Bringing together the people analytics community for the premier event in the field!
This two-day conference explores the latest advances and urgent questions in people analytics, including upskilling, AI and the Future of Work, as well as unique networking opportunities with our diverse audience, including students, academics, and industry experts.
— 2025 Speakers —
We are honored to welcome an amazing array of speakers.
Eric Bradlow
The K. P. Chao Professor; Professor of Marketing; Vice Dean of Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative
Amy C. Edmondson
Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School
Jennifer Kurkoski, Ph.D.
Director, People Analytics at Google
Steve Lee
CEO, SkillUp Coalition
Ingrid M. Nembhard, Ph.D.
Fishman Family President’s Distinguished
Professor; Professor of Health Care Management
DJ Patil
Entrepreneur, Investor, Scientist, and Leader in Public Policy
Check out our speaker page for updates on our speaker lineup below.
— Conference Competitions —
Our competitions are an annual opportunity to learn from new voices in the field and celebrate the innovation that is being created all around us – by academic researchers, industry practitioners, and students from around the globe.
We’re thrilled to offer two incredible opportunities for professionals and students to showcase their skills and insights in people analytics. Click below to learn more about our annual case and white paper competitions.
— Student Leadership Team —
The Wharton People Analytics Conference is driven by a team of competitively selected MBA students working in partnership with our staff and faculty.
The team manages various aspects of the conference planning, including our competitions, speaker selection, and our engagement with sponsors.
— Check it out! —
Conference recordings from the last eleven years.
— Interested in Sponsoring the 2025 Conference? —
To explore conference sponsorship opportunities, contact wpaconference@wharton.upenn.edu to speak with someone from our Sponsorship Team. And please visit our Partnership Opportunities page to find out other ways to get involved!