HR Tech Conference 2024 comes to inspire from a comprehensive agenda that promises to not only educate but also inspire, providing in-depth insights on the latest market trends, innovative solutions and forward-thinking strategies.

The HR Tech program features a mix of case studies, expert analysis and research findings, giving you the tools you need to develop resilient HR strategies and make informed technology decisions. Whether you are looking to enhance existing systems or explore new technology solutions, all sessions are geared towards advancing knowledge and driving HR transformation.

 

Conference Program

 

 TUESDAY | September 24, 2024

08:30 - 12:15 Opening Session: Women in HR Technology Summit

12:45 - 15:30 Breakout Sessions

15:45 - 16:45 Opening Speech

17.00 - 19.00 Expo Grand Opening and Pub Crawl

 

Opening Session: Women in HR Technology Summit

Empowering Women in HR Technology: A Morning of Insight and Inspiration!

This year's summit celebrates the extraordinary women leading the way in HR technology: Designing and developing essential HR solutions, fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging that put people first, and helping diversity thrive in businesses.

It's your chance to gain valuable insights into how your colleagues are tackling the new world at work by creating engaging career paths through HR technology. Access to Women in HR Technology Summit, Even All Access

The Women in HR Tech sessions will be the #1 reason why recommend this conference to EVERYONE!

Meg Bear Director, Heidrick & Struggles (Previously President and Chief Product Officer at SAP SuccessFactors)

Opal Wagnac: Senior Vice President of Market and Product Strategy, iSolved

Mathematicians Katherine Johnson and Ada Lovelace. Programmer Admiral Grace Hopper. Scientist Adele Goldberg: If any of these names sound familiar today, it's because each of them was instrumental in the advancement of computing technology and laid the foundation for today's HR technologies on which we rely so heavily. Our opening session features three superstars of our industry: The women who work behind the scenes designing, developing and bringing products to market.

We'll show you first-hand their career journeys, why they are passionate advocates for technology that closes gaps and creates opportunities, and how each of them is reaping the rewards. We encourage you to sit in the front row for an extraordinary conversation with competitors, colleagues and comrades to learn how they transform customer feedback, market trends and the latest technologies to support the future of work.

A chance to learn how these women in HR technology manage product design and development requirements in remote, in-person and hybrid teams

Opportunity to learn about the role of customer insights as key drivers of product updates

A chance for actionable tips to overcome career barriers and foster inclusive environments that value diversity
 

Closing Session: Secrets from the Best Tech-Savvy Talent Acquisition Leaders

Ready for a packed session with a rich lineup of speakers!

Joanna Clark: Head of Talent Acquisition Strategy and Transformation, Wells Fargo

Yvette Stortz, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, CVS Health

Jennifer Tracy, Vice President of Talent Attraction and Acquisition, Spectrum

Moderator: Barb Ruess;Vice President of Global Operations, CareerXroads

 

WEDNESDAY | September 25, 2024

07:30 - 8:00 Breakfast

08.00 - 09:15 Opening Speech

09:15 - 10:45 Catering and Fair Activities

10:45 - 11:30 Breakout Sessions

10:45 - 11:30 Lunch and Fair Activities

13:00 -13:45 Mega Sessions

14:00 - 14:30 Breakout Sessions

14:30 - 15:30 Dessert Break and Fair Activities

15:30 - 16:15 Breakout Sessions

16:30 - 17:00 New Sector Insider Sessions

17.30 - 18.00 Happy Hour and Fair Activities

 

HR Technology 2025: There is an Existential Shift Driven by Artificial Intelligence!

Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO, The Josh Bersin

Over $200 billion HR technology market, artificial intelligence

Voice of the Customer Highlights: Sapient Insights Group 27th Annual HR Systems Survey

Stacey Harris, Head of Research, Sapient Insights

In this highly anticipated session, Stacey Harris discusses key findings from the 27th Annual HR Systems Survey 2024-2025, the largest non-sponsored study in the HR technology market. The survey details spending, budgets and how HR leaders are capitalizing on emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, IT tools and augmented skills development solutions. Find out which solutions buyers are keeping, replacing or budgeting for and who is participating in RFPs! Discover which HR technology vendors receive the highest ratings for user experience and customer satisfaction across 12 solution categories and more than 200 solution providers.

