The SWP Conference - Americas
SWP Conference has become a household name in recent years with its unique subject matter and relentless dedication to enabling global practitioners to connect and collaborate.
The world's best-attended conferences for Strategic Workforce Planning: driving progress, connecting professionals, and shaping the future of the discipline.
Join us in June to learn how leading companies are putting Strategic Workforce Planning at the top of the corporate agenda, and embedding strategic thinking in workforce decisions.
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Why attend the SWP Conference?
Speed up your progress
Learn how other SWP leaders are building Strategic Workforce Planning capability at their organisations.
Find out what technology is available to fast-track your transition from short-term to long-term planning.
Grow your network
This is a conference focused on Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Intelligence, and Workforce Analytics.
Meet others who are tackling the same challenges as you - domains of work may vary, but we all share the same goals.
Get inspired
Learn how generative AI and external data sources can be used responsibly to unlock strategic capability.
Meet with senior and influential figures in strategic HR and Workforce Planning, bring your challenges and find solutions.
Two days of high-quality presentations from leading practitioners, focused peer discussions, and unrivalled networking.
Breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and evening drinks reception - all included
Chairs
Speakers
Jane Datta
Advisory Board Member, former NASA Chief Human Capital Officer
Workforce Planning Institute
Patrick White
Senior Director- Office of Labour and Economic Analysis
United States Department of the Air Force
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration and Welcome Breakfast Buffet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome: The Strategic Imperative for Workforce Planning in 2024 Jane Datta · Workforce Planning Institute · Advisory Board Member, former NASA Chief Human Capital Officer Join Jane Datta as she opens the conference, sharing insights from her tenure at NASA and setting the stage for a deep dive into strategic workforce planning and future workforce trends. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | Advanced Task Analysis and Role Re-Design - The Next Chapter Cinnamon Dixon · Cleveland Clinic · Director, Strategic Workforce Planning AJ Herrmann · Cleveland Clinic · Executive Director, Strategic Workforce Planning Emily Monteleone · Cleveland Clinic · Director of Strategic Workforce Planning Join AJ Herrmann and his team from Cleveland Clinic as they delve into advanced task analysis and role re-design, showcasing strategies that boost efficiency and engagement. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Navigate the Future of Work via Skill Signals Elin Thomasian · TalentNeuron · Senior Vice President of Strategy David Wilkins · TalentNeuron · Chief Product and Marketing Officer Explore how skill signals can guide workforce planning and development. Learn strategies to identify emerging skills, make informed talent decisions, and enhance internal capabilities. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM | Q&A Panel Cinnamon Dixon · Cleveland Clinic · Director, Strategic Workforce Planning AJ Herrmann · Cleveland Clinic · Executive Director, Strategic Workforce Planning Emily Monteleone · Cleveland Clinic · Director of Strategic Workforce Planning Elin Thomasian · TalentNeuron · Senior Vice President of Strategy David Wilkins · TalentNeuron · Chief Product and Marketing Officer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Networking break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:10 AM - 11:45 AM | The Critical Role of People Analytics in Strategic Workforce Planning Uniko Chen · JPMorgan Chase · Executive Director HR Data Insights and methodologies on leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance workforce efficiency and agility. Attendees will learn how to integrate cutting-edge analytics into their SWP processes to anticipate and meet future workforce needs effectively. | The Whole Problem: How To Build and Support Workforce Planning Jacque Flusche · Lockheed Martin · Enterprise Workforce Planning Technology and Business Transformation Strong connections across workforce planning processes are crucial to seeing return on investment and value in your workforce planning implementation. Find out how Fortune 500 company Lockheed Martin created a connected system for workforce planning that allows them to successfully and strategically plan their talent. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:50 AM - 12:25 PM | Driving SWP With Organizational Network Analysis and Data Science Olga Tsubiks · RBC · Director Strategic Workforce Analytics and Data Science Join Olga Tsubiks from the Royal Bank of Canada to explore practical examples of Organisational Network Analysis. Learn how ONA enhances workforce planning and organisational effectiveness. | SWP in the Age of AI-Driven Work Augmentation Michael Manning · FM Global · VP, HR Data Explore how AI enhances task efficiency and reshapes job roles, and how strategic workforce planning must adapt to these advancements. Gain insights into aligning workforce strategies with AI capabilities for future-ready operations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:30 PM - 1:05 PM | Navigating Workforce Risk in a Centralized Planning System Patrick White · United States Department of the Air Force · Senior Director- Office of Labour and Economic Analysis Discover the intricacies of centralised SWP with Patrick While from the US Department of the Air Force, covering organisational alignment, data integration, and workforce forecasting. | Building the WFP Foundation and Winning with Org Design Erica Vermeij · Boston Scientific · Sr Manager, Workforce Planning Discover strategies for establishing a robust workforce planning foundation and leveraging organisational design to drive business efficiency and growth. Learn practical approaches from Boston Scientific's journey towards organisational excellence. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:05 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Thriving Beyond Boundaries: Workforce Planning in a Boundaryless World Kevin Moss · Deloitte Consulting · Managing Director Susan Cantrell · Deloitte · Vice President Explore how to adapt workforce strategies for a global, borderless collaboration model. Gain insights from Deloitte experts Kevin Moss and Susan Cantrell on innovative approaches to strategic workforce planning. