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People First: Reimagining Talent and Rewards

OCTOBER 16 - 17, 2025

BROOKLYN, NY

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Building a “People First” human capital strategy requires more than rethinking the HR function—it demands a transformation in how organizations create value through people across the enterprise and business ecosystem. Technology is reshaping possibilities and competitive needs, but the true potential of the workforce lies in reimagining value-creating connections, collaborations, skills, and reward structures.

Why Attend?

Gain actionable insights into tackling today’s most critical human capital challenges. Build value where it matters most—through people.

Who Should Attend

This event is tailored for senior leaders, including:

  • C-Suite Executives: CHROs, Chief Learning Officers
  • HR and Talent Leaders: Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers
  • Specialists in: Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, and Talent Acquisition

Transform your organization by putting people at the center of your strategy. Register today! 

Themes

Join us to explore how to design a People First strategy that delivers sustainable business outcomes. This event focuses on four key pillars of human capital strategy:

  • Talent Acquisition
    Discover how a reimagined talent strategy optimizes the "build, buy, borrow, bridge, and bot" functions to align with business goals. Learn to achieve superior talent outcomes through differentiated practices, AI-driven platforms, talent mobility, the talent marketplace, and cutting-edge employment branding.
  • Experience, Engagement & Retention
    Elevate workforce performance through practices that enable and motivate. Uncover strategies for flexible and connected work models, aligning customer (CX) and employee experiences (EX), leveraging AI for personalization, and cultivating culture as a driver of retention.
  • Talent Management
    Optimize talent through advanced measurement and analytics at every stage of the employee lifecycle. Discover how to improve outcomes through targeted learning investments, scalable coaching, enhanced performance management, leadership development, AI-driven skill acquisition, and strategic workforce planning.
  • Total Rewards Strategy
    Adapt to the evolving rewards landscape by addressing employees’ shifting priorities. Gain insights into crafting effective total rewards strategies, employee value propositions, well-being initiatives, health programs, and transparent rewards practices to drive engagement and retention.

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