Minneapolis CHRO Community
Inner Circle
September 12, 2024 | The Lynhall No. 2640 (Lynlake)
September 12, 2024
The Lynhall No. 2640 (Lynlake)
Collaborate with your peers
Join Minneapolis's top CHROs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Navigating Ongoing Expectations of Technology Implementation
Assessing the Risks While Seizing the Opportunities
Minneapolis CHRO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Elcio Barcelos
U.S. Bank
Senior Executive Vice President, CHRO

Patience Ferguson
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
SVP, Human Resources and Inclusion

Laurie Marsh
Ecolab
EVP & CHRO

Jared Nypen
Great Clips
VP, Talent & HR

Julie Sexton
Land O'Lakes
SVP & CHRO
Agenda
September 12, 2024
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:45pm Discussion Topics
Leveraging Emerging HR Technology Amid AI Complexities
Liz Bank
Global Head of HR Operations
Thomson Reuters
Brock Christianson
Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Tennant Company
Jason Grover
Chief People Officer
Swire Coca-Cola
Jeff Krautkramer
CHRO
Madison Air
Kerri Milless
CHRO
SCA Health
Robin Ritter
CHRO
Mortenson
The rising impact of cutting-edge technologies and increased hype around AI have added additional layers of complexity to the unique challenges faced by HR leaders. Economic conditions and disruptions have urged CHROs to embrace innovation and offer agility and flexibility to drive productivity and digital outcomes. However, a recent Gartner study reveals that 60% of HR leaders are uncertain about the impact of evolving technology trends, such as generative AI, on HR and talent.
In the swiftly transforming landscape, the ongoing revolution in emerging technologies is poised to significantly reshape how organizations recruit, nurture and extract value from their workforce. What initiatives will you undertake to craft a future-ready HR technology adoption roadmap and stay ahead of the widespread integration of AI that fulfills future business needs?
Join your peers to discuss practical solutions for adopting trending technologies, managing AI applications and planning for the talent transformations to come.
Topic 1: Navigating Ongoing Expectations of Technology Implementation
How can HR leaders play a strategic role in assessing the potential impact of emerging technologies on HR process and practices?
How do you assess the readiness of your workforce to embrace emerging technologies, including AI?
Within the HR function, where do you intend to invest in technology in the next 12 months?
Topic 2: Assessing the Risks While Seizing the Opportunities
What could be the potential impact of AI solutions and use cases on work, talent, skills, roles and responsibilities? What can HR leaders do to prepare themselves and their workforce for the potential changes
What’s your view on emerging technologies concerning risks and ethics? Are you open to tolerate any risks associated with it?
How do you effectively communicate the benefits and risks to key stakeholders?
6:45pm - 7:15pm Networking Break
7:15pm - 8:30pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:30pm - 9:30pm Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
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The venue has a small parking lot and street parking available around the venue.
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