Virtual Event

The changing role of the HR professional

May 20, 2026 - 2:00pm ET
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After a tumultuous 2025, HR departments entered 2026 ready to lead. But amid artificial intelligence automation and a rocky economy, what does that leadership look like? How can HR retain its seat of influence as budgets adjust to accommodate uncertainty?

Join HR Dive journalists, people leaders and analysts in a live virtual event where we’ll discuss workplace trends, rising worker disengagement and the changing role of the HR leader.

Attendees will walk away with actionable insights to bring back to their offices and take charge through 2026 and beyond.

During this live virtual event, we’ll explore:

  • The evolving role of HR professionals
  • Workplace culture and employee engagement
  • Insights from a CHRO case study

Who should attend?

  • CHROs and people management decision-makers
  • HR managers who are a “department of one”
  • Talent acquisition leaders looking to understand company culture expectations in 2026
  • Business leaders curious to see how talent operations factor into growth

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Agenda

HR professionals continue to tell HR Dive that their role is evolving beyond traditional HR tasks. What does that look like, and how should those in the field be adjusting?