The 12th Annual Wharton People Analytics Conference, held April 10–11, 2025, brought together a dynamic mix of students, academics, and industry leaders for two days of thought-provoking dialogue and discovery at the forefront of people analytics. From groundbreaking discussions on AI and the Future of Work to hands-on insights into upskilling and workforce transformation, the conference spotlighted the field’s most urgent questions and innovations.
Attendees heard from visionaries across disciplines, engaged in vibrant networking sessions, and explored how data and evidence-based practices are shaping more inclusive, effective workplaces. As the premier event in the field, the conference continues to inspire meaningful connections and next-generation thinking in people analytics.
— 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 AI & Analytics at Wharton; Chairperson, Wharton Marketing Department, Professor of Economics; Professor of Education; Professor of Statistics and Data Science
Ravin Jesuthasan
Bestselling Author, The Skills-Powered Organization and Global Leader for Work, Skills and Workforce Transformation, Mercer
Amy C. Edmondson
Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School
Michael Fraccaro
Chief People Officer, Mastercard
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.
— Many thanks to our sponsors! —
— 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!