Schedule

Mar 2–5, 2026
Times: 10:00 AM CT & 3:00 PM CT

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
Learn modern strategies for recruitment and employer branding. This session provides tools for creating inclusive, attractive pipelines that draw in top talent while supporting diversity and equity goals.

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.

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 values, inclusion, and belonging build organizational cultures that employees don’t want to leave.

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.