2027
Conference Program
January 25, 2027 – January 28, 2027
Hilton West Palm Beach
600 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- January 26, 2027 8:30 am -
- January 26, 2027 10:00 am
- Outdoor Courtyard
Welcome Breakfast
Start the conference by connecting with peers over breakfast. This informal networking session sets the tone for the days ahead, bringing together leaders to exchange ideas and perspectives before the program begins.
- January 26, 2027 10:00 am -
- January 26, 2027 11:30 am
- General Sessions
- Oceana AB
HR Outlook 2027: Orchestrating the Human + AI Workforce
As AI becomes embedded in how work gets done, organizations must rethink how human capability and intelligent systems operate together. This session explores how leaders can align talent, technology, and work design to move faster while delivering precise, measurable outcomes.
- January 26, 2027 11:30 am -
- January 26, 2027 1:00 pm
- Outdoor Courtyard and Exhibit Hall
Lunch & Expo
Enjoy lunch while exploring the expo and connecting with solution providers shaping the future of HR.
- January 26, 2027 1:00 pm -
- January 26, 2027 1:45 pm
- Coral C
Hiring for a Skills-Based Organization: The Future of Talent Acquisition
Traditional hiring models are giving way to skills-based approaches powered by AI. Discover how to expand talent pools, accelerate hiring, and improve decision quality through more precise capability matching.
- January 26, 2027 1:00 pm -
- January 26, 2027 1:45 pm
- Breakout Sessions
- Oceana D
Proving Value in Real Time: The New Standard for Learning Impact
Learning can no longer be evaluated after the fact. This session explores how real-time analytics and continuous feedback loops are enabling organizations to measure, adjust, and optimize learning investments as they happen.
- January 26, 2027 1:45 pm -
- January 26, 2027 3:00 pm
- Fast Track
- Exhibit Hall
Expo & Tech Talks
Visit our sponsors in the expo hallway or attend one of our three tech talks staggered throughout the expo break.
- January 26, 2027 3:00 pm -
- January 26, 2027 3:45 pm
- Breakout Sessions
- Oceana D
Building a Skills Ecosystem Across the Extended Workforce
Workforce boundaries are expanding. Explore how organizations are building integrated skills ecosystems that allow them to deploy capability at speed across both human and AI contributors.
- January 26, 2027 3:00 pm -
- January 26, 2027 3:45 pm
- Breakout Sessions
- Coral C
Developing Leaders in the Flow of Work: Building Capability at Scale
Leadership development must keep pace with how work is changing. Learn how to build capability in real time, within the flow of work, using AI-enabled systems and targeted development strategies.
- January 26, 2027 4:00 pm -
- January 26, 2027 5:00 pm
- General Sessions
- Oceana AB
Operationalizing Workforce Strategy: Delivering Results with Speed and Precision
Strategy without execution creates no value. This session focuses on how leading organizations are operationalizing workforce strategy by connecting priorities to capability, systems, and measurable outcomes.
- January 26, 2027 5:00 pm -
- January 26, 2027 6:00 pm
- Uncategorized
- Outdoor Courtyard
Evening Reception
Unwind and connect after Day 1 with peers, speakers, and partners. This opening reception is designed to spark meaningful conversations and build relationships that will carry throughout the conference.
- January 27, 2027 8:00 am -
- January 27, 2027 9:00 am
- Outdoor Courtyard
Networking Breakfast
Fuel up for the day while connecting with fellow attendees. Share insights from Day 1 and explore new perspectives before diving into the next round of sessions.
- January 27, 2027 9:00 am -
- January 27, 2027 10:30 am
- General Sessions
- Oceana AB
Work Without Jobs: Redefining Structure in the Modern Organization
Jobs are no longer the primary unit of work. This session explores how organizations are deconstructing work into tasks and dynamically assigning it to humans and AI to maximize efficiency and value.
