Program Overview
March 23 – 25 | Wynn Las Vegas
350
Word-class Speakers
100+
Sessions
4
Track Rooms
3
Show Floor Stages
6
Ways to Connect
Theme:
The Human + AI Equation: Forging the Next Era of Work
The pace of change in today’s workforce is unlike anything we’ve seen before. Breakthrough technologies, shifting demographics, and global volatility are reshaping how we live, lead, and build our careers. Across industries, people are navigating relentless disruption while seeking purpose and connection in a time when AI is redefining what it means to contribute, belong and grow.
Now is the critical time to learn, adapt and lead with intention–or risk falling behind. Transform 2026 convenes a global community of CHROs, talent leaders, organizational psychologists, operators, technologists, product innovators, founders, and investors who are designing people-first organizations that harness new intelligence to unlock productivity, creativity, well-being, and trust.
As the only event bringing together this diverse cross-section of visionaries, Transform offers a perspective you won’t find anywhere else. In a moment of rapid change, this is the room you can’t afford to miss.
Mainstage
The industry’s defining conversations
Transform’s mainstage is the epicenter of inspiration and influence. It’s where global CEOs, visionary founders, cultural icons and headline-making thinkers converge to shape the future of work. An arena for bold ideas and unforgettable moments that set the tone for the year ahead, this is where industry legends share the spotlight with rising stars, and where the conversations everyone will be talking about begin.
Immersive Track Rooms
In addition to our mainstage programming, Transform 2026 will feature four curated content tracks showcasing dynamic conversations on the key themes redefining workplace culture. From a dedicated stage on the AI revolution that’s rewriting roles to a deep dive on sustaining wellbeing amid constant change, we make it easy to choose your focus and navigate the show through a range of engaging session formats.
AI & Humanity
Where technology meets empathy
As AI transforms workflows and decision-making, this track explores the friction and harmony between human insight and automated systems. We’ll discuss the biases being encoded into our systems, who defines them, and what creativity gets lost when everything becomes automated. Learn how to design blended teams, champion innovation, safeguard ethics, and sustain trust in a rapidly evolving workplace.
Health & Wellbeing
Wellness and longevity for a world under strain
Acknowledging that people aren’t okay is the first step toward real progress. As change accelerates, true success depends on resilience. This track examines how leaders can build cultures that prioritize mental health, longevity, and work-life balance in an era of volatility. This ranges from healthcare innovation and caregiver support to burnout prevention, and benefits strategies that help people thrive at work and beyond.
Culture & Belonging
Where difference drives connection
Belonging is strategy, not sentiment. This track tackles how organizations build bridges across identities, geographies, and generations, especially when DEI faces new headwinds and workplaces navigate constant change. Learn frameworks for fostering trust, inclusion, and purpose in times of transition, and how to communicate reorgs, cultural shifts, and staffing changes with empathy and authenticity. Because in an era of uncertainty and layoffs, leading with humanity is essential.
Performance Reimagined
Rethinking how people, skills, and systems drive growth
In a world where AI now handles much of what we once measured, how do we define excellence? From performance management and productivity metrics to incentives and rewards, this track challenges traditional workplace structures to uncover what people should truly be evaluated on. We’ll discuss which incentives no longer serve us, which skills matter most, and how to reward the work that machines can’t replicate.
Live from the EXP
On the vibrant show floor at Transform, insights become action. Experience rapid-fire talks, interactive spotlights, and real-world case studies on the future of work. Roll up your sleeves and take part in immersive, hands-on learning that keeps you connected to the pulse of the industry. The EXP is where innovation, inspiration, and education converge in real time.
The Learning Lab
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Where knowledge comes to life
Welcome to the educational heart of Transform: a place for doing, not just listening. Featuring immersive workshops, case studies, and solo sessions, it’s where leaders translate ideas into practical strategies for growth. Each session will arm attendees with tools to lead change, build resilient teams, and adapt to an evolving workplace. It’s also home to our AI at Work series, a dedicated block of training that helps leaders apply emerging AI tools and frameworks in their organizations.
The Innovation Stage
The edges of work, tech, and human potential
This hub for discovery is where technology meets transformation. Through product demos, unfiltered conversations, and live debates, this fast-paced arena showcases the breakthroughs shaping how we work. Hear directly from the builders, disruptors, and bold thinkers at the helm of today’s most impactful tech solutions. It’s also home to our inaugural Startup Pitch Program and the Transform Awards, honoring visionary people leaders.
The Horizon Stage
Where culture and society shape what’s next
The Horizon Stage looks beyond technology to explore the social and cultural forces redefining how we live and work. Through intimate firesides and candid discussions, global leaders, thinkers, creatives, and futurists explore how organizations can stay grounded in values while navigating disruption, demographic shifts, and global uncertainty.
Networking Experiences
Unlike transactional expos and sprawling mega-events, Transform is a curated community designed for real connection. This year, we’ve built in more space than ever for intimate conversations, peer learning, and shared insights, because transformation happens together. These include:
Peer-to-Peer Meetups
Connect with your people. Lunchtime meetups make it easy to find your tribe and spark meaningful conversations.
Executive Roundtables
Join candid, off-the-record discussions with fellow leaders tackling the same challenges shaping the future of work.
The CHRO Experience
A private forum where C-Suite executives exchange ideas and strategies on the evolving people and talent landscape.
Kickoff Workshops
Host a 90-minute pre-conference session on March 23, co-created with our team to showcase your company’s insights and expertise.
VC Talent Partner Summit
A gathering for venture capital leaders to connect, share strategies, spark innovation and shape the future.
Elevate Your Personal Brand Summit
For corporate professionals, fractional leaders, and consultants ready to boost their visibility.
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