The Global Conference features four days of enriching presentations and interactive learning sessions that address topics such as global leadership and HR?s role in changing business models. More than 400 senior-level HR executives from some of the world?s most prominent organizations and industries are expected to gather in New York, N.Y. for this year?s event.

?Now more than ever, HR executives are making a valuable contribution to the success of their organizations,? said Kevin Rubens, HRPS Chairperson and Partner, Global Compensation and Talent Practice at Aon Hewitt. ?HR is a critical component of every organization?s strategy and the HRPS Global Conferences provides a singular opportunity to network with top strategic thinkers, learn about new ideas and gain practical lessons from peers.?

Educational sessions and interactive panel discussions will focus on three key themes:

Featured speakers include:

For more information about the HRPS Global Conference and a complete speaker roster, visit www.hrps.org.

About HRPS

HR People and Strategy (HRPS), a nonprofit organization with headquarters in Chicago, has been the premier global association and network of strategic HR executives and thought leaders since 1977. In support of its worldwide membership, HRPS serves as a global forum for presenting the latest thinking and information about the HR implications of key business issues and strategic HR practices; offers a broad range of professional development programs with distinguished HR scholars, practitioners and business leaders; and builds networks of diverse individuals to exchange leading-edge HR ideas, information and experiences.