When a merger or acquisition (M&A) occurs in the tech industry, People Operations plays a critical role in ensuring a smooth transition. Key considerations include cultural integration, talent retention and acquisition, organizational structure, and managing role redundancies.

In this session, we will explore the process from two perspectives: that of an acquiring company, such as Mycronic, which acquired three companies in the first half of 2025, and that of a company that has recently gone through this experience, such as VLC Photonics, now part of the Hitachi High-Tech Group; and finally,VIGO Photonics HR director will explain how important is to work closely with the owners of the companies durng the M&A processes.