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JUNE 11-12, 2025 | NEW YORK, USA

THE JAVITS CENTER

 

Future of Work Partners

FUTURE OF WORK USA 2025

EMPOWER YOUR WORKFORCE. EMBRACE INNOVATION. SHAPE THE FUTURE OF WORK!

Get ready to be part of the 6th annual Future of Work USA event—an insightful two-day experience designed to propel you into the Future of Work!

What's New This Year? We’re introducing three dedicated conference tracks: Future Workplace, Future Talent, and Future Learning. This year’s event is packed with fresh insights and the latest trends you need to stay ahead.

What to Expect? Dive into two days of thought-provoking sessions with top-tier experts in HR, Talent Management, Learning and Development, Employee Engagement, People and Culture, Internal Communications, Organizational Development, and Digital Workplace. Based right here in the USA, these leaders will share best practices and cutting-edge strategies.

 

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Future Workplace

CXO/VPs/Director/Heads of within:

  • Chief Human Resource Officers
  • Human Resources
  • Employee Engagement / Experience
  • People & Culture
  • Internal Communications
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Digital Workplace

Future Learning

CXO/VPs/Director/Heads of within:

  • Chief Learning Officers
  • Learning & Development
  • Training & Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Organisational Development
  • Employee Development
  • People Operations
  • Capability Development

Future Talent

CXO/VPs/Director/Heads of within:

  • Chief Talent Officers
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Management
  • Talent Development
  • Workforce Planning
  • Benefits and Rewards

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

100+
Speakers

KEY INSIGHT:
Learn from over 100 forward thinking and inspirational practitioners, sharing case studies and real-life examples. Gain valuable takeaways that you can implement straight away in your organisation. 

500+
Attendees

DIVERSE ENGAGEMENT:

Senior level executives working in HR, L&D, and Talent from a wide range of industry sectors make up our vibrant Future of Work community. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas with your peers and expand your network. 

6+
Hours

DEDICATED NETWORKING:
Elevate your experience and expand your professional network at our  networking sessions during the event – connecting minds, fostering collaborations, and unlocking opportunities.

70+
Partners

PARTNERS:
Collaborating with over 70 partners from around the globe, we bring you a dynamic lineup of industry leaders and collaborators supporting our event.

