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Laura
Tomaino
Chief People Officer
Glooko
Laura Tomaino is a dynamic Human Resources Executive who uniquely thrives taking start-ups through the scale-up phase by building connection and alignment in the employee base. She is passionate about the Employee Experience and brings an optimistic "can do" spirit, turning ambiguity into opportunity. Her mission is to deliver innovative solutions to overall business strategy, as well as to recruit, engage, develop, and retain top talent. She is committed to building diverse cultures of growth, development, belonging, learning, connection, change resilience, and career fulfillment while empowering everyone to give their best and continuously improve. An early adopter focused on data and research-driven practices, she believes culture powers everything. She is skilled at maintaining strong partnerships with the business to ensure high-performing teams are enabled and thrive. She is an effective strategic communicator, especially while navigating change.
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20 August 2026 14:30 - 15:15
Interactive roundtable discussions
Let the conversations begin. You’ll take part in a closed-door roundtable, each focused on a specific challenge people leaders are working through behind the scenes. Every table has a defined topic and an experienced host, you simply choose the discussion most relevant to you. Topics include: Gail Tharakar - The evolving CPO: From talent leader to organizational architect in the age of AI Brad Longenecker - Beyond the 9-Box: Identifying Future Capability, Talent Risk, and Organizational Value in the Age of AI Deliece Knights-Barnett - When Transformation Stalls: Real Cases, Shared Accountability, and What Changes the Outcome Melissa Bering - Leading with Humanity Through Difficult Conversations
20 August 2026 16:30 - 17:00
Fireside chat: The CPO of 2030: what the role demands and how to get ready
The role of the Chief People Officer is evolving faster than ever. As organizations face rapid technological change, shifting workforce expectations, and increasing pressure to deliver measurable business outcomes, the expectations placed on people leaders continue to expand. This session explores what the CPO role will demand by 2030 and how leaders can prepare for it today. It looks at the capabilities, mindset shifts, and strategic responsibilities that will define the next generation of people leadership — from enterprise influence and AI adoption to workforce transformation and business resilience. The discussion focuses on how today’s HR leaders can position themselves not just as functional experts, but as critical architects of organizational performance and growth. Key Takeaways: What the CPO role is likely to demand by 2030 The capabilities and leadership traits future-ready CPOs will need How people leaders can prepare for evolving expectations around AI, strategy, and business impact