2025 Conference Program

Registration opens

Recorded interviews

Breakfast

<p class="meals">Meals and Breaks</p>

Leadership Without Borders: Developing Future-Ready Leaders In a Hyper-Connected World

<p class="general">General Session</p> <p>Each year, employers invest in leadership development, hoping to produce the next generation of dynamic leaders they need to drive success. Each year, most organizations admit they missed the mark. This general session aims to unravel the complexities of the leadership development puzzle, offering fresh insights for building a deep and diverse pipeline of leaders capable of leading a diverse and dispersed workforce in the age of AI. <br> <a href="https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/program/leadership-without-borders-developing-future-ready-leaders-in-a-hyper-connected-world/"> Read more </a>

Expo and Refreshment Break

<p class="meals">Meals and Breaks</p> <p>Attendees can meet our conference sponsors and attend 15-minute “tech talks” in breakout rooms adjacent to the expo floor. </p>

Technology Demonstration TBD

Sponsor Breakout TBD

Winning Strategies for Hiring Top Talent in an Ultra-Competitive Market

<p class="breakout">Breakout </p> <p>Attracting and hiring the right talent can be a daunting challenge. This session brings together Excellence Award-winning companies that have demonstrated exceptional success in talent acquisition despite the challenges of a lean market, especially for emerging skills. The organizations will share their journeys to excellence. <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/program/winning-strategies-for-hiring-top-talent-in-an-ultra-competitive-market/"> Read more </a> <br><br>

Harnessing GenAI for HCM Excellence: Insights on Development and Governance

<p class="breakout">Breakout</p> <br><br> <p> As generative AI technologies continue to evolve, HCM professionals must understand the implications, opportunities and challenges they present. This panel discussion brings together HCM leaders to explore the development and governance of these cutting-edge tools within their functions and across the enterprise.</p> <BR> <br> <a href="https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/program/harnessing-genai-for-hcm-excellence-insights-on-development-and-governance/"> Read more </a>

Lunch

Solution Provider Reviews TBD

Sponsor Breakout TBD

Redefining Engagement: Groundbreaking Strategies from Top Performers

<p class="breakout">Breakout</p>Engaging employees has never been more challenging. Excellence-Award winning organizations find a way, through innovation and perseverance, to transform employee experiences to drive engagement. Join HCM leaders from different industries as they share their journeys, lessons learned and recommendations for success.</p> Takeaways: <ul> <li>Innovative strategies and technologies for enhancing engagement.</li> <li>How to manage shifts in employee expectations.</li> <li>Lessons learned and practical tips for improving employee experiences that drive engagement.</li>

Driving Business Results Through Inclusion and Systemic Change

<p class="breakout">Breakout </p> <p>The elusive business impact of diversity, equity and inclusion depends on fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. This panel discussion with Excellence Award-winning leaders will explore proven strategies for weaving inclusive behaviors and practices into the fabric of an organization.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href='https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/program/driving-business-results-through-inclusion-and-systemic-change/'>Read More</a>

Solution Provider Reviews TBD

Passing Break

Generations United: Shaping the Future of HCM Through Diverse Perspectives

<p class="general">General Session </p> <p>Human capital management faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. As the workforce becomes increasingly diverse and multi-generational, fostering a dialogue that bridges the gaps between different generations and mindsets is crucial. This general session brings together HCM leaders from different generations, each offering unique insights and perspectives on the future of HCM and the innovation required for success.<br> <br> <br> <a href="https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/program/generations-united-shaping-the-future-of-hcm-through-diverse-perspectives/"> Read more </a> <br><br>

Expo and Refreshment Break

Technology Demonstrations TBD

Welcome Reception and Wine Tasting

Registration Open

Recorded Interviews

Breakfast

<p class="meals">Meals and Breaks</p>

Assessing the Evolution and Impact of AI in Human Capital Management

<p class="general">General Session</p> <p>The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) have the potential to revolutionize the field of human capital management. From automating routine tasks and optimizing talent acquisition to predicting employee turnover and enhancing performance management, AI promises to deliver unprecedented efficiency, accuracy and insight. <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/program/assessing-the-evolution-and-impact-of-ai-in-human-capital-management/"> Read more </a> <br><br>

Expo and Refreshment Break

Technology Demonstrations TBD

Sponsor Breakout Session TBD

Leading the Way: Showcasing Excellence in Leadership Development

<p class="breakout">Breakout</p><br>Excellence Award-winning organizations recognized for their outstanding achievements in leadership development share their journeys to success – from challenges to lessons learned and triumphs. The organizations will focus on how they achieved business impact with the leadership development initiatives. Take-aways will include: · How to build a personalized, multi-faceted approach to leader development.</p> <br> <ul> <li>How to drive lasting behavior change in leaders.</li> <li>How to align leadership programs with fast-changing business objectives.</li> </ul>

Shedding the Traditional Paradigms of Performance Management

<p class="breakout">Breakout</p> <br><br> <p> Join Excellence Award-winners as they share their experiences of converting performance management from an often-dreaded process to fostering a culture of continuous growth and development that mutually benefits the employee and the organization. In the panel discussion, the leaders will share their insights and experiences on navigating the path from traditional practice to new-age innovation. .</p> <BR> Speakers: <br> <a href="https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/program/shedding-the-traditional-paradigms-of-performance-management/"> Read more </a>

Lunch

From Gut Feelings to Hard Facts: How to Excel (Finally!) with Data Analytics

<p class="breakout">Breakout</p> <br><br> <p> Most HR, Learning and Talent organizations still struggle to leverage analytics to make critical decisions. The pressure has never been greater to gain alignment with the business through the use of analytics. In this panel discussion, Excellence Award-winners will share their experiences and best practices for effectively integrating data analytics into HCM processes. .</p> <BR> <br> <a href="https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/program/from-gut-feelings-to-hard-facts-how-to-excel-finally-with-data-analytics/"> Read more </a>

How Top Organizations Stay Ahead of the Upskilling/Reskilling Curve

<p class="breakout">Breakout</p> <br><br> <p> Employers are in a tough spot – they need to upskill and reskill their workforces when skills needed in the future are constantly evolving. But great success is possible, as three Excellence-Award-winning organizations will share in this session. Attendees will gain practical insights and best practices on how to drive skill and competency development. .</p> <BR> <br> <a href="https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/program/how-top-organizations-stay-ahead-of-the-upskilling-reskilling-curve/"> Read more </a>

How Can Employers Leverage the Wellness Advantage?

<p class="breakout">Breakout</p> <br><br> <p> Forward-thinking employers recognize the critical role that holistic employee wellness plays in driving organizational success. This session brings together Excellence Award-winning organizations to share how they have unlocked the potential of the "wellness advantage" by implementing innovative and comprehensive employee well-being programs. Attendees will learn how these visionary companies have leveraged a range of strategies. .</p> <BR> <br> <a href="https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/program/how-can-employers-leverage-the-wellness-advantage/"> Read more </a>

Solution Provider Reviews TBD

Free Time

Awards Ceremony Happy Hour

Celebrating HCM Excellence Across the Globe

<p class="gala">Gala</p> <br><br> <p> Brandon Hall Group™ celebrates the awesome achievements of human capital management teams from near and far in a ceremony featuring music, videos and appreciation for the innovation and inspiration the winning organizations provide..</p> <BR> <a href="https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/program/celebrating-hcm-excellence-across-the-globe/"> Read more </a>

Afterparty

Registration Open

Innovation Lab

Innovation Breakout Sessions TBD