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3-4 June, 2024

New York, USA

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June 3-4, 2024 | New York, USA | In-Person

The Leading
Future of Work Event Series

The Future of Work USA Event launched in 2019 with the core mission to focus on the latest trends & strategies within the Future of Work landscape including: the role of the HR and People function, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Frontline Workers, Workplace Transformation, HR Technology, Culture, DEI, Employee Engagement, Digital Workplace, Learning & Development and Office Space & Design.

Created for senior executives within:

✓ Human Resources
✓ Internal Communication
✓ Change Management
✓ Talent Management

 

✓ Digital Workplace
✓ Employee Experience & Engagement
✓ Business Transformation
✓ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

2023 Confirmed Speakers

Jeana Munoz, Chief People Officer

Havas Media North America

Eliza Wicher, VP, Talent & Organizational Development

Collectors

Da’Mon Wardlow, Vice President of People and Culture

TOMS King

Traci McMurray, Senior Vice President, Talent Acquisition + Internal Mobility

FleishmanHillard

Anahita Cameron, Chief People Officer

Thrive Pet Healthcare

Meredith Silver, Director of B2B Sales & Customer Success, North America 

Babbel for Business

Dilip Rao, CEO and Co-Founder

Sharebite

Zach Hausauer, Director, Communications

Elara Caring

Kelly Burlage, Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition

Lineage Logistics

Mark Smith, Executive Director, Talent Acqusition & Talent Integration

Kraft Heinz Company

Sheila Rutt, Chief Human Resources Officer

Culligan International

Tope Sadiku, Global Head of Digital Employee Experience

The Kraft Heinz Company

Victoria Dew, CEO

Dewpoint Communications

Alison Moriarty, Chief People Officer

GoHealth

Robert Toohey, EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Allstate Corporation

Dr. Serena H. Huang, Founder & CEO

Data with Serena

Shaelyn Otikor-Miller, Head of Global Digital Workplace Strategy, SVP

Northern Trust Asset Servicing

Sam Sleva, VP, Americas Lead, Leadership & Professional Development

Dentsu

Renee Konzelman, Senior Vice President, People Partnering & Talent

Elara Caring

Jon Leland, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Sustainability

Kickstarter

Katie Hall, Founder and CEO

Claira

Jackson Kerchis, Partner

Happiness Means Business

Nicole Neal, Head of Internal Communications

Zurich North America

Cory Rose, Vice President, Total Rewards and Corporate HRBPs

TAG - The Aspen Group

Brad Rooke, Senior Customer Advocacy Manager

Igloo

Nikki Lang, Head of Diversity, Equity & Belonging

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Janine Allo, Chief People Culture Officer

ezCater

Gustavo Viano, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Brink’s Inc

Yemi Akisanya, Vice President, Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and People Experience

Axon

Michael Powers, Chief of Staff - Marketing

Wayfair

Dr. Angelina Sun, Director, Workforce Management Solutions

WorkForce Software

Melissa Versino, VP, Head of Leadership Development

Zurich North America

Brent Pearson, Chief Executive Officer

Enboarder

Jim Buttkus, Global Sales Manager

Amadeus Cytric Solutions

Dr Maureen Dunne, Co-founder & Partner

Autism Angels Group

Jamila Daniel, Chief Diversity Officer and SVP, Human Resources

Lionsgate

Neeha Curtis, Vice President Global Corporate Communication

JUGO

Changsu Lee, Founder and CEO

Allganize

Youseline Poteau, HR Executive Consultant, Sr. HR Business Partner, Trainer

YPPMC | YP Personnel Management & Consulting

Patti Flynn, Senior Consultant, DEI Strategy

Equality Institute

Brett Gregorka, Head of Communications & Engagement

Morton Salt

David Salter, US General Manager

LiveTiles

Jennifer Traglia, Business Development

Calmerry

Cynthia Stuckey, Head of NA/Canada

Ezra

2024 AGENDA

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09:00am

Chairs Opening Remarks

09:00am

09:15am

CEO Fireside chat: Leading the way to The Future of Work

  • Where are CEOs focusing their attention when it comes to The Future of Work?
  • What are they looking for from their leadership team?
  • How have CEOs changed their outlook and strategies post-pandemic?
  • What are the biggest challenges CEO’s now face?
  • How can they inspire the whole organization and lead authentically?
09:15am

