HR Digital Summit:
Embracing the future of work in an ever- evolving workforce

7 - 9th November 2023, North America 09:00 - 12:40 EST

HR digital summit

New research suggests that corporate America is bracing itself for an attrition super cycle. Employees who battened down the hatches and clung to their roles are now emerging from their bunkers with a whole new perspective, expectations and value set to influence their career choices and working practices. How are companies going to retain their best people while flying a flag that attracts new recruits who appreciate the organizations authentic purpose?

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Why Attend

Connect with 70+ senior leaders for a curated agenda focused on tackling your current business critical challenges and driving industry forward. Our summits are designed to help you.

New connections

Build new connections with likeminded senior leaders

Business trends

Stay current with emerging business trends

Key takeaways

Downloadable and actionable takeaways

New partnerships

Accelerate key projects through meaningful new partnerships

Insights

De-risk new projects by gaining a broad range of insights

New technologies

Understand the impact new technology can make

"What I enjoyed the most about it was the interactivity, it’s very rare that you get active participation"
Alex Boehme, CTO, H&M Group
"There was a lot of outreach after the event of individuals wanting to connect and I think that was a great by-product of speaking at the event"
Jeffrey Johnson, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Security Officer, Siemens Health Affairs for North America
"I was blown away by the great logistics, diversity of attendees and incredible networking opportunities. I can honestly say I’ve never had so many new relationships and key opportunities from a single meeting."
Bill Sheahan, Vice President
"Congratulations to you all for pulling off a Hybrid Summit with Augmented Reality features that are truly unparalleled in the Industry! Collaborative, Interactive & showcasing leading edge technology ... GDS Summits really set the bar so high that a return to physical conferences might be re-evaluated in the Industry."
Christina Alexander Alexandropoulou, Director Of Security, Four Seasons
"I connected with peers that I know I’ll stay in touch with, including suppliers which have presented a fantastic opportunity for 7-Eleven Global in the future. It may well be the most valuable summit I’ve attended in many years."
Cynthia Richardson, Senior Director, Global Logistics & Merchandising
"The meetings and presentations added value, and needless to say, but that the venue for the Summit was exceptional."
Edward M Shubert, CPA Senior Director, McKesson Corporation
"I made quite a few contacts that will be beneficial to me."
Margaret Bond, Director of Cyber Security, Numotion
"It was one of the best events I have been to, particularly because of the format and topics. Really well done and to all of the team."
Lauren Goodwin, CIO

Event Agenda

Day one
Day two
Day three

09:00 - 09:15

09:00 - 09:15

Opening Remarks

Intro & diamond commentary

09:15 - 09:45

09:15 - 09:45

Keynote

Embracing CAU (Change as Usual) as our new BAU- A talentlLens

09:45 - 10:25

09:45 - 10:25

Panel Discussion

Learning + coaching: The force multiplier of integrated leadership development

10:25 - 10:35

10:25 - 10:35

Insight Break

Using technology to make hiring more human

10:35 - 11:25

10:35 - 11:25

Roundtables

Track 1: Three foundations to building a winning workforce: DEI, mobility, and upskilling

Track 2: Navigating uncertainty: Leveraging talent data for intelligent workforce planning

Track 3: Stop wasting your most valuable resource: driving engagement with manager effectiveness

11:25 - 11:30

11:25 - 11:30

Short Break

11:30 - 12:10

11:30 - 12:10

Masterclass Breakouts

Leaning in and embracing AI: Paving a way forward for talent acquisition teams of the future

12:10 - 12:40

12:10 - 12:40

Headline Keynote

Mental health and burnout in HR: What we need to know

09:00 - 09:15

09:00 - 09:15

Opening Remarks

09:15 - 09:45

09:15 - 09:45

Keynote

Transforming U.S. Army DEVCOM’s talent management strategy: Promoting innovation and readiness

09:45 - 10:25

09:45 - 10:25

Panel Discussion

Building a culture of trust

10:25 - 10:35

10:25 - 10:35

Insight Break

Developing a data-driven recruiting strategy

10:35 - 11:25

10:35 - 11:25

Roundtables

Track 1: Three foundations to building a winning workforce: DEI, mobility, and upskilling

Track 2: Navigating uncertainty: Leveraging talent data for intelligent workforce planning

Track 3: Stop wasting your most valuable resource: driving engagement with manager effectiveness

11:30 - 12:00

11:30 - 12:00

Innovation Exchange Keynote

Transforming the modern workplace

12:00 - 12:33

12:00 - 12:33

Closing Keynote

Leadership and the link between engagement and wellbeing

09:00 - 09:15

09:00 - 09:15

Opening Remarks

09:15 - 09:45

09:15 - 09:45

Keynote

Attracting diverse talent and building an inclusive workplace in manufacturing

09:45 - 10:25

09:45 - 10:25

Panel Discussion

Navigating the changing landscape: Redefining diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging in today's workforce

10:25 - 10:35

10:25 - 10:35

Insight Break

5 key tips for Future-proofing your talent acquisition strategy

10:40 - 11:30

10:40 - 11:30

Roundtable Leaders Panel

11:40 - 12:10

11:40 - 12:10

Innovation Exchange Keynote

Creating transformational change through a high-impact leadership development program

12:10 - 12:40

12:10 - 12:40

Closing Keynote

Fostering success in the future of work

Speakers Include

Denise Mariotti

CHRO, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Kate Abrams

Vice President, Human Resources

Nikole E. Freeman

SPHR, SCP- Global Head of Talent Acquisition

Kishore GR

SVP & Head of HR- USA

Peter Adebi

Executive Vice President & CHRO

Paula Allen

Global Leader and SVP, Research and Client Insights

Jill Stover

Regional Vice President, Enterprise Employer Partnerships

Ami Curtis, Ph.D.

VP, Organizational Learning, Development, & Design

Dr. Sam Rindell, MBA, DBA, Ed.D.

Vice President Learning, Talent, and Organizational Development

Zach Coffey

VP, Strategic Partnerships

Courtney Conley

Global Senior Vice President of Learning & Development, Dentsu Creative

Dianne Harrison

Senior Vice President, Talent Acquisition

Kelsey Lisi

Senior Sales Development Representative

Addie Swartz

Chief Executive Officer

Kathryn J. Coleman, Ph.D.

SVP Talent, Learning, Insights

Lisa Stevens

Chief People Officer & Head of Talent Solutions

Elizabeth Groover

Chief of Talent Management & Development

Mandie Hume

Experience & Gatherings

Michael Vodianoi

Leadership Strategist

Magdalena Dexter

Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Communication

Andrew Keating

Vice President, Product Marketing

Julia Alexander

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

Chad Cathers

CEO

Alejandro Reyes

Global Chief People Officer, Author, & DEIB Strategist

Ana Maria Sencovici

Chief Talent Officer

Rich Robles

VP, Chief Diversity Officer

Rajesh Anandan

Lecturer at MIT, Co-Founder & CEO

An immersive
Digital Summit

Experience the new way to network with peers with
interactive features including:

Audience Interaction

Engage with a virtual live audience just as you would at a physical event and create meaningful conversations.

Interactive Live Polling

Keep engaged through interactive live polling and gamification tools.

Direct connections

Ask your questions face-to-face with the speakers via our leading stage technology.

Relationship building

Build stronger connections with leading executives that you will take with you through your career

Thought Leadership

Content and insight from industry experts when it matters most

Intelligent interaction

Interactive quizzes gamify your experience

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