2026 Minneapolis CHRO Community Inner Circle

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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:

Empowering Leaders for AI-Driven Transformation

Mitigating Change Fatigue & Building Workforce Resiliency

Redefining HR Operations for the Future of Work

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Elcio Barcelos

U.S. Bank
Senior EVP, CHRO

Katie Larson

Hormel Foods
CHRO

Jared Nypen

Great Clips
VP, HR & Project Management

Julie Sexton

Land O'Lakes
SVP & CHRO

Agenda

September 16, 2026

4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception

5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics

HR at the Helm — Leading Through AI Transformation

The impact AI is having on organizations around the globe is profound; propelling innovation, driving efficiency, customizing solutions and reshaping operational frameworks. Human resources, as the organizational people leaders, are at the helm. As AI becomes more prevalent in the workplace, it’s critical for CHROs to guide the workforce through transformation.

According to Gartner insight, only 7% of CEOs believe their CHROs have strong AI-savviness relative to what their organizations need. In 2026, HR leaders should be poised to work across the C-suite to shape AI’s impact on talent, the HR function and the future of work. But to do this successfully, CHROs will need to upskill existing and future leadership, make change routine to mitigate fatigue, show employees the value of their work and embrace efficiency through new tools.

Discussion Questions:

How is AI impacting your workforce and your organizational structure?
How are you upskilling people leaders and mitigating change fatigue?
What changes do you anticipate to HR’s operational model?
What is the biggest challenge your organization is facing with AI?

6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking Break

7:00pm - 8:00pm Summary Discussion & Dinner

8:00pm - 9:00pm Social Hour

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