Consultants: Here is Your HR Tech Playbook

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In-Depth Demos

Take a deep dive into products that go beyond what you see in booths to understand the full capabilities. Our Demo Theaters offer a focused environment away from the expo hustle.
Case Studies

Discover the results, pitfalls, triumphs and lessons learned of HR solutions designed and implemented in response to a particular challenge in our Case Study sessions.
AI-Powered Playground

Dive into five powerful zones: Recruiting & TA, Employee Experience, Predictive Analytics, Chatbots & Virtual Assistants, and Learning & Development. It’s hands-on, high-energy, and packed with the tech reshaping how work gets done.
HR Tech Talks

Inspired by TED Talks, industry leaders present the latest in HR technology through dynamic, fast-paced sessions designed to energize and enlighten.
Startup Pavilion

See the future of HR technology unveiled. Meet pioneering entrepreneurs and see firsthand how their transformative products are solving real-world problems in the industry's largest gathering of startups.

This agenda is a starting point—selected for consultants. Explore these highlights, then dive deeper into the full agenda to see what else aligns with your goals.

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Essential Steps to Creating a Future-Ready Organization

Oceanside C Ballroom

45 mins
- Women in HR Tech Keynote
The world is changing, and organizations must prioritize future readiness to stay competitive. This session will delve into the critical aspects of building a future-ready organization, emphasizing th ...

Sarah Hodges, CMO - UKG

Integrating AI Coaching Into Your Organizational Culture

Oceanside B Ballroom

40 mins
- Women in HR Tech Breakout Session
AI has forever changed the coaching function. Always on and always available, AI coaching’s capabilities include aligning with skills and situations and scaling across the business. With the potential ...

Dani Johnson, Co-Founder and Principal Analyst - RedThread Research

Grace Good, Senior Learning Experience Designer - HubSpot
Leveraging the Power of Assessments

Oceanside C Ballroom

40 mins
- Women in HR Tech Breakout Session
There’s no doubt that being able to glean deeper insights results in better decision-making. Few HR tools can support this goal almost every step of the way, from pre-hire to L&D, and from skills mana ...

Julie Develin, Sr. Partner, HCM Advisory and Human Insights - UKG

Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner - Sapient Insights Group

Christina Norris-Watts, Head of Assessment & People Practices - Johnson & Johnson
The Myths Behind Gender Cognitive Skills: What AI Reveals About Hiring, Bias, and Belonging

Oceanside D Ballroom

40 mins
- Women in HR Tech Breakout Session
Are men really better at math? Are women inherently stronger in emotional intelligence or multitasking? Science says no—but outdated myths still shape how talented people are judged and hired. In this ...

Crystal Miller Lay, Chief Executive Officer - GBS Companies

The Power Play: Building Political Capital and Influence in the Age of AI

Oceanside D Ballroom

40 mins
- Women in HR Tech Breakout Session
In an era where AI is reshaping work as we know it, women in HR, tech, and leadership roles face unique challenges and opportunities. AI-driven transformations are accelerating decision-making, shifti ...

Lydia Wu, Founder - Oops, Did I Think That Out Loud
Leadership Lessons Learned at the Pediatric Hospital

Oceanside B Ballroom

40 mins
- Women in HR Tech Breakout Session
HR professionals are so busy managing the business and dealing with employee relations issues. When an employee has a sick child, we’re empathetic; however, it can be a vastly different experience whe ...

Ami Graves, Chief Human Resources Officer - Bell Techlogix, Inc.
Recruiting Life Hacks: One Size Never Fits All

Oceanside C Ballroom

40 mins
- Women in HR Tech Breakout Session
Whether large, small, or mid-sized, each organization has unique recruiting requirements, necessitating specific capabilities to ensure a great candidate experience and hiring outcomes. All recruiting ...

Candice Coker, Talent Acquisition Manager - Total Education Solutions

Erin Spencer, Senior Research Analyst - Deloitte

Hurry Up, Catch Up: Women in HR Getting Ahead of the AI Game

Oceanside C Ballroom

45 mins
- Women in HR Tech Keynote
Women business leaders are at the forefront of change, and that includes adopting modern technologies. It’s no surprise that AI is on the top of most lists, especially with the forecasted proliferatio ...

