HR Connect Romandie 2026: shaping the future of HR with SAP SuccessFactors and artificial intelligence

HR Connect Romandie is a key event for HR decision-makers looking to modernise their HR strategies and maximise the value of SAP SuccessFactors.

Attendees have the opportunity to:

• discover the latest SAP SuccessFactors innovations;
• understand how artificial intelligence is transforming HR practices;
• explore new approaches to skills and talent management;
• learn from customer success stories;
• connect with SAP experts and HR leaders;
• identify practical ways to improve employee engagement and organisational performance.

The 2026 edition focused on several strategic HR priorities:

• HR Operational Excellence
• AI, Data & Analytics
• Workforce Transformation
• Skills and Talent Development

Throughout the event, participants explored how organisations can leverage technology, data and AI to connect people, processes and business objectives while creating more personalised employee experiences.

One of the highlights of HR Connect Romandie 2026 was the customer session delivered by OIKEN, a major Swiss energy provider, sharing its experience of transforming HR processes and payroll operations.

Through the session "Bringing Energy to Payroll", OIKEN demonstrated how HR transformation goes far beyond system implementation. The project focused on simplifying HR processes, improving data quality and creating a more consistent employee experience while supporting the organisation's long-term business objectives.

The session provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by HR teams when modernising payroll and HR operations, including:

• streamlining HR processes;
• improving HR data reliability;
• strengthening employee experience;
• supporting organisational change;
• increasing user adoption of digital tools;
• building a stronger foundation for future HR initiatives.

For HR leaders and HRIS professionals, OIKEN's experience highlighted the importance of combining technology, governance and change management to deliver sustainable business value.

As organisations face rapid changes in workforce expectations and business needs, HR leaders are increasingly focused on:

• developing critical skills;
• encouraging internal mobility;
• retaining and engaging talent;
• leveraging HR data effectively;
• integrating AI into HR processes;
• supporting organisational transformation.

The discussions at HR Connect Romandie demonstrated that addressing these challenges requires a combination of HR strategy, technology and change management.

Arago helps organisations transform HR through a combination of business consulting, SAP expertise and practical implementation experience.

Our teams support clients with:

• SAP SuccessFactors projects;
• HRIS strategy and governance;
• talent management initiatives;
• skills development programmes;
• employee experience transformation;
• change management;
• HR analytics and reporting.

Our goal is simple: helping organisations connect people, technology and business objectives to make work easier.