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December 5, 2024 | Marriott Long Beach Downtown
December 5, 2024
Marriott Long Beach Downtown
Get together with Southern California's top CHROs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Reducing Organization Design Friction to Improve Organizational Effectiveness
Identifying, Growing and Retaining Employees with the Skills Your Business Requires
Reshaping a Corporate Culture that Exemplifies Efficiency and Resiliency
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.
Dina Barmasse-Gray
The Cheesecake Factory
Chief People Officer
Kari Durham
Skyworks
SVP, Human Resources
Samantha Khoury
Los Angeles Lakers
VP, Human Resources
Grace Lee
Lumentum
EVP Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer
Tracy Ting
Encore Capital Group
CHRO
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
Hosted by Wisq
Dina Barmasse-Gray
Chief People Officer
The Cheesecake Factory
Robert Lowe
Chief People & Culture Officer
Los Angeles World Airports
Ross Pollack
EVP & CHRO
LionsGate Entertainment
This is a can't miss morning keynote, a C-level debate showdown! Two experienced leaders take sides on some of the topical issues facing the HR world right now. Gain new insights into mission critical priorities for CHROs and find out if you can be swayed to the other side.
During this interactive debate-style keynote you will:
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Heather Laychak
Chief People Officer
Aerospace Corporation
CEOs tell Gartner that workforce is once again one of their top priorities for 2025 and the space industry is searching for solutions. Space Workforce for Tomorrow is a cross-organizational call to action to inspire, prepare and employ the next generation. The Chief People Officer of Aerospace Corporation shares how it is just part of their journey on a complete workforce-centric, organizational redesign.
Join this session to hear how they are:
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Hosted by Alight
Karen Frost
SVP, Corporate Strategy - Health
Alight
Kendra Angier
CHRO
CoreLogic
Ellen Goldsmith
Chief People Officer
Deluxe Media
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:
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Michael Sloan
Market VP of California Human Resources
CommonSpirit Health
Randy Clark
SVP, CHRO
Sempra Infrastructure
Kari Durham
SVP, Human Resources
Skyworks
57% of CEOs tell Gartner they plan to increase their investments in people and culture development. Talent is one of the biggest factors organizations use to measure success, but many are not effectively identifying and developing their own rising stars. You need the right game plan, but also the right managers leading the charge.
Join this boardroom to dive into:
10:25am - 11:05am Networking Break
10:30am - 10:55am 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
Ekta Vyas, PhD
CHRO
Keck Medicine of USC
A recent Gartner survey finds 95% of CHROs are currently restructuring their function, or plan to start soon. As broader enterprise change continues without pause, how can HR leaders maximize resources and embark on a transformation journey that evolves with their organization?
Join this case study for insights on why now is the perfect time to:
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Rita Essaian
Chief People Officer
Sharp HealthCare
Lisa Garrett
Director of Personnel
Los Angeles County, CA
Peter Vitarisi
Chief People Officer
Grimmway Farms
A Gartner study found most of the time when organizations fill leadership positions, they aren't hiring preidentified successors. The biggest succession plan gaps were actually found at positions with higher turnover. How do you make sure your organization is prepared to backfill its most critical roles.
Join this boardroom to discuss:
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Jamila Daniel
Chief Diversity Officer & SVP, Human Resources
Starz
Tasmin Plater
EVP, People & Culture HR
Fifth Season
Karen Robinson
CHRO
Nissin Foods USA
Many businesses still view DEI as an additional initiative rather than an essential component, making it difficult to achieve full organizational commitment to initiatives. How can HR leaders create growth opportunities and improve the employee experience, while dealing with budget and company culture challenges?
Join this session as your peers discuss ways to:
11:50am - 12:35pm Lunch Service
Evanta facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Parking
Self-Park Only
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 1 888 236 2427.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $249 USD (plus tax) is November 11, 2024.
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