How top HR teams are building AI maturity to win (IAMPHENOM 2026 only)
Third round of speakers reveals how applications of AI are helping leading employers meet their 2026 recruitment and retention goals
Phenom, the leader in applied AI that helps organizations hire faster, improve talent development, and retain talent longer, today announced dozens of new additions to its rapidly expanding IAMPHENOM 2026 speaker lineup, taking place March 10-12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
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Phenom today announced dozens of new additions to its rapidly expanding IAMPHENOM 2026 speaker lineup, taking place March 10-12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
IAMPHENOM brings together HR and IT professionals for three days of immersive learning and networking as organizations face uncertainty regarding the advancement of their workforce through AI.
The event will feature over 100 unmissable sessions on HR’s hottest topics, over 90% of which will be led by practitioners, with stories detailing different levels of AI and automation maturity. A wide-ranging agenda offers sessions tailored to industries, people, experience levels, and use cases across the talent lifecycle. Additional programs will focus on sustainable technology adoption, evolving AI legislation, partner integrations, HR technology launches, and live product demos.
Recent notable speakers include:
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Jane Mehringer, ABB Head of Global Talent Attraction
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Katie Feyes, Project Manager, Talent Acquisition, Acadia Health
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Madison Fox, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. TA System Strategist
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Madeline Laurano, Founder of Aptitude Research
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Whitney Wallace, Baylor Scott & White Health Talent Acquisition Marketing & Sourcing Manager
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Phil Kendzior, Vice President of Talent Enablement, Baylor Scott & White Health
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Joel Kirk, Associate Director of Talent Engagement, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
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Amy Lane, Recruitment Marketing and Brand Strategy Manager, Bon Secours Mercy Health
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Dr. Hilmar Kroat-Reder, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Culture, Borealis Group
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Kellee Widener, Senior Manager, Global Talent Branding, Boston Consulting Group
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Susie Billingsley, Bright Horizons Director of Candidate Experience and Early Talent
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Darin Averill, Head of Global Talent Acquisition and Strategy, Circle K
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H. Louis Burrell III, Chief Human Resources Officer, University of Dallas
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Danni Burkard, Dutch Bros Coffee Talent Attractions Manager
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Andrew Nusca, Brainstorming Editorial Director, Fortune
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Mary Jo Smith, Franciscan Alliance Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources
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Wayne Christian, Product Manager, Workday & People Systems, GE Aerospace
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Dawn Lecker, Senior Manager, HRIS/HR Technology, Giant Eagle
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Lindsay Mareau, Founder and Principal Consultant, Illumination Strategies
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Haley Engelhart, Kohl’s Digital HR Team Lead
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Chrissy Hunnell, Team Lead, Talent Acquisition Enablement, Kohl’s
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Mark Crompton, Vice President, Talent and Attractions, Leonardo
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Travis Windling, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, Operations and Strategy, Royal Bank of Canada
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Bradley Cooper, Associate Vice President of Technology, SASR Workforce Solutions
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Leah Merli, ShiftDegree Co-Founder
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Mick Joneja, Senior Director of Workforce Strategy and Talent Acquisition, Sleep Number Corporation
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Chris Walik, Recruitment Marketing | Talent Systems Consultant at Sutter Health
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Grant Smith, TD SYNNEX Global Recruitment Marketing Specialist
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Hernan Mujica, Texas Roadhouse Chief Technology Officer
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Jim Shultman, Thales Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Americas and Global TA Operations
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Edward Amy, Chief Executive Officer of the Jay Nolan Family of Companies
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Kristin Sanchez, Varsity Brands Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Stephanie McMilon, Vituity Talent Acquisition Supervisor
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Balázs Horvath, Executive Director, Viking Organizational Effectiveness
IAMPHENOM goes far beyond SHRM and HRCI accredited programs to provide experiences built for connection and rejuvenation. Highlights include a private evening at the historic Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia’s famous Rocky Run, restorative yoga and meditation, and more. Customers are also invited to a special Phenom HR Awards celebration.
“There is no other conference like IAMPHENOM for HR and IT professionals,” said Daniel Dibner, Executive Director of Global Customer Value at Phenom. “Attendees will experience applied AI designed for their unique challenges, hear candid lessons from leaders who are doing this work today, and leave with a practical approach for their organizations.”
Register by February 28th and receive 25% off at Go Birds! Pricing. Visit iamphenom.com to register and see the agenda, speakers and other details.
About Phenom
Phenom is an applied AI company with the only AI infrastructure purpose-built for HR. Powered by an engine that harmonizes your data, an ontology that guides every decision, X AI that hyper-personalizes your experience, and agents that work with your team, Phenom’s platform uses industry and business context to automate workflows, eliminate heavy lifting, and enhance every experience while remaining compliant. With a purpose of helping 1 billion people find the right job, no other company is more committed to helping organizations hire faster, develop talent better and retain people longer.
Phenom has received awards such as Inc. 5000 Fastest Growth Companies (6 years in a row), Deloitte Technology’s Fast 500 (5 years), Brandon Hall’s Excellence in Technology Award (11 times, including a Gold Award for Best Advances in Generative AI for Business Impact), Business Intelligence Group’s Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards (3 years in a row), and The Cloud Awards. 2025/2024, AI Awards 2024, and the regional Timmy Award for the launch and optimization of HelpOneBillion.com (2020).
Phenom is headquartered in metropolitan Philadelphia and also has offices in India, Israel, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
For more information, please visit www.phenom.com. Connect with Phenom on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
jennifer lyons
phenom
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jennifer.lyons@phenom.com
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