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People First: Elevating Talent for the Future

OCTOBER 06 - 07, 2026

NEW YORK MARRIOTT AT THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

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The agile, adaptive, AI-enhanced organization that will thrive in this time of astonishing change has one indispensable element: human talent ready for what’s ahead. 

At People First: Elevating Talent for the Future, senior leaders will share how they are reshaping workforce strategies to thrive in an AI-enabled economy. From rethinking workforce planning and accelerating skills development to redefining roles and strengthening employer value, speakers will offer practical insight into building agile, future-ready organizations.

Attendees will leave with clear frameworks for navigating talent strategy in the age of AI and actionable guidance for aligning skills, leadership, and investment with enterprise growth.

Who Should Attend

C-suite executives, CHROs, Chief Learning Officers, and senior leaders in:

  • Employee Engagement & Experience

  • Human Resources & Organizational Development

  • Learning & Development

  • People Analytics & HR Technology

  • Transformation & Workforce Strategy

  • Compensation Committees, Talent Management, and Talent Acquisition

  • Workforce Planning & Sustainability 

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New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge

333 Adams Street

Brooklyn, New York 11201

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Hotel Cutoff Date: September 14, 2026

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