Talent Connect Summit

September 28-30, 2026
New York, New York

Work like never before.

Talent Connect is where work leaps forward. Those endless AI possibilities now endlessly possible.

Join the leaders shaping the future of work as they share transformative insights, sharpen instincts with AI-powered tools, and reimagine what’s possible.

Content Themes

Discuss and solve the biggest challenges facing talent leaders today.

AI Evaluation, Trade-Offs, & Value Proof

In a crowded and rapidly evolving AI landscape, talent leaders are under pressure to make the right bets and prove they’re working. Uncover best practices for evaluating AI solutions with confidence, from build vs. buy decisions to selecting partners that deliver real business impact. Move beyond hype to explore what success looks like, grounded in data, workflows, and measurable outcomes.

2025 keynote speakers

We’ll be announcing our 2026 speakers soon! In the meantime, check out some of the incredible speakers who inspired us in 2025.

  • Bill Burnett

    VP, Product Marketing, VP, Product Marketing, LinkedIn

  • Nicole Lovell

    VP, Global Talent Acquisition, VP, Global Talent Acquisition, Jacobs

  • Dan Shapero

    Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer, LinkedIn

2025 featured speakers

  • Lars Schmidt

    Head of Talent, Head of Talent, Fruitist

  • Dr. Terri Horton MBA, MA

    Work Futurist, HR Consultant, Work Futurist, HR Consultant, FuturePath, LLC

  • J.T. O'Donnell

    Founder & CEO, Founder & CEO, Work It Daily

  • Naphtali Bryant

    Managing Principal | Executive & Talent Development Strategist, Managing Principal | Executive & Talent Development Strategist, RACLeadership

The Summit offers a myriad of ways to experience content, each designed to help you tackle challenges and embrace change alongside peers. Plus, you’ll hear from industry leaders and innovators on the topics that matter most.

Paths

New at Talent Connect this year, Paths are a structured progression of three sessions that build on one another, priming attendees with thought leadership, enabling peer‑to‑peer problem‑solving, and concluding with facilitated networking to tie everything together.

Solution Rooms

Designed to bring peers, experts, and practitioners together to solve problems and build connections, Solution Rooms are where you will tackle challenges and embrace change, side-by-side.

Big Ideas

Explore what’s possible through the insights of thought leaders and trailblazers.You will dive into the most important topics, spark inspiration, and share the unique insights only LinkedIn can offer.

Talent Connect Summit brings talent and HR executives from the world’s largest employers and most valuable brands together with LinkedIn experts and insights.

  • 1000+senior talent leaders
  • 50%VP-level or above
  • 1/3 world’s most valuable brands

Agenda at a glance

Mon day, Sep tember 28

Registration

LEAD programming

Executive briefings

Tue sday, Sep tember 29

Registration & breakfast

Keynote

Executive briefings

Breakout sessions & activations

Welcome Reception

Wed nesday, Sep tember 30

Registration & breakfast

Keynote

Executive briefings

Breakout sessions & activations

Evening Celebration

New York, new possibilities.

After two years in the western United States, we are thrilled to bring Talent Connect Summit back to New York. Experience the energy of Manhattan at the Javits Center, steps from Hudson Yards and the High Line. Centrally located and easy to reach by rail and air, this iconic venue sets the stage for tackling today’s most pressing talent challenges side by side with your peers.