# SPARK Forum

- Dates: 15 November 2026 to 17 November 2026
- Location: The Breakers Palm Beach, Palm Beach, United States
- Address: 5500 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
- Organiser: HCI
- Industry: EdTech

## About

SPARK HR is a three-day conference focused on human resources challenges and strategies, including AI's impact, employee retention, and workplace culture. It is designed for HR professionals and leaders seeking practical solutions and networking opportunities in an intimate setting.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.hci.org/spark-hr-conference-2026)
- [Registration](https://www.hci.org/user/register)
- [Agenda](https://www.hci.org/spark-hr-conference-2026-agenda)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Nicholas Lawrence, Executive Director of People & Culture, local franchise- Indianapolis
- Jenessa Disler, Sr. Director, Talent and Succession, McKesson
- Ben Eubanks, Lighthouse Research & Advisory
- Chelsea MacMullan, Organizational Change Management Lead, Meta
- Betsy Lopez-Riley, Organizational Transformation Leader, Formerly of Nordstrom, TOMS, Disney, NASA
- Tyrese Manigault, NASCAR
- Kitty Chaney Reed, (Retired) VP & Chief Leadership, Culture and Inclusion Officer, IBM Corp
- Kamaria Scott
- Jennifer Alesia, Former Chief Learning Officer
- Tricia Burke, Regional Director, Abilitie
- Sarah Devereaux, Leadership Coach and Advisor, Human Capital Institute (HCI)
- Joan Peterson, Vice President, Bluepoint Leadership
- Suellen Albahary, Director of Learning & New Program Development, Bluepoint Leadership
- Christina Beaulne, Senior Instructional Designer, Bluepoint Leadership

## Ticket pricing

USD 1995

## Where to stay

- **Palm House**: 100 m from the venue, 160 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach
- **Palm Beach Historic Inn**: 340 m from the venue
- **The Brazilian Court**: 340 m from the venue, 301 Australian Avenue, Palm Beach, 33480
- **The Colony Hotel**: 620 m from the venue, 155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, 33480
- **Hyatt Place**: 1.5 km from the venue, 295 Lakeview Avenue, West Palm Beach, 33401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/florida/hyatt-place-west-palm-beach-downtown/pbizw)
  - Phone: +1 561-655-1454
- **The Ben, Autograph Collection**: 1.8 km from the venue, 215 North Narcissus Avenue, West Palm Beach, 33401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pbiak-the-ben-autograph-collection/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 561 655 4001
- **Residence Inn West Palm Beach Downtown/Rosemary Square Area**: 1.8 km from the venue, 455 Hibiscus Street, West Palm Beach, 33401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/pbird)
  - Phone: +1 561-653-8100

## What people are saying

- [One Word for charcha 2025 | the\*spark forum](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWbVMuiClWY)
  - At its heart, this is what charcha and the\*spark forum are designed for: bringing people together to listen, learn, reflect and build alongside each other. We are excited this happened.
- [The LinkedIn Lawn at charcha 2025 | the\*spark forum](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeIDi8nrA14)
  - Something special took shape at charcha 2025.The LinkedIn Lawn became a space for pause, presence and possibility, where conversations moved beyond sessions ...

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