Teri Zipper, CEO and Managing Partner - Sapient Insights

Jenny Dearborn, CHRO - BTS

Ekta Vyas, Chief Human Resources Officer - Keck Medicine of USC

HR Reimagined

Oceanside B Ballroom

45 mins
- Breakout Session
The business of HR has evolved. Perpetual workforce disruption, paired with breakthroughs in AI and automation, has created the greatest opportunity ever to realize the full potential of HR. Over the ...

Kyle Forrest, US Human Capital Chief Marketing Officer - Deloitte Consulting LLP

Demystifying AI Agents for HR: What HR Leaders Need to Know?

Oceanside D Ballroom

45 mins
- Breakout Session
AI is reshaping how organizations operate, and HR leaders are in a key position to guide the transformation. This session will break down the complex world of AI Agents for HR and give CHROs practical ...

Kelley Steven-Waiss, Chief Transformation Officer - ServiceNow

From Boomers to Zoomers: Health Benefit Engagement Strategies for Multi-Generational Success

Oceanside B Ballroom

30 mins
- Breakout Session
Most employees see the advantages of a technology-enabled health benefits experience, though their preferred digital interactions vary by generation. This session will explore the digital common groun ...

Sarah Haflett, Vice President, Fidelity Health Thought Leadership - Fidelity Investments

HR Agents: Myths, Mayhem and Monumental Moments

Mandalay Bay EH Ballroom

60 mins
- General Session
AI is everywhere, and there isn’t a function more poised for the productivity and efficiency gains, process simplification, and consumer-grade employee experiences that come from AI than HR. In this s ...

Nickle LaMoreaux, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer - IBM

Expo Hall Pub Crawl!

Expo Hall

120 mins
- Expo Hall Activities
Come join us on the expo floor to kick off the grand opening of our event with a lively Pub Crawl! Enjoy drinks, explore exhibitor booths, and connect with fellow attendees in a festive atmosphere. Ch ...

The Josh Bersin Company Demo | Galileo™ in Action - Revolutionizing HR with AI-Powered Insights

Demo Theater 1 - Expo Hall

60 mins
- Demo Session
Ready to see the future of HR and workplace learning in action? Join Jeanne Rankin, SVP of Global Sales, and Gracie Orr, Manager of Product at The Josh Bersin Company (JBC), for a dynamic live demo o ...

Jeanne Rankin, SVP of Global Sales - The Josh Bersin Company

Gracie Orr, Manager of Product - The Josh Bersin Company
Pitchfest Preliminary Round #1

Pitchfest Theater

60 mins
- Pitchfest
Take a front row seat to see 30 of the most buzz-worthy startups compete for up to $30,000 of cash prizes. Each round includes audience voting.

HR Tech Megatrends: Navigating Disruption, Growth, and AI

Oceanside B Ballroom

45 mins
- Mega Session
As HR technology evolves, leaders must stay ahead of critical trends that shape employee experiences and organizational growth. In this session, we’ll explore the key megatrends impacting HR Tech in 2 ...

Stacia Garr, Co-Founder and Principal Analyst - RedThread Research
Workforce Analytics: The Ultimate Competitive Advantage (If Leveraged Correctly)

Oceanside C Ballroom

45 mins
- Mega Session
In today’s constantly changing climate, organizations that truly harness the power of workforce analytics gain a decisive edge—provided they do so effectively. This panel will explore how companies ca ...

Kevin Oakes, Founder and author of Culture Renovation® - i4cp

Buddy Benge, Head of Talent Insights - Edward Jones

Alexis Fink, Former VP People Analytics and Workforce Strategy at Meta

Expo Hall Breakfast

Expo Hall

90 mins
- Expo Hall Activities
Start your morning with a delicious breakfast served right on the Expo Hall! Fuel up for the day ahead while networking with fellow attendees and exploring exhibitor booths.

Winning the Client Lifecycle: Operational Strategies for Scale and Retention

Case Study Theater 1 - Expo Hall

30 mins
- Case Study Session
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how Inova, a leader in payroll and HR solutions, redefined its client success model by partnering with Setuply. This session unpacks how Inova broke free from l ...

Rachel Lyubovitzky, CEO - Setuply, Inc.

