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Get ready for the most candid, high-impact conversations of the year. Our 2026 program is officially set, featuring deep dives into the forces reshaping our workforces—including the explosion of AI, global shifts, and critical updates in labor policy. View the full agenda now and check back weekly for speaker updates.
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Explore Our Agenda
The official agenda for our 2026 CHRO Summit is complete!
This year’s event promises to be a transformative experience, offering valuable insights into the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing HR leaders in the year ahead and beyond!
Leading the Hybrid Human-AI Workforce
AI is an emerging co-worker, not just a tool. Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick, moderated by Parker Mitchell from Valence, explores the shift from "using" tech to collaborating with it. He positions the CHRO as the R&D leader for work, responsible for navigating the "Jagged Frontier"—the specific zone where human expertise meets machine capability.
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Ethan Mollick
Innovation Expert & Artificial Intelligence Thought Leader; Professor of Entrepreneurship
The Wharton School
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Leadership in a Restless World: Geopolitics, Governance, and Resilience
From cybersecurity to shifting alliances, the external environment is increasingly volatile. Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and Commander of U.S. Southern Command, offers a strategic briefing on the geopolitical forces shaping the business climate. Now Vice Chair at The Carlyle Group, he shares exactly what CHROs should be watching—and why steady leadership is the ultimate risk mitigation tool. Attendees will receive a signed copy of his book, The Admiral’s Bookshelf.
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Admiral James Stavridis
U.S. Navy (Retired)
Partner and Vice Chairman, Global Affairs, Carlyle Group
What “Human Thriving” Means in the Workplace
Employees are carrying more than work. Many are navigating loneliness, constant news, social divisiveness, climate related disruption, and anxiety about how AI will change jobs and identity. With external instability draining workforce resilience, CHROs must move beyond traditional wellness to a holistic strategy of "Human Thriving" and human-centered leadership. Panelists will share how intentional work design and leadership habits can sustain energy, purpose, and connection to reduce depletion while maintaining high performance.
Leading voices shaping the future of HR
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Hear from thought leaders and innovators at the forefront of HR and leadership. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and strategies to help you navigate today’s complex business landscape.
