The narrative that the CHRO role is losing favor in the C-suite has never been further from the truth. In a period defined by rapid technological disruption and shifting workforce expectations, the CHRO has become an essential strategist. As organizations reshape their talent models for 2026 and beyond, the stakes — and the opportunities — have never been higher.

In this keynote, IBM’s CHRO will share how the company has re-engineered its talent strategy to enable continuous transformation, a non-negotiable in the AI era. She’ll discuss why IBM is accelerating entry-level hiring even as many organizations pull back, and how this investment is fueling long term capability building and workforce agility.

The session will also spotlight IBM’s use of AI agents, deployed alongside HR Partners, freeing them from transactional work and enabling deeper strategic impact. Attendees will gain a front row look at how HR can lead with speed, shape business outcomes, and architect a workforce ready for the future.

Discussion points

How IBM is redesigning talent strategy to support continuous transformation in the AI era
Why investing in entry-level talent is critical for long-term capability, skills, and workforce agility
How AI agents can reduce transactional HR work and give HR leaders more capacity for strategic impact

Speaker

Nickle LaMoreaux, Senior Vice President and Chief HR Officer at IBM

This session is part of the HR Innovation Roundtable taking place at IBM in NYC on February 24-25, 2026. View all Sessions:

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