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HR Leadership Summit | SpringFairmont Austin, Austin, TXApril 12 - 14, 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
Brandy Ford, FM Global
Brandy Ford
AVP, Manager Strategy, Analytics & Technology
Jay Fortuna, GoHealth
Jay Fortuna
SVP of Talent & Operations
Kim Morick, IBM
Kim Morick
Global HR Technology Practice Leader
Rob Carman, NASCAR
Rob Carman
Senior Director, Learning & Development
Jon Paul Ales
Jon-Paul Ales Barnicoat
CHRO
David Evans, Cribl
David Evans
Head of Learning & Development
Rehana Rajwani, BMO Financial Group
Rehana Rajwani
Director, Learning & Development for Agile Center...
TJ Nino, Gateway Foundation
Dr. T.J. Niño
Director of Training & Adjunct Professor
Karen Arnold, Automattic (2)
Karen Arnold
Global Head of Talent
Megan Leasher, Cincinnati Children's
Megan Leasher
Director, Strategic Talent Leader, Cincinnati Chi...
Andrew Tai, DeeplyTalented
Andrew Tai
Founder & CEO
Matt Scudder, Workforce Edge
Matt Scudder
Enterprise Strategic Partnerships Executive
LynnAnn Brewer, McLean
LynnAnn Brewer
Senior Executive Advisor

Over 80% of the Fortune 100 attends.

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

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
Advisory board

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
Sunday, April 12

Monday, April 13

Speakers
Karen ArnoldGlobal Vice President of TalentAutomattic
Brandy FordAVP, Manager Strategy, Analytics & Technology FM Global
Jay FortunaSVP of Talent & OperationsGoHealth
Andrew TaiFounder & CEODeeplyTalented
4 speakers

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Kim MorickGlobal HR Technology Practice Leader IBM
Kim Morick, Global HR Technology Practice Leader , IBM

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Matt Scudder Enterprise Strategic Partnerships Executive Workforce Edge
Matt Scudder, Enterprise Strategic Partnerships Executive , Workforce Edge

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John-Paul Ales Barnicoat CHROAliveCor
John-Paul Ales Barnicoat , CHRO, AliveCor

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Rob CarmanSenior Director, Learning & Development NASCAR
Rob Carman, Senior Director, Learning & Development , NASCAR

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Rehana Rajwani Director Learning & Development, Agile Center of Excellence & Author of The Human Accelerator Bank of Montreal
Rehana Rajwani, Director Learning & Development, Agile Center of Excellence & Author of The Human Accelerator , Bank of Montreal

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Dr. T.J. NiñoDirector of Training & Adjunct Professor Gateway Foundation & University of Chicago
Dr. T.J. Niño, Director of Training & Adjunct Professor , Gateway Foundation & University of Chicago

Tuesday, April 14

Speaker
LynnAnn BrewerSenior Executive AdvisorMcLean & Company
LynnAnn Brewer, Senior Executive Advisor, McLean & Company

Speakers
Megan LeasherDirector, Strategic Talent Leader, Cincinnati Children's
Kim Morrick Global HR Technology Practice Leader IBM
2 speakers

Speaker
David EvansHead of Learning & Development Cribl
David Evans, Head of Learning & Development , Cribl

Key connections. Elevated ambience.

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Fairmont Austin Hotel
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 Fairmont Austin – 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
AWS in one-on-one meetings with attendee
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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April 12 - 14, 2026 | Fairmont Austin, Austin, TX