Samantha Simmons

Chief People & Internal Operations Officer,LPGA

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Sessions

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    Idea Exchange panel, talent leadership spotlights, and the Talent Beat

    Unlocking human efficiency for strategic impact with AI In this segment, Mark Pearson and Jeannie Steele of AMD—global leaders in AI technologies—share how AI is reshaping recruitment and talent development. From streamlining hiring and boosting diversity to personalizing learning with AI-driven insights, they reveal how AI helps HR professionals focus on strategic business goals. New technology enables faster decisions, customized learning paths, and untapped potential, empowering talent leaders to innovate their strategies and grow their talent base. Idea Exchange: Mastering talent development with innovative strategies for the future of work Join LinkedIn’s Senior Director of Leadership Development, Sarah Leydon-Anand, as she leads a roundtable with leaders and experts on the evolving talent development landscape. Gain insights into fostering continuous growth, developing skills, and leveraging internal talent for organizational success. Discover strategies beyond traditional L&D models to thrive in today’s fast-changing work environment. The Talent Beat LinkedIn’s Talent Beat reporter, Dan Hoyle, captures real-time insights and reactions from Talent Connect Summit attendees.

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    • Talent Development
    • Future of HR
    • Talent Attraction & Acquisition
    • Unlocking Value with LinkedIn
  • Show Sessions

    Idea Exchange panel, talent leadership spotlights, and the Talent Beat

    Unlocking human efficiency for strategic impact with AI In this segment, Mark Pearson and Jeannie Steele of AMD—global leaders in AI technologies—share how AI is reshaping recruitment and talent development. From streamlining hiring and boosting diversity to personalising learning with AI-driven insights, they reveal how AI helps HR professionals focus on strategic business goals. New technology enables faster decisions, customized learning paths, and untapped potential, empowering talent leaders to innovate their strategies and grow their talent base. Idea Exchange: Mastering talent development with innovative strategies for the future of work Join LinkedIn’s Senior Director of Leadership Development, Sarah Leydon-Anand, as she leads a roundtable with leaders and experts on the evolving talent development landscape. Gain insights into fostering continuous growth, developing skills, and leveraging internal talent for organisational success. Discover strategies beyond traditional L&D models to thrive in today’s fast-changing work environment. The Talent Beat LinkedIn’s Talent Beat reporter, Dan Hoyle, captures real-time insights and reactions from Talent Connect Summit attendees.

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    • Talent Development
    • Future of HR
    • Talent Attraction & Acquisition
    • Unlocking Value with LinkedIn
  • Show Sessions

    Idea Exchange panel, talent leadership spotlights, and the Talent Beat

    Unlocking human efficiency for strategic impact with AI In this segment, Mark Pearson and Jeannie Steele of AMD—global leaders in AI technologies—share how AI is reshaping recruitment and talent development. From streamlining hiring and boosting diversity to personalizing learning with AI-driven insights, they reveal how AI helps HR professionals focus on strategic business goals. New technology enables faster decisions, customized learning paths, and untapped potential, empowering talent leaders to innovate their strategies and grow their talent base. Idea Exchange: Mastering talent development with innovative strategies for the future of work Join LinkedIn’s Senior Director of Leadership Development, Sarah Leydon-Anand, as she leads a roundtable with leaders and experts on the evolving talent development landscape. Gain insights into fostering continuous growth, developing skills, and leveraging internal talent for organizational success. Discover strategies beyond traditional L&D models to thrive in today’s fast-changing work environment. The Talent Beat LinkedIn’s Talent Beat reporter, Dan Hoyle, captures real-time insights and reactions from Talent Connect Summit attendees.

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    • Talent Development
    • Future of HR
    • Talent Attraction & Acquisition
    • Unlocking Value with LinkedIn
  • Breakout: Big Idea

    Elevating HR from service provider to strategic partner

    Join Samantha Simmons, SVP of People & Culture at Spurs Sports & Entertainment, as she explores the evolving role of HR in enhancing business partnerships and driving organizational efficiency. This session will delve into how talent leaders can collaborate with other business units to advance initiatives around strategic sourcing, internal mobility, workforce planning, and upskilling. Samantha will share pro-tips and real-life examples of HR-led change, demonstrating that people's priorities are business priorities, and the best change happens with people, not to them. Attendees will gain valuable insights into enhancing HR's role in business partnerships to support organizational growth and strategies for driving efficiency and organizational value within HR functions.

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    • Future of HR