# Event Details - **Event Name**: AMF HR Forum - Future-Ready Talent: Attract, Develop & Retain - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: In partnership with Northumbria University, this collaborative event focuses on one of the most pressing challenges facing the sector.About this EventNorthumbria University and the Advanced Manufacturing Forum are delighted to invite HR professionals to join us for an engaging and practical half-day event exploring one of the most pressing challenges facing organisations today: building and sustaining a high-performing workforce.This morning session brings together academic expertise, industry insight, and peer experience in a collaborative setting. Participants will hear about Northumbria University's commitment to experiential learning — how it is connecting real-world challenges with meaningful development and actively supporting organisations to attract the right talent, develop their people, and retain a skilled and motivated workforce — before coming together in facilitated roundtable discussions to share challenges, exchange ideas, and explore solutions.Whether you are grappling with recruitment pipelines, skills gaps, employee engagement, or succession planning, this event is designed to spark meaningful conversation and offer practical takeaways.Who Should AttendHR professionals, People Directors, and Talent & Development leads from organisations across the region who are looking to strengthen their workforce strategy and connect with like-minded peers.Agenda:9.30am Arrival, refreshments & networking9.50am Welcome & scene-setting — Introductions from Northumbria University & Advanced Manufacturing Forum, including a short address on the regional growth agenda and the critical role of a workforce equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive it10.00am Showcase: Northumbria University — How we are supporting organisations to attract, develop and retain talent; highlighting current programmes, partnerships and initiatives10.45am Roundtable discussions: Your workforce challenges — facilitated small-group conversations exploring the real issues HR professionals are facing, including recruitment, skills development, retention, and engagement11.30am Group feedback & key themes — roundtable groups share insights; facilitators capture priorities and emerging themes11.50am Wrap-up, next steps & close12.00pm Event closeKey ThemesThe event will focus on three core pillars:Attract — Talent pipelines, graduate recruitment, employer branding, and engaging with education to bring the right people into your organisation.Develop — Apprenticeships, CPD, degree-level programmes, leadership development, and building capability from within.Retain — Engagement strategies, career pathways, workforce wellbeing, and creating conditions where people choose to stay and grow.What to ExpectAttendees will leave with a clearer picture of the support available through Northumbria University and the Advanced Manufacturing Forum, practical ideas drawn from peer discussion, and a network of HR professionals facing similar challenges. Insights gathered on the day will also help both organisations shape future provision to better meet the needs of employers across the region. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/amf-hr-forum-future-ready-talent-attract-develop-and-retain/100001984129249998 - **Event Categories**: Business, Entertainment, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Newcastle upon Tyne - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Northumbria University, The Racquets Court, Northumberland Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8JG - **lat**: 54.9765832 - **long**: -1.609594 - **full address**: Northumbria University, The Racquets Court, Northumberland Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8JG, The Racquets Court,, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AMF HR Forum - Future-Ready Talent: Attract, Develop & Retain - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f3f92852e6e380c914f168569d40ad64498a8cc2d74fbbc2765d92d439f0464c-rimg-w800-h377-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1772873356 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AMF HR Forum - Future-Ready Talent: Attract, Develop & Retain being held? - **A:** AMF HR Forum - Future-Ready Talent: Attract, Develop & Retain takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Northumbria University, The Racquets Court, Northumberland Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8JG, The Racquets Court,, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing AMF HR Forum - Future-Ready Talent: Attract, Develop & Retain? - **A:** AMF HR Forum - Future-Ready Talent: Attract, Develop & Retain is organized by Advanced Manufacturing Forum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AMF HR Forum - Future-Ready Talent: Attract, Develop & Retain is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newcastle upon Tyne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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