Name: Connect HR Online Leadership Summit
Start: 2025-04-28
End: 2025-05-02

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
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<li>Reimagining Talent Development in a Hybrid World</li>
<li>Human-Centered AI &amp; Ethical Transformation</li>
<li>Leader Enablement for Resilience &amp; Culture</li>
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A Strategic Agenda Crafted By Senior Human Resource Executives

Event Schedule

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

Agenda

Watch 35+ presentations on demand and with lifetime access.

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

Over 80% of the Fortune 100 attends. 

Jackie Dacanay

Northern California Regional Director of Service Culture and Engagement

Megan Leasher

Director, Strategic Talent Leader

Vickie Pacella

Vice President of Human Resources

General Session

Breakout

Business Meetings

CONNECT is an invite-only experience for senior HR leaders—meaningfully connect with peers, meet matched vendors, and explore today’s most relevant trends.

HR Leadership Summit Online | Spring

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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.

Join Your Peers in Senior Leadership at HR's Most Esteemed Summit

Reserved for senior executives. Designed around your strategic priorities. How It Works: 

As an in-person attendee, you’ll receive the following at no cost:
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<li>Comped night&#8217;s stay at the Bellagio Hotel &amp; Casino &#8211; partners are welcome!</li>
<li>Exquisite catering for all meals throughout the event</li>
<li>5 on-site networking events</li>
<li>Generous travel reimbursement</li>
<li>Dedicated Concierge to tailor your experience</li>
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A Full Suite of VIP Benefits

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.

Curated Research Meetings

Key connections. Elevated ambience.

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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Minimal time investment. Just 5-6 hours during event week. Join sessions that fit your schedule—no all-day commitment required.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Curated connections with peers and vendors. Engage with senior level peers and meet 1:1 with vetted partners, handpicked for you. </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Access beyond the event. Enjoy on-demand sessions and complimentary QN Solutions membership for ongoing resources.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Choose VIP rewards. Select up to $400 in rewards: gift cards, charitable donations, premium tech, or whatever you prefer.</li>
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Low Commitment, Big Results.

Your time is valuable. That’s why we include our signature 1-on-1 research meetings in every online event.
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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Experience the power of our in-person events in a convenient, online format.

Why Attend: An Online Event with VIP Benefits

video testimonials from OUR SOLUTION PROVIDERS

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.

Strategic Solutions by Category:

Meet our sponsors

Amy Hunter

Vice President of DE&I

Nicholas Lawrence

VP of HR

Thaisha Amen

DEI Talent Strategy & Advisor, Consultant

Pradnya Jagtiani

Director, Global Talent Management

Brian Fink

Talent Acquisition Partner

Phil Rhodes

Former Head of Learning & Leadership Development

Brienne Tinder

VP, Strategic Talent Programs: Skills of the Future & Performance Management

Fredrick A. Scott

VP, Talent Strategy & Inclusion and Early in Career Recruiting

Sandra Pham

VP, Finance, People & Culture - The Permanente Federation

Julie Tschida Brown

EVP, Chief People & Culture Officer

Kristin Pascual

VP, Global Internal Communications

Patricia Frost

SVP & Chief People & Places Officer

Sean Conley

Former Chief Learning Officer

Elle Meza

Vice President of People Operations

Matt Nicolas

Director, HR Administration & Corporate Services

Noelle Peart

VP of Learning & Inclusion

Patti Simpson

Chief Administrative Officer

Kerry Griffin

Chief Talent Officer

Joe Williams

Director Benefits, Leave Administration & Total Wellbeing

Jessica Jones

VP of Human Resources

Hal Adler

CEO, Executive Coach & Founder

Radhika Samant

Adri Glover

Head of People

Jason Lee

Founder & CEO

Speakers

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in HR.

