Welcome to the Human Resource Executive® Strategy Summit. Connect with the elite in an intimate setting, as you and your HR executive peers from large enterprises tackle the ever-changing landscape of human resources and take part in deep discussions about both new and ongoing issues paramount to HR. A carefully curated program of highly interactive sessions featuring today’s most respected thought leaders coupled with collaborative peer-to-peer conversations, the HRE Strategy Summit is where strategic relationships are built, innovative solutions are discovered and critical discussions impacting the future of HR take place. Space is limited to ensure an intimate summit with your peers.
Attendee Experience
What an amazing and fulfilling professional event! The quality of the speakers, venue, and connections made with peers made this event a must-do moving forward.
Fantastic opportunity and venue for HR leaders to make quality connection, reflection, and education happen!
Karen E Feeney, 2023/2024 attendee
VP-HR, Talent Acquisition and Development, KenCrestAs a seasoned HR professional, I've attended numerous conferences, but this one stood out for its forward-thinking approach and practical insights. The sessions were expertly designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities that AI presents to the HR function, particularly from the perspective of Chief Human Resources Officers.
The keynote speakers were leaders in the field, sharing real-world examples and strategies. Networking with fellow CHROs and industry experts was another highlight, offering valuable opportunities to exchange ideas and best practices. The conference emphasized the importance of a strategic approach to AI, ensuring that it complements human skills and enhances overall HR effectiveness.
Overall, this conference was a perfect blend of inspiration, education, and practical advice. It left me feeling empowered and equipped to lead my organization through the exciting transition to AI-enhanced HR practices. I highly recommend this event to any HR executive looking to stay ahead of the curve and drive meaningful change in their organization.
Ryan Dufrain, June 2024 attendee
Chief Human Resource Officer, Brevard Public SchoolsAttending the HR Executive Strategy Summit was an incredibly enriching experience that provided me with invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance our organization's human resources function.
The keynote speakers were truly inspirational, offering diverse perspectives on the future of HR. Their talks were not only informative but also thought-provoking, challenging us to rethink our approaches to talent management, employee engagement, and organizational culture. One session that particularly stood out was the discussion on leveraging AI and technology in HR. It opened my eyes to the possibilities of integrating advanced tools to streamline processes and improve decision-making.
Shafia Hayek, June 2024 attendee
VP, HR & Admin TechnologyThe summit was a highly valuable use of time. The entirety of the content was engaging and useful. I particularly appreciated the size of the audience with a focus on HR Executives. This kept the networking and content particularly relevant for company-level decision making and influence.
Kate Zimberg, 2023 attendee
SVP, Human Resources, F5November 2024 Summit Speakers
Torin Ellis
Advisor, Consultant, Coach, & SpeakerTorin Ellis (TE) leads a progressive HR boutique with a focus on diversity and inclusion. We empower our partners’ talent function through a comprehensive catalog of human capital solutions to ensure they effectively attract, nurture, and retain the most dynamic talent necessary to not only meet, but transcend their business vision.
TE pairs its diversity talent management methodologies with a key understanding of today’s business challenges and opportunities — designing proprietary, advanced, data-driven and high-impact talent and organizational strategies.
Our collaborative talent approach is built on transparency, objective clarity, actionable strategy, precise execution and rigorous performance monitoring — it’s the reason some of the world’s most forward thinking companies — Cielo, Nike, ESPN, Redfin — have relied on us to solve their DEIB equation.
Kevin Oakes
CEO & Co-FounderKevin Oakes is CEO and co-founder of the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), the world’s leading human capital research firm focusing on people practices that drive high performance.
Kevin is also the author of Culture Renovation®, an Amazon bestseller which debuted as the #1 new release in a dozen Amazon book categories. Drawing on data from one of the largest studies ever conducted on corporate culture, Culture Renovation™ details how high-performance organizations have successfully changed organizational culture.
Susan Richards
Founder, Managing PartnerSusan is the founder and managing partner of Sapient Insights Group, a women-owned HR and business management consulting and research firm. Her areas of specialty include leadership, change management, organizational effectiveness, mergers and acquisitions, HR strategy, technology, and operations. The overall focus of her work is helping clients align human capital programs, practices, and technology with business strategies to achieve measurable and sustained outcomes.
Over the past 30 years, Susan has worked with organizations such as City of Ontario, Chick-Fil-A, World Fuel Services, LCMC Health, and Cox Enterprises to address critical HR and business challenges. She also has helped clients navigate the organizational and process changes required to maximize adoption of critical enterprise systems. She and her team pride themselves on taking the time to truly understand each client’s business and collaborating to identify realistic goals specific to each organization.
Tim Sackett
CEOTim Sackett, SCP, is the CEO of HRUTech.com, a leading technical recruiting firm. Tim has over 20+ years of combined executive HR and talent acquisition experience working for Fortune 500 companies. Tim is a highly sought-after international speaker on leadership, HR &TA Tech, talent acquisition, and HR execution. Tim is currently a Senior Faculty member with the Josh Bersin Academy. He is also an Angel investor and advisor and sits on multiple HR Technology corporate boards.
Tim is the author of the newly released book The Talent Fix, Vol. 2. He also writes daily on his blog, the Tim Sackett Project. Tim is married to a hall-of-fame wife, has three sons, and his dog Tucker. In 2024, he was named a Top Global HR & Recruitment Influencer by HR Executive. He has more Twitter (X) followers than his 3 Gen Z sons and is sponsored on stage by diet Mt. Dew.