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## Events

- [AI Workshop: The Brandon Hall Group™ AI Progression Model for Empowering HR Excellence](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/ai-workshop-the-brandon-hall-group-ai-progression-model-for-empowering-hr-excellence/) - Stop guessing where to start with AI—get a proven roadmap instead. Organizations are at radically different stages of AI readiness, yet most guidance treats AI adoption as one-size-fits-all. This intensive half-day workshop, led by Brandon Hall Group's research leaders, provides a framework that meets you where you are.
- [Breakfast](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/breakfast/)
- [Gala After Party Celebration - Entertainment by DJ Famous](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/gala-after-party-celebration-entertainment-by-dj-famous/) - Keep the celebration going at our high-energy afterparty, proudly sponsored by Eightfold.ai, featuring a live DJ and delicious desserts! Dance the night away with fellow award winners and industry professionals while enjoying sweet treats and great music. It's the perfect way to cap off an amazing evening of celebrating excellence!
- [Awards Gala](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/awards-gala/) - Join us for the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Conference Awards Gala - an incredible night celebrating our outstanding award winners! The evening features dinner, live music, and an exciting DJ afterparty where we'll honor the best in talent management and learning.
- [Cocktail Hour](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/cocktail-hour/) - Kick off the celebration at our exclusive cocktail hour, proudly sponsored by Cognota! Join us for networking, drinks, and appetizers as we mingle with award winners and industry leaders before the main gala event. It's the perfect opportunity to connect, celebrate, and get excited for the awards ceremony ahead!
- [Modernizing Learning Technology and Operations](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/modernizing-learning-technology-and-operations/) - Learning technology should enable great experiences and free your team for strategic work—but most L&D teams are drowning in platform complexity, wrestling with disconnected systems, and spending more time on administrative work than strategic initiatives like building innovation labs, designing inclusive programs, launching wellness initiatives, driving upskilling at scale,
- [Building Future-Ready Leadership Capabilities](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/building-future-ready-leadership-capabilities/) - Leadership development is at an inflection point. The capabilities that made leaders successful five years ago are insufficient for today's challenges—and what leaders need for tomorrow is evolving even faster.
- [Building Learning-Driven Culture Through Scalable Coaching](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/building-learning-driven-culture-through-scalable-coaching/) - Coaching shouldn't be a perk reserved for executives—it's a performance accelerator that every employee across all generations deserves and your organization needs to address all six strategic HR imperatives.
- [Boosting Performance with Embedded Learning Analytics](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/boosting-performance-with-embedded-learning-analytics/) - The best analytics are the ones you actually use—but most L&D teams are drowning in data they don't understand or can't access efficiently.
- [AI-Powered Talent Mobility for Scalable Workforce Agility](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/ai-powered-talent-mobility-for-scalable-workforce-agility/) - Your next perfect hire might already be on your payroll—you just don't know it yet, and neither do they. This fast-paced showcase, presented by Eightfold AI, demonstrates how AI-powered talent mobility platforms are revolutionizing internal hiring, skills development, and workforce agility across multi-generational workforces.
- [One Platform, Complete Picture: Unified Learning and Talent Management](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/one-platform-complete-picture-unified-learning-and-talent-management/) - Trainery One is a talent management platform that helps organizations accelerate learning, improve performance, transform HR, and manage compensation. TraineryLEARN includes six solutions working together: TraineryLMS, TRAKLearning, TRAKCoaching, TRAKCredentials, TraineryILT, and TraineryCONTENT for comprehensive learning management.
- [LearnOps Unleashed: Transform L&D from Order Takers to Strategic Partners](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/learnops-unleashed-transform-ld-from-order-takers-to-strategic-partners/) - Cognota is the first and only LearnOps platform designed specifically for corporate Learning and Development teams to drive operational excellence and business alignment. The platform includes features for training intake, project planning, capacity planning, course collaboration, and department insights all in one centralized location.
- [The Employee Experience: Engagement, Development, and Retention](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/the-employee-experience-engagement-development-and-retention/) - Exceptional employee experience is the ultimate competitive advantage—and L&D plays a central role in creating it. This session explores how leading organizations design holistic employee experiences where learning, development, career growth, and culture work together to make people choose to stay, grow, and contribute their best work.
