Event Details
Dates & Venue: April 12–14, 2026 | Fairmont Austin, Austin, TX
Audience: CHROs, VPs of HR, Talent Directors, EX & Culture leaders, Workforce Transformation heads, People Analytics experts, HR Technology managers
Scale & Attendance: Over 2,000+ senior HR leaders, 75+ solution providers, 50+ educational sessions, curated boardrooms, and pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings
Organizer: Quartz Network — global executive insights & events platform
Co-Located Ecosystem: Part of the Quartz Executive Summit series connecting HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Customer Experience leaders for cross-functional alignment
Structure & Tracks
Conference:
Content-driven keynote sessions led by Fortune 500 CHROs, HR analysts, academics, and global experts. Sessions cover future workforce strategies, culture transformation, talent development, EX innovation, and enterprise HR modernization.
Boardroom Tracks:
Invite-only, closed-door discussions where senior executives exchange frameworks, case studies, and transformation roadmaps. These sessions are customized around core HR challenges, such as hybrid leadership, organizational redesign, and AI-driven HR operations.
Exhibition:
A focused expo showcasing the latest HR technology platforms, people analytics tools, talent intelligence systems, culture innovation solutions, LXP/LMS engines, and engagement software. Vendors provide hands-on demos and real-world use cases tailored for enterprise HR deployment.
One-to-One Executive Meetings:
Personalized meetings scheduled according to each attendee’s strategic priorities. CHROs and senior leaders connect directly with solution providers aligned to their initiatives in talent management, HR digitization, benefits optimization, compliance, and EX modernization.
Networking Programmes:
High-level networking built into every stage of the event. Includes leadership receptions, peer discussion lounges, executive breakfasts, and curated meetups with HR innovators, analysts, and enterprise decision-makers.
Core Themes & Focus Areas
AI & People Analytics:
Enterprise-grade people analytics models, AI-enabled decision support, intelligent dashboards, predictive talent insights, workforce risk detection, and automation for HR workflows.
Talent Acquisition & Retention:
Next-generation hiring strategies, candidate experience optimization, talent market intelligence, retention frameworks, and high-value recruitment technology.
Employee Experience & Culture:
Data-driven EX strategies, engagement measurement models, digital culture tools, reward and recognition systems, and employee listening technology for enterprise deployment.
Learning, Skills & Capability Building:
Skills-based workforce planning, L&D transformation, adaptive learning paths, leadership development frameworks, and future capabilities mapping for evolving business environments.
Hybrid Work, Wellbeing & Leadership:
Modern leadership strategies, wellbeing programs, psychologically safe workplaces, remote/hybrid operational models, and culture alignment across distributed teams.
Compliance, HR Operations & Transformation:
HRIS modernization, workflow automation, data security, governance, policy frameworks, and restructuring initiatives essential for enterprise HR efficiency.
Who Should Attend
This event aligns strongly with professionals working across:
• HR transformation and enterprise people strategy
• Talent acquisition, employer branding, and retention programs
• Organizational design and leadership development
• Employee experience optimization and culture design
• HR digitization, systems modernization, and AI adoption
• Data analytics, workforce planning, and performance strategy
• Benefits, compensation, and HR operations
Attendees typically include CHROs, Senior VPs, Directors, Heads of Talent, EX Leaders, People Analytics Managers, and HR Technology Decision-Makers.
Attendee Benefits
Strategic Insights: Gain decision-ready frameworks from leading HR organizations, analysts, and transformation heads.
Executive-Level Networking: Meet peers, directors, and industry thought leaders working on similar enterprise-scale initiatives.
Technology Discovery: Hands-on exploration of HR platforms designed to elevate workforce efficiency, engagement, and scalability.
Vendor Alignment: Matched meetings ensure that each attendee connects only with solutions relevant to their business needs.
Content Access: Sessions provide actionable insights that can be implemented immediately within your HR strategy.
Practical Tips for Attendees
• Review the full agenda early and prioritize sessions aligned with your strategic roadmap
• Prepare a list of HR systems or challenges you want to explore and match them with the solution providers onsite
• Bring team members or stakeholders if jointly evaluating HR technology or transformation approaches
• Take advantage of the boardroom-style sessions — these offer breakthrough insights unavailable in large keynotes
• Use breaks and networking receptions to meet executive-level peers and build strong partnerships
• After the event, document insights, frameworks, and vendor details for leadership reporting and business-case development
• Explore Quartz Network’s post-event content library for interviews, insights, and extended learning
