▶ San Antonio, TX

▶ October 7—9, 2025

SPARK TALENT 2025 is your chance to answer the most critical questions about what it takes to plan, adapt, and acquire your workforce of the future. With uncertain labor markets, skill gaps, and a swarm of new talent poised to enter the market, HR pros need cutting-edge strategies. Experience this dynamic summit that brings together forward-thinking leaders, workforce strategists, and industry innovators from PepsiCo, GE Healthcare, The Coca-Cola Company, Staples, Hyatt, and more to tackle today’s most pressing workplace challenges.

Forget the fluff. Dive in deep with us and get real answers, step-by-step, practitioner-tested solutions, and actionable strategies from top organizations that are doing it right. Immerse yourself in sessions focused on doing more with less resources, AI as a tool in your hands, and beyond, including a free pre-conference workshop day with hands-on AI labs.

Use our handy justify your trip letter to help with getting expense approval

Don’t miss out—SPARK TALENT promotions are live for a limited time only. From BOGO 50% off to certification bundles, now’s the perfect moment to invest in your development and save while you do it.

BUY SPARK TALENT, GET STA FREE

Ready to advance your career as a talent acquisition pro? It's time to double down!

Register for SPARK TALENT and get our Strategic Talent Acquisition (STA) Certification on the house. Simply add both products to your cart, and your discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Must be redeemed by 8/31/25. Not valid with other discounts or offers.

BUY ONE, GET ONE 50% OFF

Bring a buddy to SPARK TALENT! Purchase a ticket for SPARK TALENT, then contact support@hci.org to request a one-time use code to register a colleague for 50% off.

Must be redeemed by 8/31/25. Not valid with other discounts or offers. 

BUY SPARK TALENT, GET SWP FREE

Looking to level-up your workforce planning skills from all angles? Pair our fall conference with a certification! 

Sign up for SPARK TALENT and we'll throw in our Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) Certification free as an added bonus. Just add both products to your cart, and the discount will automatically be applied at checkout.

Must be redeemed by 8/31/25. Not valid with other discounts or offers. 

Attending SPARK TALENT as a team creates extra value for your organization. Benefit from shared insights, negotiated group rates, and increased presence.

Have questions or want to learn more?

Email us at sales@hci.org or call 866-538-1909.

Hear directly from HR professionals who experienced the energy, insights, and inspiration of our spring conference, SPARK HR! In this video, attendees share what made the conference stand out, including cutting-edge sessions, practical takeaways, and powerful networking moments.

Build workforce agility to thrive in a disruptive era

Address generational shifts and talent scarcity

Use predictive analytics, AI, and scenario planning to anticipate tomorrow’s needs

Ensure fairness and effectiveness in AI-driven recruitment processes

Reskill and upskill your teams to meet future demands and support talent development

SPARK TALENT is designed to work for you. As an attendee, you are empowered to create a schedule that aligns with your goals, participate in interactive group sessions, and network with other talent acquisition and workforce planning people. Our agenda is packed with sessions by HR experts sharing their pressure-tested strategies and workable toolkits of solutions for you. You'll leave feeling motivated, connected, and inspired to rethink your current approaches to workforce planning and recruiting.

▶ Talent Outliers: How to Find, Hire & Keep Exceptional People with Bertrand Dussert, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Staples

▶ Talent Acquisition Evolved: Designing Candidate Experiences that Drive Success with Blair Bennett, SVP, Global Talent Acquisition, PepsiCo

▶ Maximizing AI for Smarter Recruitment and Skill Planning with Ross Mahaffey, Head of Tech Recruiting, Vanta

▶ Next-Gen HR: Leading Talent Development in the Age of AI with Carlee Wolfe, Associate Vice President, Leader Development and Org. Effectiveness,  Hyatt Hotels Corporation

▶ The Role of Strategic Workforce Planning in Gen AI Integration and Adoption with Ross Sparkman, AI Workforce Adoption, Implementation and Planning Expert, Ex-Walmart, Ex-Nike, Ex-Meta, Nutrien

▶ Innovation-Driven WFP: New Strategies and Technological Advancements with Peter Louch, Founder and CEO, Vemo

▶ Building a People Analytics Strategy: From Data to Decisions on a Limited Budget with Sarah Sheffer, Senior Manager, HR Data & Analytics, ADM

▶ Building a People Strategy that Enables the Business Strategy with Sue Lam, VP of Global People Analytics, Culture, Strategy & Planning,  The Coca-Cola Company

▶ The Future of Talent and AI – A Guide to the Next Era Ahead with Jennifer Kirkwood, CEO & Founder, Talvana Consulting

▶  Authenticity 2.0: AI Won’t Take Your Job—But the Human Who Leverages It Will with Peter Lynch, Chief People Officer, Cardinal Group Companies

Attend SPARK TALENT and earn 13.5 HRCI, 13.5 SHRM, 13.5 ATD, and 13.5 HCI recertification credits

Senior Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition

PepsiCo

Vice President of Products, Workforce Strategies and the U.S. Eminence Leader

Deloitte Consulting LLP

Vice President,
Talent-centered Transformation

Eightfold AI

Founder

Cristina Costa Coaching

Vice President, 

Talent Acquisition

Staples

Vice President,
Advisory Services

Human Capital Institute (HCI)

Director of Customer Success

Eightfold AI

CEO & Founder

Talvana Consulting

VP of Global People Analytics, Strategy & Planning

The Coca-Cola Company

Founder and CEO

Vemo Inc.

Chief People Officer

Cardinal Group Companies

Head of Tech Recruiting

Vanta

Chief Data Scientist

Vemo

Senior Manager, 

HR Data & Analytics

ADM

Global Head, Talent Acquisition

The Hershey Company

AI Workforce Adoption, Implementation 

and Planning Expert

Ex-Walmart, Ex-Nike, Ex-Meta, Nutrien

Enterprise Learning 

Strategy Lead

Workforce Edge

Head of Talent Programs

GE HealthCare

Associate Vice President, Leader Development 

and Org. Effectiveness

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

We can't wait to welcome you to the Alamo City! Our Grand Hyatt hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Attendees can stroll along the scenic River Walk right outside the hotel, visit one of many trendy cafés, discover The Alamo, take in a game at Frost Bank Stadium or explore the Spanish Governor’s Palace, all easily reached from the comfort of our hotel.

Come for SPARK TALENT and stay for the charming sights of downtown San Antonio.

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk

600 E. Market Street

San Antonio, TX 78205

Room Rate: $222 /night plus applicable taxes

Hotel Cut-Off Date: Monday, September 15, 2025

After this date, promotional room rate cannot be guaranteed.

Reservation Center: Please call 877-803-7534 and reference The Human Capital Institute (HCI) Fall Conference or book your room here.

Discover how to build tomorrow’s workforce with innovative strategies designed to tackle talent shortages, navigate generational shifts, and embrace workforce agility. Learn how AI is reshaping recruiting and workforce planning, culture-building tactics that support retention, and tools to help teams plan smarter and hire better. 

Don’t miss your chance to create solutions, unlock proven strategies, and reshape your workforce for lasting success.