- [Ethical Technology Implementation and Governance in Talent Management](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/ethical-technology-implementation-and-governance-in-talent-management/) - Technology's power comes with profound responsibilities that could destroy your employer brand, create legal liability, and damage employee trust if you get it wrong. As advanced technology including AI becomes embedded in hiring decisions, promotion recommendations, learning personalization, and performance management, ethical implementation and governance aren't nice-to-haves—they're existential requirements.
- [Empower a Resilient Workforce with Personalized L&D](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/empower-a-resilient-workforce-with-personalized-ld/) - One-size-fits-all training builds one-size-fits-all capability—which means mediocrity across your workforce. This session, presented by Absorb LMS, reveals how personalized learning powered by AI builds the resilient, adaptable workforce required to thrive while addressing all six strategic HR imperatives.
- [General Session- Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/general-session-building-tomorrows-leaders-today/) - Today's leadership playbook is obsolete. The leaders who succeeded in stable hierarchies with clear career paths and predictable challenges are unprepared for the world your organization faces now: constant disruption, distributed teams, AI transformation, unprecedented complexity, and talent expectations that would have seemed absurd a decade ago.
- [Wine Tasting Reception](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/wine-tasting-reception/) - Join us for an evening of networking and relaxation at our wine tasting reception. Connect with fellow conference attendees while sampling a curated selection of fine wines in an elegant setting.
- [From Soundcheck to Center Stage: Evolving Leadership Growth in a Global Music Company](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/from-soundcheck-to-center-stage-evolving-leadership-growth-in-a-global-music-company/) - Every world-class performance begins with a soundcheck—testing, tuning, and refining before the big stage. This case study takes you inside how a global music company evolved its leadership programs from pilot to enterprise-ready framework.
- [Breakfast and Registration](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/breakfast-and-registration/) - Breakfast will be open from 7:30 am to 8:45 am. Come by the registration desk to check in, get your name badge, and get the essential details you need for the week!
- [Predictive Hiring Powered by Science: Computational Psychometrics Meets AI](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/predictive-hiring-powered-by-science-computational-psychometrics-meets-ai/) - Ignis AI is a platform that leverages computational psychometrics, generative AI and human-centered design for talent acquisition and talent management. The platform provides predictive science-backed skills assessment and skills intelligence to help hiring managers and recruiters make faster, smarter decisions.
- [Beyond Surveys: Turning Millions of Comments into Actionable Intelligence](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/beyond-surveys-turning-millions-of-comments-into-actionable-intelligence/) - Explorance provides a feedback analytics software solution that makes it easy to collect and analyze feedback across all platforms using cutting-edge AI.
- [From Recognition to Results: Building Engaged Workplaces at Scale](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/from-recognition-to-results-building-engaged-workplaces-at-scale/) - Vantage Circle is a global employee recognition and wellness platform to create great workplaces using solutions for employee rewards and recognition, corporate wellness, employee feedback, and corporate discounts.
- [Streamlining ILT and Virtual Training at Scale](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/streamlining-ilt-and-virtual-training-at-scale/) - Managing instructor-led and virtual training is consuming resources that should be focused on strategy. This session, presented by Training Orchestra, explores innovative approaches to orchestrating training operations at scale without proportional headcount or cost increases.
- [Custom Digital Learning: Storytelling for Real Behavior Change](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/custom-digital-learning-storytelling-for-real-behavior-change/) - Your training is boring, and boring training doesn't change behavior. This dynamic session, presented by SiyonaTech, reveals how strategic storytelling transforms digital learning while addressing all six critical HR imperatives.
- [Transformational Leadership Simulations for Strategy Execution](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/transformational-leadership-simulations-for-strategy-execution/) - Reading case studies doesn't build leaders—practice does. This session, presented by BTS, showcases cutting-edge leadership simulations that accelerate development in ways traditional methods simply cannot match. You'll discover how immersive learning experiences create leaders who can navigate complexity, drive results under pressure, and execute strategy effectively across multi-generational teams.
- [Strategic Workforce Planning and Talent Intelligence](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/strategic-workforce-planning-and-talent-intelligence/) - Strategic workforce planning has evolved from annual headcount exercises to dynamic talent intelligence that informs every major business decision. Forward-thinking organizations now predict skills gaps before they impact business, identify flight risks among critical talent, and make data-driven decisions about where to build, buy, or borrow capabilities.