 

HR Alignment: Striking the Right Balance Between Data and Human Experience

Don Robertson, CHRO, Northwestern Mutual

Don Robertson discusses the art and science of HR and the importance of finding the balance between data-driven decision making and human experience. Through case studies and best practices, he teaches how to leverage analytics and technology while maintaining empathy and intuition. Explore how this balance can improve employee engagement, retention, diversity and inclusion, and ultimately business performance.

 

Program Management: Dynamic True North for Transformation

Moderator: Kimberly Carroll, Managing Director, IA

In today's dynamic environment, organizations are constantly evolving to remain competitive and the magnitude and frequency of change is unprecedented. With HR and business leaders playing a pivotal role in driving transformation, effective program management is the compass that guides to successful and sustainable outcomes. This engaging panel discussion features insights from practitioners in market-leading organizations that have fully embraced the power of program management in HR transformations. From strategy alignment to execution excellence, you'll take home practical insights and best practices that enable any organization to transform with confidence.

 

Navigating Supplier Relationships: Building Bridges and Mending Ties

Kimberly Carroll, Managing Director, IA HR Consultants

Strategy, process optimization and skills can be empty gestures unless the providers you partner with hold up their end of the deal. Whether you're about to work with a new provider or struggling with an existing one, this session is a safe forum to gain insight on navigating sometimes choppy waters.

 

Designing the Employee Journey for Experiences

Mark Stelzner, Founder, Managing Director, IA HR Consultants, Mervyn Dinnen, HR, Talent and Trend Analyst, Two Heads Consulting

Organizations are increasingly focused on recruiting and retaining key talent, as well as supporting their development and well-being. Mervyn Dinnen shares creative strategies for HR and Talent teams to create personalized, digital experiences that prioritize the moments that matter most to people throughout the entire talent journey, encouraging and supporting them to achieve their best results.

 

The Evolving State of Talent Acquisition Technology

Madeline Laurano, Founder, Principal Analyst, Talent Research Partners

A chance to hear Madeline Laurano explore the dynamic state of talent acquisition technology at the summit! You can explore the impact of AI, the evolution of skills-based talent initiatives, and talent intelligence strategies that improve TA, and have the chance to participate in discussions, name names and draw actionable takeaways to up your recruitment game. Join us for an interactive session where knowledge meets collaboration, helping you stay ahead of your HR technology transformation.

 

Artificial Intelligence and HR Transformation: A Perfect Match?

Brian Sommer, Founder, TechVentive

Artificial intelligence, especially generative AI, is encouraging companies everywhere to consider new 'HR transformation' projects. The hope is that AI will make HR processes smarter and more efficient. But not every HR leader can successfully implement a transformation project. Examining the critical transformation issues that no one wants to discuss, industry analyst Brian Sommer offers new perspectives to participants at the summit.

 

How to Streamline HR and Create Efficiency with Artificial Intelligence

Trish Steed, CEO, Principal Analyst, H3 HR Consultants

Trish Steed leads a discussion about AI and how AI is impacting every HR process and employee touchpoint. She teaches you what you need to know as an HR leader: The latest developments in AI technology; the most important applications and use cases of AI technology in HR processes; and the potential future of AI in HR. You also gain insights to help you make informed decisions to incorporate AI technology into your organization's HR function and have the space to discuss ethical considerations, transparency, reducing bias, data privacy, and the importance of maintaining the human touch in HR.

Top 10 most important HR Challenges without GenAI

Betsy Summers, Principal Analyst, Forrester Research

Katy Tynan, Vice President, Principal Analyst, Forrester Research

We have spent the last two years talking about the disruptions that GenAI has brought to the world of people strategy. These are important things, and HR Tech has a lot of content to help you better understand their implications. But HR professionals also face many other challenges. This session provides an opportunity to explore the key issues affecting HR beyond GenAI.

