Talent Connect

Week of October 20, 2025

In-person and global broadcast

Turn your vision into reality.

Talent Connect is where your vision comes to life. Goals become attainable. Every nothing becomes something. With real conversations, tangible tools, and insights from the sharpest minds in AI, hiring, recruitment, learning and development, and more—together, we’ll turn potential into progress, one big idea at a time.

Summit (in-person)

Talent Connect Summit is an invite-only experience for senior leaders in talent, HR, and recruiting. It’s a chance to come together in San Diego with people who get what you’re up against — and how to get through it. Through conversation and collaboration, you’ll dig into the challenges and opportunities facing talent leaders today, and leave knowing how to address them.

Show (virtual)

Talent Connect Show is a virtual broadcast experience giving you a front-row seat to the global talent community—wherever you’re sitting. Get inspired by exclusive content, practical takeaways, and speaker after speaker with solution after solution all while getting a glimpse into the Summit’s mainstage keynotes.

Event themes

Together, we’ll explore four big themes that matter most right now — through inspiring keynotes, hands-on experiences, engaging breakout sessions at the Summit, and exclusive moments from the Show.

Adaptive & Cultural Leadership

Turning YOUR vision into reality starts with YOU!

Effective leadership today is rooted in adaptability and cultural insight, requiring both a clear strategic vision and a commitment to people-first execution. Hear from executive peers and industry thought leaders on:

  • How to lead through rapid change
  • New leadership skills and frameworks for uncertain times
  • Proven strategies for leading organizational transformation
  • Leading change management and AI adoption; people and processes
  • The evolving role of the employer in modern life
  • Building a culture of continuous growth & career development
  • Enabling Culture across generations and the full employment life cycle from recruitment to retirement

You will leave with a robust understanding of how lead in today's environment and how inspire a culture that prioritizes people and profits, preparing your organizations to thrive in the future.

Turn vision into reality again and again at Talent Connect.

See everything your vision can do

Previous Keynote Speakers

We’ve been inspired by the global leaders and innovators reshaping the world of work. Stay tuned — we’ll be announcing our 2025 keynote speakers soon!

  • Jennifer Hudson

    Youngest Female EGOT in History & Best Selling AuthorYoungest Female EGOT in History & Best Selling Author

  • Allie K. Miller

    CEO of Open Machine & Fortune 500 AI AdvisorCEO of Open Machine & Fortune 500 AI Advisor

  • Laura Fuentes

    EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer and Hilton Supply ManagementEVP, Chief Human Resources Officer and Hilton Supply Management

  • Mel Robbins

    Host of The Mel Robbins Podcast & New York Times Best-Selling AuthorHost of The Mel Robbins Podcast & New York Times Best-Selling Author

  • Ryan Roslansky

    CEO, CEO, LinkedIn

  • Erin Scruggs

    VP, Talent Acquisition, VP, Talent Acquisition, LinkedIn

  • Hari Srinivasan

    VP of Product, Talent Solutions, VP of Product, Talent Solutions, LinkedIn