Executive Summit

What is the future of artificial intelligence and how will business executives aid their organizations in going beyond the hype? Join Brian Abrahamson, the Chief Digital Officer for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, as he showcases recent advancements in layperson terms.

Join this conversation to learn:

• What we might expect in the next 3-5 years
• The economic potential of generative AI
• Underlying ethical issues and risks we must grapple with

Truly exceptional leaders create a culture of trust and respect, inspire innovation, and drive high performance. They lead by example and encourage collaboration. This session will explore stories of leadership and strategies on how to have a lasting impact on not just an organization, but on people.

Join this interactive session to discuss:

• Building High-Performing Teams: Attracting and retaining quality talent in growth-focused environments
• Influencing Across the Organization: Strategically engaging stakeholders through strong communication
• Navigating Evolving Responsibilities: Embracing accountability with authenticity and resiliency

The world of work is changing as technology touches everything we do. This extends to the HR landscape as technology is being used to automate processes and enhance the employee experience.

Join this session to discuss: 

• Integrating your HCM portfolio into a new work hub for a better user experience 
• Using AI-enabled skills management to elevate workforce planning and optimization  
• Improving creativity, innovation and collaboration with technology

As return-to-office and hybrid work expectations continue to evolve, organizations worry their employees' connection to culture is compromised. To meet the cultural demands of today’s organizations, CHROs have the opportunity to personalize employee engagement, destigmatizing mental health, and implement proactive strategies to avoid burnout, easing change fatigue.

Join this session to discuss: 

• Improving culture through leadership
• Finding solutions to help prevent employee burnout
• Holistic wellness opportunities to increase work experience and participation

Join this special one-on-one session exclusively for Governing Body members with TED/TEDx Speaker, Coach & Producer Arthur Zards for candid feedback on your in-person presence and storytelling. Sessions are 20-minutes and pre-registration is required.

In this unique, private session, you’ll receive:

• One-on-one consultation with a premier expert

• Live analysis to adopt a more authentic and engaging approach to speaking

• Personalized executive presence improvements

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

To lead resilient organizations, CHROs must support transformation while communicating with various stakeholders across the c-suite. Rapid changes make collaborating across departments even more essential to operating a successful business.

Join this interactive session with CHROs to debate and collaborate on influence with various scenarios including:

• Building emotional connections with key stakeholders through stories
• Overcoming resistance by seeking to understand and acknowledge
• Earning a seat at the table by recognizing politics within the c-suite

In the thick of unprecedented demand for talent, businesses are struggling with a high turnover environment. A Gartner survey found over 50% of prospects would choose a job with the right work-life balance, career path and flexibility over one paying 10% more.

In this session, you’ll discuss tools for talent retention, including:

• Boosting company culture to attract the right talent
• Updating and delivering your EVP
• Keeping employees engaged with internal career paths

Amid relentless internal and external disruptions, succession plans become even more essential but more vulnerable to becoming outdated. How can CHROs monitor and strengthen their bench, ensuring the right leaders will be ready at the right time?

Join this session to discuss:

• Rebuilding and diversifying depleted leadership pipelines
• Creating adaptable succession plans in a changing environment
• Aligning successors to future organizational needs

Organizations are on the cusp of a major reset— 8 in 10 CEOs will have launched new strategic plans by the end of this year. However, only than a third of HR leaders believe their organizations are ready to reset.

Join this session to learn:

• The three critical barriers that stand in the way
• What HR leaders can do differently going forward
• How to ensure your organization is reset-ready

Governing Body members host this reception for executives to close out the event with an evening of peer networking, food and drinks.