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Talent Connect

Week of October 28, 2024 Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Want to be a speaker? We’re looking for talent leaders who have tackled big issues and turned daunting challenges into expansive opportunities.

Submissions are open until June 30, 2024.

Catch Talent Connect 2023 highlights, breakout sessions, resources, and more.

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One event, two ways to experience it.

Talent, learning, development, and recruitment professionals advance a more people-first world of work through provocative conversation and unique insights powered by LinkedIn.

Summit (in person)

Summit is an invite-only, immersive experience designed for leaders to solve the biggest challenges facing us today. Like-minded peers come together to network and build strategies to drive businesses forward.

Show (online)

The virtual experience brings the global community together to connect online. Exclusive content and speakers showcasing ideas and practical takeaways will inspire attendees, all while getting a glimpse into the Summit through main stage keynotes.

2023 Keynote Speakers

Thank you to these amazing global leaders who are changing the world of work, today.

  • The Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern

    Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017-2023)Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017-2023)

  • Sherry Cassano

    Chief Talent Officer and Senior Vice President, People Experience, Chief Talent Officer and Senior Vice President, People Experience, Pfizer Global Supply

  • Spike Lee

    Oscar-Award Winning Writer, Director, Actor, Producer, and Tenured Professor at New York UniversityOscar-Award Winning Writer, Director, Actor, Producer, and Tenured Professor at New York University

  • April Rinne

    International Futurist, Best-Selling Author, Change Navigator, and Career PortfolioistInternational Futurist, Best-Selling Author, Change Navigator, and Career Portfolioist

  • Ryan Roslansky

    CEO, CEO, LinkedIn

  • Jennifer Shappley

    VP, Talent, VP, Talent, LinkedIn

  • Hari Srinivasan

    VP of Product, Talent Solutions, VP of Product, Talent Solutions, LinkedIn

Talent Connect is a must-attend event

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The future of work isn't waiting.

Get ahead with these resources.

Global Talent Trends

Data insights from LinkedIn and our community around how labor-market trends impact candidates, employees, and workplaces.

Workplace Learning Report

Get insights from thousands of learning leaders across the globe to stay ahead of trends shaping the future of learning.

Future of Recruiting Report

Predictions to help leaders shape their hiring strategy — with quotes from talent leaders, survey findings, and LinkedIn data.

Talent Solutions Blog

Tips, strategies, and inspiration to help you hire and develop talent.