09:50am

Presentation: Navigating continuous disruption and change

  • A look at the strategic role of HR in driving organizational change.
  • How can organizations combat change fatigue among employees?
  • Importance of engaging with all stakeholders on the change journey
  • Ways to support employees through periods of uncertainty.
09:50am

10:20am

Presentation: Solving the hybrid conundrum

  • Balancing flexibility with performance and connection.
  • Are back to office mandates the answer?
  • How are you differentiating the office experience to the remote working experience? 
  • How can you earn the employees commute to the office?
  • Which operating models are best for retaining staff?
  • How can organizations achieve real success in this new world of work?

 

10:20am

10:50am

Future of Work Connects

10:50am

11:10am

Morning Break and Networking

11:10am

11:40am

Presentation: The impact of AI on the future of work

  • Is your organization ready to harness the power of AI? 
  • What benefits and opportunities does AI bring? A look at unlocking efficiency and boosting productivity.
  • What new jobs will AI create within an organization? How can employers plan for that?
  • What upskilling and training will workers need to work alongside AI?
  • Ensuring ethical use of AI.
11:40am

12:20pm

Presentation: Creating a culture of high performance

  • Changing your performance management processes so they are more suitable for the changing workforce
  • How can organizations foster the potential of employees to drive growth?
  • Working in collaboration with employees to set goals, cultivate continuous feedback and a differentiated employee experience.
12:20pm

12:50pm

Lunch & Networking

12:50pm

1:50pm

Panel: Elevating the Employee Experience for organizational success

  • Creating a positive, diverse and inclusive work environment that values and supports employees.
  • Effective communication and engagement strategies to enhance the employee experience.
  • Tailoring your employee experience across all of your different demographics
  • Measuring the impact of your EX programs - how can you tell how well they are working?
1:50pm

2:35pm

Presentation: The Future is Data-Driven

  • How can organizations leverage data insights to make informed decisions about The Future of work.
  • Using data for enhancing employee experience, measuring productivity and performance, diversity and inclusion metrics and much more
  • How can you effectively collect data, form current employees and from candidates?
  • Ensuring ethical and responsible use of data
2:35pm

3:05pm

Panel: Workplace technology to enhance human connection

  • Bringing humans and technology together to design great employee experiences that support and include the whole workforce.
  • Unlocking creativity and productivity through better use of technology
  • The role of tech in connecting and engaging the workforce wherever they work and enabling cross team collaboration
  • How can organizations be sure of making smart decisions when it comes to which technologies to invest in and implement?
3:05pm

3:50pm

Afternoon Break

3:50pm

4:20pm

Collaboration Session

 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.

The purpose of the session is to share ideas, flex your creative thinking and collaborate to discuss a challenge facing businesses / HR departments today.

4:20pm

5:20pm

End of day one conference sessions

5:20pm

5:20pm - 6.20pm

Networking drinks in the exhibition area

5:20pm - 6.20pm

09:15am

Chairs Opening Remarks

09:15am

09:30am

Panel: Investing in belonging through culture, values, and DE&I

  • Do your company values and purpose propositions speak to your employees and show them they belong?
  • How can organizations ensure leaders are intentional about creating a strong, positive, and inclusive company culture?
  • What are you doing within your businesses to create a sense of belonging for all?
  • How can you make culture about emotional connection and not about bricks and mortar?
  • The importance of strong company values and vision to unite employees.
09:30am

10:15am

Presentation: Attracting employees in a dynamic job market

  • What recruitment challenges are organisations facing in 2024 and beyond?
  • Building and promoting an employer brand that attracts top talent
  • Improving the candidate experience
  • Leveraging technology to improve efficiency and reach a wider audience of potential candidates.
  • Developing robust talent pipelines and seeking new talent sources
10:15am