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KEY THEMES

FUTURE LEARNING

FUTURE LEARNING

  • Employee training

  • Skills development

  • Learning platforms

  • Organizational culture

  • Upskilling and reskilling

  • Leadership Development

  • Developing managers

  • The role of AI in L&D

  • Democratising learning

  • Multi-generational learning

FUTURE WORKPLACE

FUTURE WORKPLACE

  • Workplace Strategies

  • Work Design

  • Workplace culture

  • Change Management

  • Embedding DEI into workplace practices

  • Workplace productivity

  • Building a resilient organisation

  • Preparing for AI

  • Workplace Technologies

  • Workplace experience

FUTURE TALENT

FUTURE TALENT

  • Gaining and retaining talent

  • Addressing the talent shortage

  • DEI

  • Workforce planning

  • Benefits and Rewards

  • Employee Wellbeing

  • Multigenerational workforces

  • Employee Engagement

  • The changing career path

  • Employer Value Proposition

Take a look at our FOW USA 2025 agendas below

Day 1

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10:15
  1. Coffee and networking break
    35 mins
    • Future Learning
10:50
  1. 15 mins
    • Future Learning
11:05
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Learning
    • How L&D can support change initiatives by developing relevant skills and fostering a culture of adaptability. 
    • Why is it important to curate change-ready learning programs? Learn strategies for creating training programs that prepare employees for change, including resilience training, communication skills, and problem-solving.
    • What techniques can be used for maintaining employee engagement and morale throughout the change process?
    • How to measure the impact of change management training. What tools and metrics can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of L&D interventions in change management?
11:35
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Learning
    • Understand the strategic value of L&D and its impact on overall organizational success.
    • Why is it important to align L&D initiatives with the overarching business objectives of the organization?
    • Looking at your primary sources of data, what tools can be used to analyze it and what key metrics should you identify to measure the effectiveness of your initiatives?
    • How do emerging technologies like AI and machine learning impact data collection and analysis in L&D?
    • How to develop strategies to secure and maintain executive sponsorship for L&D programs.
    • Measuring and presenting the ROI of L&D initiatives in a manner that resonates with senior leaders. How can you reassure them when there is a lag in ROI or no immediate results?
12:05
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
    • Future Learning
13:05
  1. 15 mins
    • Future Learning
    A quick ice-breaker session you can get to know your fellow attendees.
13:20
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Learning
    • What key learning trends are we seeing in L&D and how will this impact existing program structures?
    • Identifying the critical skills and competencies needed for the future and understanding how as L&D professionals we can enhance them.
    • How as an L&D leader can you ensure you meet your strategic responsibilities and align with the business’s overall objectives?
    • What tests and scaling solutions can you use to drive impact, while being flexible and sensitive to how your business is changing?
    • How can you bring vision and focus to your team to foster a culture of continuous learning and help them evolve from a tactical role to strategic advisors for business stakeholders?
14:05
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Learning
    • How to become a strategic steward of resources and still deliver high-value results.
    • How to utilize e-learning platforms, virtual classrooms, and other digital solutions to maximize efficiency and the scale of learning programs?
    • The importance of tapping into the knowledge and skills of existing employees to enhance and help deliver training programs.
    • What are the most critical skills and competencies that drive organizational success?
    • How can you demonstrate ROI and tangible results?
14:35
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Learning
    • How to take your global company learning initiative scale it down and personalize it for your teams across the world, whilst ensuring quality and consistency are kept across diverse departments.
    • Why a ‘one size fits all’ approach will never work. How to regulate budgets and resources fairly, dependent on locations, team sizes, and roles.
    • Carrying out needs assessments and identifying key differences by working with your top teams in each location.
    • How to ensure communication is consistent with your different offices and teams to show the company’s support and enthusiasm for learning and development of the employees.
15:05
  1. Coffee and networking break
    40 mins
    • Future Learning
15:45
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Learning
    • What strategies can be used for creating engaging and interactive digital training experiences?
    • Techniques for maintaining learner engagement and motivation in a virtual environment.
    • How to effectively track the progress of remote learners.
    • What impact has digital learning had on L&D and what trends should we expect to see in the future?
16:15
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Learning
    • When should you use AI for learning? How can organizations ensure they are not being distracted by the latest technology and ensure effective use?
    • How to use AI to create tailored learning paths and content that cater to individual learner needs and preferences.
    • How to use AI automation to your advantage to streamline administrative tasks program management, and analytics. 
    • Leveraging technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and gamification to create immersive and engaging learning experiences.
16:45
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Learning
    • How to utilize tech to complement traditional learning methods already in place.
    • How to highlight and tackle challenges that may arise when integrating tech into L&D, like user adoption, support and data privacy.
    • What tech is currently trending and how can it be adopted within the L&D space? Learn what tech is worth the investment.
    • How can tech be used to create a more personalized and impactful learning experience?
17:30
  1. 5 mins
    • Future Learning
17:35
  1. 60 mins
    • Future Learning
10:15
  1. Coffee and networking break
    35 mins
    • Future Workplace
10:50
  1. 15 mins
    • Future Workplace
11:05
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Workplace
    • How can CHROs lead authentically and inspire their organization with a clear vision and purpose? 
    • Building trust through transparent and empathetic communication. 

    • How are CHRO’s driving change and fostering a thriving workplace culture? 

    • What are their priorities when it comes to shaping the future of their workplaces? 

11:50
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Workplace
    •  Successfully aligning HR strategies with the company’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities. 
    • How can you tailor change initiatives to fit diverse cultural differences across global teams as well as adhere to legal implications in different regions? 

    • How can you build trust and engagement from employees, so they are more open to change, how do you deal with change resistance or fatigue? 

    • Ensuring that changes contribute to the long-term success and stability of the organization. 

12:20
  1. 15 mins
    • Future Workplace
    A quick ice-breaker session you can get to know your fellow attendees.
12:35
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
    • Future Workplace
13:35
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Workplace
    • HR’s role in fuelling business growth and driving innovation in uncertain times. 
    • How can organizations create powerful employee experiences that accelerate business growth? 
    • Encouraging intrapreneurship and creativity so employees are not bogged down by red tape and permission seeking. 
    • Leadership’s role in modelling and supporting innovative behaviours. 
14:05
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Workplace
    • Enabling collaboration, both in-person and digitally, so employees can contribute effectively no matter where they work. When should collaboration be in person vs online? 
    • Connecting employees to the organization's purpose to drive engagement 

    • How can you enhance communication and transparency? 

    • Generating authentic remote connections and capturing those all-important ‘water-cooler’ moments. 