- January 27, 2027 10:45 am -
- January 27, 2027 11:30 am
- Breakout Sessions
- Oceana D
Workforce Foresight: From Forecasting to Continuous Insight
Workforce planning is becoming continuous. This session explores how organizations are using AI to detect patterns, respond faster, and align talent decisions with business needs in real time.
- January 27, 2027 10:45 am -
- January 27, 2027 11:30 am
- Breakout Sessions
- Coral C
Inclusive Leadership in an AI-Driven Workplace
AI can amplify both bias and opportunity. Learn how leaders can embed inclusion into AI-enabled processes and ensure equitable participation in evolving work environments.
- January 27, 2027 11:45 am -
- January 27, 2027 12:15 pm
- Fast Track
- Oceana C
Fast Tracks
Join one of three fast-paced sessions led by our Gold Sponsors, designed to deliver focused insights, practical strategies, and real-world applications in just 30 minutes.
- January 27, 2027 12:15 pm -
- January 27, 2027 12:45 pm
- Outdoor Courtyard and Exhibit Hall
Lunch & Expo
Enjoy lunch while engaging with sponsors and exploring the latest solutions shaping the future of HR.
- January 27, 2027 1:45 pm -
- January 27, 2027 2:15 pm
- Fast Track
- Oceana C
Fast Tracks
Join one of three fast-paced sessions led by our Gold Sponsors, designed to deliver focused insights, practical strategies, and real-world applications in just 30 minutes.
- January 27, 2027 2:15 pm -
- January 27, 2027 3:30 pm
- Tech Talk
- Exhibit Hall
Expo & Tech Talks
Visit our sponsors in the expo hallway or attend one of our three tech talks staggered throughout the expo break.
- January 27, 2027 3:30 pm -
- January 27, 2027 5:00 pm
- General Sessions
- Oceana AB
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders for a Hybrid Future
Leadership expectations are evolving rapidly. Explore how organizations are identifying, developing, and preparing leaders to succeed in hybrid, AI-enabled work environments.
- January 27, 2027 5:00 pm -
- January 27, 2027 6:00 pm
- Evening Reception
- Outdoor Courtyard
Evening Reception
Continue the conversation after a full day of insights. This reception offers time to deepen connections, exchange perspectives, and engage with peers in a relaxed setting.
- January 28, 2027 8:00 am -
- January 28, 2027 9:00 am
- Outdoor Courtyard
Networking Breakfast
Start the final day with energy and intention. Reconnect with peers, solidify key takeaways, and set the stage for a strong finish to the conference.
- January 28, 2027 9:00 am -
- January 28, 2027 10:15 am
- General Sessions
- Oceana AB
The Internal Talent Marketplace: Unlocking Talent Flow
Internal mobility is becoming a strategic advantage. Learn how organizations are using AI-enabled platforms to match skills to opportunities and unlock faster, more effective talent movement.
- January 28, 2027 10:30 am -
- January 28, 2027 11:15 am
- Breakout Sessions
- Oceana D
Scaling Skills Through Intelligent Learning Operations
Learning is becoming more intelligent and targeted. Discover how organizations are scaling development through AI-driven systems that deliver the right learning at the right time.
- January 28, 2027 10:30 am -
- January 28, 2027 11:15 am
- Breakout Sessions
- Coral C
Designing Work for Well-Being and Sustainable Performance
As work accelerates, well-being becomes critical. This session explores how to structure work and apply technology in ways that support resilience, engagement, and long-term performance.
- January 28, 2027 11:30 am -
- January 28, 2027 12:00 pm
- Fast Track
- Oceana C
Fast Tracks
Join one of three fast-paced sessions led by our Gold Sponsors, designed to deliver focused insights, practical strategies, and real-world applications in just 30 minutes.
- January 28, 2027 12:00 pm -
- January 28, 2027 1:00 pm
- Outdoor Courtyard
Lunch & Expo
Enjoy lunch while exploring the expo and connecting with solution providers shaping the future of HR.
