Talent Connect Summit

Talent Connect Summit returns October 29-30 to Phoenix, Arizona!

Want to be a speaker? We’re looking for talent leaders who have tackled big issues and turned daunting challenges into expansive opportunities.

Change at work continues to accelerate, and leaders in talent, learning, development, and recruitment are at the forefront. Now’s the time to take action and make change work for your people.

It starts at Talent Connect Summit, the in-person event created to challenge traditional viewpoints, embrace uncertainty, and build leadership skills.

Together, we'll be inspired by provocative thought leaders and industry experts who talk about pressing topics, workshop critical business problems with peers to create practical solutions, and deepen relationships with a global network of executives.

2023 Featured Speakers

Thanks to our amazing lineup of insightful speakers.

  • Josh Bersin

    Global Industry Analyst and CEO, Global Industry Analyst and CEO, The Josh Bersin Company

  • Roz Francuz-Harris

    Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Zillow Group

  • Donna Morris

    Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer, Walmart

  • Tiffany Dufu

    Founder & CEO, Founder & CEO, The Cru

  • Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

    Professor of Business Psychology at Columbia University and UCL & Chief Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroupProfessor of Business Psychology at Columbia University and UCL & Chief Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroup

  • Lars Schmidt

    Founder, Founder, Amplify Academy

Event themes

We'll elevate four key themes through a mix of thought-provoking keynote speakers, interactive experiences, and engaging breakout sessions. 

Hiring and Attracting

Attract for today, hire for tomorrow Talent acquisition and recruitment leaders are critical to both talent and business strategy. Join your peers from around the globe to share perspectives on leading the conversation for attracting and hiring top candidates.

Types of breakout sessions

There are two types of breakout sessions to participate in peer-to-peer problem solving and hear from industry changemakers and first-movers.

Solution Rooms: These sessions are designed to foster peer-to-peer problem solving and community building. We'll tackle challenges and face change head-on alongside peers, subject matter experts, and talent practitioners.

Big Ideas: These sessions aim to think BIG and dive deep with thought leaders and trailblazers into the most relevant topics, sparking inspiration and providing insights only LinkedIn can provide.