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September 16-18, 2025 | Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

HR Tech Las Vegas

September 16-18, 2025 | Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

Senior HR Executives: Here is Your HR Tech Playbook

 

You Lead Enterprise Change—We’re Here to Help You Future-Proof It.

Get hands-on with the platforms redefining workforce strategy and hear from C-level peers tackling the same high-stakes challenges.

When the stakes are high, inspiration isn’t enough. Gain executive insights, see real ROI, and bring back strategies to scale success.

Make Confident Decisions That Move Your Organization Forward

See how leading companies are investing in HR technologies to drive growth, performance, and employee experience—without adding unnecessary complexity.

New this year, the HR Executive Strategy Summit offers a focused, one-day gathering before HR Tech to connect with fellow leaders, share insights, and tackle today’s biggest HR challenges.

Then, keynotes, strategic sessions, real-world case studies, and more will give you the clarity and confidence to align technology with your business priorities.

► Identify technologies that drive growth, agility, and competitive advantage


► Gain executive-level insights to inform your enterprise strategy


► Learn how leading organizations are transforming workforce experiences at scale


► Gain insights that strengthen your decisions and leadership impact

Your Shortlist of Must-See Highlights

 

  • HR Executive Strategy Summit 2025

    HR Executive Strategy Summit

    A unique opportunity to engage with fellow leaders, exchange insights, and explore shared challenges—all before HR Tech officially kicks off. 

  • Women in HR Tech Summit 2025

    Women in HR Tech Summit

    Celebrate the remarkable women in HR tech who are leading the way: designing and developing core HR solutions, driving people-first cultures of inclusion and belonging, and helping diversity thrive across enterprises. 

  • HR Icons Awards Evening

    A prestigious celebration of standout achievements within the HR community. This evening will not only honor recipients of our longstanding awards, bestowed by HR Executive for decades, but will also recognize the inaugural winners of new awards celebrating excellence in seven notable categories. 

  • HR Tech 2025 Think Tanks

    Think Tanks

    Focused discussions on today's key challenges, innovative strategies, and actionable solutions. No lectures — just open dialogue with fellow peers.

  • People & Culture Community

    People & Culture Community

    Discover transformative innovations crucial for HR across three key people-centric zones: Benefits, Health & Wellness; Learning & Talent Development; and Rewards, Recognition & Experience.



 

