2026 Event Details

Event Details

This event brings together professionals for a day of learning and cross-industry collaboration focused on the evolving role of data and technology in human resources. Sessions will cover AI-enabled HR, how people analytics connects to business outcomes, and how organizations are using AI and data to guide workforce planning and execution.

Keynote Speakers

Alex Smith

Alexandria Smith

HCM, Industry Executive Director, Public Sector
Oracle

 

 

 

 

 

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Brian Welle

Vice President, People Analytics and Performance Management
Google

2026 Speakers

Meet the 2026 speakers leading this year’s conversations. Each brings practical experience and perspective on AI, people analytics, and the future of workforce strategy.

Learn more about the speakers and their backgrounds below.
 

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Event Schedule

8:00 a.m.

Conference check-in & breakfast

9:00 a.m.

Welcome Remarks 

Opening Keynote
Alexandria Smith, HCM Industry Executive Director, Public Sector, Oracle

10:00 a.m.

Break

10:20 a.m.

Session Breakout I

HR Accelerating Lumen's HR Transformation, RJ Jadhav,VP, Human Resources, Lumen Technologies

11:20 a.m.

 Lunch

1:10 p.m.

Breakout Session II

HR in the Age of Algorithms: Rethinking Total Rewards Panel

2:10 p.m.

Break

2:15 p.m.

Closing Keynote

Brian Welle, VP, People Analytics & Performance Management, Google

3:05 p.m.

Reception: The Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies 80th Year Anniversary Celebration!