- January 28, 2027 1:00 pm -
- January 28, 2027 2:15 pm
- Tech Talk
- Exhibit Hall
Expo & Tech Talks
Visit our sponsors in the expo hallway or attend one of our three tech talks staggered throughout the expo break.
- January 28, 2027 2:15 pm -
- January 28, 2027 3:00 pm
- Breakout Sessions
- Oceana C
Performance Without Jobs: Measuring Contribution in a Skills-Based Organization
Performance is no longer tied to static roles. Explore how organizations are redefining performance management to reflect how work actually gets done across projects, teams, and AI-enabled systems.
- January 28, 2027 2:15 pm -
- January 28, 2027 3:00 pm
- Breakout Sessions
- Coral C
Reinventing Rewards: Pay, Recognition, and Performance in a Skills-Based Organization
As work changes, rewards must evolve. This session examines how organizations are aligning compensation and recognition with skills, contribution, and measurable impact.
- January 28, 2027 5:00 pm -
- January 28, 2027 5:45 pm
- Evening Reception
- Outdoor Courtyard
Pre-Gala Reception: Celebrating Excellence
Kick off the evening with cocktails and conversation as attendees gather to celebrate innovation and achievement across the HR community.
- January 28, 2027 5:45 pm -
- January 28, 2027 8:45 pm
- Awards Gala
- Oceana AB
HCM Excellence Awards Gala: Honoring Innovation and Impact
Join us for an evening dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievements in human capital management. This formal dinner and awards ceremony celebrates organizations and leaders driving measurable impact.
- January 28, 2027 8:45 pm -
- January 28, 2027 10:00 pm
- Evening Reception
- Outdoor Courtyard
Post-Gala Reception: Continuing the Celebration
Keep the conversation going following the awards ceremony. Connect with winners, finalists, and peers in a relaxed setting designed for reflection and celebration.
- January 28, 2027 10:00 pm -
- January 28, 2027 11:59 pm
- Evening Reception
- Coral D
After Hours: The Future of Work Unplugged
End the night on a high note with music, energy, and informal networking. This is where conversations deepen, connections strengthen, and the conference community comes alive.
- January 26, 2027 8:30 am -
- January 26, 2027 10:00 am
- Outdoor Courtyard
Welcome Breakfast
Start the conference by connecting with peers over breakfast. This informal networking session sets the tone for the days ahead, bringing together leaders to exchange ideas and perspectives before the program begins.
- January 26, 2027 10:00 am -
- January 26, 2027 11:30 am
- General Sessions
- Oceana AB
HR Outlook 2027: Orchestrating the Human + AI Workforce
As AI becomes embedded in how work gets done, organizations must rethink how human capability and intelligent systems operate together. This session explores how leaders can align talent, technology, and work design to move faster while delivering precise, measurable outcomes.
- January 26, 2027 11:30 am -
- January 26, 2027 1:00 pm
- Outdoor Courtyard and Exhibit Hall
Lunch & Expo
Enjoy lunch while exploring the expo and connecting with solution providers shaping the future of HR.
- January 26, 2027 1:00 pm -
- January 26, 2027 1:45 pm
- Coral C
Hiring for a Skills-Based Organization: The Future of Talent Acquisition
Traditional hiring models are giving way to skills-based approaches powered by AI. Discover how to expand talent pools, accelerate hiring, and improve decision quality through more precise capability matching.
- January 26, 2027 1:00 pm -
- January 26, 2027 1:45 pm
- Breakout Sessions
- Oceana D
Proving Value in Real Time: The New Standard for Learning Impact
Learning can no longer be evaluated after the fact. This session explores how real-time analytics and continuous feedback loops are enabling organizations to measure, adjust, and optimize learning investments as they happen.
- January 26, 2027 1:45 pm -
- January 26, 2027 3:00 pm
- Fast Track
- Exhibit Hall
Expo & Tech Talks
Visit our sponsors in the expo hallway or attend one of our three tech talks staggered throughout the expo break.
