IN-PERSON

San Francisco CHRO Executive Summit

June 27, 2024 | Grand Hyatt at SFO

June 27, 2024
Grand Hyatt at SFO

Governing Body Agenda Location Partners Contact

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Kristi Cappelletti-Matthews

VSP Global
CHRO

Cori Davis

Genentech
Chief People Officer

Eric Hunn

Premier Protein
SVP of People, CHRO

Eva Majercsik

Genesys
EVP & Chief People Officer

Kim Sullivan

Proofpoint
CHRO

What to Expect

Interactive Sessions

Hear from CHRO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.

Community Networking

Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your San Francisco CHRO community.

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a private, one-on-one setting through Evanta's Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

Agenda

June 27, 2024

morning afternoon

7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast

8:30am - 9:15am Keynote

The Alchemy of Talent: Unlocking Peak Performance on Complex Teams

Vijay Pendakur, Ph.D.

Team Effectiveness Coach

Guest Speaker

In a time of extraordinary disruption and rapid change, extended periods of uncertainty can often lead to diminished team outcomes. But, skillful leaders can harness specific tools to enable their teams to flourish in complex times. This interactive workshop will focus on the science and skills of psychological safety and team connection, two proven drivers of team performance in moments of disruption.

Join this session with Dr. Vijay Pendakur to learn how to:

Leverage scientific evidence supporting the strong connection between diversity and business success
Upskill managers to lead psychologically safe teams
Harness the behavioral science of team connection to increase team resilience in extended periods of change

9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break

9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session

Reimagining a New People-Centric Future

Gary Beckstrand

VP, O.C. Tanner Institute

O.C. Tanner

Organizations face increased expectations to place their people at the center of business—and the next step is making that practical for all involved. Hear the latest research on how organizations everywhere can cultivate nimble resiliency amid change and enhance their people experience to create a future that allows employees to stay, feel fulfilled, and do their best work.

Join this session to learn:

Leading with practical empathy
Supporting the critical 80%
Achieving equitable flexibility

9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom

Futureproofing Skillsets with Strategic Planning

Grace Lee

EVP Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer

Lumentum

Estrella Parker

Chief People Officer

Cupertino Electric

Erin Dangerfield

SVP, People and Culture

Golden State Warriors

A Gartner study found 33% of the skills needed in an average job posting from 2019 are no longer necessary in 2024. As job responsibilities continue to evolve, CHROs must anticipate the versatility of future skillsets. Shifting from a tactical short term approach to a strategic long term plan can set the workforce up for success.

Join this session to discuss:

Planning for challenges that result in talent gaps
Anticipating evolving job responsibilities
Implementing a formal development program aimed at future skills

9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom

Expanding Talent Pipelines Through the Power of Potential

Julie Beley

Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer

WSGR

Amelia Generalis

Chief People Officer

Opendoor

Eva Majercsik

EVP & Chief People Officer

Genesys

Organizations have long discussed diversifying their talent pipelines, and recent technological and labor market disruptions are forcing some to take action now to meet skill needs. How can CHROs help democratize job access to prioritize potential over credentials?

Join this session to discuss:

Establishing inclusive and transparent recruitment practices
Looking past outdated qualification requirements when assessing candidates
Appealing to untapped talent pools from diverse industries and backgrounds

10:25am - 11:05am Networking Break

10:30am - 10:55am Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

11:05am - 11:50am Breakout Session

What's Next in HR Tech and Analytics?

Claire Zhang

Head of HR | Vice President, People

Samsung Electronics America

Martin Woodrow

SVP, Human Resources Americas

Rakuten

In the competitive Bay Area market, many organizations strive to be on the cutting edge of technology and data utilization. But when it comes to HR specifically, insufficient talent analytics capabilities and challenges with technological implementation can limit impact.

Join this session to hear how CHROs can:

Close technical skills gaps to future-proof the HR function
Build a data-driven HR function that advances talent outcomes
Optimize people technology and analytics to drive business results

11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom

Why Don’t Employees Feel Supported?

Matthew Bragstad

SVP, Strategy, Vision, Storytelling, Evangelism

Alight

Erin Andre

SVP & CHRO

Informatica

Melissa Ribeiro

Chief People Officer

Encora

Most organizations have expanded benefits in both volume and scope, but many employees are frustrated with information overload and overall employee experience. How can CHROs build meaningful connections between the workforce and their benefits while navigating an ever-expanding technology ecosystem?

