Talent Connect Summit

October 20-22, 2025
San Diego, California


Call for Speakers is open. Learn more and apply.

Summit registration is open for select invitees. Broader registration will open soon.

Turn your vision into reality.

Every nothing becomes something at Talent Connect. Goals become attainable. AI becomes actionable. Visions become realities.

This October today’s talent experts, leaders and influencers will gather to share thought-provoking insights, lead practical workshops and wide ranging discussions to help you turn possibility into opportunity in your company, even now. Especially now.

Event themes

Together, we’ll explore four big themes that matter most right now — through inspiring keynotes, hands-on experiences, engaging breakout sessions at the Summit, and exclusive moments from the Show.

Adaptive & Cultural Leadership

Turning YOUR vision into reality starts with YOU!

Effective leadership today is rooted in adaptability and cultural insight, requiring both a clear strategic vision and a commitment to people-first execution. Hear from executive peers and industry thought leaders on:

  • How to lead through rapid change
  • New leadership skills and frameworks for uncertain times
  • Proven strategies for leading organizational transformation
  • Leading change management and AI adoption; people and processes
  • The evolving role of the employer in modern life
  • Building a culture of continuous growth & career development
  • Enabling Culture across generations and the full employment life cycle from recruitment to retirement

You will leave with a robust understanding of how lead in today's environment and how inspire a culture that prioritizes people and profits, preparing your organizations to thrive in the future.

The Summit offers three types of breakout sessions where you can tackle challenges and embrace change alongside your peers, industry leaders, and innovators.

Talent Spotlight

A new interactive format for 2025 brings fresh perspectives and real-world case studies to life at the speed of work. After the presentations, you will have the chance to jump into a live challenge and share your bold ideas to shape the future of work, together.

Solution Room

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

Big Idea

Turning your vision into reality takes insights from thought-leaders and trailblazers. You will dive into the most important topics, spark inspiration, and share the unique insights only LinkedIn can offer.

Mon day, Oct ober 20

Registration & activations

LEAD programming

Executive Briefings

Keynote

Welcome Reception

Tue sday, Oct ober 21

Registration

Keynote

Breakout sessions & activations

LEAD programming

Executive Briefings

Wed nesday, Oct ober 22

Keynote

Breakout sessions & activations

LEAD programming

Executive Briefings

Evening Celebration

2024 featured speakers

We’ll be announcing our 2025 speakers soon! In the meantime, check out the incredible speakers who inspired us in 2024.
Apply to speak below

  • Sinead Bovell

    AI Expert + Futurist, CEO, AI Expert + Futurist, CEO, WAYE

  • KimLoan Tran

    Vice President Talent Management, Vice President Talent Management, Allstate

  • Jay Shankar

    Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition, Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition, Amazon

  • John Vlastelica

    CEO & Founder, CEO & Founder, Recruiting Toolbox

  • Amber Grewal

    Chief Talent Officer, Chief Talent Officer, Boston Consulting Group

  • Ana Recio

    Vice President of Global Talent Acquistion, Vice President of Global Talent Acquistion, Uber

Set in San Diego

Discover inspiration at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, where stunning city and waterfront views await. Conveniently located near the airport, Gaslamp Quarter, and Petco Park, the new Marriott Marquis is the perfect backdrop for our time together and the hub for our live broadcast.