Washington, DC CHRO Community
Executive Summit
November 18, 2026 | Convene at 1201 Wilson Blvd
November 18, 2026
Convene at 1201 Wilson Blvd
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Washington, DC'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:
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
Washington, DC 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
Melissa Hurst
American Red Cross
CHRO
Ken Kovach
B.F. Saul Company & Affiliates
CHRO
Shawn Stokes
Events DC
SVP, Human Resources & Culture
Loretta Young Walker
MedStar Health
EVP & Chief People Officer
What to Expect
Interactive Sessions
Hear from CHRO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.
Community Networking
Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Washington, DC CHRO community.
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a private, one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
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
Apply to participate in the Washington, DC CHRO Community Executive Summit.
Gartner 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.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Convene at 1201 Wilson BlvdParking and Arrival Notes:
Metro: Venue is located 2 blocks from Rosslyn Station.
Parking is available in the 1800 N. Lynn Street garage daily between 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Parking is $8.00 for a half day, $17.00 for a full day. To enter the main lobby from the parking garage, follow the GREY SIGNS to "OFFICE LOBBY". Take the elevator to the lobby (L) and check in at the welcome desk.
Street Entry: The entrance of the building is between N Lynn St and N Moore St. Enter through the main lobby of Central Place Tower on 1201 Wilson Blvd.
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Key Sponsors
Community Program Manager
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