14:35
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Workplace
    • What are the critical shifts that need to happen to move from an office-centred workplace design to a human-centric design? 
    • How can you create cohesion and empathy among employees and senior leaders and foster open communication channels? 

    • How can you promote a healthy work/life balance and offer employees flexibility? 

    • Successfully integrating mental health resources and support systems within the workplace. 

15:05
  1. Coffee and networking break
    40 mins
    • Future Workplace
15:45
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Workplace
    • How can HR create digital roadmaps that have real impact and long-lasting value to the wider organization? 
    • Identifying digital tools and platforms to enhance the employee experience and create a more personalized experience across the whole employee life cycle. 

    • What processes can be streamlined and automated, so HR functions are free to focus on strategic initiatives? 

    • Leveraging advanced analytics and data insights to inform HR strategies. 

    • Building a digital-ready HR function. 

16:15
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Workplace
    • How can HR help ensure that GenAI is implemented in a way that is ethical, fair, and beneficial to both the organization and its employees? 
    • Developing robust guidelines for the ethical use of GenAI, as well as ensuring it aligns with the organization’s values and regulatory requirements. 

    • Mitigating bias and ensuring diversity in teams developing and deploying GenAI.

    • Employee training to overcome employee fears of being replaced by AI and ensure ethical use.

16:45
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Workplace
    • How can HR stay on top of technology advances so they can effectively lead their organizations through digital transformation? 
    • How can technology unlock productivity and enhance the employee experience? 

    • The role of tech enabling cross-team collaboration and connecting employees wherever they work.  

    • Enabling data-driven decisions through technology and integrated systems that provide a holistic view of the workforce. 

17:30
  1. 5 mins
    • Future Workplace
17:35
  1. 60 mins
    • Future Workplace
10:15
  1. Coffee and networking break
    35 mins
    • Future Talent
10:50
  1. 15 mins
    • Future Talent
11:05
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Talent
    • How can talent leaders navigate talent shortages and find and retain skilled employees in a highly competitive market? 
    • How can leaders ensure their workforce stays up to date with rapid technological changes? 
    • What steps can leaders take to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce? 
    • How can leaders maintain high levels of employee engagement and provide continuous development opportunities? 
11:50
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Talent
    • Does your EVP address the changing priorities and values of the modern workforce? 
    • What do employees now expect from employers? 
    • Can your leaders deliver what they promise employees and candidates? 
    • How can you ensure your EVP drive employee engagement and retention setting you apart from the competition? 
12:20
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Talent
    • Employer branding: How does this help in conveying the company's culture and values to prospective candidates? 
    • How can social media and online platforms be used to further your employer branding strategies? 
    • What effect does employer branding have on how a company is seen by potential employees and those already employed by the organisation?  
12:50
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
    • Future Talent
13:50
  1. 15 mins
    • Future Talent
    A quick ice-breaker session you can get to know your fellow attendees.
14:05
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Talent
    • Understanding Gen Z Expectations, what does Gen Z look for in employers and work environments? 
    • How can companies effectively attract and retain the next generation of talent so they have a dynamic and future-ready workforce? 
    • Is your candidate experience up to scratch?  How can you avoid being ghosted by potential talent? 
    • Aligning organizational values and practices to attract and retain young talent. 
14:35
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Talent
    • How can talent leaders positively impact the long-term performance of their organizations through a strategic workforce strategy?  
    • How can you ensure that the talent investments you are making are the right ones?  
    • Seeking buy-in from the decision-makers.
    • Forecast talent requirements based on technology changes and market dynamics. 
15:05
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Talent
    • How can organizations strategically invest in technology and leverage data-driven approaches to enhance DEI efforts, mitigate biases, and create a more inclusive workplace? 
    • Measuring hiring rates, promotion rates and employee satisfaction scores for an understanding of DEI progress.
    • Eliminating algorithmic bias and ensuring you still maintain a human touch. 
    • Training and best practices for data-driven DEI.
15:35
  1. Coffee and networking break
    40 mins
    • Future Talent
16:15
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Talent
    • What can talent leaders do to effectively leverage AI for creating new workforce opportunities? 
    • What jobs will be automated and what new roles will emerge? How can organizations take a proactive approach to job redesign? 
    • Implementing AI Skill development and training for current employees.
    • Assuring fears among employees that their jobs will be replaced by AI. 
16:45
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Talent
    • What recruitment challenges are organisations facing in today’s labour market? 
    • Building and promoting an employer brand that attracts top talent. 
    • Improving the candidate experience and leveraging technology to improve efficiency. 
    • Developing resilient workforce pipelines and discovering fresh talent sources.
17:30
  1. 5 mins
    • Future Talent
17:35
  1. 60 mins
    • Future Talent

