"Just came back from the CPOHQ + Knoetic AI Summit. They have cultivated and built the #1 network of Chief People Officers and the conference was unforgettable.

Hats off to Joseph , Jeff, and team for an amazing event - highly curated, intentional and full of innovation, insight and useful connections with some of the best of the best. [...]

If you are a people leader and have not had the chance to join, please do! You definitely don’t want to miss out on this industry defining community. The best practices, playbooks, resources and the people in the network are game changing. Oh and the venue was A+++!"

"I spent time this week with a group of Chief People Officers brought together by CPOHQ + Knoetic AI - and it reminded me what real community looks like.
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What Joseph has built with CPOHQ is rare. It’s not just a network. It’s a room where people show up honestly - off the record, willing to share what’s actually working, what’s not, and what they’re still figuring out. F bombs and all! That kind of environment doesn’t happen by accident. It’s curated, intentional, and deeply trusted."

“As I settle back in at home in San Francisco, I'm still riding the energy of the last two days at the CPOHQ Elevate 2024 conference. [...]

I've been to a lot of conferences over the years, and I must say - this was the best one yet ⭐

A giant thanks to Joseph Quan and the CPOHQ + Knoetic AI team who absolutely crushed it. Where is the sign up for next year? I'm ready to buy the first ticket! 🎟️"

"The last few days in LA at the CPOHQ + Knoetic AI Summit for HR executives were genuinely one of a kind. For two full days, we had the privilege of surrounding ourselves with some of the brightest minds and biggest hearts in our field - incredible CPOs, CHROs, founders, and advisors who brought both sharp thinking and deep humanity to every conversation. [...]

To Joseph and the entire Knoetic team, thank you. What you built was one of the most intentionally crafted, thoughtfully curated, and genuinely insightful events I've had the honor of attending. You created the conditions for real connection and real thinking, in an stunning venue overlooking Bel-Air, no less. 🙏 🩵 What a gift!

"I've been to a lot of People Leader conferences. I can't explain this one. [...]

A fashion designer, a musician, a film producer, a comp specialist, the original modern elder Chip Conley sitting alongside CPOs collectively responsible for over a million employees. Work wisdom and world wisdom in the same breath.

From minute one, people came ready to give. No warm-up, no slow build to real talk. Just in. Generous with experience, with advice, with vulnerability. After two decades building people functions, I thought I knew what a room full of great People leaders looked like. This redefined it."

“What an incredible inaugural CPOHQ Elevate! Huge thanks to Joseph Quan and the CPOHQ team for creating such a truly special and impactful event!

The focus on driving business value, breakthrough innovation, and cultivating authentic community and connection was outstanding! Looking forward to 2025!"

"I'm not an HR conference kinda guy. Vendors selling. Too many people. Noisy. Low takeaways. This one hit different.

A giant thanks to Joseph Q. the CPOHQ + Knoetic AI team, Jeff Diana and many many more who pulled off an incredible CPO event that was forward looking, informative, curated, flexible, and fun."

“Just got back from the CPOHQ Elevate Conference, and let me tell you – it wasn’t your typical hotel ballroom experience. Try a mansion on a hill, where the views and insights were equally breathtaking. [...]

Between raw fireside chats (yes, actual fireside!) and keynotes that left my brain doing somersaults, I was reminded of why we, as people leaders, are both innovation’s favorite catalysts and the human equivalent of a weighted blanket."

“Reflecting on an incredible week at the inaugural CPOHQ Elevate Conference in Los Angeles! The CPOHQ + Knoetic AI team brought together an extraordinary group of Chief People Officers, all united by a shared mission: to elevate our craft and each other through the power of community. [...]

Above all, it was amazing to be surrounded by so many kind and generous people. I left with deeper relationships, new friends and a heart ❤️ full of joy. Thank you Joseph Quan, Jeff Diana and the entire CPOHQ + Knoetic AI team for bringing us together for this special moment of connection and collaboration."

“Just spent a few days at CPOHQ Elevate Conference led by Joseph Quan and team and had a fantastic time. It's clear the Knoetic organizing team asked themselves "how can we do something different and raise the bar?" at every turn. [..]

The Knoetic team has done a fantastic job of fostering a great community for sharing stories and answering questions - any aspiring folks in the People space should keep an eye out :)"

“Just came back from CPOHQ's Elevate 2024 in LA, and still feeling the glow of the event! From the thought provoking discussions to the incredible people, it was a feast for the curious. I was also honored to provide 1-1 exec coaching sessions throughout the event [...]

A huge shout-out to Joseph Quan, Jeff Diana, and the CPOHQ + Knoetic AI team for curating such a fabulous group of people and content."

"I just left a conference with ~130 Chief People Officers… and I’m not sure I’ve fully come back yet ✨ Small. Real. Personal.

And without question, the best conference I’ve ever attended 🙌

It’s hard to put into words what two days like this actually feel like. It wasn’t just content. It was immersion [...]

But what stood out most was the connection
Real conversations. Honest sharing. No posturing. Just people who understand the weight and the privilege of this role.

I left energized, a little stretched, and very grateful."