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
- Organizational Change & Workforce Readiness
- Trust & Security in the Age of AI
- AI in the Flow of Work
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.
Organizational Change & Workforce Readiness
Successfully adopting AI at scale requires more than just technology change – it takes organizational transformation. Explore how to prepare teams, roles, and operating models for what’s next, tackling everything from stalled pilots to redesigning talent functions for an AI-enabled world. Through real-world examples and peer-driven dialogue, unpack what it takes to move from experimentation to sustained adoption. The focus is on making change stick, both structurally and culturally, to build a workforce ready for the future of talent.
Trust & Security in the Age of AI
As AI reshapes hiring and talent systems, trust is becoming a strategic priority, not just an operational concern. Dig in on emerging challenges like signal integrity, candidate authenticity, and compliance in an AI-generated world, and learn how to design systems that are defensible, transparent, and resilient across regions and industries. The goal is to help organizations rebuild confidence in their talent processes while navigating increasing complexity and risk.
AI in the Flow of Work
AI is redefining how work gets done, but moving from experimentation to scale takes integrating AI into real workflows, clarifying where automation drives efficiency and where human judgment must lead. Discover how to design effective, accountable talent systems that balance efficiency and quality gains with human control, with practical guidance on embedding AI into everyday processes while keeping people at the center.
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
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.