The HR Technology Conference offers education that will meet your needs that goes beyond all the activities and excitement in our world-famous Expo!
In HR Tech sessions, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the vast HR technology market coupled with insights on the direction it’s headed, explore insightful case studies and hear the latest research findings and perspectives of prominent industry analysts and advisors — all aimed to assist you in crafting resilient and effective HR technology strategies and evaluate providers for both immediate and long-term needs.
We’re hard at work building out the program and speaker lineup for this year’s event. In the meantime, check out highlights from our 2023 program to see what you can expect.
At HR Tech you’ll hear highly sought-after visionary speakers delivering powerful daily keynotes packed with cutting-edge ideas and unique insights resonating with today’s modern HR leader.
Academy Award-winning actor; author; Founder & Chair, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
Tuesday, October 10
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Hear Geena celebrate sisterhood, discuss what her movies meant to us then and what they mean to us now — as well as speak to why and how being cast in Thelma & Louise changed Geena's life, spurring her to create a women's empowerment non-profit and become a lifelong advocate for women. Discover how gender equality can make workplaces of all kinds more successful by promoting diversity, driving innovation and enhancing the organization's reputation. A can't-miss session for anyone looking to empower and support their female workforce!
Global Industry Analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company
Wednesday, October 11
8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Explore the post-industrial “intelligence economy” where talent is scarce, and innovation abounds with renowned industry analyst Josh Bersin. In this research-based keynote, Josh will explain how the role of HR has radically changed, and how new Systemic HR solutions demand a totally different level of HR Technology. He'll also dive into the thrilling world of Generative AI and show how vendors are adapting and innovating faster than ever. Gear up to explore, innovate, and leave with actionable strategies that will resonate in your organization. As a bonus, all attendees will receive an exclusive report from Josh on the post-industrial “intelligence economy”.
NYT Best-Selling Author; World’s Most Prominent Researcher on Strengths, Leadership and High-Performance at Work
Thursday, October 12
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
As ChatGPT and generative AI begin revolutionizing work, how will the best organizations connect with the true humanity in all of us? Learn from Marcus Buckingham what the data shows about what humans truly want at work. Hear what people need in their jobs and discover what systems and tools must change to design work that humans really love. You’ll learn about some of his recent discoveries, described in his latest Harvard Business Review book and cover article, of what individuals can do on their own teams to foster humanity at work. You’ll come away understanding the intentional changes that organizations must make to draw employees into a deeply genuine and deeply human relationship to their work.
Chief Research Officer, Sapient Insight Group
Friday, October 13
8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
It's the most anticipated presentation of the year: the unveiling of key findings from the 26th annual HR Systems Survey, conducted by Sapient Insight Group. Be in the room when leading industry analyst Stacey Harris first reveals the highlights of this extensive study. Hear about the top HR technology investments for 2024 and understand how those investments are being turned into business outcomes. Get a first look at the HR tech vendors achieving the highest customer ratings and hear why HR leaders believe they are (or are not) getting value from these critical business systems. Plus, understand the future of AI and intelligent platforms — from the HR buyer’s perspective.
Featuring our most popular speakers and topics, HR Tech Mega Sessions
are held in bigger rooms to accommodate a bigger audience.
Delivered by top industry analysts and in-demand thought leaders, sessions are designed to help you make sense of today’s ever-growing and complex HR tech ecosystem and to make better informed HR system decisions by leveraging the right tools to drive your business forward. Sessions will empower you to tackle today’s toughest HR challenges while preparing you for what to expect next in the evolving world of work. Here are just some of the topics covered:
This popular half-day summit shines a light on technology-enabled pathways that will help you foster gender diversity, inclusion and belonging in your organization.
Tuesday, October 10 | 8 - 8:45 a.m.
Amy Coleman
Corporate Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Functions, Microsoft
Tuesday, October 10 | 11:10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Amy Cropper |
Jennifer Dole |
Clarissa Peterson, GPHR, SPHR, LPEC |