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Phenom has announced that Simon Sinek, renowned author of Start With WHY and a leading voice on leadership and optimism, will be a featured speaker at IAMPHENOM 2026. This exclusive HR conference, dedicated to applied AI, automation, and employee experience, will take place March 10-12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, bringing together over 3,000 professionals and more than 100 powerhouse speakers.
IAMPHENOM 2026 aims to equip HR leaders with the tools and mindset needed to navigate complex talent challenges. Simon Sinek’s philosophy on purpose-driven leadership and creating thriving environments aligns perfectly with today’s demands for building resilient, high-performing teams amid rapid technological change.
“Our goal for every IAMPHENOM is to educate and inspire HR leaders and practitioners from around the world, and Simon Sinek embodies that purpose,” said Jonathan Dale, VP and GM, Global Marketing at Phenom. “HR professionals are navigating uncharted territory. They’re building workforces in ever-changing markets and mastering AI and automation to solve their most pressing talent challenges. Simon’s philosophy on creating environments where people thrive will equip attendees with a fresh perspective on leading through complexity."
The three-day event delivers immersive learning through mainstage conversations and over 75 breakout sessions. Topics span agentic AI, GenAI applications, recruiter efficiency, high-volume hiring, automated onboarding, skills-based strategies, employee development, workforce planning, and HR tech mastery.
Participants will hear real-world success stories from industry peers at leading organizations, experience live demos of cutting-edge AI and automation innovations tailored for HR, and gain practical playbooks to implement immediately. Networking opportunities include the Customer Gala Dinner & HR Awards Ceremony, welcome party, Rocky Steps Run, and additional extracurricular activities.
Attendees can earn SHRM and HRCI credits while accessing on-demand recordings post-event.
As organizations grapple with uncertainty in advancing workforces through AI, IAMPHENOM provides clarity, strategies, and connections. The conference celebrates customer impact and offers proven approaches to accelerate hiring, development, and retention using AI-powered solutions.
Register early to secure a 40% discount before January 31 and explore the full speaker lineup, agenda, and venue details at iamphenom.com.
With Phenom, candidates find and choose the right job faster, employees develop their skills and evolve, recruiters become wildly productive, talent marketers engage with extreme efficiency, talent leaders optimize hiring and onboarding processes, managers build stronger-performing teams, HR aligns employee development with company goals, and HRIT easily integrates existing HR tech to create a holistic infrastructure.
About Phenom
Phenom is an applied AI company with the only AI infrastructure built specifically for HR. Powered by Engines that harmonize data, Ontologies that guide every decision, X AI that hyper-personalizes experiences, Agents that work alongside teams, Phenom’s platform uses industry and business context to automate workflows, eliminate busywork, and enhance every experience while remaining compliant. Driven by a purpose to help a billion people find the right work, no other company is as dedicated to helping organizations hire faster, develop better and retain longer.
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