Chicago CHRO Community
Inner Circle
March 11, 2026 | The Metropolitan
March 11, 2026
The Metropolitan
Collaborate with your peers
Join Chicago'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
Chicago 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
AJ Brow
White Lodging
CHRO
Kane Calamari
Ace Hardware
SVP & CHRO
Amber Kennelly
William Blair & Company
CHRO
Randy Yu
Misumi Group
Chief People Officer & SVP HR, Communications, Administration
Agenda
March 11, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
HR at the Helm — Leading Through AI Transformation
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
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Chicago CHRO Community Inner Circle.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue
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Parking: Valet arranged and available at venue.
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