View 2026 HR Conference Topics

HR Conference Topics at a Glance

The 2026 agenda delivered the latest HR technology, strategy and leadership insights across key topic areas, covering the challenges most critical to CHROs and their leadership teams. View 2026 tracks here.

AI Adoption and Literacy

Build AI fluency across HR and the workforce, enabling responsible use, faster adoption, and confidence in human‑AI collaboration..

AI in HR

Explore how AI can enhance the HR function and use cases for HR talent.

AI's Impact on the Workforce

Understand how AI is reshaping jobs, skills, productivity, and workforce expectations and what HR must do to prepare people and leaders.

CHRO Leadership and Executive Partnership

Learn new ways to shape your role and the HR function, strengthen relationships with the C-suite and stakeholders, and drive greater business impact.

Cost of the Workforce

Balance labor costs, productivity and workforce investments while supporting growth and long‑term value creation.

Culture and Inclusion Strategy

Design cultures and inclusion strategies that enable performance, belonging, innovation, and trust in a changing world of work.

Employee Engagement & Retention

Strengthen connection and commitment through new employee experiences and data‑driven retention strategies.

Enterprise Change Management

Lead change at scale by aligning people, leaders and communication to sustain transformation and execution.

Future of Work and Trends

Examine emerging workforce and technology trends shaping how work gets done.

HR Budget and Efficiency

Maximize HR impact through smarter investments and cost discipline within the function.

HR Strategy Planning and Execution

Translate business priorities into clear HR strategies with strong execution, governance, and measurable outcomes.

HR Transformation and Role Evolution

Reimagine HR’s operating model, skills and value proposition to make strides in enterprise impact.

Leader & Manager Effectiveness

Equip leaders and managers to lead teams, support performance, develop talent and navigate constant change.

Organization Design

Design organizations that are scalable and fit for purpose, aligning structure, roles and strategy.

Succeeding as a New CHRO

Transitioning into the CHRO role—whether new to the position, the organization, or the business context—requires immediate focus and strategic clarity. Gain proven insights on how to accelerate impact, align HR to business priorities, and build momentum in your first year.