ServiceNow Demo | Powering the Agentic Enterprise

Demo Theater 1 - Expo Hall

60 mins
- Demo Session
Join this demo session to learn how ServiceNow uses Generative AI to empower employees to easily self-serve from pre-hire to retire, all within a single portal that provides speed, personalization, an ...
Pitchfest Preliminary Round #2

Pitchfest Theater

60 mins
- Pitchfest
Take a front row seat to see 30 of the most buzz-worthy startups compete for up to $30,000 of cash prizes. Each round includes audience voting.
Agentic AI: Rewriting the Rules and Reshaping HR

30 mins
- AI Experience
We have entered a new era, where Agentic AI is going beyond automating systems and processes to amplify the impact of every person in your workforce. See how Agentic AI personalizes experiences, accel ...

Culture Is a System: Using Benefits as an Operating Lever

People and Culture Theater - Expo Hall

20 mins
- People & Culture Session
Culture is more than lofty ideals and well-meaning mottos. It’s a complex system—one you can design, influence, and measure through the benefits and policies you implement. Pull the right levers and y ...

Natalie Atwood, Chief People Officer - bswift

HR Has Got the Moves: Build, Buy, Borrow, Bot

Mandalay Bay I Ballroom

45 mins
- Breakout Session
Hiring alone will not save you. Neither will reskilling in a vacuum. Winning today is not about one big bet — it is about blending every move you have to build a workforce strategy that actually works ...
Make Better Hires While Saving Money: How AI is Reshaping Hiring

Oceanside D Ballroom

45 mins
- Breakout Session
AI has the potential to revolutionize talent acquisition, offering organizations unprecedented efficiency and automation while maintaining quality and candidate experience. In this session, Greenhouse ...

Nkem Nwankwo, Group Product Manager - Greenhouse
From the Ground Up to 6,500-strong: How Fontainebleau Las Vegas Staffed Their Team in 3 Months with a Little Help from AI

Oceanside B Ballroom

45 mins
- Breakout Session
Join Kim Virtuoso, Chief People Officer, and Sara Piper, Executive Director of People and Talent Acquisition at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, alongside Paradox's Ally Bonner, for an exclusive look at how t ...

Kim Virtuoso, Chief People Officer - FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS

Sara Piper, Executive Director of People and Talent Acquisition - FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS

Workforce Understanding: Your Blueprint for Effective Tech Investment

Oceanside D Ballroom

45 mins
- Breakout Session
Workplace leaders today face a major dilemma. Investors, employees, customers, communities, and other stakeholders expect them to keep pace with rapid technology evolution, especially AI, and all have ...

Radhi Chagarlamudi, VP, Engineering - UKG

Diana Valler, CHRO - Travel Brands

Corey Spencer, VP, Platform Product Management - UKG

Bridging the Gap: How HR Analytics Connects the C-Suite and Beyond

Case Study Theater 1 - Expo Hall

30 mins
- Case Study Session
HR analytics is a critical piece that ties the office of the CHRO and CFO together. This HR Tech Case Study Session will provide a summary of HR and workforce analytics, why they matter, and how they ...

Jeremy Kesel, Director of Platform Strategy - Paychex
Expo Hall Lunch

Expo Hall

90 mins
- Refreshments and Meals
Take a break and enjoy a complimentary lunch served right on the Expo Hall! Refuel, relax, and make the most of your time by networking and visiting exhibitor booths while you dine. Please note: Expo ...

Powering Engagement: Communication and Events for Employee Success

30 mins
- AI Experience
Discover how elevating internal communications and employee events can transform workforce engagement and experience. Learn strategies to foster connection, streamline communication, support talent gr ...

Win The War for Talent : Must know AI-Driven Talent Attraction Strategies

HR Tech Talks Theater - Expo Hall

20 mins
- Tech Talk Session
In today’s competitive talent market, standing out is no longer optional, it’s essential. Join Shazamme and explore how leading organizations are using AI and digital branding to attract, engage, and ...

Nicole Clarke, Co Founder and Co CEO - SHAZAMME

JDXpert Demo | AI-Driven Job Data for Next-Level HR Strategy

Demo Theater 1 - Expo Hall

60 mins
- Demo Session
Turn chaotic HR data into AI-powered insights, instantly. JDXpert’s AI-powered workforce information platform unifies every spreadsheet, file, and feed into a governed data lake, then unleashes agenti ...

AJ Naddell, Senior Vice President, Product - JDXpert

Increasing Productivity with HR Service

Case Study Theater 1 - Expo Hall

30 mins
- Case Study Session
Everyone wants to improve the employee experience, reduce costs to reinvest in growth, modernize the tech stack, and retire legacy systems. But the answer to disconnected business processes isn’t just ...

