| 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Attendee Services |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Networking Reception |
| 7:00 pm | Dinner on own |
Get Notified When Registration Opens for Visionaries Summit 2025
September 25-27, 2025 | Atlanta, GA
Join senior HR leaders at the Visionaries Summit to explore The Power of People, driving workplace transformation and fostering inclusive, innovative, and resilient environments.
The Visionaries Summit is a premier, member-only event designed exclusively for SHRM Executive Network (EN) members. This year’s focus, The Power of People: Reimagining Leadership and Community, centers on how leadership and community can drive workplace transformation, fostering environments that are inclusive, innovative, and resilient.
Held at the Signia by Hilton in Atlanta, GA, the Summit offers an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with trailblazers in the HR field. Through strategic partnerships and shared purpose, attendees will examine critical workplace issues and gain forward-thinking insights tailored to today’s leaders.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience! Stay tuned for registration updates and be the first to secure your spot.
Visionaries Summit 2025 Hotel Information
Attendees can book accommodations at the new Signia by Hilton in downtown Atlanta. Summit room availability is limited and expected to sell out—please reserve your room by Wednesday, September 3.
Note: An Atlanta Falcons home game is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, which may impact hotel availability. We strongly encourage early booking.
Transform Your HR Leadership into an Experience
An Elevated Experience
Thought-provoking discussions and knowledge sharing
Exclusive data through exclusive programming
Valuable connections with like-level executives
Some events within the Executive Network Visionaries Summit may have capacity limits and will be offered to EN members on a first come, first serve basis. It is recommended members register as early as possible.
Visionaries Summit 2025 Agenda Overview
| 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Attendee Services |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 am - 9:50 am | Opening General Session |
| 9:50 am - 10:20 am | Networking Break |
| 10:30 am - 12:05 pm | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm | Networking Lunch |
| 1:15 pm - 2:50 pm | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 2:50 pm - 3:20 pm | Networking Break |
| 3:20 pm – 4:30 pm | General Session Keynote |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 3rd Spot Social: Where Leaders Unwind |
| 7:00 am - 12:00 pm | Attendee Services |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 am - 9:20 am | Morning General Session |
| 9:25 am - 10:10 am | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 10:10 am - 10:40 am | Networking Break |
| 10:40 am – 12:15 pm | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Networking Lunch |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Closing Keynote Speaker |
| 2:30 pm | Conference Adjourned |
*subject to change/adjustments
What to Expect at Visionaries Summit
Last September, SHRM Executive Network members gathered in Austin, Texas for an exclusive two-day summit focused on navigating disruption in today’s workplace. From shifting workforce dynamics to emerging technologies, HR and business leaders explored how to lead through uncertainty while fostering resilient, people-centered cultures. See how forward-thinking organizations are turning disruption into opportunity.
Visionaries Summit 2025 Speakers
2025 speakers will be announced as they are confirmed within the program.
In the meantime, take a look at our 2024 speaker lineup.
Alex Alonso, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP
Chief Data & Insights Officer
SHRM
Nichol Bradford
Executive in Residence, AI + HI
SHRM
Gloria Chan Packer
International Mental Wellness Educator, TED Speaker, Experienced Corporate Leader
Recalibrate
Chris Courneen
Global Head of HR
MS International, Inc. (MSI)
Sara Elkins, SHRM-CP
Vice President and CAO
Atec, Inc.
Paul Falcone
Principal Consultant
Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC
Mo Fathelbab
Moderator
International Facilitators Organization
Chris Fernandez
Corporative Vice President
Microsoft HR
Jennifer Fondrevay
Chief Humanity Officer
Day1 Ready
Elizabeth Gore
President and Co-Founder
Hello Alice
Jenn Graham
Founder and CEO
Inclusivv
Sterling Hawkins
Best Selling Author, Investor & Entrepreneur
Sterling Hawkins Group
Justin Ladner, Ph.D
Senior Labor Economist
SHRM
Charlene Li
CEO
Quantum Networks Group
Jim Link, SHRM-SCP
CHRO
SHRM
Derek Lundsten
President & Chief Culture Officer
LifeGuides
Anita Martin, SHRM-SCP
Vice President, Human Resources
Houston Texans
Elizabeth Norberg
Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer
SharkNinja
Tamla Oates-Forney
CEO
Linkage, A SHRM Company
Bob Rothman
President
Gap International
Susan Schmitt Winchester
Former SVP, CHRO for Applied Materials and Rockwell Automation
Susan J. Schmitt Winchester & Associates
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP
President and CEO
SHRM
Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you to our 2025 Visionaries Sponsors
For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact us at sponsorships@shrm.org.
Contact Us
For information on the Visionaries Summit contact:
ExecutiveNetwork@shrm.org
888.602.3270