Future of Work USA 2026 brings together the ideas, insights, and conversations shaping the future workplace.
The event will open Day One with a keynote on our Main Stage, bringing all attendees together for an inspiring start.

From there, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your experience across two dedicated conference tracks:

Workforce Transformation: Building adaptive human-centred workplaces
Learning & Leadership: Building future-ready skills and leaders in the age of AI

With access to every track, all attendees can design their own agenda and explore the sessions most relevant to their goals.

2026 Programme

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09:00
  1. Opening Welcome Address
    Keynote Stage
    15 mins
09:15
  1. Keynote: Be Yourself at Work: The Playbook for Modern Leadership
    Keynote Stage
    60 mins
    Most employees don’t underperform because of lack of skill - they underperform because they don’t feel safe, seen, or clear on how to operate. Drawing from her USA Today bestselling book Be Yourself a …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Claude Silver
    Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer, TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author - VaynerX
10:15
  1. Coffee & Networking Break
    Keynote Stage
    30 mins
10:45
  1. Chair's Welcome
    Learning & Leadership
    15 mins
  2. Chair's Welcome
    Workforce Transformation
    15 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Chuck Smith
    Chuck Smith, Former CHRO - Drive Shack
11:00
  1. Panel Discussion: Future of leadership & learning. Building skills and leaders for 2030
    Learning & Leadership
    45 mins
    How leadership models adapt to AI, disruption, and changing employee expectations. The skills and mindsets leaders need now to stay relevant for 2030. Keeping learning human, inclusive, and adaptable …
    Panel Moderator
    Speaker image for Jason Young
    Jason Young, Owner - Culturetopia, LLC
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Fasika Melaku
    Fasika Melaku, Chief Learning Officer & SVP of HR - Dennys'
  2. Panel Discussion: The Future of Work Design. Building organisations where people thrive
    Workforce Transformation
    45 mins
    How can organisations rethink work design around human needs, not just efficiency? What does efficiency mean today?  Is it about output, time saved, or something more human? What role do belonging, we …
    Panel Moderator
    Speaker image for Joe O'Connor
    Joe O'Connor, CEO & Co-Founder - Work Time Revolution
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lawrence Price
    Lawrence Price, AVP, Talent Management - Vizient, Inc.
    Speaker image for Shunda Robinson
    Shunda Robinson, SVP, Culture and Engagement - GM Financial
    Speaker image for Kim Boado
    Kim Boado, Head of Employee Experience, D&I and Community Engagement - Invesco
11:50
  1. Presentation: What AI Can't Replace: The Capability Your Organization Fails Without and How to Scale It
    Learning & Leadership
    30 mins
    As AI takes over both simple and complex tasks, one category of human skill isn't becoming obsolete. It's becoming the difference between organizations that innovate and those that stall. Harvard rese …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kirsten Moorefield
    Kirsten Moorefield, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer - Cloverleaf
  2. Presentation: The Future Enterprise. What's next for work, workers & workplaces?
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
    What macro forces such as AI, climate, demographics, and geopolitics will shape organisations of the future? How will workforce ecosystems evolve across humans, machines, and new work models? What shi …
12:20
  1. Lunch & Networking Break
    Learning & Leadership
    60 mins
  2. Lunch & Networking Break
    Workforce Transformation
    60 mins
13:20
  1. Case Study: AI as a leadership coach. Personalised development at scale
    Learning & Leadership
    30 mins
    Making high-quality leadership coaching accessible to leaders at every level How AI can act as a co-pilot, complementing human coaches rather than replacing them Using data and insights to personalise …
  2. Presentation: Culture as a strategy
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
    Why culture is now central to retention, engagement, and performance. How leaders can align culture with business strategy to deliver results. The role of community in building connection and belongin …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lori Bishop
    Lori Bishop, Global Vice President of Human Resources - Percepta
13:55
  1. Presentation from Ignis AI
    Learning & Leadership
    30 mins
    More details coming soon...
  2. Presentation: The rise of the employee-as-consumer
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
    What EX can learn from customer experience design. How to deliver personalised, digital-first employee journeys. The role of data and tech in building consumer-grade experiences.
14:30
  1. Presentation: AI-Powered Video: Rewriting the Rules of Learning and Development
    Learning & Leadership
    15 mins
    Discover how AI-powered video is transforming corporate Learning and Development. As employees are 75% more likely to engage with video than text, this webinar explores how cutting-edge tools, includi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Wes Hennings
    Wes Hennings, Customer Success Manager - Vimeo
  2. Presentation: The New Workplace Skill: Discernment in the Age of AI
    Workforce Transformation
    15 mins
    More details coming soon...
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Eliza Landa
    Eliza Landa, Senior Account Director - General Assembly
14:45
  1. Presentation: Learning that counts. Measuring ROI in learning and leadership initiatives
    Learning & Leadership
    30 mins
    What metrics best demonstrate the value of leadership and learning initiatives? How can organisations move beyond participation data to measure true impact? What tools and frameworks help connect lear …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Joshua Remerowski
    Joshua Remerowski, Vice President and Chief Learning Officer - SRS Distribution Inc.
  2. Presentation: The employee experience of 2040
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
    Looking back to look forward. What can we learn from past industrial shifts about the future of EX?  What past patterns repeat regardless of era?  What’s next for workplaces & workforces? How macro tr …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Robin McCasland
    Robin McCasland, Senior Director, Corporate Communications - Health Care Service Corporation
15:15
  1. Coffee & Networking Break
    Learning & Leadership
    30 mins
  2. