The Best Concurrent Sessions for Your Career Path at CAHR25
The 2025 California HR Conference (CAHR25) is set to be the premier event for HR professionals looking to stay ahead of the latest trends, sharpen their skills, and network with industry leaders. With an incredible lineup of concurrent sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to customize your experience based on your career goals and areas of focus. Here are five standout sessions that are highly relevant in today’s HR landscape:
1. Leadership Skills in the Age of AI
📅 May 5, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 El Capitan
Speaker: James Cross, Co-Founder, Tenor
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the workplace, and HR leaders need to adapt. This session will explore how AI is reshaping leadership expectations and provide practical insights into leading with confidence in an AI-driven world.
2. Motivating Beyond Money – Investing in “Emotional Salary” to Engage and Retain
📅 May 5, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Avila
Speaker: Brie Harvey, Head of Market Research and Community, Achievers
Employee engagement goes beyond financial incentives. Learn how to leverage emotional compensation—recognition, purpose, and growth—to foster a motivated and committed workforce.
3. AI in Hiring & HR – How to Stay Compliant in a Changing Legal Landscape
📅 May 5, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Pacific Ballroom
Speakers: Eric De Wames, Managing Partner, Michael Sullivan & Associates; Tara Fournier, Global HR Executive & Consultant, T4 HR Consulting
AI is revolutionizing the hiring process, but staying compliant with evolving regulations is critical. This session will cover key legal considerations and best practices for integrating AI into your hiring strategy.
4. Getting Leadership to Listen to HR
📅 May 5, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Avila
Speaker: Catherine Mattice, Founder + CEO, Civility Partners
HR professionals are key strategic partners, but getting leadership to listen isn’t always easy. This session will provide actionable strategies to strengthen your influence and ensure your HR initiatives are prioritized at the executive level.
5. Storytelling Through Data Visualization
📅 May 6, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Avila
Speaker: Alexander-Ali Dalipi, CEO, HR1Systems
In a data-driven world, the ability to tell a compelling story with data is essential. Learn how to transform complex HR metrics into clear, actionable insights that drive decision-making.