Keynote Speakers

Prerna Ajmera
Microsoft

Dr. Nadia Bastaki
Etihad Airways

Cindy Ballard
Universal Music Group

Mary Beth DeNooyer
Keurig Dr Pepper

Alice Fournier
ISS North America

Geoffrey Garrett
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business

Lisa Mitchell-Kastner
ISS North America

Elliott Rusanow
Scentre Group

Maria Stamoulis
Scentre Group

Heather Yurko
Gloat
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Irresistible 2026: Where Are We Going?

Josh Bersin
CEO, Co-Founder, and Irresistible Keynote Speaker
The world of work is transforming at an unprecedented pace. AI is no longer just a tool—it’s a catalyst for reinvention, reshaping how we lead, learn, and deliver value. HR has never had a better opportunity to drive meaningful, human-centered change, but you need specialized tools, skills, and guidance to lead the way.
I invite you to join me at Irresistible 2026, June 8-10, for our milestone 5th year of reimagining the future of HR, leadership, and work in collaboration with USC Marshall School of Executive Education!
Together at Irresistible 2026, we’ll explore the next era of HR transformation, anchored in our latest research on The New HR Operating Model and Systemic HR, the Rise of the Supermanager, the L&D Revolution, Unlocking AI Excellence, and the evolving Frontline Workforce.
Each day of the conference aligns work, knowledge, and learning through core best practices and innovative technology usage – all grounded in data and insights from the world’s most trusted HR advisors.
We’re elevating the experience with immersive workshops, authentic storytelling, research-focused sessions, deeper opportunities for hands-on learning, and exclusive corporate member programming. Connection is as critical to your success as skill-building. We will joyfully celebrate your commitment to building Irresistible organizations with a welcome reception, the first-ever HR Pacesetter Awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum, a private client dinner, and more!
Irresistible 2026 is more than a conference—it’s a community of innovators and changemakers, coming together to shape the future of work. Whether you’re an HR leader, a technology visionary, or a champion of learning and development, you’ll leave inspired, equipped, and ready to lead your organization into what’s next.
Join us in Los Angeles this June to be part of this extraordinary event. Bring your team, your curiosity, and your vision for the future. Together, let’s unlock the full potential of people, technology, and leadership.


















