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HR Leadership Summit | Spring

April 9 - 11, 2025MGM Grand Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Solutions, Strategy & Connection at HR’s Most Powerful Summit
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Four Centerstage Keynote Speakers

Join HR’s most esteemed Summit.

CONNECT HR is a peer-led leadership-focused event that is complimentary for qualified professionals. Discover strategies from field experts, research new solutions, and meet like-minded peers on your path for professional growth. Your invitation is waiting.

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in HR.

Speakers
Phil Rhodes
Chief Learning Officer
Jackie Dacanay, Fairmont
Jackie Dacanay
Northern CA Regional Director of Service Culture ...
Adam Hickman, Partners Federal Credit Union
Adam Hickman
VP, Org & Employee Development
Danny Phang
Head of Learning & Development
Nicholas Lawerence VP of HR at Chick-fil-A Restaurants 2024 Speaker
Nicholas Lawrence
VP of HR
Daniel Clarkson Director - Head of Global Executive TA at LinkedIn 2024
Daniel Clarkson
Director Talent Acquisition
Vicki Steere ttec 2025
Vicki Steere
Executive Director, Talent Attraction & Employee ...
Sean Conley Chief Learning Officer at Baker Hughes Speaker
Sean Conley
Global Learning & Development Leader
Joe Williams at UNC Chapel Hill 2024 Speaker
Joe Williams
Senior Director of Benefits, Leave Admin & Total ...
Megan Leasher, Cincinnati Children's
Megan Leasher
Director, Strategic Talent Leader
Fredrick A. Scott VP, Talent Strategy & Inclusion and Early in Career Recruiting at ServiceNow 2024 Speaker
Fredrick A. Scott
VP, Talent Strategy & Inclusion and Early in Care...
Thaisha Amen DEI Business Partner, Lead at Humana 2024 Speaker
Thaisha Amen
DEI Talent Strategy & Advisor, Consultant
Michael Ehret Head of Global Talent Management at Johnson&Johnson 2024
Michael Ehret
Head of Global Talent Management
Brienne Tinder VP, Strategic Talent Programs: Skills of the Future & Performance Management at TIAA 2024 Speaker
Brienne Tinder
VP, Strategic Talent Programs: Skills of the Futu...
Danielle McMahan Chief People & Business Operations Officer at Wiley 2024
Danielle McMahan
EVP & Chief People Officer
Amy Hunter Vice President of DE&I at Caleres
Amy Hunter
Vice President of DE&I
Autumn Bardwell Baez, PerkinElmer
Autumn Bardwell Baez
Director, HR Technology & Data
Brandy Sullivan at Bread Financial 2024 Speaker
Brandy Sullivan
SVP, Chief People & Culture Officer

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.

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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.View the Advisory Board

Agenda

Take advantage of SHRM Credits, Watch 35+ sessions and speakers across various markets, 6 Networking Events & More
Wednesday, April 09

Thursday, April 10

Speakers
Phil RhodesChief Learning Officer Phillips 66
Adam HickmanVp, Org & Employee DevelopmentPartners Federal Credit Union, a sponsor of the Walt Disney Company
2 speakers

Speaker
Jackie DacanayNorthern CA Regional Director of Service Culture & Engagement Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Jackie Dacanay, Northern CA Regional Director of Service Culture & Engagement , Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Speaker
Danny PhangHead of Learning & Development Equinox
Danny Phang, Head of Learning & Development , Equinox

Speaker
Nicholas LawrenceVP of HR Chick-fil-A Restaurants
Nicholas Lawrence, VP of HR , Chick-fil-A Restaurants

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Joe Williams Senior Director of Benefits, Leave Admin & Total Wellbeing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Joe Williams, Senior Director of Benefits, Leave Admin & Total Wellbeing , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Speakers
Joe Williams Senior Director of Benefits, Leave Admin & Total Wellbeing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Sean ConleyGlobal Learning & Development LeaderAero Alliance
Conor SweeneyGlobal Head of Talent & DevelopmentWeightWatchers
3 speakers

Speaker
Adam HickmanVp, Org & Employee Development Partners Federal Credit Union, a sponsor of the Walt Disney Company
Adam Hickman, Vp, Org & Employee Development , Partners Federal Credit Union, a sponsor of the Walt Disney Company

Speakers
Phil RhodesChief Learning OfficerPhillips 66
Jackie DacanayNorthern CA Regional Director of Service Culture & EngagementFairmont Hotels & Resorts
Sean ConleyGlobal Learning & Development LeaderAero Alliance
3 speakers

Friday, April 11

Speaker
Adam HickmanVP, Org & Employee DevelopmentPartners Federal Credit Union, a sponsor of the Walt Disney
Adam Hickman, VP, Org & Employee Development, Partners Federal Credit Union, a sponsor of the Walt Disney

Speaker
Phil RhodesChief Learning Officer Phillips 66
Phil Rhodes, Chief Learning Officer , Phillips 66

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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 MGM Grand Resort & Casino – 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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HR Leadership Summit | Spring, US
April 9 - 11, 2025 | MGM Grand Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV