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 & Value Proof
- Organizational Change & Workforce Readiness
- Building Trust in AI
- Putting AI to Work
AI Evaluation & Value Proof
Define what AI success looks like for your talent organization and build a credible business case rooted in measurable outcomes. Connect AI initiatives to real business impact so you can move forward with confidence, not just experimentation.
Organizational Change & Workforce Readiness
When AI adoption stalls, it’s usually because the organization isn’t yet ready to support it. Uncover what it takes to prepare teams, redesign roles, and evolve operating models so AI can scale effectively. Turn early momentum into lasting transformation across people, processes, and skills.
Building Trust in AI
Discuss challenges around data integrity and responsible governance so you can move faster without increasing risk. Make faster, better talent decisions without compromising trust, compliance, or control.
Putting AI to Work
AI adoption succeeds when it’s embedded into real workflows, with clear human judgment and accountability baked in. Translate capability into performance to ensure AI improves outcomes, not just efficiency.
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 Advisor, Managing Principal, Executive & Talent Development Advisor, RAC Leadership
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
What customers are saying about Talent Connect Summit
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.