 Chief Learning Officer

Desirée Davis Stolar

Chief Talent Management & Global Employee Programs Officer

Gisele Fox

Chief Learning Officer

Saqib Khan

Vice President - Global Talent Engine

Executive Director of People and Culture

Dave Sachs

Global Head of People Analytics

Jay Fortuna

SVP of Talent & Operations

Kristina Johnson

CHRO

Natalie Lorberboym Mano

Global Tech Venturing and Innovation Director

Adam Hickman

VP, Org & Employee Development

Alexandra Bautista

SVP, Employee Experience

 Northern CA Regional Director of Service Culture & Engagement

Pratima Salunkhe

Autumn Bardwell-Baez

Director, HR Technology & Data

Gianetta Jones

Vice President & Chief People Officer	

Vishal Bhalla

Advisory Council & Contributing Writer

Rama Thirumalaiswamy

VP of Talent Strategy & Development

Jackie Thorne

Global Talent & Development Lead

Become a sponsor

Glean invaluable industry insights at CONNECT HR, Human Resource’s longest running peer-led Leadership Summit, coming to Chicago in Springl 2025!

Connect HR Online Leadership Summit

 Define Your Focus 

Join Live Expert Sessions

 Meet Vetted Partners

Engage With Peers

The cost of producing our Summits is underwritten by our sponsors, allowing us to provide our attendees with a beautifully hosted VIP event experience, all complimentary. 
Through our registration process, we’ll take a deep dive to understand your unique challenges, areas of interest, and upcoming projects. Using our proprietary AI, we’ll connect you with the industry leading solution providers best placed to support your unique needs. From there, we’ll arrange collaborative exploration discussions during your event. We do all the heavy lifting for you to identify cutting edge technology and innovation to drive down costs and run your department as efficiently as possible. 
You always have 100% control of your schedule and our dedicated concierge team is on hand to adjust as desired. Our goal is to support you from start to finish, and deliver maximum value for you and your company. We’ve hosted senior level professionals from over 80% of the Fortune 100 and facilitated 300,000+ curated meetings over the last 15 years, so we’ve got a lot of experience under our belts. Our attendees constantly cite these meetings as the most valuable aspects of our events. It’s a perfect win-win for all involved. We hope to see you there!

Join us! We’ll cover everything. 

Experience the difference. This is the only event catered completely to you and your individual needs.
Every event attendee is assigned a Personal Concierge from day one. Beginning with your registration, we get to know everything you’re looking for to achieve your professional and departmental goals.
Your concierge will work with you to build a talk track, find relevant solution providers, and handle every aspect of your attendance, all the way down to dietary needs. Complete your registration and leave the rest to us.

Your experience is white-gloved and customized to you.

Personalized Experience

Come in with a challenge. Leave with options, contacts, and a game-plan. 
Researching B2B solutions can be a long, frustrating process—especially when you’re already stretched thin. That’s what makes 1-on-1 onsite meetings so powerful. Instead of wandering an exhibition hall, we ask about your priorities in advance, and arrange short, informal meetings with solution providers who match your needs.
It’s a fast, easy, and no-pressure way to handle month’s worth of solutions research with ease. As a thank you, our sponsors will cover your entire costs of the event, including your conference pass and other event benefits. It’s a win-win!

Make real progress with tailored solutions meetings. 

Research Meetings

Quartz Network events are reserved for senior-level leaders, allowing you to connect with your high-profile peers across a variety of networking receptions. 
Our in-person events are known for attracting the top leaders in the industry. Since passes are invitation-only, we tailor our guest list include the decision makers transforming their industry.
All in-person event include multiple networking receptions, where you’ll mix and mingle with your high-profile peers. (We’ll even pick up your bar tab.) You’ll also enjoy 5-star catered meals alongside your fellow attendees, creating ample opportunities to create powerful new connections.

Connect with 100s of your peers at in-person summits. 

High level Networking

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HR Leadership Summit Online | Spring

OnlineMay 10–14, 2027

Agenda

Why Attend: An Online Event with VIP Benefits

Low Commitment, Big Results.

Curated Research Meetings

Meet our sponsors

Testimonials

Request an Invitation

Still have questions?

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HR Leadership Summit Online | Spring, US

HR Leadership Summit Online | Spring

OnlineMay 10–14, 2027

Agenda

Why Attend: An Online Event with VIP Benefits

Low Commitment, Big Results.

Curated Research Meetings

Meet our sponsors

Testimonials

Request an Invitation

Still have questions?

Online Event

Why is the event complimentary?

What are the one-on-one meetings?

Who attends?

Do I have to be online at a specific time or day?

Why should I attend?

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HR Leadership Summit Online | Spring, US