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Our VP of Product Marketing, Ingrid Wantuch, kicks off the event with a welcome message.

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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.


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Talent Connect Sessions New York

How will AI shape the future of talent? Talent Connect Sessions New York was an exclusive, in-person event for senior talent leaders driving change. Big ideas, smarter tools, and real talk on talent. 


The Javits Center, New York, NY

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2025
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Call for Speakers for Talent Connect Sessions New York is now open! 

We're seeking stories that are timely, relevant, transformational, and delivered by great storytellers like you. Talent Connect Sessions aim to showcase innovative customer stories delivered in 10 min Ted Talk style presentations allowing the audience to hear multiple perspectives on how industry first movers are approaching AI, Change Management, or Skills Transformation within their teams, today. Apply today here.

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.


 

Three reasons you won't want to miss our Spring event series.

Three reasons you won’t want to miss Talent Connect Sessions New York

• Unlock strategies with industry leaders on today’s most pressing topics, from AI in action to the future of recruiting and talent development.

• Gain practical insights from talent leaders to help you lead your teams with strategies that are proven to work.

• Get an inside look at Hiring Assistant, our first AI agent for Recruiter and Jobs that helps take on time consuming tasks so recruiters can focus on the most impactful, people-centric parts of their job.


Get inspired by industry leaders and innovators.

 

Adrian Reyes

Host

Sr Manager, Global Clients Program

LinkedIn 

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Danielle Burke

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Sr Director, Product Marketing

LinkedIn

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David Crawford

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Vice President, Talent Acquisition

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

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Vilma Cuevas

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AVP, Talent Strategy

Nuvance Health

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Pinar Demirdag

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Generative AI expert, Co-Founder & CEO

 

Cuebric

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David Ellis

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Director of Healthcare Sales, North America

LinkedIn

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Rachel Gold Centenari

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Sr Recruiter Talent Discovery

SAP

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Kory Kantenga

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Head of Economics, Americas, Economic Graph Research Institute

LinkedIn

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Kristen Lahoda

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Sr Manager, Change Management

LinkedIn

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Dan Lupus

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 Associate Director of Talent Acquisition & Compensation

Almo Corporation

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Peter McCrory

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Staff Economist

LinkedIn

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Daron Mills

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National Healthcare Manager, Large Enterprise

LinkedIn

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Jonathan Pohl

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Group Product Manager

LinkedIn

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Celine Raffray

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Vice President, Talent Acquisition

Bristol-Myers Squibb

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Samantha Shiller

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Program Manager, Learning & Development

Rakuten

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Kate Taylor

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Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Mobility

 

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Agenda

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Registration and Networking Lunch

Check in and enjoy lunch while connecting with your peers.


12:30 - 5:00 PM

Keynotes and Breakouts

 

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


5:00 - 6:00 PM

Networking Reception 

Continue the conversation with your peers. You’ll also have the opportunity to speak with LinkedIn product experts. 


Breakout Programming

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.

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Solution Room

Solution Room sessions are designed to foster peer-to-peer problem solving and community building. Participants will tackle challenges and face change head-on alongside peers, subject matter experts, and talent leaders.



3:00pm - 3:45pm

Talent Spotlight

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.

 

Breakout sessions include:


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.

About the Venue

 Complimentary on-site parking will be offered.


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  • "[The speakers] challenged me to step out of my comfort zone and it was absolutely incredible!"
  • “What a finale!!! I geek out over this stuff so I'm bias, but this was amazing.”

Venue

North Javits

445 11th Avenue at 38th st

New York, NY 10001

 North Javits, located in the heart of Manhattan, New York City, is an impressive and modern exhibition and event venue that serves as an extension of the iconic Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Is this event open to all LinkedIn customers? 

Due to limited capacity at our venue, Talent Connect Sessions is an event for select LinkedIn customers. To inquire about a registration code, please contact your LinkedIn Account Director.

How do I register for Talent Connect Sessions New York?

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.

 

When and where does the event take place? 

Talent Connect Sessions New York  takes place on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:30 am Eastern time. The event venue is North Javits, Javits Center. 

Is there a fee to attend?

 There is no fee to attend. For invited LinkedIn customers, the event is free with no payment required.

I’m from a nonprofit organization. Will this event be relevant for me?

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.

Will there be other Talent Connect Session events in 2025? 

Yes, see other locations here.

Will this event be live streamed so I can attend virtually? 

This is an in-person only experience. The programming will not be streamed, available virtually, or available on-demand at a later date.

 

Who can I contact with additional questions? 

For any questions, including registration or event questions not addressed above, please reach out to the team at LinkedInTC@linkedin.com.

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Is there parking near the venue?

There is no on-site parking at Javits Center, but there are numerous off-site parking options within walking distance of the Javits Center. 

If I use a rideshare app, where should I be dropped off? 

Patrons using Uber or Lyft rideshare services may be dropped off or picked up at the North Javits entrance at 445 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001. Enter North Javits as the final destination and not the Javits Center as that is closer to the south side.

Will food or drinks be provided?

We will provide a light lunch before programming as well as appetizers and beverages during the networking reception.

When does programming begin?

Formal programming will kick off with our opening keynote at 12:30 pm. Please join us at 11:30 am to check in for the event and enjoy networking over lunch.

Will there be somewhere to store bags or coats?

Yes, a coat check with be open from 11am - 7pm with a charge of $4 per item.

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