Why you can’t miss UNLEASH America – the HR Conference

UNLEASH America 2023 is this season’s hot ticket. THE International HR festival, the UNLEASH America conference and expo returns to Las Vegas in 2023. There, we’ll be bringing forth all the hottest new expertise on the international HR tech scene, from some of the industry’s biggest and most renowned names.

Read on to find out about the UNLEASH America venue, as well as the UNLEASH America agenda and all of the speakers on the roster announced so far, for 2023’s show in Las Vegas.

What makes UNLEASH America different from other HR conferences?

It’s bigger. It’s better. But ultimately – we just do more. Ranked as the number one HR conference, UNLEASH is where the top tiers in HR come – to do business, to learn, and to be inspired.

UNLEASH America has been the world’s most influential HR marketplace for a decade now. We’re the proving ground. Startups. Scaleups. Breakthrough tech. This is where the cutting edge gathers to cut its teeth – as well as where the global innovators who shape our industry congregate. So, why visit UNLEASH America? Because you’ll be catapulted to the forefront of the HR scene.

Every year, over 2,000 of the owners, management, and tech buyers from the world’s leading employers – with influence over 12 million employees, and adding $18 trillion to the global economy – gather with us to shape the following year’s HR tech scene. UNLEASH Las Vegas is the conference for those looking to maintain a position at the forefront of HR, as well as for those looking to gain the knowledge needed to revolutionize their systems, overhauling them for the better. 

Top keynote speakers from the world of HR

The UNLEASH America speakers are plucked from a selection of the most forward-thinking pioneers shaping our industry, and the future of work and technology broadly.

Past speakers have included such huge names as Sir Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Vivek Wadhwa, among so many others. Read on to explore this year’s exciting line-up.

Who are the keynote speakers for UNLEASH America 2023?

UNLEASH Vegas 2023 has as exciting a line-up as our attendees have come to expect from us. We’ll be hearing from:

Erin Meyer

A professor at INSEAD, Erin’s work focuses on how the world’s most successful managers navigate the complexities of cultural differences in a global environment. She offers cutting-edge insight and practical strategies to improve the effectiveness of projects that span the globe.

Erin has worked with and mentored numerous executives the world over on how to embrace cultural variations that influence their success and how to collaborate more efficiently.

Maurice Conti

Futurist, innovator, and technology visionary. As Chief Innovation Officer at Telefonica Alpha (Moonshot Factory) he built and led a team to develop moonshot candidates/startups in energy, food, metaverse, blockchain, climate change, waste, and synthetic biology.

Prior to that he spent seven years as the head of Applied Research and Innovation at Autodesk, where he built and ran a multidisciplinary team doing applied research in AI, robotics, AR/VR, additive manufacturing, and ocean health and resilience.

Michael O’Hare

Michael is Executive Vice President of Global HR for The Estée Lauder Companies – one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality makeup, skincare, fragrance, and hair care products.

He oversees a global network of HR professionals, working closely with the Company’s business operations to direct recruitment, retention, compensation, and development, for the company’s 40,000 employees.

Sahana Mukherjee

Sahana is the Global HR Head of Wealth Technology and Engineering and Architecture for Citi, a global bank with a mission to provide responsible financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Sahana was recognized amongst Crain’s NY 2022 Notable HR Leaders and is a member of the Forbes HR Council. She employs strategic, data-based decision-making in vision and culture, which shows up in the daily operating model when it comes to scalability and sustainability.

Caitlin Motley

Caitlin is the Global Director of Talent and Development Delivery for Coca-Cola. Passionate about building high-performance cultures and strong leadership, she has strong strategic, planning, and analytical skills. Caitlin is responsible for driving the programs and platforms that connect, develop, and manage talent across the renowned global Coca-Cola network.

Shakti Jauhar

Head of Global Digital HR Transformation and People Experience for McDonald’s, Shakti is a global leader and data-driven executive. Recognized for his operational expertise in Manufacturing, Information Technology, Finance, and HR, Shakti is a transformational leader, with a track record. He leverages tech innovation across geographies to optimize organizational processes. 

Where will UNLEASH America be held?

When is UNLEASH America 2023? The conference will be held from April 26-27th, 2023, at Caesars Forum, in Las Vegas, NV. Vegas’ newest conference center, Caesars Forum offers 300,000 square feet of flexible meeting space to fit in everything UNLEASH. Accommodating our mega-groups, Caesars can hold more than 10,000 attendees, offering access to fresh air and the Night Summit on a 100,000-square-foot plaza at the foot of the iconic 550-foot High Roller.

Invaluable networking opportunities

How to network at the top HR conference in America

Get UNLEASH America tickets. Come and talk. That’s it! Our conference attendees represent everybody. From world-leading Fortune 2000 employers, public sector organizations, and big-name large enterprises like Amazon, Coca-Cola, DreamWorks, Deloitte, Google, Microsoft, NASA, Netflix, Tiffany & Co, and UPS. But we also welcome the small-scale, next wave of HR innovators and innovative start-ups. Everybody’s welcome.

What HR themes and topics will be covered in UNLEASH America 2023?

From stages covering core topics like HR tech and recruitment, to newer arenas showcasing innovation and HR influencers, UNLEASH America has it covered. Visit the Content Hub to read the latest interviews with our speakers, and discover the UNLEASH America 2023 Agenda, for details of the sessions from our roster of amazing thought leaders.

Can’t make UNLEASH America 2023? – don’t worry, there’s always next time…

Future UNLEASH America dates and times

UNLEASH America 2023

Las Vegas, April 26-27

UNLEASH America 2024

Las Vegas, May 8-9

UNLEASH America 2025

Las Vegas, May 7-8

Can’t fit the UNLEASH America dates into your packed schedule? Worry not, because Fall brings the UNLEASH World conference. Keep October 17-19th free and head to Paris Expo Port de Versailles, in Paris, France, for our world-stage conference.

Ready to book your UNLEASH America tickets today? Click through our ‘Get Tickets’ page now. See you in Vegas!