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Deconstructing Workforce Planning for Tangible Results Oliver Shaw · Orgvue · Chief Executive Officer Learn how technology can take workforce planning out of the “too difficult bucket” and makes this function more accessible and inclusive. Discover how to build and iterate on your planning baseline, look at the work to be done to assess the skills you have and the skills you need in both short term and over time. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM | Q&A Panel Kevin Moss · Deloitte Consulting · Managing Director Oliver Shaw · Orgvue · Chief Executive Officer Susan Cantrell · Deloitte · Vice President | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM | Networking break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:40 PM - 4:10 PM | The Crucial Role of Humans in the AI Journey Vijay Swaminathan · Draup · CEO Explore how human expertise enhances AI projects, driving innovation and strategic decision-making. Understand the synergy between human and artificial intelligence in achieving organisational goals. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:10 PM - 4:40 PM | Executive Attention: Getting SWP onto the Strategic Agenda Rob Major · RTX · Director, Workforce Planning Explore effective strategies to elevate Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) to a critical item on your executive agenda. Learn from industry leader Rob Major at RTX on how to position SWP as a vital component of your organisation's strategic goals. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:40 PM - 4:50 PM | Q&A Panel Rob Major · RTX · Director, Workforce Planning Vijay Swaminathan · Draup · CEO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:50 PM - 5:05 PM | Wrap up Discussion Jane Datta · Workforce Planning Institute · Advisory Board Member, former NASA Chief Human Capital Officer Nick Kennedy · Workforce Planning Institute · Chair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5:05 PM - 7:00 PM | Drinks Reception |
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM | Chair's Welcome Nick Kennedy · Workforce Planning Institute · Chair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM | Strategic Workforce Planning TAILOR MADE Chris Hare · eQ8 · Founder Alicia Roach · eQ8 · Co-Founder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM | A Serving of Skills, Hold the AI Dan Weiss · MetLife · Vice-President, People Planning & Insights Consultant Sharing MetLife's approach and learnings from their Skills-Based SWP pilot, and how it's influencing their overall skills journey. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | The WFP – AI Journey Peter Louch · Vemo · CEO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:35 AM - 10:50 AM | Q&A Panel Chris Hare · eQ8 · Founder Peter Louch · Vemo · CEO Alicia Roach · eQ8 · Co-Founder Dan Weiss · MetLife · Vice-President, People Planning & Insights Consultant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM | Networking Break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM | How will Strategic Workforce Planning Evolve in the Future? AJ Herrmann · Cleveland Clinic · Executive Director, Strategic Workforce Planning Rob Major · RTX · Director, Workforce Planning Ross Sparkman · Walmart · Senior Director, Workforce Strategy Jane Datta · Workforce Planning Institute · Advisory Board Member, former NASA Chief Human Capital Officer Russell Klosk · Deloitte · Managing Director Join industry experts to explore the evolution of strategic workforce planning. This panel will discuss emerging trends, technological impacts, and innovative methods to align workforce planning with future organisational needs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:05 PM - 12:25 PM | How People Analytics can put the “S” in “SWP” Lisa Simon · Revelio Labs · Chief Economist This session explores how competitive benchmarking transforms people analytics from an operational to a strategic function, using Revelio Labs’ data products and sources to illustrate practical use cases. | Exploring the Impact of Generative AI on the Workforce Sadhana Bhide · Pearson · Strategic Workforce Planning SME - Global This session will delve into how Generative AI impacts industries, roles, and skills, exploring how businesses can reassess tasks and technology to stay ahead. Attendees will gain insights into integrating AI into Strategic Workforce Planning and the future of work in HR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM | The Convergence of SWP, Org Effectiveness, Org Design, and People Analytics Ali Nawab · Agentnoon · CEO and Co-Founder | 10 Keys to Include in a Workforce Plan Jeff Higgins · LYTIQS · Founder and CEO | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM | Lunch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:50 PM - 2:25 PM | Cool Your Jets: Understanding the Skills Landscape Ahead of the AI Strategy Valentina Bernal · RTX Corporation · Workforce Planning Analyst Janelle Hawes · RTX Corporation · Sr. Manager - Global Workforce Planning Explore how to assess and develop the necessary skills for successful AI adoption in your organisation, presented by experts from Raytheon Technologies. | “How We Built This?” - Fundamentals of the Workforce Planning Operating Model Polly Culver · Salesforce · Strategic Workforce Planning Lead Explore the learned experiences of building workforce planning from the ground up at Salesforce, Silicon Valley Bank, Fidelity and Raytheon. Gain insights and practical strategies on how to build an enterprise-wide workforce planning capability. Explore the fundamental building blocks of 4 key SWP capabilities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:30 PM - 3:05 PM | When the Buy Breaks Sierra Palacios · Sutter Health · Workforce Planning and Sourcing Manager Discover how strategic workforce planning can optimise critical health outcomes at Sutter Health. Sierra Palacios will share proven strategies for aligning workforce capabilities with healthcare needs, ensuring improved patient care and operational efficiency. | Strategic Workforce Planning in a Regulated Industry: A Case Study Jennifer Cline · Truist · SVP, Strategic Workforce Planning In today's heavily regulated industries, SWP isn't just about filling roles - it's about regulatory adherence, mitigating risk, and maintaining robust controls. Join us to discover how our tailored approach addresses unique challenges and sets a new standard for workforce planning in a regulated environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:05 PM - 3:30 PM | Networking Break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | Co-creation - Scenario Planning Made Easy Jane Datta · Workforce Planning Institute · Advisory Board Member, former NASA Chief Human Capital Officer Nick Kennedy · Workforce Planning Institute · Chair |
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