Measuring the True Impact of Human Capital – Taking a Fresh Look with Marriott

Oceanside B Ballroom

45 mins
- Breakout Session
Tim Sackett and Kris Dunn, CHRO of US/Canada at Marriott International, will discuss an age-old challenge: measuring the impact of your investment in people to business results. In this conversation, ...

Kris Dunn, Chief Human Resources Officer of US and Canada - Marriott International

Tim Sackett, Innovating at Scale: The Marriott Model for HR Excellence - HRUTech.com
Shared Services 3.0: Evolution in Action

Oceanside C Ballroom

45 mins
- Breakout Session
HR Shared Services has evolved from a cost-saving necessity into a strategic enabler of organizational success. As market volatility and resource constraints intensify, forward-thinking shared service ...

Marissa Hedengren, Vice President, HR Service Delivery & Operations - Iron Mountain

Mark Stelzner, Founder & Managing Principal - IA

Tim Young, Senior Vice President of Human Resource Operations - Pearson

Nathan Bland, Vice President, Colleague Services - Pfizer
Humanizing Learning with AI: Dispelling Myths and Realizing L&D Dreams

Oceanside D Ballroom

45 mins
- Breakout Session
Join Forrester and EPAM for a compelling conversation on how AI can empower learning and development (L&D) professionals to create more human-centric learning experiences. Despite common misconception ...

Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist - EPAM Systems

Betsy Summers, Principal Analyst - Forrester Research

From Hype to Here’s How: Using AI to Power Real Workforce Strategy

Oceanside D Ballroom

30 mins
- Breakout Session
AI is everywhere. And yet, most HR leaders are still left wondering: What do I actually do with it? 63% of learning professionals say their company isn’t ready for AI’s accelerated changes. Nearly hal ...

Sean Hinton, Founder of SkyHive - SkyHive by Cornerstone

Brenda Reid, SVP and General Manager of Talent and Learning Products - Cornerstone

Kristin Torrence, Principal Innovation Learning Engineer - Cornerstone

Effective Leadership for Anxiety in the Workplace

People and Culture Theater - Expo Hall

20 mins
- People & Culture Session
Anxiety is one of the most common yet least understood challenges in today’s workplace—impacting performance, communication, and team dynamics. In this session, leaders will gain a clear understanding ...
Expo Hall Happy Hour!

Expo Hall

90 mins
- Expo Hall Activities
Unwind and mingle with fellow attendees at our Happy Hour on the Expo Floor! Enjoy drinks, light bites, and great conversations as we wrap up the day in style. Cheers to another great day at the event ...

Pitchfest Preliminary Round #3

Pitchfest Theater

60 mins
- Pitchfest
Take a front row seat to see 30 of the most buzz-worthy startups compete for up to $30,000 of cash prizes. Each round includes audience voting.

Expo Hall Breakfast

Expo Hall

90 mins
- Expo Hall Activities
Start your morning with a delicious breakfast served right on the Expo Hall! Fuel up for the day ahead while networking with fellow attendees and exploring exhibitor booths.

The Responsible AI Revolution: Why Governance Is Key to Trusted Innovation

Case Study Theater 1 - Expo Hall

30 mins
- Case Study Session
TA teams are under pressure to hire top talent on demand, while the company evolves by the minute, the market continues to change, and AI moves into must-have status. All without a playbook and with t ...

Dara Brenner, Chief Product Officer - Employ

Steve Moss, Director, watsonx Americas - IBM

Laura Greenberg, Senior Manager of Recruiting - Brooks Running

Ilona Kremer, VP, Global Acquisition Service Delivery & Hire-to-Onboard Global Process Owner - PepsiCo
A Real-World Guide to the Employee Life Cycle Using AI in Workday

HR Tech Talks Theater - Expo Hall

20 mins
- Tech Talk Session
Explore how Workday’s AI-powered features enhance every stage of the employee lifecycle—from recruiting and onboarding to development, retention, and offboarding. This session will provide a comprehen ...

Best Practices for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

30 mins
- AI Experience
Talent acquisition and retention have become increasingly complex, and traditional recruitment methods may fall short. Delve into modern best practices, from leveraging technology and data analytics t ...

Beyond Hype: Practical Applications of AI and Automation to Transform Talent Acquisition at Global Scale

Oceanside D Ballroom

45 mins
- Breakout Session
While the market rushes toward AI and automation in talent acquisition, Unilever has taken a more deliberate path — one built on simplification, strategic alignment, and experience-led transformation. ...

