Executive Summit

In this dynamic session, Rupal Patel will share thought-provoking insights from her CIA to CEO journey on leveraging ambiguity and uncertainty in pursuit of organizational excellence. Through case studies and stories from the field, Rupal will demystify how to put “agility” into action, and transform the concept from an overused buzzword to an actionable toolkit. 

This keynote will explore:

• Concrete methods for embedding agility into their organizational structure 
• Tools for developing personal resilience and becoming more agile decision makers
• An adaptable framework for becoming change-agents and driving organizational excellence

Now more than ever, the rapidly changing landscape demands that C-suite executives pivot swiftly. With AI advancements and administrative changes occurring almost daily, how can CHROs define value and improve processes and efficiencies?

Join this session to learn from the U.S. National Guard CDO on how to:

• Aligning AI to your business needs
• Harness the power of AI based HR functions
• Increasing responsible AI usage

Frequent, unfamiliar organizational changes and the uncertainty posed by technological, generational and social shifts have changed workforce dynamics. CHROs can leverage strategic workforce planning to guide organizations’ future talent investments in light of business priorities.

 Join this boardroom to discuss:

• Optimizing SWP processes while reducing complexities
• Adapting strategies to meet short and long-term goals
• Matching talent needs with enterprise aspirations

Gartner research reports that only 41% of employees fall into the optimal performance zone. Work fatigue and lack of consistency is a growing trend among employees across industries. How can leaders spearhead and nurture experiences that drive productivity?

Join this boardroom to discuss:

• Tackling key issues relevant to employees
• Encouraging wellness for employees to circumvent fatigue
• Implementing performance check-ins to ensure goal attainment

Connect with like-minded peers in a 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.

HR teams are under pressure to deliver more with less — balancing operational efficiency with rising employee expectations and the need for strategic agility. IBM transformed its HR function by embedding AI across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and talent acquisition to manager support and workforce planning. By deploying digital assistants, agentic AI, and intelligent orchestration, IBM achieved significant productivity gains, reduced operational costs, and elevated the employee experience.

Join this session to learn how to:

• Deliver seamless, AI-driven employee and manager support
• Automate complex HR workflows with digital labor
• Scale HR operations while enabling strategic focus

No longer satisfied with transactional perks, today’s employees increasingly expect employers to support their total wellbeing that integrates physical health, mental health and financial security. Employers who adapt to these shifting needs enhance retention, productivity and optimize value for benefits investment.

Join this boardroom session to:

• Boost engagement with personalized, easy-to-navigate benefits
• Integrate high tech with the human touch to manage complexity
• Drive retention, productivity, and success with total wellbeing

 As AI, hybrid work and workforce transformation reshape organizations, leadership development is more critical and nuanced than ever before. In this roundtable, CHROs from top companies will discuss innovations like AI-powered coaching, skills-based pathways and inclusive leadership. Join us to share ideas and reimagine what tomorrow’s people leaders need to succeed.

In this roundtable, we’ll discuss:

• Leadership mandates driven by AI and agility
• Innovations in skills-based, inclusive development
• Measuring leader effectiveness and impact