In celebration of International HR Day, the annual HR Tech conference today revealed a first look at key sessions shaping the upcoming event. Anchored to the 2025 theme, “Be the Change,” these early announcements highlight the bold ideas and expert insights HR leaders can expect when they gather in Las Vegas this fall, with additional speakers and sessions yet to be announced.
Building on previously announced keynotes from IBM CHRO Nickle LaMoreaux and global analyst Josh Bersin, the 2025 lineup will feature mega sessions led by top industry thought leaders and the much-anticipated Women in HR Tech Summit.
Women in HR Tech Summit Highlights
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Essential Steps to Creating a Future-Ready Organization
Sarah Hodges, CMO at UKG, opens the summit with strategies to leverage HR technology and workforce insights for building diverse and inclusive cultures that can adapt to today’s rapid changes. -
Integrating AI Coaching into Your Organizational Culture
Dani Johnson (RedThread Research) and Grace Good (HubSpot) discuss extending AI coaching beyond management and aligning it with broader culture-building efforts. -
Recruiting Life Hacks: One Size Never Fits All
Erin Spencer (Deloitte) and Candace Coker (Total Education Solutions) provide insights on engaging candidates effectively, meaningful recruiting metrics, and the future of recruiting technology.
Main Conference Program Highlights
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People-Led, Tech-Powered: Transforming the Business and People Function
Maren Dollwet Waggoner of Walmart will explore how AI-driven workforce transformation is redefining People teams’ roles across organizations. -
Workforce Analytics: The Ultimate Competitive Advantage
Alexis Fink (former Meta), Buddy Benge (Edward Jones), and Kevin Oakes (i4cp) will showcase how leveraging workforce data leads to talent optimization and predictive decision-making. -
HR Tech Megatrends: Navigating Disruption, Growth, and AI
Stacia Garr (RedThread Research) will share insights on generative AI, advanced analytics, and how HR can lead the next wave of technology evolution.
Looking Ahead
Rebecca McKenna, SVP Brand and Innovation, commented:
“With ‘Be the Change’ as our theme, this year’s agenda equips HR leaders to drive transformation with confidence from breakthrough AI use cases to strategic workforce analytics. This preview is just the beginning, and we look forward to unveiling more sessions soon.”
