Phenom Announces Speakers for IAMPHENOM 2026, Spotlighting Applied AI in HR

Phenom, a leader in Applied AI for HR, has revealed the first wave of speakers for IAMPHENOM 2026, the only human resources conference dedicated to mastering AI and automation in talent management. The event runs March 10-12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, bringing together over 3,000 HR, TA, and HRIT professionals.

The conference promises a deep dive into practical AI applications, including recruitment automation, skills frameworks, workforce development, and technology integration, with hands-on demonstrations and real-world case studies from top brands.

Real-World AI in HR

“These speakers are actively solving real problems with AI across HR and IT,” said Christina Brown, VP and GM, Global Customer Value at Phenom. “Attendees will hear honest lessons about wins, challenges, and how AI agents specifically built for HR can drive success.”

IAMPHENOM 2026 will cover:

• Deploying AI for targeted HR use cases

• Scaling recruitment operations

• Building effective skills frameworks

• Integrating AI and HR technology stacks

All-Star Speaker Lineup

The first wave of speakers represents a mix of enterprise, education, and healthcare HR leaders, including:

• Julie Eagy & Astraea Lilley, Alight Solutions

• Camilla Langenderfer, Bright Horizons

• Johnathon Bye, Duke University Health System

• Breanna Buchanan, Dutch Bros Coffee

• Tim Lippincott, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Cynde Stansberry, Truist

• Jason Effinger, SASR Workforce Solutions

• Jess Austin, United Airlines

• Tim Cosby, WEX

Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Early registrants save 60% before December 31. Details and registration are available at iamphenom.com.

Applied AI Across the Employee Lifecycle

Phenom’s platform is designed to accelerate recruitment, enhance talent development, and optimize HR operations:

• Candidates find the right jobs faster

• Employees develop skills and advance internally

• Recruiters increase productivity

• Talent marketers engage efficiently

• Managers build stronger-performing teams

• HR aligns development with company goals

• HRIT integrates existing HR tech for holistic operations

The conference offers HR leaders an opportunity to explore AI-powered strategies that go beyond theory, equipping them to implement automation and intelligence across recruitment, retention, and workforce planning.

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