Kevin Laban, HR Technology Global Business Partner - Unilever
When Culture Converts: Leveraging Your Team as Your Competitive Edge

HR Tech Talks Theater - Expo Hall

20 mins
- Tech Talk Session
In today’s market, your next wave of growth won’t come from a new channel, it will come from inside your company. When HR and marketing work in silos, teams misfire, culture weakens, and growth stalls ...

Eric Holtzclaw, Chief Strategist - Liger
We Killed Learning. Now Let’s Bring It Back to Life.

Oceanside C Ballroom

45 mins
- Breakout Session
Despite our best intentions, much of corporate learning has become boring, bureaucratic, and broken. Most training is disconnected from real work— designed for compliance, not curiosity. But learning ...

Anna Gullstrand, Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) - Mentimeter

Expo Hall Lunch

Expo Hall

90 mins
- Refreshments and Meals
Take a break and enjoy a complimentary lunch served right on the Expo Hall! Refuel, relax, and make the most of your time by networking and visiting exhibitor booths while you dine. Please note: Expo ...
High Impact Ways to Drive Results with Skills Data

30 mins
- AI Experience
Learn how to use AI-powered, adaptive tools to accelerate your skills strategy, close gaps, and build agile teams—starting small in key areas to deliver measurable business value and adapt to evolving ...

Pitchfest Final Round

Pitchfest Theater

60 mins
- Pitchfest
Take a front row seat to see 30 of the most buzz-worthy startups compete for up to $30,000 of cash prizes. Each round includes audience voting.

New HCM/HRIS Models in Web 3.0 – The Inevitable Convergence of All Things AI and Blockchain

People and Culture Theater - Expo Hall

20 mins
- People & Culture Session
This multimedia presentation examines several emerging technologies that are the roots of Web 3.0— namely, networked computing systems incorporating artificial general intelligence, secure distributed ...

Dennis Hill, Chairman/President/CEO - IHRIM

Humanizing Technology: Reimagining Work and Innovation Ecosystems

Mandalay Bay I Ballroom

30 mins
- Breakout Session
As HR technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, organizations must shift from siloed approaches to a holistic, ecosystem-driven strategy. This session will explore how HR leaders can foster cross-f ...

Sahana Mukherjee, Head of HR, Global Wealth & Personal Banking Technology & Production Management - Citigroup
Beyond the Algorithm: Investing in AI and Governance for Enterprise HR Success

Oceanside C Ballroom

30 mins
- Breakout Session
As organizations accelerate their adoption of AI in HR, they face a dual challenge: leveraging AI's transformative power while ensuring it operates responsibly, ethically, and within regulatory bounda ...

Guru Sethupathy, Founder & CEO - FairNow

Doug Shagam, Head, People Data & Insights - Johnson & Johnson
HR Portfolio Management: Aligning HR Strategy, Driving Value, and Elevating Impact Across the Organization

Oceanside B Ballroom

30 mins
- Breakout Session
Revolutionize your HR function with HR Portfolio Management—an innovative practice that ensures HR initiatives are strategically prioritized and aligned with organizational goals. This approach foster ...

Stacey Baade, Senior Director, Human Resources Service Delivery and Enablement - Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Erika Olberding, Portfolio and Project Manager - Land O'Lakes, Inc.

HR Technology Disrupted: AI Has Changed The Game

Mandalay Bay EH Ballroom

45 mins
- General Session
AI has now transformed the HR tech space, forcing every vendor to reinvent. In this research-based presentation, Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst, will share how AI has changed every aspect of the ...

Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO - Bersin Partners

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"As an HR tech consultant, it was so fun to get excited for new developments and future of our work! The Women in HR Tech Summit was so inspiring and validating for my career trajectory!!The best was being surrounded for 3 days of my people both old and new! "
Callie Neumann Hubly
Sr. Consultant, Cielo Talent
"I attend HR Tech every year to stay on top of current and future industry trends. Over the years, I've made more and more friends and business partners, making HR Tech both producivie and fun."
Tom Byrne
SVP, Gallagher
"HR Tech is the most important, industry-wide event you should plan to attend. To be able to evaluate all the key vendors and innovators in the space and learn from other customers--the return on your time and financial investment to participate is absolutely worth it."
Bonnie Tinder
CO & Founder, Raven Intelligence

Consultants: Here is Your HR Tech Playbook

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