Minneapolis CHRO Community
Executive Summit
May 2027 | Location Coming Soon
May 2027
Location Coming Soon
Join fellow CHROs for a day of peer connections, peer perspectives and Gartner insights
The Gartner Minneapolis CHRO Community Executive Summit is the community’s signature event, bringing together CHROs for a full day of immersive, peer-driven discussions and curated networking. Connect with peers who share similar priorities, exchange real-world experiences and gain data-driven insights from Gartner analysts. Walk away with practical solutions, validated strategies and valuable connections, giving you greater confidence to lead through change.
Participate in discussions on the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Developing People Leaders for Critical, High-Stakes Moments
Harnessing AI to Shape the New Way of Work
Boosting Workforce Excellence and Resilience in Disruptive Environments
Minneapolis CHRO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Elcio Barcelos
U.S. Bank
CHRO
Katie Larson
Hormel Foods
CHRO
Jared Nypen
Great Clips
VP, HR & Project Management
Julie Sexton
Land O'Lakes
SVP & CHRO
What to Expect at an Executive Summit
Gain New Perspectives from Peers
Hear from CHRO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role in Keynote sessions, and participate in smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.
Strengthen Your Peer Network
Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships in your Minneapolis CHRO Community through dedicated networking time in an intimate environment and curated, one-on-one conversations with peers matched based on shared priorities and interests.
Leverage Gartner Insights
Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from a Gartner analyst in the opening Keynote, setting the context for peer conversations throughout the day on the most critical topics affecting your role.
Agenda
Coming Soon
The CHRO Executive Summit agendas are driven by the mission-critical priorities identified among the community. Each agenda is uniquely crafted By CHROs, For CHROs®, and will be available closer to the gathering. All topics and sessions will be inspired by the following themes.
Developing People Leaders for Critical, High-Stakes Moments
Leader and manager development is a top priority for CHROs, but most lack confidence in their current approaches, which often fail to deliver results. HR leaders should shift from generic, supply-driven leadership development to targeted, demand-driven support during critical, high-stakes moments where leaders need it the most.
Harnessing AI to Shape the New Way of Work
CHROs must lead the way in harnessing both agentic and generative AI to reshape work, balancing human-machine collaboration and preparing the workforce for AI-driven transformation. By moving beyond isolated AI solutions and developing a comprehensive strategy for HR, CHROs can unlock sustainable value and ensure their organizations thrive in the new era of work.
Boosting Workforce Excellence and Resilience in Disruptive Environments
CHROs must make workforce resilience a strategic priority to drive sustainable performance, especially as employees face mounting pressure from constant change, AI adoption and organizational transformation. By building a resilient workforce—one that excels in both performance and well-being—organizations can ensure successful AI integration, maintain productivity and safeguard long-term business success despite ongoing disruption.
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Location
Coming Soon
Venue information will be available shortly.
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.
