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August 20, 2026
The Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston

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09:00
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Chairperson opening remarks
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09:15
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One workforce, four generations: Using people data to lead
Debra Vasques Bruneau, Chief People Officer, KBI Biopharma
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09:45
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Scaling fast without breaking culture: Culture, AI and global compliance in a high-growth firm
Jennifer Kordell, Global Chief Human Resources Officer, Charles River Associates
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10:15
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Beyond the paycheck: Building an employee experience that compensates for more than just salary
Tina Hempel, Vice President Human Resources Region Americas, TÜV SÜD
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10:45
Exhibition & networking
Coffee break
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11:15
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The AI workforce reset: leadership pipelines, governance and the future of human-centred organizations
Nuno Gonçalves, Chief Talent Officer, Shark Ninja
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11:45
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Panel | When L&D leads: Learning as an organizational design tool
Leslie Tellalian, Chief Learning Officer, Seven Hills Foundation
Caroline Huss, Vice President, Talent & Culture, Education First
Elena Raileanu, Beyond
Michelle Quinn Smith, Vice President, Talent Development, Beth Israel Lahey Health
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12:30
Exhibition & networking
Lunch
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13:30
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From people strategy to business strategy: How CPOs are driving measurable impact
Shannon Moorman, Global Chief Talent Officer, WPP
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14:00
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Fireside chat | When the board comes to you first: Strategic leadership in an age of uncertainty
Minh Pham-Costello, VP, Director, Business Management (HR Transformation), Santander
Janine Taylor, Chief Human Resources Officer, Advocates
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14:30
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Interactive roundtable discussions
Gail Thakarar, Global Chief People Officer, VNS Health
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15:15
Exhibition & networking
Coffee break & networking
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15:45
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Panel | Designing work that works: Rebuilding productivity, performance and experience in the AI era
Shim Markette, Chief People Officer, Second Nature
Rama Balage, Chief Human Resources Officer, RIA Advisory
Rachel Harriet, CHRO, Nineteen Group
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16:30
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The CPO of 2030: what the role demands and how to get ready
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17:00
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Closing Remarks
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17:05
Exhibition & networking
Happy hour hosted by People Alliance
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Step into a closed-door group of senior people leaders navigating the decisions reshaping how organizations operate.

AI adoption, leadership capability, retention, and trust, not as themes, but as trade-offs you’re expected to get right.

You’ll explore how to:

• Know when to trust AI, and when people should take the wheel

• Create leadership depth that reduces reliance on senior executives

• Prioritize retention in ways that move business performance, not just engagement scores

Leave with clearer judgement, sharper HR frameworks, and practical ways to make better people decisions under pressure.

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August 20, 2026

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