Monday 19 May 2025
Pre-Conference Focus Day A
Shaping the Future of HR Impact; the Crucial Role of the Healthcare CHRO
12:00 pm Networking Lunch
1:10 pm Start of Pre-conference Workshop and Opening Remarks
1:20 pm Networking Icebreaker
1:40 pm Panel Discussion: CHRO Leadership: Overcoming Challenges and Shaping Strategy
Synopsis
- What are the most pressing challenges CHROs face today in responding to rising healthcare demand, and how are you prioritizing your HR agenda to meet them?
- How can CHROs lead effectively during times of transition—such as shifting care models or workforce changes—while evolving the EVP and maintaining strong engagement?
- What strategies have proven effective in building a high-trust, productive partnership with your CEO and executive peers during periods of organizational change?
- How do you ensure your HR strategy is fully aligned with business operations, and what practices support this collaboration between HR and the C-suit?
2:40 pm Short Refreshment Break
3:00 pm Discover: CHRO/CEO Collaboration
Synopsis
The relationship between the CEO and Chief People Officer at Harris Health has evolved into a true partnership. As the organization navigates new construction (a 1.6-billion-dollar hospital, etc.), advancements in technology (including AI), the uncertainty of fiscal Responsibilities, shifting demographics, and government regulations, strategic people priorities are required. Dr. Esmail Porsa, CEO, and Omar Reid, EVP, CPO, will discuss their collaboration strategies to improve organizational engagement, retention, and outcomes.
3:20 pm Discover: Innovating for Impact: Fresh Approaches to Workforce Development that Drive Real Outcomes
Synopsis
- Uncover the hidden costs and limitations of traditional tuition assistance and upskilling programs and why they often underdeliver
- Learn how leading systems are reallocating budgets toward role-specific, high-impact initiatives
- See how debt-free education models are driving real results in staffing, retention, and internal mobility
3:40 pm Develop: What More Can We Learn From The Leaders Fostering Collaboration and Driving Results in Engagement and Retention
Synopsis
Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Chair
4:00 pm Action: How Can We Plan Strategically & Build Partnerships to Transform Our Organizations From The Inside Out?
Synopsis
Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair
4:20 pm Closing Remarks & Reflections
Pre-Conference Focus Day B
Developing Strategic Partnerships to Build Talent Pipelines and Support the Patient-Facing Workforce
12:00 pm Lunch
1:10 pm Start of Pre-conference Workshop and Opening Remarks
1:20 pm Networking Icebreaker
1:40 pm Discover: Building Future Healthcare Leaders: Education Through Strategic Partnerships
Synopsis
- How Memorial Hermann Health System have joined forces with Bloomberg Philanthropies and Aldine Independent School District (ISD) to establish a healthcare-focused high school in Houston.
- Establishing partnerships to provide students with specialized education in healthcare, fostering a new generation of skilled professionals dedicated to patient care.
2:00 pm Discover: Developing Strategic Partnerships to Build Talent Pipelines and Support the Patient-Facing Workforce
Synopsis
- Why the multilingual workforce is an untapped source of talent
- How innovative hospital programs like IU Health and Atrium Health are investing in English as a workforce skill to create internal workforce pipelines
- The benefits of investing in multilingual workers and best practices for doing so at scale
2:20 pm Develop: What More Can We Learn From the Leaders Focused on Building Pipelines For a New Generation of Skilled Talent?
Synopsis
Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Chair
2:40 pm Action: How Can We Advance The Development of Our Workforce and Support Our Pipeline?
Synopsis
Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair
3:00 pm Short Refreshment Break
3:40 pm Panel Discussion: Building the Future Healthcare Workforce Today
Synopsis
- How can we ensure we’re hiring the right clinical talent today to build a lasting legacy of excellence in patient care?
- What role can TA teams play in sponsoring high schools and supporting educational funding to inspire and prepare future healthcare professionals?
- How can we better develop early talent pipelines that not only attract but also educate, hire, and retain the next generation of our workforce?
- What are the most effective ways to build early academic partnerships that promote healthcare careers and create sustainable pipelines for clinical and non-clinical