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Talent Connect 2024 Highlights
Where possibility works.
Explore insights from keynote speakers, roundtable conversations, breakout sessions, and more from this year's event.
Keynote Presentations
Discover thought-provoking speakers sharing their perspectives on the world of work.
Mel teaches the science of change with a tool that inspires courage, breaks old habits, and boosts productivity, helping millions unlock their potential.
Time: 30 min.
Hilton's Chief Human Resources Officer Laura Fuentes shares how the company enhances culture and performance in today's ever-evolving world.
Time: 30 min.
In this fireside chat, Jennifer Hudson recounts her inspirational journey from humble beginnings to global stardom.
Time: 30 min.
Fortune 500 AI advisor Allie K. Miller explores the possibilities of AI and how we can leverage new technologies to empower ourselves and our businesses.
Time: 30 min.
CEO Ryan Roslansky and product leader Hari Srinivasan unveil new AI-powered LinkedIn products to help talent leaders unlock the power of people.
Time: 35 min.
Linkedin talent leaders Erin Scruggs and Jennifer Shappley share how they're helping their organizations move from "AI is the future" to "AI is today."
Time: 30 min.
Event themes
Explore takeaways from Talent Connect 2024 by event theme.
Talent Attraction & Acquisition
From wide talent pools to wide open possibilities.
Shaping the future of talent acquisition with AI-driven automation
LinkedIn Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, Evan Klein, hosts a compelling discussion with leaders and experts on the evolving strategies and new possibilities that AI brings to the talent acquisition process.
Time: 15 min.
Explore how Capgemini, a leader in digital innovation, has been on a multi-year journey to revolutionize HR by leveraging AI and data insights at scale.
Time: 4 min.
Join Marty Finn as he reveals how customers use LinkedIn Recruiter to enhance efficiency and speed while maintaining quality in this transformative talent landscape.
Time: 5 min.
Discover how the shift toward skills-based and potential-based hiring can open up new talent pools and drive alignment of personal and corporate values to fuel growth in an ever-evolving talent landscape.
Time: 4 min.
An expert panel will discuss how talent teams can navigate the complexities of implementing AI in HR, introducing a practical "AI Readiness Framework."
Time: 16 min.
Join Grace Ko and industry experts as they explore how to evolve your employer brand to attract and retain a multigenerational workforce, including Gen Z.
Time: 6 min.
Dan Kim, LinkedIn’s Head of Client Insights, sits down with Samantha Burt, ICON’s SVP of Global Talent Acquisition, as she shares how the company is embracing AI and skills-based hiring practices to increase recruiter efficiency.
Time: 4 min.
Additional resources
My team is up against a pretty big challenge and the technology we have today is just life-changing from a recruiter perspective. So don’t be afraid to try some things.”
Jeannie Steele
Head of Global Talent Acquisition, AMD
Talent Development
Unlock what's possible for your organization with skills that move your business forward.
Mastering talent development with innovative strategies for the future of work
Join Sarah Leydon-Anand, LinkedIn’s Senior Director of Leadership Development, as she leads a roundtable with experts on evolving talent development. Gain insights into fostering continuous growth, developing skills, and leveraging internal talent for success.
Time: 15 min.
In Indonesia, the Ministry of State Enterprises is transforming workforce development using LinkedIn Learning to enhance technical skills through self-paced pathways.
Time: 4 min.
Join Marty Finn as he interviews Stephanie Conway on how LinkedIn is using AI-driven insights to create personalized career journeys that enhance organizational success.
Time: 5 min.
Join industry experts as they explore strategies to support non-linear career growth, connection, and skill building in an AI-driven talent landscape.
Time: 9 min.
Michelle Randall-Berry, Global Head of Talent, and Kelly Salek, Director of L&D at Teradyne, share their experience in developing a core curriculum for their organization to meet evolving business needs.
Time: 9 min.
Gain insights from leaders at Zillow, Upwardly Global, and LinkedIn on navigating AI-driven changes, hybrid teams, and equitable talent development.
Time: 7 min.
Additional resources
We can transform the technology, we can transform the business process, but without transforming the human capital, the company will not go anywhere.”
Tedi Bharata
Deputy Minister for Human Capital & IT for Indonesia, Indonesia BUMN Ministry
Future of HR
Possibility starts by embracing change and innovation.
AI and the future of work: Insights from Sinead Bovell
Join AI expert Sinead Bovell as she discusses AI's impact on the future of work, including job evolution and essential skills. As founder of WAYE, she has educated over 10,000 entrepreneurs. At Talent Connect, she shares insights on trends that will reshape talent management in the AI age.
Time: 4 min.
Join Ana Recio, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Uber, as she explores how measuring quality of hire impacts HR areas like performance management and DE&I. Discover how this focus can improve hiring metrics and enhance candidate experiences.
Time: 12 min.
Talent leaders from Starbucks and Wipro share key insights to shape talent acquisition, development, and diversity initiatives for the upcoming year.
Time: 5 min.
Josh Bersin shares case studies on transitioning HR teams to the new Systemic HR operating model for talent acquisition, L&D, and organizational growth.
Time: 13 min.
Speakers explore strategies for fostering inclusion across five generations in the workplace and engaging diverse talent with purpose-driven goals.
Time: 14 min.
Additional resources
HR used to be very much process driven, and I think it really has to change to be able to adjust, adapt, and put in place the solutions that address the real business challenges.”
Anne Lebel
CHRO, Capgemini
Unlocking Value with LinkedIn
Go from talent strategy to powerful business results with some help from LinkedIn.
Unlocking human efficiency for strategic impact with AI
Mark Pearson and Jeannie Steele of AMD highlight AI's role in streamlining hiring, enhancing diversity, and personalizing learning, enabling HR professionals to focus on strategic goals and empowering talent leaders to innovate and grow their talent base.
Time: 4 min.
With its 2025 new product releases, LinkedIn is rolling out AI-powered features to help recruiters and L&D professionals do their jobs better and more efficiently.
Time: 1 min.
LinkedIn talent leaders share how AI and innovative strategies help them tackle challenges and focus on strategic, human-centered recruitment efforts.
Time: 9 min.
LinkedIn's Chief Economist and VP of Global Talent Acquisition provide data-driven insights from the latest Global Talent Trends report to help HR leaders navigate labor market changes.
Time: 6 min.
Invest in employee growth with LinkedIn Learning tools and features like Next Role Explorer, Role Guides, and Career Goals.
Time: 1 min.
Get your inside look at AI talent applications within LinkedIn. Join Erin Scruggs and Jennifer Shappley as they share highlights from their main stage presentation on how they are leading LinkedIn teams on the move from “AI is the future” to “AI is today.”
Time: 6 min.
Additional resources
Every day, our goal is to help you all do what you do best with more of your day. Because what you do changes lives. It changes companies. It changes economies.”
Ryan Roslansky
CEO, LinkedIn
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