Work, like never before.
Talent Connect is where work leaps forward. Those endless AI possibilities? Now endlessly possible.
Talent, recruitment, and HR professionals around the world came together to sharpen their perspectives and reimagine what’s possible.
Content Themes
Talent Connect Show explored some of the biggest challenges facing talent leaders.
- AI Evaluation & Value Proof
- Workforce Readiness & Change Management
- Building Trust in AI
- Putting AI to Work
AI Evaluation & Value Proof
Sessions explored how to define AI success, connect initiatives to measurable business outcomes, and build credible business cases.
Workforce Readiness & Change Management
Attendees examined what it takes to prepare teams, redesign roles, and evolve operating models so AI can scale effectively.
Building Trust in AI
Conversations addressed data integrity, responsible governance, risk, compliance, and trust.
Putting AI to Work
Sessions explored how to embed AI into real workflows with clear human judgment and accountability.
2026 keynote speakers
Our keynote speakers inspired fresh ways to bring talent strategies to life.
Dan Shapero
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer, LinkedIn
Brené Brown
Research Professor & New York Times Best Selling AuthorResearch Professor & New York Times Best Selling Author
Scott McGuckin
VP, Global Talent Acquisition, VP, Global Talent Acquisition, Cisco
Leland Melvin
Astronaut & Space Thought LeaderAstronaut & Space Thought Leader
Alyssa Merwin
Global VP, Talent Solutions, Global VP, Talent Solutions, LinkedIn
Dan Reid
VP, Product Management, VP, Product Management, LinkedIn
Mariana Atencio (Host)
Expert on Trust, Communication, & Resilience; Journalist; AuthorExpert on Trust, Communication, & Resilience; Journalist; Author
We brought the Talent Connect main stage to viewers around the world, with keynotes rooted in human inspiration and practical reinvention.
The 2026 Talent Connect Show brought luminary voices to the main stage. Viewers had a front-row seat to perspectives attuned to this moment in time.
Viewers gained access to LinkedIn labor-market and workforce insights and learned about innovations delivering measurable results and value, including Hiring Assistant.
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