Agenda

  • Kick off the day with networking and breakfast before diving into a morning filled with insightful sessions.

  • Welcome keynote from Chris Abbass, CO-Founder of HIGHER

  • Reimagine your business with AI: from hype to strategy

    Join bestselling author and leading voice on AI and the future of work, Alison McCauley, for a powerful keynote designed to cut through the noise and reframe how leaders think about what’s next.

    How will AI fundamentally reshape the business landscape?
    Move beyond the hype to gain real insight into what sets this transformation apart from previous waves of digital change.

    Explore how AI is expanding what’s possible—empowering teams to unlock new opportunities and drive meaningful progress. Learn how both organizations and individuals can not only adapt but thrive in a future where AI enhances work across every function.

    Keynote speaker:
    Alison McCauley
    Bestselling Author, CEO of Unblocked Future, and Founder of Think With AI

  • Join us for this workshop session on Future-Ready Talent Teams.

  • Join us for a panel conversation on Building a Tech-Enabled TA Function.

    Moderator: Chris Abbass, Co-Founder at HIGHER

    Speakers:

    • Benjamin Sesser, CEO at Brighthire

    • Manjuri Sinha, VP HR / Global Head of GTM Org Success & People Partners at Miro

    • Tiffany Hindman, VP, Global Tech Recruiting, Innovation & Talent Market Intelligence at ServiceNow

    • David Moore, VP, Talent at Box

  • Join us for a one hour networking lunch.

  • Join us for this workshop session on Building a Tech-Enabled TA Function.

  • Join us for a panel discussion on The Next Generation TA Leader.

    Moderator: Chris Abbass, Co-Founder at HIGHER

    Speakers:

    • Dr. Shauna Geraghty, Senior Vice President, Head of Global People and Talent at Talkdesk

    • José Benitez Cong, Global Head, Core Recruiting at Airbnb

    • Maisha Gray-Diggs, VP, Talent, Experience, and Diversity at LiveRamp

    • Kathrin Holzfurtner, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Ideals

    • Karen Arnold, Global Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Automattic

  • Join us for a mid-afternoon coffee break and networking session.

  • Join us for this workshop session on The Next Generation TA Leader.

  • Hear from Chris Abbass, Co-Found of HIGHER as he wraps up the day.

  • Wrap up the day with networking drinks.

Location

Shack15,  Ferry Building, San Francisco