- [Skills-Based Talent Development and Career Mobility](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/skills-based-talent-development-and-career-mobility/) - The future of talent development is skills-based. Forward-thinking organizations are moving beyond job titles and career ladders to skills-based approaches that unlock internal mobility, reduce external hiring costs, and keep high-performers engaged.
- [Powering Continuous Learning with Managed Learning Services](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/powering-continuous-learning-with-managed-learning-services/) - Your L&D team is drowning in operational tasks while strategic initiatives languish on the back burner.
- [Break](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/break/)
- [Moments That Matter: Transforming Leadership Culture to Drive Retention and Elevate Engagement](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/moments-that-matter-transforming-leadership-culture-to-drive-retention-and-elevate-engagement/) - When organizations face rapid growth, leadership consistency often becomes the defining factor between employee engagement and attrition. This session explores how a “Moments That Matter” approach to leadership development can create lasting behavioral change, drive alignment, and strengthen trust across all levels of the organization.
- [Collaborative Upskilling at Scale: Peer Learning in Action](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/collaborative-upskilling-at-scale-peer-learning-in-action/) - Your most powerful learning resource isn't in your LMS—it's walking your hallways and filling your Zoom calls. This session, presented by NovoEd, reveals how leading organizations are systematically leveraging social and collaborative learning to accelerate capability development across all six strategic HR priorities.
- [Meet Nadia: Your AI Leadership Coach in Microsoft Teams](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/meet-nadia-your-ai-leadership-coach-in-microsoft-teams/) - Valence provides an AI-powered leadership coaching platform featuring an AI coach called Nadia that delivers executive-level coaching at scale. Nadia learns who employees are and how they work, using AI models plus custom memory, planning, and coaching skills to develop personalized guidance for each individual's context.
- [Driving Successful Organizational Change and Transformation](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/driving-successful-organizational-change-and-transformation/) - L&D and talent leaders are increasingly responsible for driving enterprise-wide transformations—from new technology implementations to cultural shifts to operating model redesigns. Yet most change initiatives fail, not from poor strategy but from poor execution and people factors.
- [Everyone's an Author: Democratizing Course Creation in 75 Languages](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/everyones-an-author-democratizing-course-creation-in-75-languages/) - Easygenerator is an e-learning authoring tool designed for simplicity and ease of use, enabling anyone in an organization to create training content. The platform includes EasyAI that can turn existing files into e-learning or create training from scratch, with drag-and-drop functionality for easy course creation.
- [Mentoring That Scales: Building Connections for Career Growth](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/mentoring-that-scales-building-connections-for-career-growth/) - Chronus is a purpose-driven development platform that delivers enterprise-ready mentoring and employee community solutions designed to improve employee experiences, raise workplace morale, and increase productivity. The platform offers AI-driven matching using MatchIQ technology and supports various mentoring formats including one-on-one, group, and reverse mentoring.
- [General Session- The Skills Revolution: Leading Through Transformation](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/general-session-the-skills-revolution-leading-through-transformation/) - Your talent strategy is about to become obsolete — if it hasn't already. While you've been perfecting your competency frameworks and job descriptions, the market has moved on. Skills-based organizations are crushing traditional competitors in agility, innovation, and talent attraction.
- [Welcome Reception](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/welcome-reception/) - Welcome to our enchanted garden meet and greet, proudly sponsored by Vantage Circle, following the HR Outlook Predictions! Step into a magical botanical wonderland where you can mingle with fellow attendees, enjoy refreshments, and soak in the whimsical atmosphere before the evening's festivities begin. It's the perfect way to connect with colleagues in a truly
- [HR Outlook Book Goes Live!](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/hr-outlook-book-goes-live/) - Brandon Hall Group has made its prediction; now it's time for you to make yours! Join us for this interactive session where you become the analyst and predict where things will go in 2026 and beyond.
- [Creating Learning Cultures That Drive Business Results](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/creating-learning-cultures-that-drive-business-results/) - Learning organizations outperform their competitors—but building a true learning culture remains elusive for most. This session explores how leading organizations have moved beyond episodic training to create environments where continuous learning drives measurable business outcomes.