- January 26, 2027 3:00 pm -
- January 26, 2027 3:45 pm
- Breakout Sessions
- Oceana D
Building a Skills Ecosystem Across the Extended Workforce
Workforce boundaries are expanding. Explore how organizations are building integrated skills ecosystems that allow them to deploy capability at speed across both human and AI contributors.
- January 26, 2027 3:00 pm -
- January 26, 2027 3:45 pm
- Breakout Sessions
- Coral C
Developing Leaders in the Flow of Work: Building Capability at Scale
Leadership development must keep pace with how work is changing. Learn how to build capability in real time, within the flow of work, using AI-enabled systems and targeted development strategies.
- January 26, 2027 4:00 pm -
- January 26, 2027 5:00 pm
- General Sessions
- Oceana AB
Operationalizing Workforce Strategy: Delivering Results with Speed and Precision
Strategy without execution creates no value. This session focuses on how leading organizations are operationalizing workforce strategy by connecting priorities to capability, systems, and measurable outcomes.
- January 26, 2027 5:00 pm -
- January 26, 2027 6:00 pm
- Uncategorized
- Outdoor Courtyard
Evening Reception
Unwind and connect after Day 1 with peers, speakers, and partners. This opening reception is designed to spark meaningful conversations and build relationships that will carry throughout the conference.
- January 27, 2027 8:00 am -
- January 27, 2027 9:00 am
- Outdoor Courtyard
Networking Breakfast
Fuel up for the day while connecting with fellow attendees. Share insights from Day 1 and explore new perspectives before diving into the next round of sessions.
- January 27, 2027 9:00 am -
- January 27, 2027 10:30 am
- General Sessions
- Oceana AB
Work Without Jobs: Redefining Structure in the Modern Organization
Jobs are no longer the primary unit of work. This session explores how organizations are deconstructing work into tasks and dynamically assigning it to humans and AI to maximize efficiency and value.
- January 27, 2027 10:45 am -
- January 27, 2027 11:30 am
- Breakout Sessions
- Coral C
Inclusive Leadership in an AI-Driven Workplace
AI can amplify both bias and opportunity. Learn how leaders can embed inclusion into AI-enabled processes and ensure equitable participation in evolving work environments.
- January 27, 2027 10:45 am -
- January 27, 2027 11:30 am
- Breakout Sessions
- Oceana D
Workforce Foresight: From Forecasting to Continuous Insight
Workforce planning is becoming continuous. This session explores how organizations are using AI to detect patterns, respond faster, and align talent decisions with business needs in real time.
- January 27, 2027 11:45 am -
- January 27, 2027 12:15 pm
- Fast Track
- Oceana C
Fast Tracks
Join one of three fast-paced sessions led by our Gold Sponsors, designed to deliver focused insights, practical strategies, and real-world applications in just 30 minutes.
- January 27, 2027 12:15 pm -
- January 27, 2027 12:45 pm
- Outdoor Courtyard and Exhibit Hall
Lunch & Expo
Enjoy lunch while engaging with sponsors and exploring the latest solutions shaping the future of HR.
- January 27, 2027 1:45 pm -
- January 27, 2027 2:15 pm
- Fast Track
- Oceana C
Fast Tracks
Join one of three fast-paced sessions led by our Gold Sponsors, designed to deliver focused insights, practical strategies, and real-world applications in just 30 minutes.
- January 27, 2027 2:15 pm -
- January 27, 2027 3:30 pm
- Tech Talk
- Exhibit Hall
Expo & Tech Talks
Visit our sponsors in the expo hallway or attend one of our three tech talks staggered throughout the expo break.
- January 27, 2027 3:30 pm -
- January 27, 2027 5:00 pm
- General Sessions
- Oceana AB
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders for a Hybrid Future
Leadership expectations are evolving rapidly. Explore how organizations are identifying, developing, and preparing leaders to succeed in hybrid, AI-enabled work environments.
- January 27, 2027 5:00 pm -
- January 27, 2027 6:00 pm
- Evening Reception
- Outdoor Courtyard
Evening Reception
Continue the conversation after a full day of insights. This reception offers time to deepen connections, exchange perspectives, and engage with peers in a relaxed setting.
