Hiring, Developing, and Engaging Exceptional Talent
The HR Track is designed for leaders and practitioners involved in attracting, developing, and retaining great people. In addition to core topics in hiring, talent development, and employee engagement, the track will highlight how HR teams are responsibly leveraging AI tools to enhance their work.
Through a combination of expert-led sessions and peer-to-peer learning, participants will explore practical tools and proven approaches. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas they can immediately apply to strengthen their talent pipeline and elevate the overall employee experience.
Check out what Neil Cohen, Chief People Officer at AD, had to say about the Summit last year!
Sessions in This Track
Session 1: Manager Effectiveness in the Modern Workplace
Framed around how managers are the top influencers of employee engagement, yet often feel underprepared.
Keynote Speaker: Vijay Pendakur, Coach & Consultant
Session 2: The Recognition Renaissance
Exploring effective recognition strategies to drive retention, engage top talent, and build a strong pipeline.
Workshop led by: Vijay Pendakur, Coach & Consultant
Session 3: Succession Success: Creating a Pipeline for Tomorrow’s Leaders
Discover how to build a robust succession plan that identifies, develops, and prepares future leaders to ensure organizational continuity and long-term success.
Panel led by: Brandon Hagen, VP of AD Member Education
Session 4: Practical AI for HR
A realistic look at how HR teams are using AI today. Explore AI practices that streamline HR processes, boost efficiency and unlock new levels of agility and innovation in your HR operations.
Speaker: Nick Pericle, AI Expert
Session 5: Create a Culture of Accountability
Create a culture where individuals and teams consistently ask, “What else can I do to achieve the desired results?” Encourage transparency, ownership, and solution-oriented thinking to move from problems to progress.
Speaker: Sean Leahy, Culture Partners
Special Topic Networking Discussion:
HR’s Role in Driving Business Strategy
Discover how to align HR strategy with business objectives to become a key driver of organizational growth and success.
Facilitator: Brian Smith, Sr Vice President of Talent at Gallagher
This HR Track will equip you with the strategies and insights needed to build a resilient, high-performing workforce. From navigating change and leveraging AI, these sessions will help you create an engaged, adaptable team.
Don’t miss these sessions designed to help you shape the future of your organization!