Future of Work USA Event | Sep 2026

Shape the Future of Work,
Learning & People

The Future of Work USA is America's premier event for HR, Employee Experience, Talent and People Leaders.

The event brings together senior leaders from across industries to share ideas, strategies and solutions for the changing world of work.

With two dedicated tracks: Workforce Transformation, and Learning & Leadership, you’ll hear directly from executives and experts on how to lead organisations through change, improve employee engagement, and build stronger workplaces for the future.

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2026 Keynote Speakers

Day 1

Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer, VaynerX, TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author, Be Yourself at Work

Claude Silver is VaynerMedia's Chief Heart Officer, the capstone of a career focused on guiding client relationships, global brand strategies, operations, and management—and the author of the USA Today bestselling book Be Yourself at Work. An abiding passion for creating spaces in which people can thrive has defined her leadership positions at JWT London, Publicis London, SAYMedia, and Organic, among others.

Claude’s passion is facilitating growth and change in people, teams, and companies. She is dedicated to helping people find meaning in what they are doing and guiding colleagues in how to identify—and remove—roadblocks. Claude has a successful track record of hiring great talent and leading global teams of experts in solving complex client challenges with digital innovation, simplicity, and passion.

At VaynerMedia, Claude cultivates the heart of the agency's success: its people. With a purview that includes staff relations, development, recruitment, and retention, each practice is underscored by her drive to unlock the inner professional potential of every employee.

Day 2

Maria Jesus Ramirez, Senior Fellow, McKinsey Global Institute

Maria Jesus Ramirez is a Senior Fellow with the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), McKinsey’s business and economics research arm.

She leads research on generative AI and the future of work, as well as digital identity, financial infrastructure, and small-business productivity. Her work focuses on the drivers of productivity, economic growth, and inclusion in a rapidly changing economy.

Prior to her current role, Maria was an Associate Partner in McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice, where she advised financial institutions on strategy, risk, analytics, and talent topics.

2026 Speakers

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Joe O'Connor

CEO & Co-Founder, Work Time Revolution

Joshua Remerowski

Vice President and Chief Learning Officer, SRS Distribution Inc.

Shunda Robinson

SVP, Culture and Engagement, GM Financial

John Simon

Head of People Analytics & AI, Ericsson

Kimberlee Borland Gibbs

Senior Vice President, Business Leadership, Momentum Worldwide

Joan McGrail

CHRO, New Balance

Shelley Osborne

Director, Tech Learning and Leadership Development, Airbnb

Holly Brittingham

EVP and Global Chief Learning Officer, Burson

Allan Akinradewo

Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Methodist Health System

Fasika Melaku

Chief People, Enterprise Communications & Social Impact Officer, Dennys'

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Future of Work USA Brings Together

Two Powerful Conference Tracks

Aligning culture, employee experience and technology for organisational success.

Purpose: To empower HR and business leaders to lead workforce transformation by aligning culture, employee experience and technology, enabling organisations to thrive in an era of continuous change.

Building future-ready skills and leaders in the age of AI

Purpose: To help leaders and learners grow in a fast-changing world, where people and smart technology work together to unlock potential and performance.

2026 Programme

Why sponsor Future of Work USA?

America's must-attend exhibition and conference for HR, Talent, People & EX, and L&D leaders.

Sponsorship at Future of Work USA gives your brand the opportunity to stand out as a key leader in workplace transformation. With a powerful mix of exhibiting on the show floor and speaking on stage, you’ll showcase your solutions directly to senior decision-makers who are actively investing in the future of work.

By sponsoring, you’ll:

Be recognized as a thought leader driving the conversation on workplace innovation.
Connect face-to-face with high-value prospects to build relationships and trust.
Generate a strong pipeline of qualified leads and boost sales opportunities.
Position your brand as a must-know partner for HR, Talent, and L&D executives.

At Future of Work USA, you don’t just participate—you help shape the future of work.

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Pass Types

Bronze Pass

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1 day conference access to all tracks
Access to event app and all onsite networking
Lunch & refreshments included
Speaker slides post event

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Silver Pass

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2 day conference access to all tracks
Access to event app and all onsite networking
Lunch & refreshments included
Speaker slides post event

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Gold Pass

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2 day conference access to all tracks
Access to event app and all onsite networking
Lunch & refreshments included
Speaker slides post event
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"It is really great to connect with other people who share the same challenges as you, and create opportunities to turn those challenges into opportunities."

VP Learning

RAPP

"This was an excellent conference with multiple opportunities to network, an interesting assortment of innovative vendors and excellent panels of subject matter experts. The keynote speakers were inspirational choices and the event was managed exceptionally well."

Director Total Rewards

Extendicare

"This was a great group of HR leaders coming together to discuss relevant and important topics. Work cannot stay the same so having these future forward conversations is of upmost importance. Thanks for a great event."

Chief People Officer

Gowling WLG.

"I was impressed with the variety of people and companies that were represented and found the networking and content worthwhile."

Associate Director

Ivey Business School

"Great opportunity to meet professionals from all industries. Speaker line up was outstanding. Walked away with key learnings I can implement quickly as a leader."

Director Enterprise Change Management & Training

GFL Environmental