 

Building the Business Case for HR Technology Investments

Rebecca Wettemann, CEO and Principal Analyst at Valoir

Building a successful business case for a new HR technology investment can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. This session will show you the four steps to building a successful business case, how to reliably estimate indirect benefits such as productivity savings, and the keys to presenting a successful business case to management. Bring your questions and project examples and we will work on them as much as we have time!

 

THURSDAY | September 26, 2024

07:45 - 08:30 Breakfast

08:30 - 9:30 Opening Speech

09.30 - 11.00 Catering and Fair Activities

11:00 - 11:45 Breakout Sessions

12:00 - 13:30 Lunch and Fair Activities

13:30 - 14:15 Breakout Sessions

14:30 - 15:00 Breakout Sessions

16.00 - 16.45 Mega Sessions

 

Skill-Based Organization: How to Design and Enable the Business for its “Next” Job

Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Thought Leader and Author; Senior Partner, Trader

As the world struggles with the rapid and disruptive effects of artificial intelligence, climate change and geopolitical conflicts, the world of work needs to change too. Jobs are giving way to skills as the currency of work to enable a more agile, resilient and flexible enterprise - an organization that must not only respond to these challenges, but also evolve in the face of them.

This shift from jobs to skills will require us to rethink everything we know about work. Building on his bestselling book Work Without Jobs, international HR leader Ravin Jesuthasan shares key insights for HR leaders on how to provide the framework organizations need to thrive in a world that requires constant reinvention.

Building a Dynamic, Skills-Based Talent Organization at Delta Air Lines

Tim Gregory, General Manager of HR Innovation and Workforce Technology, Delta Air Lines

While many organizations are considering a skills-based approach to talent management, Delta Air Lines is building a dynamic, skills-based experience for continuous employee learning using talent intelligence technology. By leveraging breakthrough technologies such as an AI-driven skills ontology that automatically combines industry trends with built-in intelligence, Delta can identify which skills are most important to the organization, and employees can easily combine them with their existing abilities, strengths and aspirations to create a personal capability. All content in the skills library is based on Delta-specific skills and personalized to each employee's career goals. Tim Gregory explains how Delta took the customer experience approach and applied it to the employee experience to build a modern, skills-based organization.

 

Artificial Intelligence in HR: What CHROs need to know about Workplace AI Regulations, Legislation and Governance

Keith Sonderling, Commissioner, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Commissioner Keith Sonderling discusses the impact of AI and machine learning on employment decision-making and human resources. Employers are using AI to make employment decisions at every stage of the business lifecycle, from recruitment to promotion to dismissal. AI-powered technologies have the potential to make the workplace more open, fair and inclusive by eliminating unlawful discrimination in such decisions, but AI can also increase workplace bias if poorly designed or carelessly deployed. Drawing on real-world examples, Sonderling reveals the promise and perils of using AI to make employment decisions.

 

Steering the Course of Holistic Transformation in the Age of Smart Services

Andrew Winnemore, Vice President of HR Services and Employee Digital Experiences, Microsoft

Andrew Winnemore, Vice President of HR Services and Employee Digital Experiences, Microsoft

Andrew Winnemore presents the important role of HR in driving long-term, holistic transformation in organizations, particularly in the context of the rising tide of 'Smart Services'. Rather than seeing technology as the end game, he discusses how HR can leverage it effectively. He describes revolutionary changes in workplace dynamics and operational strategies.

 

Nine Applications of Artificial Intelligence Innovators

Kevin Oakes, CEO, Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4CP)

How are HR teams today leveraging productive AI tools to improve core HR activities such as talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, workforce planning and more? Where do leading organizations predict AI will have a significant impact in the future? Is HR behind the AI adoption curve? If so, how can the function gain ground? Kevin Oakes explains the latest i4cp research: The impact of productive AI on tactical HR tasks as well as strategic initiatives such as improving innovation, productivity and culture; Which HR functions are most impacted by productive AI; i4cp's Nine Practices of AI Innovators and what separates the best from the rest; and more!