Washington, DC CHRO Community
Executive Summit
November 13, 2025 | Hilton Washington DC National Mall the Wharf
November 13, 2025
Hilton Washington DC National Mall the Wharf
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Washington, DC's top CHROs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Cultivating leadership and management skills to drive success and promote continuous growth.
Develop a cohesive, inclusive culture aligned with company values to boost engagement.
Use technology to streamline HR processes and enhance decision-making.
Washington, DC CHRO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Melissa Hurst
American Red Cross
CHRO
Ken Kovach
B.F. Saul Company & Affiliates
CHRO
Shawn Stokes
Events DC
SVP, Human Resources & Culture
Loretta Young Walker
MedStar Health
EVP & Chief People Officer
What to Expect
Interactive Sessions
Hear from CHRO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.
Community Networking
Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Washington, DC CHRO community.
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a private, one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
Agenda
Coming Soon
The CHRO Executive Summit agendas are driven by the mission-critical priorities identified among the community. Each agenda is uniquely crafted By CHROs, For CHROs®, and will be available closer to the gathering. All topics and sessions will be inspired by the following themes.
Keeping up with business demands and mitigating change fatigue in a dynamic economy
CHROs are leading the workforce through a series of pivots as enterprises adjust to a rapidly evolving technological landscape and changing economic demands. It's critical to keep the workforce engaged while avoiding burnout.
Attracting the right talent and upskilling the workforce in the age of AI
With the rise of artificial intelligence comes a new focus on talent. CHROs need to find the right people to embrace new capabilities while upskilling the workforce to deliver business on business goals.
Developing today's leadership for the trends of tomorrow
A new generation of managers are entering the workforce as more tenured leaders are retiring. With leadership development as a top focus, CHROs want to ensure people leaders have the skills needed to thrive.
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Washington, DC CHRO Community Executive Summit.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Hilton Washington DC National Mall the WharfYour Community Sponsors
Key Sponsors
Program Sponsor
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.
