HR TECH & FUTURE OF WORK
Silicon Valley for HR Tech
Curated immersion programs for HR leaders exploring AI in talent acquisition, people analytics, global workforce platforms, and the tools redefining how companies hire, manage, and retain people.
HR technology is in the middle of its biggest shift in a decade. AI is rewriting how companies source, screen, and develop talent. Global workforce platforms are making borders irrelevant for hiring. People analytics is moving from nice-to-have to boardroom priority. The companies building these tools are concentrated in the Bay Area, and CHROs who understand what's coming will make better decisions about their tech stack and their talent strategy.
$42B
global HR tech market in 2025, projected to reach $78B by 2031
60%
increase in HR tech investment in 2025 vs. prior year
LinkedIn, Workday, Deel
all headquartered in the Bay Area
Sources: Mordor Intelligence 2025, SHRM 2025
WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE
AI in Talent Acquisition
How AI is changing sourcing, screening, and candidate experience. Conversations with Bay Area founders building the next generation of recruiting tools and the talent leaders at tech companies who've deployed them. What's actually reducing time-to-hire vs. what's just adding noise.
Who you meet: Bay Area recruiting tech founders, talent acquisition leaders at tech companies
Global Workforce Compliance: Deel, Rippling, and the Borderless Company
Hiring across borders used to require local entities and months of legal work. Companies like Deel and Rippling are making it possible to hire anyone, anywhere, in days. How the compliance infrastructure works, where it breaks down, and what it means for companies building global teams.
Who you meet: Deel and Rippling leaders, Bay Area global employment founders, compliance experts
People Analytics and Workforce Intelligence
How leading companies are using data to predict attrition, optimize team composition, and measure the real impact of HR programs. Conversations with the people analytics leaders at Bay Area tech companies and the founders building the platforms that make it possible.
Who you meet: People analytics leaders, Bay Area HR tech founders, data scientists
The Employee Experience Stack
From onboarding to offboarding, the employee experience is now a technology stack. How Bay Area companies like Lattice, Culture Amp, and others are building integrated platforms that connect engagement, performance, and development. What works and what's just creating survey fatigue.
Who you meet: Employee experience platform founders, Bay Area HR operators
Compensation, Equity, and Rewards in the AI Era
AI is compressing some roles and creating entirely new ones. How companies are rethinking compensation frameworks, equity structures, and total rewards strategies when job descriptions change every six months. Conversations with comp leaders at Bay Area tech companies navigating this in real time.
Who you meet: Compensation leaders at tech companies, Bay Area HR founders, equity experts
The CHRO as Strategic Partner
The most effective CHROs in Silicon Valley sit at the strategy table, not the admin table. How HR leaders at top Bay Area companies influence business decisions, what data they bring to the boardroom, and how they've earned the seat. A candid session for HR executives who want to drive, not just support, business strategy.
Who you meet: CHROs at Bay Area tech companies, board advisors, executive coaches
WHERE WE TAKE YOU
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