UNLEASH, the world’s leading event and media platform for HR innovation and excellence, and The Josh Bersin Company, the leading authority on HR, talent, and AI-driven workforce transformation, are excited to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration will bring unparalleled insights, hands-on learning experiences, and cutting-edge AI expertise to HR and business leaders globally.
Through this partnership, UNLEASH and The Josh Bersin Company will introduce exclusive AI-focused workshops, featuring live immersive experiences of Galileo™, the Essential AI Assistant for Everything HR. These sessions will equip organizations with practical strategies for integrating AI into talent acquisition, skills development, and HR technology transformation. Register here: https://www.unleash.ai/unleashamerica
Statements from the Founders
Marc Coleman, Founder & CEO of UNLEASH:
“Our partnership with The Josh Bersin Company marks a pivotal moment in redefining the future of HR. Josh and his team are at the cutting edge of AI-driven workforce strategy, and together, we are creating an unparalleled experience for HR leaders at UNLEASH. This collaboration is more than just an alliance after 14 years – it’s a movement to empower organizations with the knowledge, tools, and insights they need to thrive in the AI era and repurpose humanity in the age of machines.”
Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst, Founder & CEO of The Josh Bersin Company:
“We are thrilled to work alongside UNLEASH as a strategic partner, bringing deep industry expertise and hands-on AI learning to HR and business executives worldwide. The impact of AI on the workforce is profound, and our joint mission is to help organizations navigate this transformation with confidence. UNLEASH is the ideal platform to engage in these critical discussions, and we can’t wait to deliver game-changing insights to attendees.”
The International Festival of HR returns this May 6-8, UNLEASH America 2025 will welcome over 4,000 attendees and industry leaders for an event like no other. Breaking industry records, 10 of the world’s industry leaders are headlining and championing this year’s show, demonstrating their commitment to innovation and excellence in the HR industry.
Now in its third year of a seven-year residency at Caesars Forum, UNLEASH America 2025 promises to be its biggest edition yet – more focused, more impactful, and more immersive.
UNLEASH America 2025 Lead Sponsors & Exhibitors
Headline Sponsors: Achievers, Deloitte, Eightfold AI, Greenhouse, Hibob, Pearson, SAP, SmartRecruiters, Visier, Workday.
Diamond Sponsors: Deel, Gem, Indeed, Paradox, Sense, UKG.
Platinum Sponsors: Betterworks, Equifax, Fountain, G-P, Joveo, Leena AI, Paycom, Payoneer, Rippling, Whatfix.
Ruby Sponsors: Atlas, Checkr, Cielo, First Advantage, Gifted, HR Path, Opptly, Retrain, WorkJam.
Gold Sponsors: ExecOnline, LumApps, Nexxt, Remote, TalentNeuron, TechWolf.
Knockout Lineup: UNLEASH Keynote Speakers
Max Tegmark is a professor doing AI and physics research at MIT as part of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence & Fundamental Interactions and the Center for Brains, Minds and Machines. UNLEASH is proud to welcome Max, one of the most transformative thinkers of our time, as a keynote speaker in 2025. Often referred to as the “Einstein of Artificial Intelligence,” Max is not only a renowned physicist and AI expert but also a visionary advocate for humanity’s future. As the co-founder of the Future of Life Institute, Max is at the forefront of ensuring technology serves humanity’s highest good.
Dr. Joy Buolamwini is the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, a groundbreaking MIT researcher, a model, and an artist. Her research on facial recognition technologies transformed the field of AI auditing. UNLEASH America is honored to present Joy, a trailblazer in the fight for ethical technology and a visionary shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Known globally as the “Conscience of AI,” Joy’s work challenges the very foundation of how AI impacts society, inspiring movements that demand accountability, fairness, and inclusivity in technology.
UNLEASH Continues to Make History
UNLEASH is the only HR festival with a history of first showcasing leading CEOs from L’Oréal, Virgin Group, SAP, Vodafone, and more on an HR stage. This year, UNLEASH welcomes our first Chief AI Officer to the Main Stage – Doug Fisher from Global F500 Lenovo.
A stellar lineup of over 200 HR leaders from the world’s best employers will share actionable insights across 10+ stages over three days. Organizations represented include Toshiba, the U.S. Air Force, Google, The Coca-Cola Company, Microsoft, GE, The Conference Board, Eli Lilly and Company, Baker Hughes, PepsiCo, and many more.
UNLEASH Awards
For the first time, UNLEASH is introducing the HR Tech Awards in partnership with Lighthouse Research. Additionally, UNLEASH will host its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award on U.S. soil for the first time – previous winners include Naomi Bloom, Josh Bersin, and Lexy Martin.
UNLEASH is also home to the longest-running HR Startup Awards in the world (15 years!). Previous finalists demonstrate the awards global importance and proving ground for startups, scaleups, breakthrough technologies and global innovators shaping the HR industry. Past finalists have included: Peakon, Textio, HiBob, SmartRecruiters, Phenom, Maki People, Techwolf, Visier, and many more.