- [Driving Strategic Business Impact Through Transformational Learning](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/driving-strategic-business-impact-through-transformational-learning/) - Your CFO sees learning as a cost. Your CEO views it as necessary but not strategic. You know it's more—now prove it. This session, featuring insights from UVA Darden's renowned faculty and accomplished practitioners, transforms how you think about, design, and measure learning initiatives.
- [HR Outlook 2026: Turning Workforce Challenges into a Competitive Edge](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/hr-outlook-2026-turning-workforce-challenges-into-a-competitive-edge/) - The rules of the game have changed. Budget pressures, talent scarcity, generational friction, hybrid work chaos---what if these aren't obstacles to overcome, but opportunities to seize? This opening keynote delivers the strategic intelligence you need to transform your organization's biggest HR headaches into market-leading advantages.
- [Registration Opens](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/registration-opens/) - Come by the registration desk to check in, get your name badge, and get the essential details you need for the week!
- [Breakfast and Registration](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/event/breakfast-and-registration-2/) - Breakfast will be open from 7:30 am to 8:45 am. Come by the registration desk to check in, get your name badge, and get the essential details you need for the week!
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## Speakers

- [David Forry](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/david-forry/) - David Forry is a Senior Vice President and Principal Analyst at Brandon Hall Group, where he has spent nearly ten years shaping the future of Human Capital Management through research, advisory services, and thought leadership. With 15 years of experience in the HCM industry since 2010, David has authored numerous research papers, conducted executive briefings
- [Lisa Calicchio](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/lisa-calicchio/) - A business leader who specializes in maximizing business results through people, Lisa Calicchio leads the award-winning human resources function for WCG Clinical, one of the world’s leading professional services organizations supporting clinical research. As Chief Human Resources Officer of Human Resources, Lisa translates WCG’s business strategy to people strategies and tactics that power the workforce
- [Mike Cooke](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/mike-cooke/) - Prior to joining Brandon Hall Group, Mike was the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of AC Growth. Mike held leadership and executive positions for the majority of his career, responsible for steering sales and marketing teams to drive results and profitability. His background includes more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing, management,
- [Connie White](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/connie-white/)
- [Carolina Cardoso](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/carolina-cardoso/)
- [Sponsored by Eightfold](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/sponsored-by-eightfold/)
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- [Amy Happ](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/amy-happ/) - As Director of Leadership Development and Professional Skills at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, Amy oversees the firm’s leadership academy programs and professional skills offerings. She collaborates with the business and firm leadership to deliver upskilling programs that create better business professionals capable of implementing strategy and solving clients’ business needs. Amy brings over twenty years
- [Amanda Archer](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/amanda-archer/) - Amanda Archer is currently the Director of Learning Experience at Advocate Health where she has led teams in Learning Experience, Learning Technology, and Leadership Development for the last 9 years. Amanda has been in the Learning space for over 19 years, starting as a facilitator and Instructional Designer and then becoming a learning leader. She
- [Heather Truesdale](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/heather-truesdale/) - Heather is a passionate and results-driven Talent Development professional at GAF, where she leads Professional Development. Her work is a unique fusion of event coordination and strategic learning design, a combination she leverages to build holistic and impactful learning offerings. With a detail-oriented approach from her years in events, Heather excels at creating seamlessly executed
- [Dominik Rus](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/dominik-rus/)
- [Spandan Mahapatra](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/spandan-mahapatra/)
- [Karla Martinez](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/karla-martinez/)
- [D. Todd Harrison Ed.D.](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/d-todd-harrison-ed-d/) - Dr. Todd Harrison joined the GE HealthCare in 2022 as the Senior Director of Leadership Development for the GE HealthCare US & Canada Region where he led a team of four focused on designing and delivering leadership development programming for all people leaders and emerging leaders within the Commercial & Services groups. In September of
- [Sponsored by Tier1](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/sponsored-by-tier1/)
- [Anthony Lewis](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/anthony-lewis/) - Anthony Lewis is a dynamic leader who transforms how organizations grow, lead, and inspire talent. As Vice President of People Development and Inclusion at Universal Music Group, he designs award-winning leadership programs that remix creativity, culture, and capability into one powerful rhythm. With over two decades of experience spanning Comcast, Warner Bros., Yamaha, Boingo Wireless,
- [Sharifa Austin](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/sharifa-austin/) - Sharifa Austin is a leadership strategist known for designing innovative, business-aligned development experiences across some of the world’s most iconic music labels—including Interscope, Capitol, Def Jam, Republic, and Motown. At Universal Music Group, she has built and scaled a global leadership ecosystem that is reshaping how leaders grow, influence, and perform in high-pressure creative environments.