Sessions That Speak to You

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

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9:00 AM
  1. HR Executive Strategy Summit Opening Keynote: The New Mandate – How CHROs Are Shaping the Future of Work
    Oceanside B Ballroom
    45 mins
    • HR Executive Strategy Summit
    *Separate Registration Required* As the pace of change accelerates across every facet of business, the role of the CHRO has become both more critical and more complex than ever before. In his opening, ...
    Josh Bersin
    Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO - Bersin Partners
3:00 PM
  1. HR Executive Strategy Summit Closing Keynote: Creating a Future-Ready Culture in the Era of AI
    Oceanside B Ballroom
    45 mins
    • HR Executive Strategy Summit
    *Separate Registration Required*  With rapid geopolitical and technological change, most CEOs want workforces that not only accept change but embrace it and take advantage of it. But how do you make o ...
    Kevin Oakes
    Kevin Oakes, Founder and author of Culture Renovation® - i4cp
8:30 AM
  1. 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
    Sarah Hodges, CMO - UKG
9:30 AM
  1. 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
    Dani Johnson, Co-Founder and Principal Analyst - RedThread Research
    Grace Good
    Grace Good, Senior Learning Experience Designer - HubSpot
  2. 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
    Julie Develin, Sr. Partner, HCM Advisory and Human Insights - UKG
    Stacey Harris
    Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner - Sapient Insights Group
    Christina Norris-Watts
    Christina Norris-Watts, Head of Assessment & People Practices - Johnson & Johnson
  3. 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
    Crystal Miller Lay, Chief Executive Officer - GBS Companies
10:30 AM
  1. 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
    Lydia Wu, Founder - Oops, Did I Think That Out Loud
  2. 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
    Ami Graves, Chief Human Resources Officer - Bell Techlogix, Inc.
  3. 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
    Candice Coker, Talent Acquisition Manager - Total Education Solutions
    Erin Spencer
    Erin Spencer, Senior Research Analyst - Deloitte
11:30 AM
  1. 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
    Teri Zipper, CEO and Managing Partner - Sapient Insights
    Jenny Dearborn
    Jenny Dearborn, CHRO - BTS
    Ekta Vyas
    Ekta Vyas, Chief Human Resources Officer - Keck Medicine of USC
12:30 PM
  1. 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
    Kyle Forrest, US Human Capital Chief Marketing Officer - Deloitte Consulting LLP
1:45 PM
  1. 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
    Kelley Steven-Waiss, Chief Transformation Officer - ServiceNow
3:00 PM
  1. Modernizing Global Benefits for a Better Employee Experience
    Mandalay Bay J Ballroom
    30 mins
    • Breakout Session
    You’ve nailed benefits in the U.S., but what happens when your workforce spans the globe? As enterprises grow internationally, legacy systems, fragmented vendors, and manual processes can create frict ...
3:45 PM
  1. 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
    Nickle LaMoreaux, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer - IBM
5:00 PM
  1. 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 ...
5:10 PM
  1. From Insights to Impact: The Future of Wellness and Benefits Technology
    HR Tech Talks Theater - Expo Hall
    20 mins
    • Tech Talk Session
    In today’s competitive workplace, wellness is key to engaging and retaining talent. This session will explore how the integration of technology with benefits solutions, such as Guardian’s collaboratio ...
    David Roby
    David Roby, Head of Technology & Specialty Solutions - Guardian
5:30 PM
  1. 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
    Jeanne Rankin, SVP of Global Sales - The Josh Bersin Company
    Gracie Orr
    Gracie Orr, Manager of Product - The Josh Bersin Company
  2. 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.
8:00 AM
  1. 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
    Stacia Garr, Co-Founder and Principal Analyst - RedThread Research
  2. 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
    Kevin Oakes, Founder and author of Culture Renovation® - i4cp
    Buddy Benge
    Buddy Benge, Head of Talent Insights - Edward Jones
    Alexis Fink
    Alexis Fink, Former VP People Analytics and Workforce Strategy at Meta
9:00 AM
  1. 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.  
9:10 AM
  1. 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
    Rachel Lyubovitzky, CEO - Setuply, Inc.
  2. Modernizing Workforce Management for Greater Flexibility
    Case Study Theater 2 - Expo Hall
    30 mins
    • Case Study Session
    A multi-national food and beverage company revamped its workforce and attendance systems across its manufacturing sites to curb absenteeism and attrition, increase production utilization, and enhance ...
9:15 AM
  1. 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 ...
  2. 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.
  3. 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 ...
9:40 AM
  1. 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
    Natalie Atwood, Chief People Officer - bswift
10:30 AM
  1. Culture ROI: Measuring the Impact of CDH Benefits on Workplace Health
    People and Culture Theater - Expo Hall
    20 mins
    • People & Culture Session
    Learn how to track and measure the cultural value of your HSA, FSA, and LSA programs. Go beyond participation rates to measure true impact on wellness, financial stability, and employee satisfaction.
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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
    Nkem Nwankwo, Group Product Manager - Greenhouse
  4. 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
    Kim Virtuoso, Chief People Officer - FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
    Sara Piper
    Sara Piper, Executive Director of People and Talent Acquisition - FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
