Talent Connect Summit

October 20-22, 2025
San Diego, California

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.

Talent Connect Summit brings talent and HR executives from the world’s largest employers and most valuable brands together with LinkedIn experts and insights. Join leaders who aren’t just talking about the future of work but who are taking bold action to turn vision into reality.

  • 1000+senior talent leaders
  • 38%VP-level or above
  • 1/3 world’s most valuable brands

2025 keynote speakers

Here are the Summit keynote speakers, more to be announced soon

  • Nicole Lovell

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

  • Dan Shapero

    Chief Operating Officer, Chief Operating Officer, LinkedIn

  • Jay Shetty

    Bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, & former monkBestselling author, award-winning podcast host, Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, & former monk

  • Hari Srinivasan

    VP of Product, Talent Solutions, VP of Product, Talent Solutions, LinkedIn

2025 featured speakers

Here are the thought provoking breakout speakers who will inspire our global audience

Mon day, Oct ober 20

Registration & activations

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LEAD programming

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Executive briefings

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Keynotes

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Welcome reception

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The Summit offers four 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.

Product Lab

Go on an in-depth, interactive tour of the agentic Hiring Assistant, guided by the LinkedIn product team that built it. Explore Hiring Assistant in realistic recruiting scenarios, and experience how it speeds hiring and surfaces stronger candidates.

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.