MFA Ops: Human Capital 2026 - Agenda
October 8, 2026
Conference
320 Park
New York, NY
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8:15 am – 9:00 am
Networking breakfast
9:00 am – 9:10 am
Welcome remarks
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9:10 am – 9:40 am
Human capital at an inflection point: Leading through technology, growth, and constant change
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9:40 am – 10:10 am
Talent market trends and compensation design practices
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10:10 am – 10:40 am
Employment law and the latest regulatory developments: What HR leaders need to know
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10:40 am – 11:10 am
Networking break
11:10 am – 11:40 am
Keynote interview: Building resilient organizations in a fast-changing workforce
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11:40 am – 12:10 pm
The new talent equation: How AI Is reshaping hiring, development, and leadership
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12:10 pm –1:00 pm
Networking lunch
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Transition to breakouts & roundtable discussions
1:15 pm –2:00 pm
Concurrent breakouts
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Option 1
AI in HR practice: Strategies for lean teams
AI in HR practice: Strategies for lean teams
Discuss how leaner HR teams are evaluating tools, driving adoption, managing risk, and identifying use cases that deliver measurable value.
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AI in HR practice: Strategies for scaling talent and workforce initiatives
AI in HR practice: Strategies for scaling talent and workforce initiatives
Explore how larger firms are scaling AI initiatives across business functions, managing governance and change, integrating AI into talent strategies, and measuring organizational impact.
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2:00 pm –2:20 pm
Networking break
2:20 am –3:10 pm
Roundtable discussions
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Participate in a small-group discussion with your peers on one of the featured topics. Space is limited, and advance registration will open closer to the event. Space is limited; registration will open closer to the event.
Leadership and management development: Building effective leaders at every level
Explore strategies for developing stronger people leaders, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and coaching, and equipping managers with the skills needed to lead high-performing teams.
The HR playbook for situations no one wants to face
Discuss lessons learned and practical strategies for handling workplace investigations, employee relations issues, sensitive personnel matters, and organizational crises.
Designing your employer brand: Standing out in a competitive market
Discuss how firms are defining and communicating a compelling employer brand that attracts top talent and aligns with culture and the employee experience.
HR analytics beyond time-to-hire
Learn how firms are using workforce data to support strategic decision-making, improve talent outcomes, and tell a more compelling story to business leaders.
Immigration, global mobility, and cross-border talent
Explore the challenges and opportunities associated with international hiring, immigration, and managing employees across jurisdictions.
Succession planning, talent mapping and change management
Explore how firms are preparing leaders and teams to navigate organizational change, manage leadership transitions, and maintain continuity during periods of growth, transformation, or disruption.
3:10 pm – 3:30 pm
Transition to main stage
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Why talent stays: Lessons from today's most effective retention strategies
Gain insights on what employees value most and how firms are adapting to improve retention and engagement.
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4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The future workforce: What will differentiate firms over the next five years?
Hear perspectives from allocators, industry leaders and talent advisors on the workforce, leadership, and organizational capabilities that will distinguish successful alternative investment firms in an increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving talent landscape.
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4:30 pm – 4:35 pm
Closing remarks
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