Boston CHRO Community
Inner Circle
September 10, 2026 | Tuscan Kitchen Seaport Boston
September 10, 2026
Tuscan Kitchen Seaport Boston
Collaborate with your peers
Join Boston's top CHROs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Empowering Leaders for AI-Driven Transformation
Mitigating Change Fatigue & Building Workforce Resiliency
Redefining HR Operations for the Future of Work
Boston CHRO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Mary Beth DeNooyer
Keurig Dr Pepper
CHRO
Sarah Evans
KnitWell Group
CHRO
Ryan Gilchrist
Wayfair
CPO
Brendan Reidy
Acushnet Company
CPO
Agenda
September 10, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
HR at the Helm — Leading Through AI Transformation
Samantha Howland
Chief People Officer
USA Today Co.
The impact AI is having on organizations around the globe is profound; propelling innovation, driving efficiency, customizing solutions and reshaping operational frameworks. Human resources, as the organizational people leaders, are at the helm. As AI becomes more prevalent in the workplace, it’s critical for CHROs to guide the workforce through transformation.
According to Gartner insight, only 7% of CEOs believe their CHROs have strong AI-savviness relative to what their organizations need. In 2026, HR leaders should be poised to work across the C-suite to shape AI’s impact on talent, the HR function and the future of work. But to do this successfully, CHROs will need to upskill existing and future leadership, make change routine to mitigate fatigue, show employees the value of their work and embrace efficiency through new tools.
Discussion Questions:
- How is AI impacting your workforce and your organizational structure?
- How are you upskilling people leaders and mitigating change fatigue?
- What changes do you anticipate to HR’s operational model?
- What is the biggest challenge your organization is facing with AI?
6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking Break
7:00pm - 8:00pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:00pm - 9:00pm Social Hour
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Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
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