Agenda Day 1 | Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Join us for day one
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration
Join us for registration.
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Our chairperson will kick-off the event and welcome the audience.
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
The CHRO Mandate 2026: Translating Enterprise Strategy into Workforce Results
Satu Salminen -
VP, AI HR Transformation,
ZoomInfo
The CHRO role now spans enterprise strategy, governance, and value creation, not just people management. Leading HR means shaping the workforce to deliver competitive advantage.
• Translate enterprise strategy into people systems that amplify organizational performance
• Empower your team and manage change
• Manage transformation tension: accelerate technology adoption (including AI) while safeguarding culture, trust, and workforce resilience
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
1:1 BUSINESS MEETINGS | Peer-to-Peer Networking
A series of 25-minute consultative meetings with service providers that can help provide insights and value to your roadmaps, strategies, and plans for the quarters to come: based on mutual availability and personal preference.
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Challenge Round: Smarter Build, Buy, or Automate Decisions in a Rapidly Shifting Skills Market
Skill gaps coexist with rapid automation and workforce evolution, forcing CHROs to make build vs. buy decisions strategically.
• Identify which capabilities to grow, hire, or augment with technology, including AI
• Scale skills and organizational adaptability as a strategic differentiator
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
1:1 BUSINESS MEETINGS | Peer-to-Peer Networking
A series of 25-minute consultative meetings with service providers that can help provide insights and value to your roadmaps, strategies, and plans for the quarters to come: based on mutual availability and personal preference.
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Challenge Round: Strengthening Succession Pipelines to Reduce Leadership Risk
Ki Thompson -
Talent Management Principal, Executive Development,
Blue Origin
HR executives must ensure the organization has a robust pipeline of leaders to maintain continuity and drive enterprise performance. Developing internal talent and retaining key contributors reduces turnover risk and strengthens culture.
• Identify critical roles and implement succession planning to secure long-term leadership continuity
• Develop high-potential talent through mentoring, rotational programs, and targeted learning initiatives
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Networking Break
These breaks provide dedicated time to step away from sessions and engage with peers. Use the opportunity to deepen connections, compare experiences, and continue conversations sparked throughout the event in a more informal, collaborative environment.
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Well-Being, Productivity, and Sustainable Enterprise Performance
Avery Balboa-Banta -
Vice President and Head of HRBP, Change Management & Org Development COE Team,
Globe Telecom
Transformation fatigue threatens both workforce and business outcomes. CHROs must design sustainable performance systems that embed well-being and culture.
• Integrate autonomy, clarity, and resilience into workflows.
• Reinforce organizational values to prevent culture erosion and burnout
Avery Balboa-Banta
Vice President and Head of HRBP, Change Management & Org Development COE TeamGlobe Telecom
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
1:1 BUSINESS MEETINGS
Peer-to-Peer Networking
A series of 25-minute consultative meetings with service providers that can help provide insights and value to your roadmaps, strategies, and plans for the quarters to come: based on mutual availability and personal preference.
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Challenge Round: Getting Hybrid Work Right Without Eroding Culture or Accountability PART ONE
Paige Evanich -
Director, Workplace and Employee Experience,
Brex
Traditional performance management is under pressure from hybrid work and rapid strategy pivots. CHROs must ensure enterprise accountability by building data governance frameworks that measure true organizational impact—not just individual output.
• Redesign performance frameworks to track data quality, accessibility, and cross-functional insights
• Implement Now–Next KPIs that link operational performance to innovation, capability building, and AI-enabled outcomes
Randi McSpadden, System Director, HR Operations and Process, UF Health
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
1:1 BUSINESS MEETINGS | Peer-to-Peer Networking
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Challenge Round: Getting Hybrid Work Right Without Eroding Culture or Accountability PART TWO
Paige Evanich -
Director, Workplace and Employee Experience,
Brex
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Live Benchmarking: Validating Enterprise Decisions with your Peers
Join us for an unscripted Benchmarking Session where you and your peers set the agenda! This dynamic, interactive forum allows you to explore the most pressing challenges and trends in HR, share real-time insights, and collaborate on best practices. Come prepared to dive deep into the topics that matter most to you and leverage the collective expertise of your fellow executives to drive meaningful discussions and innovative solutions.
