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Chief People Officer Summit
Chicago

Elevate your people function from operational to transformational.

Skip years of trial-and-error. Unlock the strategic potential of your organization with actionable insights from executives revolutionizing HR.

Join 75+ Senior HR Leaders from top enterprises.

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- Build an AI-Ready workforce: Embed AI across your organization while protecting trust, culture, and engagement.

- Develop future leaders: Build resilient leadership pipelines that accelerate growth and prepare your business for what's next.

- Transform employee experience: Attract and retain top talent by designing high-impact workplace strategies that drive performance.

Elevate your people strategy and position HR as a driving force behind long-term business success.

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Andrea
Cooper
Chief People Officer
Talkspace
Rama
Balage
Chief Human Resources Officer
RIA Advisory
Juliana
Domingues
VP, HR
Ingredion Incorporated
Kacie
Walls
Head of Global Talent Strategy
PAR Technology
Brenda
Harrington
CHRO
Butler University
Gina
DeCiani
Executive Vice-President of HR
Association for Supply Chain Management
Carla
Kupe
Chief Equity Officer
City of Chicago
Tracie
Marcus
Chief Human Resources Officer
ComPsych
Jason
Riley
VP, HR | Talent & Culture
Covista
Stephanie
Ketron
Vice President of Learning and Development
Westgate Resorts
Aaron
Lawlor
Vice President of People & Information Technology
Kooth Digital Health
Preet
Michelson
Chief People Officer
TMS
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  • Drive workforce transformation: Learn how leading organizations deploy AI, redesign work, and build adaptable, future-ready teams.

  • Turn analytics into business impact: Leverage people analytics to boost retention, enhance performance, and prove ROI on HR investments.

  • Amplify boardroom influence: Align HR strategy directly with enterprise goals, develop future leaders, and drive long-term organizational growth

November 17, 2026
Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Chicago

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CPD Credits

Earn up to 8 continuing professional development (CPD) or education (CPE) credits by attending:

1. Attending the summit

2. After the event, requesting your certificate of attendance

3. Submitting your certificate to the regulatory body that manages your CPD/CPE accreditation*

*Please note, the specific requirements for claiming CPD/CPE credits can vary depending on your profession and the organization or regulatory body you work with.

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Chicago

Chief People Officer Summit

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Create workforce experiences that drive engagement, loyalty, wellbeing, and sustainable performance.

Boost retention

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Empower your teams to embrace AI with confidence by redesigning roles and building future-proof skills.

Build an AI-ready workforce

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Learn how enterprise leaders grow headcount and preserve core organizational culture without adding operational complexity.

Scale talent & culture

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Maximize executive influence by linking workforce decisions directly to overarching business priorities.

Align people strategy

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Navigate business transformations with practical frameworks that keep employees aligned through continuous change.

Lead organizational change

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Leverage people analytics to make data-backed decisions and quantify the business impact of your HR investments.

Solidify your HR function

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75+

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Shape what’s next

Step back from day-to-day operations to focus on high-level strategy. Gain the insights needed to lead workforce transformation and drive lasting business impact.

Connect with executive peers

Build high-value relationships with executive peers. Collaborate in small-group discussions with leaders navigating similar enterprise workforce challenges.

Spark new thinking

Challenge conventional HR approaches with innovative methodologies. Discover forward-thinking strategies to solve the complex opportunities and challenges shaping the future of work.

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