 

Day 2

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09:15
  1. 15 mins
    • Future Learning
09:30
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Learning
    • Why prioritizing DE&I in your L&D program will help lead you to overall success.
    • How to develop culturally competent training materials. What guidelines should be put in place to ensure diverse perspectives and cultural sensitivity are included in learning content? 
    • What strategies can be used to identify and remove any barriers that prevent equitable access to training and development? 
    • What tools and metrics are most effective to assess the success of DE&I efforts within L&D programs? 
10:15
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Learning
    • Learn to recognize and identify the most valuable skills needed within your organization.
    • How to conduct an assessment on individuals to gauge which of these transferable skills they are lacking.
    • What strategies can be used to embed the development of these power skills into existing L&D programs?
    • What tools and frameworks can you use in your organization to measure the improvement and impact that training is having on your employee's development?
10:45
  1. Coffee and networking break
    40 mins
    • Future Learning
11:25
  1. 60 mins
    • Future Learning

    Attendees will have a focus area or business problem to discuss in their groups. This is an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas with your fellow attendees.

12:25
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
    • Future Learning
13:25
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Learning
    • Exploring the key traits, values, and expectations of different generations. What are their differences, their similarities, and how can you use this knowledge when crafting a learning program?
    • Strategies for creating engaging and effective L&D initiatives tailored to your employee’s needs and preferences.
    • What techniques can be used to promote understanding and collaboration between all generations in the workplace?
    • How to best use the latest digital tools and platforms to enhance learning experiences.
    • How you can use Gen-Z’s affinity for digital learning to support and upskill workers from other generations. 
14:10
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Learning
    • What are the key elements in designing effective coaching and mentoring programs?
    • How do you select coaches and mentors? What qualities do you look for when matching coaches and mentors with employees?
    • How can you overcome resistance or lack of participation from employees in coaching or mentoring?
    • How are current learning technologies influencing the way coaching and mentoring programs are delivered? How do you think this will evolve/change in the future?
    • What are some best practices that can be used to ensure the effectiveness of coaching and mentoring programs in enhancing your L&D initiative?
14:40
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Learning
    • Understanding the strategic value of developing leaders at all levels within the organization.
    • What techniques can be used for recognizing and assessing leadership potential among employees?
    • How to effectively design Leadership programs. What are the key elements of successful leadership development programs? 
    • How to integrate classic leadership theories with contemporary practices such as coaching, mentoring, and digital learning.
15:25
  1. 5 mins
    • Future Learning
15:30
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
    • Future Learning
09:15
  1. 15 mins
    • Future Workplace
09:30
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Workplace
    • Going beyond perks and benefits and building a culture where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated. 
    • Empowering employees to make changes to improve their work experience directly. 

    • What operational aspects can you improve to enhance employee experience? 

    • Understanding the unique needs and experiences of various employee groups and crafting motivating and engaging employee experiences. 

    • Creating a workplace that is fulfilling and enjoyable. 

10:15
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Workplace
    • Developing human leaders and equipping them with skills to lead with empathy, authenticity and inclusiveness. 
    • Getting leadership buy-in and making sure they model healthy behaviours and recognize wellness initiatives. 

    • What steps can organizations put in place to embed health and wellbeing into everyday work practices? 

    • Meeting employees’ individual needs and creating a sense of purpose and belonging. 

10:45
  1. Coffee and networking break
    40 mins
    • Future Workplace
11:25
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Workplace

    With so much political unrest and religious conflict in the world, the importance of knowing how to deal with workplace disputes has never been so important. 

