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HCI Launches the Employee Experience Summit

In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, adaptability is key to success. Recognizing this need, the Human Capital Institute (HCI) has introduced the Employee Experience Summit, a virtual event scheduled for September 16, 2026. The summit aims to unite HR professionals and business leaders to explore essential strategies that can help organizations thrive despite constant changes.

As we navigate through an age driven by artificial intelligence, shifting workforce expectations, and evolving business requirements, the pressure on employees to adapt has never been higher. To remain competitive, organizations must prioritize how they manage employee experiences. Properly managing these experiences benefits not only the workforce but also contributes to better retention rates, heightened performance, and the development of resilient work cultures.

Stacey Bailey, Vice President of Product at HCI, stated, “Organizations face continuous change, influenced by AI and evolving workforce demands. The key to success increasingly lies in how leaders assist their employees in adapting to these changes.” The summit will provide attendees with practical tools and insights to facilitate this adaptation process, thereby improving the overall employee experience.

What to Expect at the Employee Experience Summit

The summit will host various leaders in employee experience and organizational culture, including:

• - DeRetta Rhodes, MBA, PhD: Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer at the Atlanta Braves.
• - Jeremy Browder: Director of Employee Workplace Experience at Coinbase.
• - Mary Fairchild: Senior Director of Culture and Employee Experience at Expedia Group.
• - Janelle Jordan: Senior Program Manager of Employee Experience at GoDaddy.

Throughout the daylong virtual event, participants will delve into actionable methodologies that empower managers to lead effectively through uncertainty, cultivate trust among employees, minimize burnout, and create environments conducive to growth and adaptability.

Key Highlights Include:

• - Strategies to lead organizational change while reinforcing employee trust and engagement.
• - Tools for managers to confidently steer teams during challenging and unpredictable times.
• - Methods to reduce employee burnout and develop a resilient, adaptable workforce.
• - Approaches that enhance employee experiences, ultimately driving success in business operations.

The Employee Experience Summit emphasizes a blend of expert knowledge and practical implementation. Attendees will walk away with frameworks, strategies, and insights that can be readily applied in their organizations to foster stronger leadership and more resilient teams.

As part of its goal to create immersive learning experiences, the summit is designed for HR and business leaders to engage with industry experts and their peers, equipping them with innovative ideas they can apply upon returning to their organizations.

PerformYard, a leading provider of performance management solutions, is proud to be the exclusive sponsor of the Employee Experience Summit.

This summit expands the HCI's range of educational offerings aimed at helping organizations enhance leadership capabilities, elevate employee experiences, and boost business performance in today’s dynamic environment. Registration is currently open, and further details can be found at HCI's official site.

About Human Capital Institute (HCI)

The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a part of Simplify Compliance, remains the preferred choice for high-performing HR professionals committed to enhancing business outcomes through innovative human capital strategies. HCI provides support to over 300,000 members globally in optimizing, acquiring, engaging, and developing talent to align with organizational goals. Established in 2004, HCI has been instrumental in advancing HR careers, helping professionals tackle their next business challenges. Visit hci.org for more information.