11:45 AM
  1. 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
    Radhi Chagarlamudi, VP, Engineering - UKG
    Diana Valler
    Diana Valler, CHRO - Travel Brands
    Corey Spencer
    Corey Spencer, VP, Platform Product Management - UKG
  2. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence: Maximizing Impact for People and Business
    Oceanside B Ballroom
    45 mins
    • Breakout Session
    The impact of artificial intelligence is both transformative and complex, so how can organizations harness its vast potential?  Join ADP in this session to see how AI can elevate the employee experien ...
12:00 PM
  1. AI-Driven Talent Acquisition: Smarter Hiring Through Automation - Table 1
    HR Executives Think Tanks - Expo Hall
    45 mins
    • Think Tank
    Topic: Leveraging AI for Intelligent Hiring   A peer-to-peer experience designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among senior HR leaders. Note: Space is limited and RSVP will be available onc ...
  2. AI-Powered Employee Experience: Personalization at Scale - Table 2
    HR Executives Think Tanks - Expo Hall
    45 mins
    • Think Tank
    Topic: Enhancing Employee Engagement with AI & Automation   A peer-to-peer experience designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among senior HR leaders. Note: Space is limited and RSVP will be ...
  3. HR Analytics & Workforce Intelligence: Data-Driven HR Strategies - Table 3
    HR Executives Think Tanks - Expo Hall
    45 mins
    • Think Tank
    Topic: Harnessing AI & Analytics for Workforce Planning   A peer-to-peer experience designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among senior HR leaders. Note: Space is limited and RSVP will be a ...
  4. Generative AI in HR: Transforming HR Operations & Communications - Table 4
    HR Executives Think Tanks - Expo Hall
    45 mins
    • Think Tank
    Topic: How Generative AI is Reshaping HR Processes   A peer-to-peer experience designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among senior HR leaders. Note: Space is limited and RSVP will be availa ...
  5. The Role of AI in Shaping the Future of Work - Table 6
    HR Executives Think Tanks - Expo Hall
    45 mins
    • Think Tank
    Topic: How HR Can Harness AI to Improve Employee and Business Outcomes   A peer-to-peer experience designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among senior HR leaders. Note: Space is limited and ...
12:30 PM
  1. When Leaders Struggle and Tech Fails: The Perfect Storm for Bad Performance Conversations
    People and Culture Theater - Expo Hall
    20 mins
    • People & Culture Session
    Performance conversations don’t fail because leaders want them to. They fail because of a lack of tools, context, and support.  In this candid 20-minute session, Keith Metcalfe, President of Acorn PLM ...
    Keith Metcalfe
    Keith Metcalfe, President - Acorn PLMS
  2. 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
    Jeremy Kesel, Director of Platform Strategy - Paychex
  3. Your Application Glow-Up: Maximize HR App Value with AI-Powered Digital Adoption and Automation
    HR Tech Talks Theater - Expo Hall
    20 mins
    • Tech Talk Session
    HR teams are under pressure to modernize the employee experience without overhauling entire systems. But what if the key to transformation isn’t replacing your tech—it’s rethinking how employees engag ...
    Katharine Dahl
    Katharine Dahl, Director of Product Marketing - Nexthink
  4. 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 ...
1:00 PM
  1. 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 ...
1:10 PM
  1. A Recipe for Success: How Nothing Bundt Cakes Engages 10,000 Frontline Workers
    People and Culture Theater - Expo Hall
    20 mins
    • People & Culture Session
    Keeping learning and comms fresh across 10,000+ frontline employees in 600+ locations is no piece of cake — but Nothing Bundt Cakes has nailed the recipe! With a mix of smart strategy, seamless techno ...
  2. 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
    Nicole Clarke, Co Founder and Co CEO - SHAZAMME
1:15 PM
  1. 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
    AJ Naddell, Senior Vice President, Product - JDXpert
1:30 PM
  1. 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 ...
1:50 PM
  1. The Americas 401(k)/403(b) Pooled Employer Plan - Is It Right for Your Organization?
    People and Culture Theater - Expo Hall
    20 mins
    • People & Culture Session
    Have you heard about the benefits of a Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) for 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plans, but aren’t sure if it’s right for your organization? Do you sign the Form 5500 for your organiz ...
    Mark Rubinstein
    Mark Rubinstein, President - Incline Pension
2:30 PM
  1. 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
    Kris Dunn, Chief Human Resources Officer of US and Canada - Marriott International
    Tim Sackett
    Tim Sackett, Innovating at Scale: The Marriott Model for HR Excellence - HRUTech.com
  2. 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
    Marissa Hedengren, Vice President, HR Service Delivery & Operations - Iron Mountain
    Mark Stelzner
    Mark Stelzner, Founder & Managing Principal - IA
    Tim Young
    Tim Young, Senior Vice President of Human Resource Operations - Pearson
    Nathan Bland
    Nathan Bland, Vice President, Colleague Services - Pfizer
  3. When AI Learns the Complexities of HR
    Mandalay Bay I Ballroom
    45 mins
    • Breakout Session
    Like many growing companies, CrowdStrike faced the challenge of managing a high volume of repeated HR questions— made more complex by factors like employee location, tenure, and role. Manual responses ...
    Michael Thompson
    Michael Thompson, Director, HR Data & Analytics - CrowdStrike
    Duncan Evans
    Duncan Evans, HR Analytics – Sr. Data Scientist - CrowdStrike
    Cara Thompson
    Cara Thompson, Director, Global HR Services and Operations - CrowdStrike
  4. 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
    Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist - EPAM Systems
