LRP Conferences and LRP Publications have named human resources technology expert Jeanne Achille as chair of the 2018 Women in HR Tech Summit, which will be held during the HR Technology Conference & Exposition this fall in Las Vegas. 

Event organizers have also announced the call for presentations for the upcoming summit.

Achille is the founder and head of The Devon Group, a technology PR and marketing firm where she has worked to promote hundreds of new HR products and services as well as provided leadership counsel to entrepreneurs and executives.  Her accomplishments also include launching the first PC-based HRMS and has designed applicant tracking and matching systems.

“In today’s global setting, HR technology goes well beyond regulatory compliance and the automation of complex business processes," Achille said in a news release. "I’m excited to propel our Women in HR Tech event to the next level, especially during this time of futuristic technology advancements and focus on workforce diversity.”

The HR Technology Conference & Exposition will be held Sept. 11-14 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. The call for presentations for the Women in HR Tech will be open until Feb. 9. 

CHROs, HR professionals and industry leaders who are interested in speaking at the summit are encouraged to submit their name for consideration. Visit http://bit.ly/WomeninHRTech for submission forms and additional information.