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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
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Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in HR.

Speakers
Michael McLernon Instacart 2025
Michael McLernon
VP, Total Rewards
Desiree Stolar, Burson
Desirée Davis Stolar
Chief Talent Management & Global Employee Program...
Jay Fortuna, GoHealth
Jay Fortuna
SVP of Talent & Operations
JD Mahaffey, Walmart
JD Mahaffey
Group Director and Global Head of Executive Total...
Dave Sachs, Allstate
Dave Sachs
Global Head of People Analytics
Gisele Fox, GE Healthcare
Gisele Fox
Chief Learning Officer
Saqib Khan, Ascendion
Saqib Khan
Vice President - Global Talent Engine
Kristina Johnson, Amplitude
Kristina Johnson
CHRO
Pam Brown, Crunch Fitness
Pam Brown
EVP, Head of People & Culture
Kason Morris
Kason Morris
Global Director, Future of Work and Skills Based ...
Eli Bendet Taicher, Wix
Dr. Eli Bendet-Taicher
Head of Global Learning & Talent Development
Adam Hickman, Partners Federal Credit Union
Adam Hickman
VP, Org & Employee Development
Jackie Dacanay, Fairmont
Jackie Dacanay
Northern CA Regional Director of Service Culture ...
Nicholas Lawerence VP of HR at Chick-fil-A Restaurants 2024 Speaker
Nicholas Lawrence
Founder
Phil Rhodes
Chief Learning Officer
Amy Hunter Vice President of DE&I at Caleres
Amy Hunter
Vice President of DE&I & TA
Leonidas Guadalupe, Children's Health
Leonidas Guadalupe
Director of People Analytics & Data Governance
Conor Sweeney, WeightWatchers
Conor Sweeney
Global Head of Talent & Development
Megan Leasher, Cincinnati Children's
Megan Leasher
Director, Strategic Talent Leader

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
Sunday, April 12

Monday, April 13

Tuesday, April 14

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 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
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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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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

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.Become a sponsor
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April 12 - 14, 2026 | Fairmont Austin, Austin, TX