    Betsy Summers
    Betsy Summers, Principal Analyst - Forrester Research
3:45 PM
  1. 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
    Sean Hinton, Founder of SkyHive - SkyHive by Cornerstone
    Brenda Reid
    Brenda Reid, SVP and General Manager of Talent and Learning Products - Cornerstone
    Kristin Torrence
    Kristin Torrence, Principal Innovation Learning Engineer - Cornerstone
4:30 PM
  1. 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 ...
  2. 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 ...
5:00 PM
  1. 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.
9:00 AM
  1. 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.
9:10 AM
  1. 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
    Dara Brenner, Chief Product Officer - Employ
    Steve Moss
    Steve Moss, Director, watsonx Americas - IBM
    Laura Greenberg
    Laura Greenberg, Senior Manager of Recruiting - Brooks Running
    Ilona Kremer
    Ilona Kremer, VP, Global Acquisition Service Delivery & Hire-to-Onboard Global Process Owner - PepsiCo
  2. 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 ...
9:15 AM
  1. 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 ...
10:30 AM
  1. 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
    Kevin Laban, HR Technology Global Business Partner - Unilever
  2. 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
    Eric Holtzclaw, Chief Strategist - Liger
  3. Redefining Financial Wellness: The Role of Embedded Fintech in the Future of Work
    Oceanside B Ballroom
    45 mins
    • Breakout Session
    Financial stress remains a silent burden across the workforce—particularly among hourly and non-exempt employees in small and mid-sized businesses. As expectations evolve, HR and payroll leaders are r ...
    Nico Simko
    Nico Simko, CEO and Co-Founder - Clair
    Alex Kostecki
    Alex Kostecki, President and Co-Founder - Clair
  4. 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
    Anna Gullstrand, Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) - Mentimeter
12:00 PM
  1. AI in Learning & Development: Future-Proofing Workforce Skills - Table 1
    HR Executives Think Tanks - Expo Hall
    45 mins
    • Think Tank
    Topic: AI-Powered Learning & Adaptive Training A peer-to-peer experience designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among senior HR leaders. Note: Space is limited and RSVP will be available on ...
  2. Emerging Technologies in HR: The Future of Work - Table 3
    HR Executives Think Tanks - Expo Hall
    45 mins
    • Think Tank
    Topic: Exploring AI, Blockchain, and XR in HR  A peer-to-peer experience designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among senior HR leaders. Note: Space is limited and RSVP will be available on ...
  3. AI in Performance Management: Continuous Feedback & Development - Table 2
    HR Executives Think Tanks - Expo Hall
    45 mins
    • Think Tank
    Topic: Using AI to Drive Performance and Talent Growth   A peer-to-peer experience designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among senior HR leaders. Note: Space is limited and RSVP will be av ...
  4. Building a Data-Driven HR Function - Table 5
    HR Executives Think Tanks - Expo Hall
    45 mins
    • Think Tank
    Topic: Using People Analytics to Make Smarter Workforce Decisions   A peer-to-peer experience designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among senior HR leaders. Note: Space is limited and RSVP ...
  5. HR’s Role in Leading Digital Transformation - Table 4
    HR Executives Think Tanks - Expo Hall
    45 mins
    • Think Tank
    Topic: Adapting to New HR Technologies Without Overcomplicating the Process   A peer-to-peer experience designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among senior HR leaders. Note: Space is limite ...
  6. The Future of Employee Experience: What HR Leaders Need to Know - Table 6
    HR Executives Think Tanks - Expo Hall
    45 mins
    • Think Tank
    Topic: Using HR Tech to Create a Workplace Where Employees Thrive   A peer-to-peer experience designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among senior HR leaders. Note: Space is limited and RSVP ...
12:30 PM
  1. 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 ...
  2. 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 ...
1:00 PM
  1. 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.
1:50 PM
  1. 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
    Dennis Hill, Chairman/President/CEO - IHRIM
2:30 PM
  1. 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
    Sahana Mukherjee, Head of HR, Global Wealth & Personal Banking Technology & Production Management - Citigroup
  2. Blueprint for rAIsing Your Organization’s AI Skills
    Mandalay Bay J Ballroom
    30 mins
    • Breakout Session
    In this session, Golub Capital will share its strategic approach to AI upskilling, designed to equip employees with essential AI competencies through structured learning paths, hands-on workshops, and ...
    Max Alexander
    Max Alexander, Senior Director, Talent Management - Golub Capital
  3. 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
    Guru Sethupathy, Founder & CEO - FairNow
    Doug Shagam
    Doug Shagam, Head, People Data & Insights - Johnson & Johnson
  4. 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
    Stacey Baade, Senior Director, Human Resources Service Delivery and Enablement - Land O'Lakes, Inc.
    Erika Olberding
    Erika Olberding, Portfolio and Project Manager - Land O'Lakes, Inc.
  5. Beyond Implementation: The Product-Driven HR Technology Team
    Oceanside D Ballroom
    30 mins
    • Breakout Session
    This session will outline the critical steps to maximize the value of your HR technology investment, focusing on three key pillars: staffing, automation, and product management. Attendees will gain pr ...
    Kim Zener
    Kim Zener, Director HR Technology and Process Excellence - Benchmark
3:15 PM
  1. 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
    Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO - Bersin Partners

 

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