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Keynote Session: Leading the Future of Work: HR’s Playbook for Staying Ahead
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Beginning at 8:15 AM
Session Duration
1.0

Session Description
The future of work is evolving at lightning speed, reshaping how organizations operate and thrive. As HR leaders, it’s no longer enough to adapt—you must lead the charge, driving innovation and shaping the workforce of tomorrow. In this dynamic program, you’ll gain actionable insights and practical strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Explore cutting-edge advancements in AI, navigate the latest regulatory changes, and uncover best practices redefining HR’s role in organizational success. Through engaging discussions and expert-led sessions, you’ll learn how to:

  • Leverage emerging technologies to optimize talent management and business outcomes.
  • Build adaptable strategies that address today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities.
  • Strengthen your leadership to influence change and elevate the HR function.
  • Get ready to return to your organization with a clear roadmap, a fresh perspective, and the tools to lead boldly into the future of work.

    Takeaways for "Leading the Future of Work: HR’s Playbook for Staying Ahead":
    1. Harness Emerging Technologies: Learn how to leverage AI and other innovations to enhance talent management, improve decision-making, and drive organizational efficiency. 2. Navigate Regulatory Changes: Stay ahead of evolving labor laws and compliance requirements, ensuring your organization remains agile and prepared for the future.
    3. Shape the Workforce of Tomorrow: Discover best practices to attract, develop, and retain top talent in a rapidly changing environment.
    4. Elevate HR’s Strategic Role: Gain actionable strategies to align HR initiatives with business goals, positioning HR as a critical driver of organizational success.
    5. Lead with Confidence and Vision: Strengthen your leadership capabilities to influence change, foster adaptability, and guide your organization into the future of work.

    Session Speaker

    Valerie Grubb

    Val Grubb & Associates, Ltd.

    More About Valerie Grubb

    VALERIE M. GRUBB, CSP

    Val Grubb is an internationally-recognized keynote speaker, corporate leadership consultant and executive coach who helps companies improve their bottom line by elevating their employees from tactical thinkers to strategic leaders.

    Her expertise is based on 20+ years in senior leadership roles at companies such as Rolls Royce Aircraft and NBC Universal as well as helping to found the Oxygen channel for Oprah Winfrey and InterActiveCorp for Barry Diller (parent company to Expedia, Home Shopping Network and Ticketmaster, just to name a few).

    Val’s book, Clash of the Generations: Managing the New Workplace Reality, helps leaders manage multiple generations in the office.