- [Monika Mikiciuk](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/monika-mikiciuk/)
- [Kelly Stuart-Johnson](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/kelly-stuart-johnson/) - Kelly Stuart-Johnson is Global Head of Learning at VML, the world's largest creative company, where she leads a six-person team serving 26,000 employees across 50+ markets. This year, Kelly and her team won six Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards, including Gold for Best Learning Leader and Best Learning Team. Her approach centers on one insight:
- [Laura Hoppa](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/laura-hoppa/)
- [Nicole Dalichau](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/nicole-dalichau/)
- [Tracie Akers](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/tracie-akers/)
- [James Spearing](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/james-spearing/) - James Spearing, originally from Bermuda, built his career internationally after earning a BA in Economics from McGill University and a Masters in Management & Professional Accounting from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. A CPA, CA, James began as an Auditor specializing in the Entertainment and Media industry before transitioning into Human Capital,
- [Christina Putman Elms](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/christina-putman-elms/)
- [Gina Montefusco](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/gina-montefusco/) - Gina Montefusco is a Senior Director of People Development, where she leads enterprise-wide learning and leadership initiatives that support organizational growth and cultural transformation. She partners closely with senior leaders to shape strategy, strengthen leadership capabilities, and foster a values-driven, inclusive culture. Gina brings deep experience in talent development, coaching, and organizational effectiveness, and is
- [Mike McGrath](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/mike-mcgrath/) - Mike McGrath is currently Senior Director, Medical Excellence Strategy & Operations at Bristol-Myers Squibb. With over 30 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical space, Mike has led both commercial and global medical learning and development teams in both large and small organizations, with a focus on curriculum design, leadership development and learning simulations. He had
- [Andrew Lawrence](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/andrew-lawrence/)
- [Valerie Gamble](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/valerie-gamble/) - Dr. Valerie Gamble is a seasoned executive in the pharmaceutical industry with over 30 years experience in learning and development. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Change as well as master’s degrees in Organizational Development and Adult Education. Throughout her career, Dr. Gamble has held various global leadership positions, demonstrating her expertise and
- [Bernard Hampton](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/bernard-hampton/) - Bernard Hampton leads The Academy within Bank of America’s Chief People Organization (CPO) which drives the company’s commitment to be a Great Place to Work. In this role, Bernard leads the award-winning employee onboarding, learning and skill development organization serving 200,000+ employees globally. The Academy, a team of more than 1,000 dedicated professionals, provides a
- [Sana AlDaoumi](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/sana-aldaoumi/) - Sana AlDaoumi is the Group Senior Vice President (VP) of Human Capital at EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups. Sana brings over 20 years of experience in human resource management, encompassing HR operations, employee relations, organisational development, leadership development, and change management. In her capacity as Group Senior VP
- [Sponsored by Vantage Circle](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/sponsored-by-vantage-circle/)
- [Claude Werder](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/claude-werder/) - Claude Werder runs Brandon Hall Group’s Talent Management, Leadership Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) practices. His specific areas of focus include how organizations must transform culturally and strategically to meet the needs of the emerging workforce and workplace. Claude develops insights and solutions on employee experience, leadership, coaching, talent development, assessments, culture, DE&I,
- [David Wentworth](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/david-wentworth/)
- [Michael Rochelle](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/michael-rochelle/) - Prior to joining Brandon Hall Group, Michael was the Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder at AC Growth. Michael serves in a variety of roles including overseeing research and advisory support for organizations and solution providers. Michael is one of the company’s principal analysts covering learning and development, talent management, leadership development, HR, talent acquisition and
- [Rachel Cooke](https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/speaker/rachel-cooke/) - Rachel Cooke is the Chief Operating Officer at Brandon Hall Group and Principal Analyst. Rachel is responsible for business operations, including client and member advisory services, marketing design, annual awards program, conferences, and overall accountability for the company’s project management function. Also, she leads initiatives covering Advancing Women in the Workplace and Diversity and Inclusion

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