Schedule
Mar 2–5, 2026
Times: 10:00 AM CT & 3:00 PM CT
Monday March 2 — Talent Foundations
- 10:00 AM — Theme: The Future of Talent
Explore the changing nature of talent in a digital-first, global economy. This session sets the stage with megatrends, from demographic shifts to the rise of AI, and how they affect hiring and development. - 3:00 PM — Theme: Attracting the Best
Explore modern strategies for recruitment and employer branding. This session provides practical tools for building strong talent pipelines, enhancing candidate engagement, and attracting top performers who align with organizational goals and long-term success.
Tuesday March 3 — Growth & Development
- 10:00 AM — Theme: Building Skills for Tomorrow
Organizations thrive when employees are future-ready. Explore how to design reskilling and upskilling programs that align workforce skills with business needs. - 3:00 PM — Theme: Coaching & Leadership
Strong leadership creates strong teams. This session examines coaching methods, mentoring frameworks, and succession planning strategies that prepare leaders at every level.
Wednesday March 4 — Retention & Culture
- 10:00 AM — Theme: The Retention Equation
Retaining talent requires more than paychecks. Learn about purpose-driven work, recognition systems, and career pathways that increase engagement and loyalty. - 3:00 PM — Theme: Culture as a Magnet
Culture is one of the strongest forces in talent retention. This session explores how clear values, trust, and a strong workplace environment shape cultures that motivate employees, strengthen commitment, and inspire people to stay and grow.
Thursday March 5 — Strategy & Impact
- 10:00 AM — Theme: Talent Analytics
Data is transforming talent management. Learn how to use people analytics to predict turnover, optimize hiring, and design programs that create measurable impact. - 3:00 PM — Theme: Your Talent Roadmap
Conclude the week with a hands-on workshop where participants will build a 12-month plan for hiring, development, and retention that fits their organizational needs.