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McLean & Company, a leading HR research and advisory firm, has unveiled the full agenda for its flagship Signature 2025 conference, set for November 2-4 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas. Themed “Human-Centric, Future-Ready,” the event will gather HR executives, practitioners, and thought leaders for three days of research-driven insights, interactive sessions, and networking, focusing on AI, innovation, and workforce transformation.
Signature 2025 conference runs November 2-4 in Houston, Texas.
Theme “Human-Centric, Future-Ready” emphasizes AI and culture.
Features keynotes, panels, and hands-on sessions for HR leaders.
Topics include AI adoption, reskilling, and employee engagement.
Networking events include line dancing and a Puttshack reception.
Attracts senior HR leaders from diverse industries like healthcare.
Signature 2025, hosted at the Marriott Marquis Houston, is designed to equip HR professionals with actionable strategies for navigating the evolving workplace. The theme “Human-Centric, Future-Ready” underscores the balance between leveraging AI and technology while prioritizing employee well-being and organizational culture. “Signature has always been more than a conference. This annual gathering is about giving HR leaders what they need to move forward with purpose,” said Jennifer Rozon, president of McLean & Company. “The program for Signature 2025 is built to cut through the noise and provide HR with practical frameworks, evidence-based tools, and peer-tested strategies to help transition ideas into action.”
The agenda features prominent speakers and diverse session formats. Keynotes include Paul Okoye on navigating change, Crystal Washington on embracing uncertainty, and Jimmy Yeary on storytelling’s impact. Fireside chats with leaders like Dalana Brand of Peloton and Brian Dickens of the University of Tennessee System will explore cultural realignment and team stability. Interactive sessions, such as “Future-Ready HR: Build Adaptive and Actionable Talent Strategies Through Scenario Planning” and “From Idea to Agent: Building an HR Copilot in 30 Minutes,” offer hands-on learning to address AI integration, reskilling, and employee listening.
AI is a central theme, with sessions like “Balancing Humanity and Automation” and the “AI Talent Debate” addressing ethical AI adoption, data transparency, and workforce reskilling. The launch of McLean & Company’s CHRO Playbook and discussions on people analytics and mental health further emphasize practical, human-centric solutions. These sessions provide frameworks and tools to help HR leaders drive digital transformation while maintaining trust and collaboration.
Signature 2025 fosters collaboration through networking breakfasts, roundtables, and unique events like a line dancing reception and a closing event at Puttshack Houston. With 61% of 2024 attendees in senior leadership roles, the conference offers unparalleled opportunities for peer exchange across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services. For more details, visit the official Signature event page.
McLean Signature 2025 will take place at the Marriott Marquis Houston, a world-class hotel in the heart of downtown Houston. Known for its state-of-the-art conference spaces and renowned hospitality, the venue offers the perfect setting for HR leaders to engage, learn, and connect in a dynamic and inspiring environment.
McLean & Company pairs evidence-based research and immediately applicable tools with deep HR expertise to position organizations to meet today’s needs and prepare for the future. The global HR research and advisory firm’s member organizations enjoy comprehensive resources, full-service diagnostics, workshops, action plans, and advisory services for all levels of HR professionals, from executive leadership to HR leaders to HR team members, that help shape workplaces where everyone thrives.
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