2026 Summit Series
Dallas Summit
Agenda
Wednesday, May 27 2026
in Dallas
- 9:30 amBREAKFAST & NETWORKING
- 10:00 amWELCOME + HOST REMARKS
Vanessa Vogler, Chief Administrative Officer, PGA of America
- 10:30 amTHE HIRING EASY BUTTON: UNLOCKING FASTER, BETTER HIRES WITH AN AI PLAYBOOK
Hear how one company unlocked faster and better hiring using an AI enabled playbook. Moderated by Mike Theilmann, a 30-year HR veteran spanning Yum Brands, Diageo, and PepsiCo.
Sean Behr, CEO, Fountain
Bertrand Dussert, VP, Talent Acquisition, Staples
- 11:00 amCOFFEE + NETWORKING BREAK
- 11:15 amTHE CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER AS A BUSINESS ENABLER
Hear from CHROs on what it really means for HR to drive business outcomes, not just support them. Moderated by Marissa Andrada.
Rudy Alanis, SVP & Chief People Officer, Fruit of the Loom
Sean Dineen, CHRO North America & Global Talent Management & OE, HOYA Vision Care
Amy Bouque, CHRO, Kelly Services
- 12:00 pmWHO LEARNS THE WORK WHEN AI DOES THE WORK? BUILDING THE LEADERSHIP PIPELINE AFTER AI
A candid conversation with CHROs on the real challenges and opportunities defining the people function today. Moderated by Frank Congiu.
Kim Cockrell, CHRO, Toyota
Mary Beth DeNooyer, CHRO, Keurig Dr. Pepper
Barb Bidan, CPO, Ryan
- 12:30 pmREDEFINING THE HR OPERATING MODEL IN THE AI ERA
This executive-level conversation will explore how HR leaders are reshaping the operating model to drive innovation while preserving culture and trust in times of rapid technological change and cost pressure. Moderated by Danielle White, Partner, Workday Alliance, PwC.
Jenn Boden, SVP, HR Technology and Insights, ATT
Rob Dicks, Partner, Workforce Transformation, PwC
Madelaine Pfahler, VP of HR Operations, Occidental Petroleum Corp
- 1:00 pmCULTURE & EXECUTION: WHAT GREAT LEADERS GET RIGHT
Hear from the CEO of the Dallas Stars, the CHRO of BNSF Railway, and world-renowned CEO coach Mark Thompson on what separates leaders who execute from those who just plan. Moderated by Marissa Andrada.
Mark Thompson, Fortune-recognized CXO & World Renowned CEO Coach, Board Advisor, and Investor
Judy Carter SVP, CHRO, BNSF Railway
Brad Alberts, President & CEO at Dallas Stars & Texas Stars
- 1:30 pmNETWORKING LUNCH
- 2:30 pmCREATING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Hear from people leaders on the strategies and trade-offs behind building an HR function that actually scales. Moderated by Marissa Andrada.
Vanessa Vogler, Chief Administrative Officer, PGA of America
Donald Knight, SVP of People, Warner Bros. Discovery
- 3:00 pmCULTURE MEETS SCALE: NAVIGATING HR IN AN ACQUISITION
Hear from Poppi’s HR Leader Estela Reyes and HR Leaders from Pepsi. A behind-the-scenes look at how HR navigates the realities of acquisition, from culture integration to talent retention through Pepsi and Poppi. Moderated by Marissa Andrada.
Estela Reyes, VP, HR, Poppi
Erica Chapman, VP, HR, PepsiCo
Mariana Bedolla, VP, People Function, PepsiCo
- 3:30 pmTHE BUSINESS OF BELONGING
Hear how leaders are bringing a culture of inclusion, efficiency, and opportunity into their organizations.
Dave Medrano, CPO, Sabre
Chuck Smith, FRMR CHRO
- 4:00 pmCLOSING REMARKS
Vanessa Vogler, Chief Administrative Officer, PGA of America
Speakers
Marissa Andrada
Former Chief People Officer of Chipotle and Board member of Krispy Kreme
Frank Congiu
Advisor, HR innovators
Rudy Alanis
SVP, Chief People Officer, Fruit of the Loom
Sean Dineen
CHRO, North America & Global Talent Management & OE, HOYA Vision Care
Vanessa Vogler
Chief Administrative Officer, PGA of America
Estela Reyes
HR Leader, Poppi
Judy Carter
CHRO, BNSF
Brad Alberts
CEO & Chairman, Dallas Stars
Mark Thompson
World #1 CEO Coach, Former CEO Kraft Heinz, Advisor
Jennifer Boden
SVP, HR Technology and Insights, ATT
Madelaine Pfahler
HR and Total Rewards Leader, Oxy
Rob Dicks
Workforce Transformation Partner,PwC
Kim Cockrell
SVP, Chief Administration Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer
Amy Bouque
Chief People Officer, Kelly Services
Mary Beth DeNooyer
Chief HR Officer, Keurig Dr Pepper
Barb Bidan
CHRO, Ryan Financial Services
Sean Behr
CEO, Fountain
Donald Knight
SVP, People, Warner Brothers
Mark Mayleben
Co-Founder
Sponsors
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