Applied AI Gets Practical: New HR Leaders Join IAMPHENOM 2026 Speaker Lineup
Announced on January 13, 2026, Phenom added a second wave of HR leaders to the IAMPHENOM 2026 agenda - a three-day event focused on applied AI and automation in HR. More than 3,000 attendees are expected March 10-12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
"What sets these speakers apart is their willingness to share what's working and what's not with AI and automation in HR," said Danielle Dibner, Executive Director, Global Customer Value at Phenom.
Why this matters for HR
This isn't theory. Sessions dig into how HR teams are deploying AI agents, building skills-based frameworks, integrating tech across TA and HR, and handling governance and compliance. Expect candid lessons, what to avoid, and the setups that actually scale.
Topics include authentic candidate experiences, accelerated hiring and onboarding, personalized employee growth through skills, and ethical, compliant AI practices.
What you'll take back to your team
- Practical AI agent use cases across talent acquisition and HR operations
- How to build and roll out skills-based talent frameworks that stick
- Maturity models and adoption strategies to move beyond pilots
- Technical configurations, integrations, and data setups that reduce friction
- Governance guardrails that balance speed, compliance, and trust
- Metrics that track impact: time-to-hire, quality, employee mobility, and experience
New speakers joining the lineup
- Sherri Hamilton, Marketing Analyst Consultant at Baylor Scott & White Health
- Stacy Wells, Talent Acquisition Program Advisor at Baylor Scott & White Health
- Ben Enegren, Talent Acquisition Data & Project Analyst at Cincinnati Children's
- Brandon Sandlin, Talent Acquisition Senior Specialist at Cincinnati Children's
- Brandon Shepherd, Sr. HR Manager at Clemens Food Group
- Ellen Page, Director, Talent Acquisition at Franciscan Health
- Michael Bell, Talent Acquisition Manager at Giant Eagle
- Rachel Duran, Head of Global Employer Brand & Recruitment Marketing at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Arina Barss, Program Manager, Talent Acquisition Excellence at Manulife | John Hancock
- Alicia Garbarino, AVP, Global Talent Acquisition Excellence at Manulife | John Hancock
- Antonio Howard, SVP, HR Technology Manager at Regions Bank
- Sami Adnan, Recruiting Technology Solutions Architect at Royal Bank of Canada
- Joanna Ferrara, Manager, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Marketing at Southwest Airlines
- Amy Ritter, VP of Talent Acquisition at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Kyley Eng, Director of Talent Acquisition Enablement at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Jessica Lascola Ross, Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition Processes & Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Ray Tavares, EVP, Head of Human Capital Solutions & Experience at Truist
- Natalie Harper, Manager, Talent Acquisition at UAB Medicine
- Bobbi Hicks, Director, Talent Acquisition at University of Maryland Medical System
- Nicki Tafolla, Group Manager, Talent Acquisition at Whataburger
Event details and registration
IAMPHENOM 2026 runs March 10-12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Early bird pricing saves 40% if you register by January 31.
Register and explore the agenda at iamphenom.com.
What Phenom brings to HR teams
Phenom's applied AI platform gives candidates faster paths to the right roles, helps employees develop skills and move internally, and makes recruiters and talent marketers more productive. Leaders can optimize hiring and onboarding, managers can build higher-performing teams, and HRIT can integrate existing tech to create a cohesive stack - while staying compliant.
Helpful resource on AI governance
If your team is refining AI governance, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework is a practical reference for risk, controls, and accountability. View the NIST AI RMF.
Stay updated
More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Follow Phenom on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok for updates.
Media contact
Jennifer Lyons
Phenom
267-379-5066
jennifer.lyons@phenom.com
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