AHRD Japan 2026

For all events, the registration deadline will now be based on Eastern Standard Time (EST).

This applies not only to the early registration deadline on September 30 but also to the camera-ready submission deadline.

Title: Redefining Talent and Human Resource Development in the Age of AI and Analytics

Topic Description: This keynote highlights how AI and people analytics are reshaping talent, work, and human resource development, and what organizational leaders and HR professionals must do to lead this transformation. Drawing on the history and evolution of AHRD, it will show why strong professional communities, cross-continental collaboration, and academic-industry partnerships are essential for building human capability and advancing the future of HRD in Asia and beyond.

Dr. Seung Won Yoon is the Immediate Past President of the Academy of Human Resource Development (2026–2028). He brings extensive expertise in people analytics, network science, and data-informed decision-making. His research integrates leadership, social capital, and data science to advance organizational performance and foster collaboration across academia and industry. Dr. Yoon has served as a Faculty Fellow in the College of Education and Human Development and at the Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University, where he has led a range of AI, analytics, and workforce development initiatives.

Title: HRD as Reciprocal Learning and Change: How Adults and Organizations Learn Through Change—and Change Through Learning