Vlerick HR Day Webinar: Getting HR closer to the Business in 2027

In this webinar, held in partnership with Wundo, Professor Dirk Buyens (Vlerick Business School) and Michiel Crommelinck (Co-Founder, Wundo) present the HR agenda for 2027 based on recent research with HR Business Partners and C-level leaders. They look back on 2026, share their findings, and then discuss them with each other. Together, they identify concrete opportunities for HR to strengthen its link with the business. 

Are you a CHRO, HR Business Partner or senior HR professional? Join the conversation, bring your questions for the audience Q&A, and get a head start on the themes of this year’s Vlerick HR Day. 

Programme 

One hour, three parts 

1. Findings: Prof. Dr. Dirk Buyens and Michiel Crommelinck each share their key findings. 
2. Dialogue: Academia meets practice as both speakers challenge and build on each other’s perspectives. 
3. Q&A: The conversation opens up to the audience, so bring your questions and challenges. 

Speakers

Dirk Buyens

Professor of Human Resources Management

Dirk Buyens is an authority on strategic HR, strategic talent management and organisational structuring, in line with business strategy.

Michiel Crommelinck

Entrepreneur in Residence

Michiel Crommelinck is an expert on the relationship between entrepreneurship, HR, psychology and technology.