10:45am

Presentation: Investing in your employees’ career journey

  • Are your company career maps still fit for purpose?
  • Creating transparency around career progression and development.
  • What do current workforces think about in terms of career – is it the same as past workforces?
10:45am

11:15am

Morning Break and Networking

11:15am

11:45am

Presentation: Employee Listening

  • Creating a holistic listening program that moves beyond just surveys – what other ways can you listen to your organization?
  • Actioning the insights to better the business and the employee experience.
  • How can you ensure that you are listening throughout the whole employee journey?
  • How can you get leadership involved and invested in the process?
11:45am

12:15pm

Presentation: Rethinking your EVP for a multi work style environment

  • Has your EVP been updated to adjust to the new ways of working?
  • How do you deliver on your EVP in an environment that is differentiated by the employee and their workstyle preferences?
  • Do you have the right building blocks in place to match the employee experience with your EVP?
  • Are your leaders equipped to deliver and enable the promises made to employees and candidates?
  • Fostering collaboration, innovation and a sense of belonging when not in a bricks and mortar setting
12:15pm

12:45pm

Panel: Connect, engage and retain your deskless workers

  • How can employers empower and connect with their deskless workers?
  • The importance of a digital workplace for non-desk workers
  • How can you boost engagement and productivity for Frontline workers?
  • Ways to retain your hourly workforce
  • Creating a sense of belonging for all no matter where they work.
  • Can you implement and maintain a flexible working pattern for deskless staff?
12:45pm

1:30pm

Lunch & Networking

1:30pm

2:30pm

Presentation: Prioritizing Employee Wellbeing

  • Creating an environment of trust and psychological safety
  • How can employers avoid employee burnout?
  • Why employee wellbeing is a business priority that should not be overlooked.
  • Making employee wellness meaningful, what can you do beyond rolling out apps?
  • Creating a culture where employees can thrive.
2:30pm

3:00pm

Presentation: Embracing and predicting future workforce skills

  • Understanding the changing technology landscape and its impact on workforce skills.
  • Data-driven approaches to skills forecasting.
  • Designing training and development programs.
  • Fostering a culture of continuous learning and upskilling.
3:00pm

3:30pm

Panel: Developing impactful and effective managers.

  • What do organizations expect from their managers and leaders?
  • A look at how responsibilities and expectations have changed.
  • How are employers equipping their managers to lead effectively and engage teams wherever they work?
  • What capabilities and skills do managers need to connect with employees?
  • Developing management styles that foster an environment of trust, communication and appreciation.
3:30pm

4:15pm

End of Day Two

4:15pm

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Prices & packges

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Standard Two Day Pass

$650 USD
  • Two Day Conference Ticket
  • Coffee-break & Networking
  • Lunch & Networking
  • Access To All Session on The Day
  • Access to All Sessions Post Event via The FoW HUB
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Location

VENUE

HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO

151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

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Get to the venue

AIRPORT
  • Chicago Midway International Airport: 13 miles
  • O'Hare International Airport: 17 miles
PARKING
A number of self-parking options are available nearby, the closest being 111 East Wacker. Please visit those individual websites for pricing and availability.
$79 /Overnight
ADDRESS

151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

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HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO

To book a room at our venue, please follow the link below:

BOOK YOUR ROOM

Save with early sale

Prices & packges

newseperator23232

Standard Two Day Pass

$650 USD
  • Two Day Conference Ticket
  • Coffee-break & Networking
  • Lunch & Networking
  • Access To All Session on The Day
  • Access to All Sessions Post Event via The FoW HUB
Get Ticket

Location

VENUE

HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO

151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

Get directions
detail2-right

Get to the venue

AIRPORT
  • Chicago Midway International Airport: 13 miles
  • O'Hare International Airport: 17 miles
PARKING
A number of self-parking options are available nearby, the closest being 111 East Wacker. Please visit those individual websites for pricing and availability.
$79 /Overnight
ADDRESS

151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

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HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO

To book a room at our venue, please follow the link below:

BOOK A DISCOUNTED ROOM*

*Discounted rooms are on a first come, first serve basis. Once all discounted rooms are taken, attendees will be redirected to the hotel to find the best rate for their stay.