Attend this session to learn:

Strategies for connecting employee insights to actions to power stronger engagement
Ways to integrate employee experiences to increase adoption
How organizations can leverage personalization and AI to help people feel seen and cared for

11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom

Reshaping Employee Development for Business Needs

Daniel Swartz

CHRO, Global Operations

Align Technology

Eric Hunn

SVP of People, CHRO

Premier Protein

Despite a massive spend, Gartner research shows learning & development managers feel only one in three employees can quickly apply the skills they've learn in training. By changing behaviors and rethinking growth to focus on filling enterprise gaps, CHROs can be crucial in reshaping organizational success.

Joins this boardroom to discuss:

Thinking beyond personal and individual transformation
Focusing on development for practical application
Creating out of the box strategies for upskilling

11:50am - 12:35pm Lunch Service

12:35pm - 1:10pm Keynote

Generative AI's Role in HR — A Year in Review

Trevor Keavney

Director, HR Advisory

Gartner

Just over a year ago, generative AI (GenAI) took HR by storm. Seventy-six percent of HR leaders had agreed that they would be lagging in organizational success if they did not adopt and implement GenAI in the next 12 to 24 months. Now, as the initial hype subsides, CHROs must evaluate the true implications of this technology.

Join Trevor Keavney, Director, HR Advisory at Gartner, as he examines:

Changing attitudes towards GenAI in HR
Realities of GenAI use cases
Key considerations for advancing initiatives efficiently

1:10pm - 1:35pm Networking Break

1:35pm - 2:20pm Breakout Session

Designing an Agile and Engaged Workforce

Kristi Cappelletti-Matthews

CHRO

VSP Global

Kim Mayes

CDIO & VP, Business HR Strategic Talent

Intel

CHROs are being asked to plan, communicate and execute change initiatives to ensure organizations remain competitive. As the workforce reacts and adapts to these initiatives, how can CHROs maintain employee culture and engagement?

Join this session to discuss:

Establishing a workforce with a change-readiness mentality
Driving high-performing cultures in the face of change
Balancing connection to the workforce and needs of the business

1:35pm - 2:20pm Executive Boardroom

Preparing For An Unknown Future

Trevor Keavney

Director, HR Advisory

Gartner

Kristen Kurland

Head of Human Resources

Essex Property Trust

As the world continues to automate, organizations are looking to optimize all functions of the enterprise. CHROs have an opportunity to streamline processes and upgrade technology to enhance the employee experience and enterprise efficiency. But how can you prepare when you don’t know what to expect?
In a follow up to his keynote, Gartner HR Advisor, Trevor Keavney will moderate a CHRO boardroom to discuss:

How to prepare teams for an unexpected future
Practical and role specific usage of generative AI
Best practices on working with IT peers

1:35pm - 2:20pm Executive Boardroom

Evolving Succession Planning for 2024

Mei Lin Wolff

Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer

Webcor Construction

Danyal Noel

Deputy Director HR

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Amid relentless internal and external disruptions, succession plans become even more essential but more vulnerable to becoming outdated. How can CHROs monitor and strengthen their bench, ensuring the right leaders will be ready at the right time?

Join this session to discuss:

Rebuilding and diversifying depleted leadership pipelines
Creating adaptable succession plans in a changing environment
Aligning successors to future organizational needs

2:20pm - 3:00pm Networking Break

2:25pm - 2:50pm Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

3:00pm - 3:35pm Keynote

Defining and Delivering the Value of Culture

Tracy Layney

SVP, CHRO

Levi Strauss & Co.

Kim Sullivan

CHRO

Proofpoint

CHROs must develop targeted strategies to define a culture that equally represents how employees engage with the organization and how they meet the day-to-day expectations of business. Finding and delivering a balance will provide a more positive employee experience while simultaneously fulfilling enterprise goals.

In this keynote, CHROs will discuss:

Tailoring offerings to meet employee needs and improve attrition and wellbeing
Aligning behavior-based aspects of culture with organizational design
Providing a connection to culture to sustain workforce performance

3:35pm - 5:00pm Networking

Governing Body Reception

Governing Body members host this reception for attendees to close out the event with an evening of peer networking, food and drinks. Attendees will also be able to partake in a service project called "Beads to Beat Cancer", where they can assemble a bracelet to donate to cancer patients, and a second to wear or give to someone they know who has been impacted by cancer.