Our Head of Talent Solutions, Ms Mei Mei Ng will kick off the Open Day with a welcome message.
In this session, we will re-introduce the vision and mission of LinkedIn. We will share more with you stories of LinkedIn and Hong Kong, and what we’ve learned from our platform- the impact of network, stories change, connections, opportunities, and possibilities. Of course, we’ll give you tips on how to best leverage our platform especially during uncertain times like today.
Your playbook for talent success.
Talent Connect Sessions offered a chance to connect with peers, LinkedIn leaders, and industry experts for an afternoon of insights and problem-solving. In addition to engaging thought leadership keynotes, attendees explored current market trends and LinkedIn’s AI-assisted hiring solutions. A hands-on Solution Room session and networking event closed the day.
Keynote Sessions:
Change management essentials for talent leaders
In today’s fast-paced, AI-enabled world, the ability to manage change is essential for talent leaders. This session will delve into LinkedIn’s change management principles and the change strategy behind our enterprise-wide AI upskilling initiative. Attendees will gain actionable insights and learn practical tactics to unlock value through effective change management.
Kristen Lahoda, Sr Manager, Change Management, LinkedIn
AI x human potential: Designing the future of work
In this thought-provoking session, Pinar Seyhan Demirdag explores how AI unlocks new dimensions of human potential—and what it means for the future of talent. Through a visionary lens, she invites leaders to rethink how we build, lead, and evolve in a rapidly shifting world.
Pinar Demirdag, Generative AI expert, Co-Founder & CEO, Cuebric
Breakout Sessoins:
Unleash your organization’s potential with AI
Talent teams are taking on more than ever before. Join us to explore LinkedIn’s product roadmap and discover our AI-powered innovations to help you increase efficiency — without sacrificing quality. Plus, engage with peers in small groups to ideate on our vision for the future of work. This interactive session combines expert insights, peer-driven problem-solving, and collaborative discussions.
Danielle Burke, Sr. Director, Product Marketing, LinkedIn
Jonathan Pohl, Group Manager, Product Management, LinkedIn
Staying ahead: Leveraging competitive insights & market trends in AI-driven HR
This interactive Solution Room session provides a unique opportunity to engage in peer-driven problem-solving and collaborative discussions. Dive deep into market trends, share strategies, and gain actionable insights from your peers and experts to future-proof your approach to talent acquisition and HR innovation.
Peter McCrory, Staff Economist, LinkedIn
AI in action: Turning theory into practice for talent teams
Curious about how to move from the theoretical to the practical when it comes to AI? In this Talent Spotlight session, we will highlight real-world applications of AI, showcasing how talent leaders and teams are embracing this transformative technology. Learn how organizations are leveraging AI to enhance team effectiveness, streamline hiring processes, and drive skill development. Following the presentations, you will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive challenge, sharing your own bold ideas to integrate AI into your team's strategies today.
Samantha Shiller, Program Manager, Learning & Development, Rakuten
Rachel Gold Centenari, Sr Recruiter Talent Discovery, SAP
Empowering teams: Navigating change and building skills for an AI-driven future
In the age of AI, empowering your team to embrace change and develop future-ready skills is key to success. This Talent Spotlight session highlights practical strategies that talent leaders are taking to prepare their teams to adopt AI-assisted tools and drive transformation. The session will begin with share-outs from first-movers in the industry and will be followed by an opportunity for you, as an attendee, to share ways that you plan to equip your team with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an AI-driven world.
Dan Lupus, Associate Director of Talent Acquisition & Compensation, Almo Corporation
Celine Raffray, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Bristol-Myers Squibb
State of the labor market: What it means for healthcare hiring
The labor market is constantly evolving, and healthcare hiring is feeling the impact. Join us as we unpack the latest labor market trends and their impact on healthcare talent acquisition. From workforce shifts to emerging hiring challenges, this dynamic discussion will offer data-driven insights to help talent leaders stay ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand how healthcare fits into the broader labor market—and how you can adapt your hiring approach for the future.
Kory Kantenga, Head of Economics, Americas, Economic Graph Research Institute, LinkedIn
David Ellis, Director of Healthcare Sales, North America, LinkedIn
Is healthcare ready for AI? Empowering talent teams for an AI-powered future
As AI transforms the healthcare landscape, the question isn't just about technology — it's about people. This session explores how talent leaders in healthcare are preparing their teams to embrace AI-assisted tools and build the skills needed for an AI-powered future. You'll hear insights from industry accelerators leading the charge in an interactive discussion and learn practical strategies to equip your team with the adaptability and expertise required to thrive in this new era. After the conversation, you’ll have an opportunity to workshop with your peers and contribute your ideas.
Vilma Cuevas, AVP, Talent Strategy, Nuvance Health
Kate Taylor, Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Mobility, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
David Crawford, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Daron Mills, National Healthcare Manager, Large Enterprise, LinkedIn
In addition to enlightening keynotes, Talent Connect Sessions breakouts offer a deep dive into the topics that matter most to you. Two types of breakout sessions allow you to participate in peer-to-peer problem solving or hear from industry experts.
Talent Spotlight sessions provide an interactive format to highlight innovative perspectives and real-world case studies in a dynamic, fast-paced format. Following presentations, attendees have the opportunity to engage in a live challenge, sharing their own bold ideas to shape the future of work together.
Unlock talent efficiency: LinkedIn’s product vision for 2025 and beyond to Unleash your organization’s potential with AI
Talent teams are taking on more than ever before. Join us to explore LinkedIn’s product roadmap and discover our AI-powered innovations to help you increase efficiency — without sacrificing quality. Plus, engage with peers in small groups to ideate on our vision for the future of work. This interactive session combines expert insights, peer-driven problem-solving, and collaborative discussions.
Staying ahead: Leveraging competitive insights & market trends in AI-driven HR
This interactive Solution Room session provides a unique opportunity to engage in peer-driven problem-solving and collaborative discussions. Dive deep into market trends, share strategies, and gain actionable insights from your peers and experts to future-proof your approach to talent acquisition and HR innovation.
AI in action: Turning theory into practice for talent teams
Curious about how to move from the theoretical to the practical when it comes to AI? In this Talent Spotlight session, we will highlight real-world applications of AI, showcasing how talent leaders and teams are embracing this transformative technology. Learn how organizations are leveraging AI to enhance team effectiveness, streamline hiring processes, and drive skill development. Following the presentations, you will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive challenge, sharing your own bold ideas to integrate AI into your team's strategies today.
Empowering teams: Navigating change and building skills for an AI-driven future
In the age of AI, empowering your team to embrace change and develop future-ready skills is key to success. This Talent Spotlight session highlights practical strategies that talent leaders are taking to prepare their teams to adopt AI-assisted tools and drive transformation. The session will begin with share-outs from first-movers in the industry and will be followed by an opportunity for you, as an attendee, to share ways that you plan to equip your team with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an AI-driven world.
You can register here. Once your registration is complete we’ll send you a confirmation email. We’ll also send you more details once we are closer to the event date.
While this event will provide practical insights for talent leaders across all industries, if you are a nonprofit employee, consider registering for one of our Impact Summit: Nonprofit Talent Edition events, taking place in New York on April 24 and Washington DC on May 1.
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For any questions, including registration or event questions not addressed above, please reach out to the team at LinkedInTC@linkedin.com.
