Work like never before.
Talent Connect is where work leaps forward. Those endless AI possibilities? Now endlessly possible.
Join talent, recruitment, and HR professionals around the world to sharpen your perspective, strengthen your instincts, and reimagine what’s possible.
Content Themes
Discuss and solve the biggest challenges facing talent leaders today. Addional keynote speakers to be announced.
- AI Evaluation & Value Proof
- Workforce Readiness & Change Management
- Building Trust in AI
- Putting AI to Work
AI Evaluation & Value Proof
Define what AI success looks like for your talent organization and build a credible business case rooted in measurable outcomes. Connect AI initiatives to real business impact so you can move forward with confidence, not just experimentation.
Workforce Readiness & Change Management
When AI adoption stalls, it’s usually because the organization isn’t yet ready to support it. Uncover what it takes to prepare teams, redesign roles, and evolve operating models so AI can scale effectively. Turn early momentum into lasting transformation across people, processes, and skills.
Building Trust in AI
Discuss challenges around data integrity and responsible governance so you can move faster without increasing risk. Make faster, better talent decisions without compromising trust, compliance, or control.
Putting AI to Work
AI adoption succeeds when it’s embedded into real workflows, with clear human judgment and accountability baked in. Translate capability into performance to ensure AI improves outcomes, not just efficiency.
2026 keynote speakers
Our keynote speakers will inspire fresh ways to bring your talent strategies to life. Addional keynote speakers to be announced.
Dan Shapero
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer, LinkedIn
Scott McGuckin
VP, Global Talent Acquisition, VP, Global Talent Acquisition, Cisco
Leland Melvin
Astronaut & Space Thought LeaderAstronaut & Space Thought Leader
Alyssa Merwin
Global VP, Talent Solutions, Global VP, Talent Solutions, LinkedIn
Dan Reid
VP, Product Management, VP, Product Management, LinkedIn
Mariana Atencio (Host)
Expert on Trust, Communication, & Resilience; Journalist; AuthorExpert on Trust, Communication, & Resilience; Journalist; Author
One show. Global broadcasts.
Talent Connect Show will air globally the week of September 28, 2026. Additional details for Talent Connect Show will be shared in June and registration will open in mid-July.
Americas (North & South America)
September 29 & 30
10:00 am-11:15 am PDT
12:00 pm-1:15 pm CDT
1:00 pm-2:15 pm EDT
2:00 pm-3:15 pm BRT
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
September 30 & October 1
10:30 am-11:45 am IST
1:00 pm-2:15 pm SGT
3:00 pm-4:15 pm AEST
Europe, Middle East, & Africa (EMEA)
September 30 & October 1
9:30 am-10:45 am GMT
10:30 am-11:45 am CET
We’re bringing the Talent Connect main stage to you wherever you are in the world. Tune in for keynotes rooted in both human inspiration and practical reinvention.
Each year Talent Connect brings luminary voices to the main stage. From innovators who dare us to dream to trailblazers who show us the way, each day you’ll have a front row seat to perspectives attuned to this moment in time.
Gain access to the unique labor market and workforce insights only LinkedIn can provide. You’ll also learn about the latest innovations in LinkedIn solutions that are delivering real results and value, including Hiring Assistant.