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November 17, 2026
Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
511 North Columbus Drive
Chicago

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08:00
Exhibition & networking
Registration & networking breakfast
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09:00
Main stage
Chairperson opening remarks
Andrea Cooper, Chief People Officer, Talkspace
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09:15
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From people strategy to business strategy: Earning influence in the boardroom
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09:45
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Beyond the checkbox: Building inclusion that survives budget cuts, backlash, and boardroom scrutiny
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10:15
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Fireside chat | From hype to HR impact: Putting AI to work across the employee lifecycle
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11:00
Exhibition & networking
Coffee break & networking
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11:30
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Panel | The retention reset: What high-performing employees expect from work in 2026
Kacie Walls, Head of Global Talent Strategy, PAR Technology
Brenda Harrington, CHRO, Butler University
Samantha Sullivan, (Previously) SVP of HR, Article Student Living
Kim Nero, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, GATX
Janella Kaczanko, Global CHRO, HIMSS
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12:15
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Interactive roundtable discussions
Gina DeCiani, Executive Vice-President of HR, Association for Supply Chain Management
Carla Kupe, Chief Equity Officer, City of Chicago
Rachel Harriet, CHRO, Nineteen Group
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13:00
Exhibition & networking
Lunch
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14:00
Main stage
Compensation architecture in the AI era: When your job ladders break
Preet Michelson, Chief People Officer, TMS
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14:30
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Panel | The skills crisis: Building capability faster than your market shifts
Stephanie Ketron, Vice President of Learning and Development, Westgate Resorts
Tracie Marcus, Chief Human Resources Officer, ComPsych
Waheed Khan, Vice President, Human Resources, Video Jet Tehnologies
Aaron Lawlor, Vice President of People & Information Technology, Kooth Digital Health
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15:15
Exhibition & networking
Coffee break & networking
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15:45
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Quick-fire networking: Building bridges
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16:15
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The future of culture: Building adaptive organizations in an era of continuous reinvention
Juliana Domingues, VP, HR, Ingredion Incorporated
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16:45
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Chairperson closing remarks
Andrea Cooper, Chief People Officer, Talkspace
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17:00
Exhibition & networking
Happy hour
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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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