Meet Our 2025 Keynote Speaker: Tamla Oates-Forney

Every great event starts with a powerful voice. This year, we’re kicking things off with Tamla Oates-Forney, a purpose-driven leader, women’s advocate, and CEO of SHRM Linkage—a global leadership development firm committed to advancing women and accelerating inclusion.

Tamla brings decades of executive experience across global organizations like General Electric (GE), Waste Management (WM), and USAA, where she led HR strategy for over 37,000 employees (about twice the seating capacity of Madison Square Garden). She’s been recognized by The New York Times, Fast Company, and Savoy as one of the most influential Black executives in corporate America—and her leadership continues to challenge, uplift, and inspire.

Whether you’re looking to expand your influence or reconnect with purpose, Tamla’s keynote will offer the kind of insight that stays with you long after the conference ends.

Friday, August 1, 2025

AT&T Hotel & Conference Center