    • As leaders, how can HR equip themselves to deal with any workplace conflict in a fair and sensitive manner?  
    • What practical steps can you put in place to deal with any conflicts? 
    • How can you create safe spaces, an inclusive culture, and strengthen relationships for a positive workplace environment? 
11:55
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Workplace
    • Reframing DEI as the foundation of company culture and not just a set of rules and headcounts.  
    • Beyond DEI initiatives, how can organizations truly embed DEI into their practices and processes? 
    • Why do workplaces need a holistic, collective, and long-term approach to DEI? 
    • How can organizations be intentional in creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best? 
    • Dealing with DEI backlash, from internal resistance to reverse discrimination lawsuits.
12:40
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
    • Future Workplace
13:40
  1. 60 mins
    • Future Workplace
    Attendees will have a focus area or business problem to discuss in their groups. This is an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas with your fellow attendees. 
14:40
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Workplace
    • Strategies for building a positive, inclusive, workplace culture that’s built on respect, transparency and trust. 
    • The role of leaders in inspiring and guiding teams, what qualities must good leaders have? 
    • Ensuring psychological safety, how can you create an environment that encourages innovation and creativity and reduces the fear of failure? 
    • Developing open communication channels and understanding engagement drivers.
    • Building synergies among the different generations in the workplace.
15:25
  1. 5 mins
    • Future Workplace
15:30
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
    • Future Workplace
09:15
  1. 15 mins
    • Future Talent
09:30
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Talent
    • How can Talent leaders create a robust employee engagement strategy that not only retains employees but also fosters a high-performing, motivated, and satisfied workforce? 
    • What resonates with employees? How to respond back on employee surveys and feedback.
    • What key metrics should you be measuring and benchmarking against? 
    • The role of AI and data analytics for a better understanding of employee behaviour and to predict engagement trends.
10:15
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Talent
    • Strategies to increase job satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty for frontline staff. 
    • How can organizations create a more attractive and supportive work environment for their frontline workers? 
    • Creating flexibility where possible and encouraging a good work-life balance. 
    • The role of technology in retaining frontline staff. 
    • Considering key factors such as fair pay, rewards, career development and health and safety. 
10:45
  1. 30 mins
    • Future Talent
    • Understanding new career paths, moving from linear to non-linear trajectories.
    • Creating flexible career paths that allow employees to explore different functions and departments within the organization. 
    • How can you shift the focus from years of experience to skills and competencies? 
    • Using technology and data analytics to provide a customized career development plan.
11:15
  1. Coffee and networking break
    40 mins
    • Future Talent
11:55
  1. 60 mins
    • Future Talent
    Attendees will have a focus area or business problem to discuss in their groups. This is an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas with your fellow attendees. 
12:55
  1. Lunch and networking break
    60 mins
    • Future Talent
13:55
  1. 45 mins
    • Future Talent
    • How can talent leaders create a comprehensive and attractive benefits package that meets the needs of their workforce? 
    • What are the trends emerging with employee benefits and reward packages? How do you ensure that yours are competitive? 
    • How can you measure the ROI of total rewards to prove to the C-Suite that the investment is worth the buy-in? 
    • Using technology to automate benefits administration and simplify the user experience. 
    • One size does not fit all. Tailoring benefits and rewards for different generations and demographics and communicating that in the interview process. 
14:40
  1. -15 mins
    • Future Talent
    • Developing leaders who can manage and lead across different cultures and geographical boundaries.  
    • Equipping leaders with the skills to manage and drive change within the organization, especially in times of rapid technological and market shifts. 
    • Short-term versus long-term: creating leadership development programs that serve both current and future-business needs.
    • The importance of personalized Leadership Development Plans based on individual strengths and career aspirations. 
15:25
  1. 5 mins
    • Future Talent
15:30
  1. Coffee and networking break
    30 mins
    • Future Talent

TICKETS

COMING SOON

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TICKETS
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*1-Day Conference Access to 1 Track: This ticket will provide you with access to 1-day of the conference and a track of your choice. You can choose between our three tracks: Workplace, Learning, or Talent.

*2-Day Conference Access to 1 Track: This ticket will provide you with access to both conference days and a track of your choice. You can choose between our three tracks: Workplace, Learning, or Talent.

*2-Day Full Access to ALL 3 Tracks: This ticket will provide you with access to both days of the conference and all three tracks: Workplace, Learning, and Talent.

 

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Partners

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Venue: Jacob Javits Convention Center

Future of Work USA will take place on June 11-12, 2025 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center

How to get there:

  • Address: 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States 
  • For different modes of transport, click HERE. 


 

Contact The Events Team

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CONTACT THE DELEGATE TEAM

  • Request more information on purchasing passes.
  • Team discount offers.

  • trouble purchasing a pass.

  • Further event information.

  • Request further details for invoicing.  

CONTACT THE DELEGATE TEAM

CONTACT THE SALES TEAM

  • Request more information on how to get involved as a partner.
  • Arrange a call with a member of our sales team.

  • Availability for a sponsored speaking slot on our agenda.

  • How to purchase a tabletop stand.

CONTACT THE SALES TEAM