Executive Summit

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of work, yet the most difficult part of this transformation isn’t technological. It’s human. With a clear and practical starting point and a grounded, people-first approach to navigating workforce transformation in real time, leaders can focus less on automation and more on outcomes, adaptability, and meaning in work. Resilience, adaptability, and comfort with change matter more than any single technical skill. The organizations that endure will be the ones that put people at the center of transformation.

Join as Katie Watson, CHRO at Western Digital, reframes the AI conversation:

• Shifting AI conversation from tools to outcomes
• Deciding what must remain human via a practical framework
• Supporting progress while preserving purpose and accountability

CHROs are increasingly absorbing broader responsibilities, reflecting a growing trend. Elizabeth O’Callahan with NetApp will offer candid insights into how her background as general counsel shaped her initial perceptions of HR and how those views have transformed through her experience as a people leader.

Join this fireside chat for perspectives on:

• The future of HR
• The expanding scope of the CHRO role
• The legal/HR relationship

Only 16% of employees say they’re thriving in their roles — a staggering number that cannot be ignored. Yet, new insights from O.C. Tanner’s 2026 Global Culture Report reveal how workplaces can become a source of renewal and resilience in uncertain times.

Join this session to discuss:

• Why healthy performance requires both expectations and support
• The 5 behaviors that shape inclusive, high-performing teams
• Why integrated recognition creates a cultural multiplier effect

Participate in focused discussions within small groups organized by company revenue to identify and address key priorities as they apply at scale. A collaborative format encourages the exchange of insights and strategies relevant to organizations of similar scale, empowering leaders to drive success within scope.

Participants will benefit from:

• Peer experiences for innovative solutions
• Revenue-based, actionable takeaways
• Cross-group sharing of proven tactics

At many organizations today, culture is a barrier to performance, not a driver of performance. According to Gartner data, only 43% of employees believe their culture helps them succeed, and CEOs say culture is one of the most critical challenges for leading and growing their organization. To remain aligned with organization’s strategic ambitions, culture must evolve to support shifting business priorities and market realities. As CEOs call for “high performance culture,” the most successful CHROs are approaching culture definition as an ongoing discipline to maximize culture’s impact over time.

Join this keynote for insights on:

• Surfacing the cultural impact of work changes
• Letting go of outdated cultural elements
• Making evolution explicit in cultural expectations

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Benefits complexity is accelerating, employee expectations are rising, and AI is no longer optional. The challenge for CHROs is navigating the growing complexity around choice, multiple providers and varied experiences with speed, clarity, and consistency at scale. We’ll explore how CHROs can balance high-tech innovation with a human touch approach to simplify the complexity with confidence for their people.

Join this session to discover:

• Responsible strategies for leveraging unified intelligence to enhance benefits navigation
• Streamlining administration while supporting employees during the moments that matter
• Balancing automation with human expertise anchored in trust, compliance and care

When people leaders proactively address challenges and leverage best practices, they minimize disruption, support successful onboarding, and reinforce trust across the organization—making their role essential during executive transitions.

Join CHRO peers to discuss:

• Insights and best practices for navigation and empowerment to thrive
• Effective leadership, talent management, and communication approaches
• Organizational stability and growth through leadership transitions

Frequent, unfamiliar changes and uncertainty posed by technological, generational and social shifts changed workforce dynamics. CHROs are the forefront of developing  workforce strategy ensuring the right talent is in place driving operational excellence while preparing for future shifts.

Join a Gartner Executive Partner to discuss:

• Building adaptable culture that drives long-term success
• Fostering and leveraging a strong, strategically aligned culture
• Anticipating workforce gaps to invest in needed skills