2025 Conference Program
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Expo Setup
Recorded Interviews
HR Trivia
Meet and Greet Reception
Registration opens
Recorded interviews
Breakfast
Meals and Breaks
Leadership Without Borders: Developing Future-Ready Leaders in a Multi-Generational, Hyper-Connected Workforce
General Session
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 from leaders from different generations on how to build a deep and diverse pipeline of leaders capable of leading a diverse and dispersed workforce in the age of AI.
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Expo and Refreshment Break
Meals and Breaks
Attendees can meet our conference sponsors and attend 15-minute “tech talks” in breakout rooms adjacent to the expo floor.
Technology Demonstration TBD
Sponsor Breakout TBD
Winning Strategies for Hiring Top Talent in an Ultra-Competitive Market
Breakout
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.
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Harnessing GenAI for HCM Excellence: Insights on Development and Governance
Breakout
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.
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Lunch
Solution Provider Reviews TBD
Sponsor Breakout TBD
Redefining Engagement: Groundbreaking Strategies from Top Performers
Breakout
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. Takeaways:- Innovative strategies and technologies for enhancing engagement.
- How to manage shifts in employee expectations.
- Lessons learned and practical tips for improving employee experiences that drive engagement.
Driving Business Results Through Inclusion and Systemic Change
Breakout
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.
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Solution Provider Reviews TBD
Passing Break
Unwavering: A Guide to Making Diversity and Inclusion Your Company’s Competitive Advantage
General Session
This general session features insights from Accenture leaders on building a framework for creating transformational relationships that make diversity and inclusion an integral part of your success and your company’s competitive advantage
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Carolina Cardoso
Expo and Refreshment Break
Technology Demonstrations TBD
Welcome Reception and Wine Tasting
Building a New Breed of Leadership Development
How is leadership development transforming to meet today’s challenges, as business continues to experience significant global shifts?
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Neena Newberry
Registration Open
Recorded Interviews
Breakfast
Meals and Breaks
Leadership Without Borders: Developing Future-Ready Leaders in a Multi-Generational, Hyper-Connected Workforce
General Session
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
Read more
Expo and Refreshment Break
Technology Demonstrations TBD
Sponsor Breakout Session TBD
Leading the Way: Showcasing Excellence in Leadership Development
Breakout
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.
- How to drive lasting behavior change in leaders.
- How to align leadership programs with fast-changing business objectives.
Shedding the Traditional Paradigms of Performance Management
Breakout
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. .
Speakers:
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Lunch
From Gut Feelings to Hard Facts: How to Excel (Finally!) with Data Analytics
Breakout
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. .
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How Top Organizations Stay Ahead of the Upskilling/Reskilling Curve
Breakout
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. .
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How Can Employers Leverage the Wellness Advantage?
Breakout
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. .
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Solution Provider Reviews TBD
Free Time
Awards Ceremony Happy Hour
Celebrating HCM Excellence Across the Globe
Gala
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..
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Afterparty
Registration Open
Innovation Lab
Innovation Breakout Sessions TBD
Earn Credits When Attending #Excellence24
HRCI: The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.
Qualifying sessions: Conquering the “Great Reflection”: How to Attract and Retain Top Talent, How Does HR Make Data its New Currency?, How to Make Wellness Your Secret Weapon for Business Success, Getting Your HR Tech Stack to Actually Stack Up, Unlocking Potential at All Levels: The Transformative Value of Coaching Across the Enterprise, Converting Performance Management from Paperwork to ‘Peoplework’, Developing Great Leaders: The Most Important Do’s and Don’ts, Workforce Reboot: Next Practices in Upskilling and Reskilling, and Slaying the Monster: Proving Learning’s Business Impact.
SHRM and ATD: Professionals can earn valuable Professional Development Credits (PDCs) at the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Conference, February 13th-15th. This premier event is certified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Association for Talent Development (ATD) to provide 17.5 PDCs for attendees. The conference features dynamic sessions led by top executives and experts in HR, talent acquisition, and talent development. Attendees gain insights into the latest trends and best practices to bring back to their organizations. By participating in Brandon Hall Group’s acclaimed Excellence Conference, talent leaders can stay ahead of industry changes while satisfying recertification requirements with SHRM and ATD accredited PDCs.
Attention: Professionals attending the DEI Immersive Experience ONLY will receive 5 PDC’s.