- January 28, 2027 8:00 am -
- January 28, 2027 9:00 am
- Outdoor Courtyard
Networking Breakfast
Start the final day with energy and intention. Reconnect with peers, solidify key takeaways, and set the stage for a strong finish to the conference.
- January 28, 2027 9:00 am -
- January 28, 2027 10:15 am
- General Sessions
- Oceana AB
The Internal Talent Marketplace: Unlocking Talent Flow
Internal mobility is becoming a strategic advantage. Learn how organizations are using AI-enabled platforms to match skills to opportunities and unlock faster, more effective talent movement.
- January 28, 2027 10:30 am -
- January 28, 2027 11:15 am
- Breakout Sessions
- Coral C
Designing Work for Well-Being and Sustainable Performance
As work accelerates, well-being becomes critical. This session explores how to structure work and apply technology in ways that support resilience, engagement, and long-term performance.
- January 28, 2027 10:30 am -
- January 28, 2027 11:15 am
- Breakout Sessions
- Oceana D
Scaling Skills Through Intelligent Learning Operations
Learning is becoming more intelligent and targeted. Discover how organizations are scaling development through AI-driven systems that deliver the right learning at the right time.
- January 28, 2027 11:30 am -
- January 28, 2027 12:00 pm
- Fast Track
- Oceana C
Fast Tracks
Join one of three fast-paced sessions led by our Gold Sponsors, designed to deliver focused insights, practical strategies, and real-world applications in just 30 minutes.
- January 28, 2027 12:00 pm -
- January 28, 2027 1:00 pm
- Outdoor Courtyard
Lunch & Expo
Enjoy lunch while exploring the expo and connecting with solution providers shaping the future of HR.
- January 28, 2027 1:00 pm -
- January 28, 2027 2:15 pm
- Tech Talk
- Exhibit Hall
Expo & Tech Talks
Visit our sponsors in the expo hallway or attend one of our three tech talks staggered throughout the expo break.
- January 28, 2027 2:15 pm -
- January 28, 2027 3:00 pm
- Breakout Sessions
- Oceana C
Performance Without Jobs: Measuring Contribution in a Skills-Based Organization
Performance is no longer tied to static roles. Explore how organizations are redefining performance management to reflect how work actually gets done across projects, teams, and AI-enabled systems.
- January 28, 2027 2:15 pm -
- January 28, 2027 3:00 pm
- Breakout Sessions
- Coral C
Reinventing Rewards: Pay, Recognition, and Performance in a Skills-Based Organization
As work changes, rewards must evolve. This session examines how organizations are aligning compensation and recognition with skills, contribution, and measurable impact.
- January 28, 2027 5:00 pm -
- January 28, 2027 5:45 pm
- Evening Reception
- Outdoor Courtyard
Pre-Gala Reception: Celebrating Excellence
Kick off the evening with cocktails and conversation as attendees gather to celebrate innovation and achievement across the HR community.
- January 28, 2027 5:45 pm -
- January 28, 2027 8:45 pm
- Awards Gala
- Oceana AB
HCM Excellence Awards Gala: Honoring Innovation and Impact
Join us for an evening dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievements in human capital management. This formal dinner and awards ceremony celebrates organizations and leaders driving measurable impact.
- January 28, 2027 8:45 pm -
- January 28, 2027 10:00 pm
- Evening Reception
- Outdoor Courtyard
Post-Gala Reception: Continuing the Celebration
Keep the conversation going following the awards ceremony. Connect with winners, finalists, and peers in a relaxed setting designed for reflection and celebration.
- January 28, 2027 10:00 pm -
- January 28, 2027 11:59 pm
- Evening Reception
- Coral D
After Hours: The Future of Work Unplugged
End the night on a high note with music, energy, and informal networking. This is where conversations deepen, connections strengthen, and the conference community comes alive.
