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Join HR’s Most Esteemed Summit

HR Leadership Summit | FallHyatt Regency New OrleansOctober 5 - 7, 2026
CONNECT is an invite-only experience for senior HR leaders—meaningfully connect with peers, meet matched vendors, and explore today’s most relevant trends.
Four Centerstage Keynote Speakers

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in HR.

Speakers
Jon Paul Ales Barnicoat, AliveCor
Jon-Paul Ales Barnicoat
CHRO
Brandy Ford, FM Global
Brandy Ford
AVP, Manager Strategy, Analytics & Technology
Danny Canary, Portillo's
Danny Canary
VP Learning & Talent
Naznine Tilak, Pegasystems
Naznine Tilak
VP, Head of Talent & Learning
Olivier Gibeault, Crédit Agricole CIB
Olivier Gibeault
Country Head of HR & Director - Canada
Gisele Fox, GE Healthcare
Gisele Fox
Chief Learning Officer
Jay Fortuna, GoHealth (1)
Jay Fortuna
SVP of Talent & Operations
Eli Bendet Taicher, Wix
Dr. Eli Bendet-Taicher
Head of Global Learning & Talent Development
Pamela Brown, Crunch Fitness
Pamela J. Brown
EVP, Head of People & Culture
Saqib Khan, Ascendion
Saqib Khan
Vice President - Global Talent Engine
Event Testimonials Quote 1Thank you again for the great event! We found two new vendors to work with to address our needs!"
Chief People Officer, YMCA of Metro LA
Event Testimonials Quote 2The HR Summit has been a great resource. I've made valuable networking and vendor connections!"
Director of HR, McDonalds
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Director People and Culture, Refrigerative Supply Limited

Reserved for executives and tailored to support your professional and departmental goals.

Your Pass is CoveredOur sponsors underwrite the majority of your cost of attendance.
Personalized ExperienceYour experience is white-gloved and customized to you.
Research MeetingsMake real progress with tailored solutions meetings.
High level NetworkingConnect with 100s of your peers at in-person summits.
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Advisory Board
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A Strategic Agenda Crafted By Senior Human Resource Executives

Comprised of executive leaders and experts, the CONNECT HR Leadership Advisory Board provides strategic program guidance to build our event agendas. All programming and topics are designed to enlighten, support and initiate conversations that are current, ultra-relevant, and provide genuine value to your strategic vision.

Agenda

Take advantage of SHRM Credits, Watch 35+ sessions and speakers across various markets, 6 Networking Events & More.
Monday, October 05

Tuesday, October 06

Wednesday, October 07

Key connections. Elevated ambience.

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A Full Suite of VIP Benefits

As an in-person attendee, you’ll receive the following at no cost:

  • Comped night’s stay at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans – partners are welcome!
  • Exquisite catering for all meals throughout the event
  • 5 on-site networking events
  • Generous travel reimbursement
  • Dedicated Concierge to tailor your experience
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Curated Research Meetings

Your time is valuable, which is why we skip the usual “wandering the exhibition hall” and connect you directly to relevant solution providers.

Tell us about your current challenges during registration, and we’ll arrange meetings with a tailored set of solution providers who can help. It’s a simple, fun way to do solutions research in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

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Meet our sponsors

We ‘re proud to work with the best in the business. By learning about your projects up front, we match you for 1-on-1 meetings with those best-suited to tackle the challenge.Sponsor here
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Over 80% of the Fortune 100 attends.

In our 15+ year tenure we’ve connected 1000s of peers across every industry.

Still have questions?

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Join HR’s Most Esteemed Summit, US
October 5 - 7, 2026 | Hyatt Regency New Orleans