the overarching theme of 2024’s HR Tech Festival Asia, HR leaders in the ASEAN region is set to examine innovative technological platforms dedicated to augment HR processes and provide a holistic experience for employees and workers within the region.

This is timely as the ASEAN region is still considered to be a sustainable growing economic region (AMRO, 2025), and the Philippines being one of the fastest growing in the region (Desiderio, 2024). With similar experiences within the region, it is inevitable that human capital management must be at par with this growth, and putting back elements that would enhance employee experience and workplace health will ensure that growth within the region will be on track.

HR Tech Asia 2025’s theme, (Re)Align, (Re)Define & (Re)Invent, is a testament to how relevant it is for HR as a profession to lead the transformation, as we are living in a socio-economic framework that, albeit faster growing, is also demanding of constant calibration to ascertain that both human capital and digital technology would work hand-in-hand.

HR Tech Asia 2025 will be attended by 6500+ delegates from the ASEAN region, mostly composed of C-Suite HR leaders and thought leaders, and industry-specific experts. The key thrust for businesses in the ASEAN region to maintain momentum is to have HR leaders gather and share insights and best practices, and events such as HR Tech Asia reassures that human capital management in the region is perhaps the biggest asset when it comes to driving the region’s economy.

If you are an HR leader and is interested to join the HR Tech Asia 2025 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Center, you can have an exclusive 20% discount! With PHRI as their supporting partner, we are onboard on their mission to provide fresh insights, best practices, and new HR innovations. Just use the code PHRI20 upon payment checkout to avail your discount.

References:

• ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office. (2021). ASEAN+3 regional economic outlook 2021. ASEAN+3 Economies to Sustain Growth at 4.2% in 2025 Despite Rising Headwinds from Escalating Trade Tensions. https://amro-asia.org/asean3-economies-to-sustain-growth-at-4.2-in-2025-despite-rising-headwinds-from-escalating-trade-tensions
• Desiderio, L. (2024, October 5). Philippines economy still fastest in ASEAN in 2024, 2025. The Philippine Star. https://www.philstar.com/business/2024/10/05/2390155/philippines-economy-still-fastest-asean-2024-2025