Future of Work Takes Center Stage: Mike Walsh Joins SHRM Talent 2025 as Main Stage Speaker
Mike Walsh will explore how technology is transforming talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today, SHRM, the trusted authority on all things work, worker, and the workplace, is thrilled to announce three-time bestselling author, Mike Walsh, as Wednesday’s Main Stage speaker at SHRM Talent Conference & Expo this March in Nashville and virtually.
Mike’s session “The Future is Now: Unlocking AI’s Potential for Workforce Innovation,” will help leaders prepare to lead their organization into the future. Mike will explore how technology is transforming talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee engagement. With real-world examples and actionable insights, he’ll challenge attendees to rethink traditional approaches and embrace innovation as a competitive advantage.
Mike is a futurist for leaders and internationally renowned for his visionary and pragmatic insights on how organizations can leverage AI for retention. Unlike other futurists who concentrate on predicting technological advances or broad societal trends, he focuses on how leaders must fundamentally reimagine their role in a world where machines are increasingly capable of making complex decisions. Mike’s insights have been featured in leading global publications such as Inc. Magazine, BusinessWeek, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, and he is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review.
"I am excited to welcome Mike Walsh as a mainstage speaker at SHRM Talent. Mike’s visionary insights into the future of work, leadership, and technology will provide attendees with the tools they need to navigate today’s evolving talent landscape," said Nick Schacht, Chief Commercial Officer, SHRM. “As organizations continue to adapt to rapid change, his expertise will be invaluable in shaping the strategies that drive innovation and workforce success.”
To learn more, visit: https://conferences.shrm.org/talent-conference.
To attend the SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2025, press registration is required. Please request press credentials, contact: press@shrm.org
About SHRM Talent 2025
SHRM Talent will be offered both virtually and in-person. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss various topics related to talent acquisition and retainment, including but not limited to: employee engagement, sourcing and recruiting, HR technology, inclusion & diversity, and leadership development.
About SHRM
SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. Discover more at SHRM.org.
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