Strategic Workforce Planning Conference 2026 Chicago

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Strategic Workforce Planning Conference 2026 Chicago
  • Conference
  • In-Person
  • Registration Required

Event Information

Date & Time

Start Date

May 18, 2026

1:00
End Date

May 20, 2026

3:00
America/Chicago

Venue Location

Venue Name

Damen Student Center, Sister Jean Ballroom

Full Address

Damen Student Center, Sister Jean Ballroom, Loyola University Chicago 1110 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660

Chicago, United States, North America

Overview

The Strategic Workforce Planning Conference 2026 in Chicago is a practical, case study-driven event designed for HR, finance, and strategy professionals responsible for workforce planning and organizational design. The conference focuses on building effective, skills-based workforce strategies that align business objectives with talent and capacity planning.

Across two days, attendees explore proven workforce planning frameworks, people analytics approaches, and scenario planning methods through real-world case studies, expert-led sessions, and interactive labs. Participants gain reusable templates, peer benchmarking insights, and actionable guidance to strengthen their strategic workforce planning operating models and support long-term organizational performance.

Description

A two-day in-person conference in Chicago where HR, finance, and strategy leaders explore workforce analytics, skills-based organization design, and scenario planning through real-world case studies and practical frameworks.

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Who Can Attend

Workforce Planners

HR Business Partners

Finance and Strategy Leaders

Industries Relevant To

Human ResourcesFinanceAnalytics

Topics Covered

Workforce Planners

HR Business Partners

Finance and Strategy Leaders

Expected Outcomes

Reusable Templates

Peer Benchmarking

Real-World Case Studies

Prerequisites to Attend

  • None

Registration & Pricing

Register Now

Ticket Pricing

Delegate – (3 Day Ticket with Masterclass & WPI Membership): USD 950
Delegate – (2 Day Conference Pass All Inclusive with 12 month WPI Membership): USD 759
Delegate – (2 Day Conference Pass All Inclusive): USD 699
Max Attendees

200

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Event Tags

Workforce PlanningPeople AnalyticsSkills

Seniority Level

Mid-LevelSenior-Level

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Expert Panel

Speakers & Hosts

Learn from the industry's most influential voices and gain actionable insights from their years of professional expertise.

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Cassidy Hodges

Cassidy Hodges

Director, Workforce Intelligence

Walmart

Director of Workforce Intelligence at Walmart, Cassidy Hodges focuses on data-driven workforce strategy, planning, and insights. She helps organizations improve decision-making through analytics, enabling better talent outcomes, stronger planning, and more effective workforce performance.

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Karthik Yogeshwar

Karthik Yogeshwar

Captain, Planning & Workforce Strategy

Meta

Workforce strategy leader at Meta, Karthik Yogeshwar focuses on planning, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness. He brings experience in aligning workforce planning with business goals, using data and insights to support decision-making, performance, and long-term growth.

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Stephanie Brandon

Stephanie Brandon

Director, Enterprise Business Services, Planning and Talent Strategy

FedEx

Director at FedEx leading enterprise business services, planning, and talent strategy, Stephanie Brandon focuses on workforce planning, talent alignment, and business strategy. She supports organizations in building stronger talent pipelines, improving performance, and enabling growth.

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Lisa Dalgliesh

Lisa Dalgliesh

People Strategy & Org Development Leader

PayPal

People Strategy and Organizational Development leader at PayPal, Lisa Dalgliesh focuses on leadership development, workforce strategy, and organizational effectiveness. She helps build strong teams, supports transformation, and enables leaders to drive performance and growth.

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Jared Johnson

Jared Johnson

Lead Business Consultant, People Analytics & Insights

Target

Lead Business Consultant for People Analytics and Insights at Target, Jared Johnson focuses on workforce analytics, reporting, and insights. He helps organizations use data to improve talent decisions, strengthen planning, and support leaders with clear and actionable insights.

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Rasheedah Hasan

Rasheedah Hasan

VP HR Processes, People & Analytics

The New York Times

VP of HR Processes, People and Analytics at The New York Times, Rasheedah Hasan focuses on HR operations, workforce analytics, and people strategy. She brings experience in improving processes, enabling better insights, and supporting organizational performance through HR leadership.

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