SPARK Talent 2026
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Building Future-Ready Talent Strategies
SPARK Talent 2026 is a talent development and leadership conference designed for organizations looking to strengthen leadership capability, improve workforce readiness, accelerate skills development, and navigate workforce transformation in a rapidly changing business environment.
Organized by the Human Capital Institute (HCI), the event brings together HR executives, talent leaders, learning and development professionals, workforce planning specialists, and organizational development practitioners for three days of practical learning, networking, and strategic discussions.
Held at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area in Florida from 10–12 June 2026, the conference focuses on actionable strategies that help organizations create measurable impact through stronger talent practices and leadership development initiatives.
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Event Details
Dates: 6-8 October 2026
Location: Disney Springs, Florida, USA
Venue: Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area1751 Hotel Plaza BoulevardLake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Attendance: In-Person & Online
Official Event Website: https://www.hci.org/spark-talent-conference-2026
Organiser Website: https://www.hci.org/
Key Topics
SPARK Talent 2026 covers a wide range of talent and workforce priorities, including:
Talent Management
AI in HR
Agile HR
Leadership Development
Workforce Planning
People Analytics
Skills Strategy
Succession Planning
Organizational Development
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Performance Management
HR Innovation
Culture Transformation
HR Business Partnering
Attendees will gain practical insights into how leading organizations are approaching leadership readiness, internal mobility, workforce capability building, and talent strategy modernization.
Featured Speakers
The event features an impressive lineup of senior leaders and practitioners, including:
Kevin Bishop — Director, Talent Development, LinkedIn
Ericka Portis — Director of Performance, Fanatics Betting & Gaming
Victor Arguelles, Ed.D — Vice President, Global Learning Design and Development, Marriott International
Helene Tracey — Senior Director of Talent Development, Yelp
George Piro — Retired Senior Executive, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Adam Murphy — Director of People Analytics and Systems, AMC Theatres
Alison Parrin — Director, The Google School for Leaders, Google
Patricia Huska — Chief People Officer, American Express Global Business Travel
Joel Constable — Senior Director of Executive Talent Management and Development, HP
Christine Walsh — Head of Global Talent, American Express Global Business Travel
Stephanie Garcia — Manager, Instructional Design, AMC Theatres
Kaylee Chun — Senior Manager of Talent Management, Netflix
Noah Rabinowitz — Senior Director of the Newbuild Transformation Office, Royal Caribbean Group
Sarah Devereaux — Leadership Coach and Advisor, HCI
Kristin Craft Stamilio — Director of Organization Development, Microsoft
Conference Experience
SPARK Talent 2026 is designed around practical application rather than theory. Participants can expect:
Interactive Workshops
Panel Discussions
Roundtable Conversations
Networking Sessions
Individual Supplier Meetings
Live Q&A Sessions
Leadership Development Case Studies
Talent Strategy Discussions
The event is structured to help attendees leave with actionable ideas and implementation strategies that can be applied within their own organizations.
Professional Development Credits
Attendees can earn certification credits through:
HRCI
SHRM
HCI
ATD
Sponsors
SPARK Talent 2026 is supported by:
Go1
The Myers-Briggs Company
Who Should Attend?
This conference is ideal for:
CHROs
Chief Talent Officers
HR Directors
Talent Management Leaders
Learning & Development Professionals
Organizational Development Specialists
Workforce Planning Teams
People Analytics Leaders
Leadership Development Practitioners
Why Attend SPARK Talent 2026?
As organizations face growing pressure to close skills gaps, develop future leaders, improve workforce agility, and integrate AI into talent strategies, SPARK Talent 2026 provides a valuable opportunity to learn directly from practitioners leading transformation initiatives inside some of the world's most recognized organizations.
With a strong focus on leadership development, workforce capability building, talent innovation, and practical implementation, the conference offers meaningful insights for professionals looking to strengthen their talent strategies and prepare their organizations for the future.
Useful Links
SPARK Talent 2026:https://www.hci.org/spark-talent-conference-2026
Human Capital Institute (HCI):https://www.hci.org/
The Myers-Briggs Company:https://www.themyersbriggs.com/
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