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
- Workforce Readiness & Change Management
- 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.
Workforce Readiness & Change Management
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.
Keynote Speakers
Our keynote speakers will inspire fresh ways to bring your talent strategies to life. Addional keynote speakers to be announced.
Dan Shapero
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer, LinkedIn
Brené Brown
Research Professor & New York Times Best Selling AuthorResearch Professor & New York Times Best Selling Author
Scott McGuckin
VP, Global Talent Acquisition, VP, Global Talent Acquisition, Cisco
Leland Melvin
Astronaut & Space Thought LeaderAstronaut & Space Thought Leader
Alyssa Merwin
Global VP, Talent Solutions, Global VP, Talent Solutions, LinkedIn
Dan Reid
VP, Product Management, VP, Product Management, LinkedIn
Mariana Atencio (Host)
Expert on Trust, Communication, & Resilience; Journalist; AuthorExpert on Trust, Communication, & Resilience; Journalist; Author
Featured Breakout Speakers
This year we're featuring leading voices who are evaluating what’s possible, and putting it into practice.
Naphtali Bryant
Managing Principal, Executive & Talent Development Advisor, Managing Principal, Executive & Talent Development Advisor, RAC Leadership
Johnny Campbell
CEO, CEO, SocialTalent
Dr. Cat Hicks
Founder & Principal Scientist, Founder & Principal Scientist, Catharsis Consulting
Jennifer McClure
CEO & Chief Excitement Officer, CEO & Chief Excitement Officer, Unbridled Talent
Programming Formats
The Summit offers myriad 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.
Big Ideas
Explore what's possible with thought leaders and trailblazers. You will dive into the most important topics, spark inspiration, and discover the unique insights only LinkedIn can offer.
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.
Executive Exchanges
This interactive format showcases fresh perspectives and real-world case studies through a series of fireside chats, followed by Q&A to explore the thinking reshaping the way we work.
The deep dive you asked for.
Introducing Paths
A new three-session experience designed to help you go deeper on the topics that matter most to your organization.
Each Path follows a structured progression over one day, starting with a Big Idea to ground you in the latest thinking, moving into a Solution Room for peer-to-peer problem solving, and concluding with In Practice to bring it all together.
In Practice ends the experience with guided reflection to turn insights into clear next steps, followed by elevated peer-to-peer networking so you leave with both actionable takeaways and meaningful connections.
See LinkedIn products in action at the InBar.
Get ready to experience the future of talent at the InBar. This is your central hub for exploring our latest Hire and Build solutions through an interactive experience. Whether you’re looking to dive into 1:1 consultations with our product experts, join live demos, or hear real-world success stories at our Reinvention Showcase, the InBar is designed to help you move from experimenting with AI to confident execution at scale. Join us to see how LinkedIn’s latest innovations will support you in driving measurable outcomes for your organization.
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
LEAD programming
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Registration
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Executive briefings
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Tue sday, Sep tember 29
Registration & breakfast
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Executive briefings
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Keynote
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Breakout sessions & activations
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Welcome Reception
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Wed nesday, Sep tember 30
Registration & breakfast
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Executive briefings
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Keynote
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Breakout sessions & activations
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Evening Celebration
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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.