7:30 am Conference Registration & Networking

8:20 am What it Takes to Make a Leap a Reality

8:30 am Chair’s Welcome, Opening Remarks & Connection Before Content

• Sondra Calhoun most recenty Snr Director of Learning & OD / Co-Owner, Pushpay / Strada Consulting

Driving Higher Retention Of In-Demand Tech Talent

8:40 am Discover: Re-evaluating Attrition to Retain Top Performing Tech Talent

• Rod Lacey Chief People Officer, simPRO

9:00 am Discover: Re-imagining Performance & Development for Higher Talent Retention

• Nicole Hopkins Founder, Former VP (head of) People , Up & to the Right Consulting, Webflow

9:20 am Develop: What More Can We Learn from the Tech Organizations Rethinking How to Retain Top Talent in the Workforce?

• Rod Lacey Chief People Officer, simPRO
• Nicole Hopkins Founder, Former VP (head of) People , Up & to the Right Consulting, Webflow

9:40 am Action: What Are You Now Going to Do Differently to Increase Retention Rates in Your Tech Organization?

10:00 am Networking Break

Building New, Stronger Cultures in Fast-Changing Tech Firms

10:40 am Discover: Inspiring Culture & Communicating Values Through Storytelling

• Reema Batnagar Vice President of People, Pixar Animation Studios

11:00 am Discover: Building Inclusive Cultures to Increase Diverse Talent Retention

• Gianna Driver Chief Human Resources Officer, Exabeam

11:20 am Develop: What More Can We Learn from the HR Tech Innovators Prioritizing Culture in Their Organizations?

• Reema Batnagar Vice President of People, Pixar Animation Studios
• Gianna Driver Chief Human Resources Officer, Exabeam

11:40 am Action: What Are You Now Going to Do Differently to Build a Better Culture in Your Tech Organization?

12:00 pm Networking Lunch

The Future of the HR Leader in Tech

1:00 pm Panel Discussion: Rethink, Re-imagine & Redesign the Future of HR for Transformational Impact on Tech Firms in 2022 & Beyond

• Amy Cappellanti-Wolf Chief Human Resources Officer, Cohesity
• Kelly Hartman Chief People Officer, Chipper Cash
• Scott Pitasky Chief People Officer, Unity
• Gianna Driver Chief Human Resources Officer, Exabeam

1:40 pm Discover:Building Your Workforce While Competing for Technical Talent

Prioritizing the Health & Wellbeing of Tech Employees

2:00 pm Develop:What Lessons Can We Learn From HR Leaders Tackling Transformation Head-On?

2:20 pm Action:What Are You Now Going to Do to Transform your Tech Organization?

2:40 pm Afternoon Break

3:00 pm Discover: Driving a Positive Mindset for Employee Wellbeing & Productivity

• Amy Cappellanti-Wolf Chief Human Resources Officer, Cohesity

3:20 pm Discover: Building a Career Ecosystem to Support Hyper-Growth Tech

3:40 pm Develop: What More Can We Learn from the HR Leaders Transforming the Way We Support & Encourage Tech Employees

• Amy Cappellanti-Wolf Chief Human Resources Officer, Cohesity

4:00 pm Action: What Are You Now Going to Do to Support Your People?

4:20 pm Networking Break

Rethink Learning & Development in a Post-Pandemic Climate

4:40 pm Discover: Diversifying Tech Talent for a Broader Workforce & Fresh Innovation

• Khalil Smith Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement, Akamai Technologies

5:00 pm Discover: Re-imagining Virtual Learning for Cross-Pollination, Increased Management Effectiveness & Employee Engagement

• Kristen Hartley Learning & Development Lead, Leader Development & Performance Management, Pinterest

5:20 pm Develop: What More Can We Learn from HR Leaders Rethinking How to Unlock the Potential of Employees in Tech?

• Khalil Smith Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement, Akamai Technologies
• Kristen Hartley Learning & Development Lead, Leader Development & Performance Management, Pinterest

5:40 pm Action: What New Thinking Are You Now Going to Apply to More Effectively Unlock the Potential of Your Tech Employees?

6:00 pm Chair’s Closing Remarks & End of Conference Day One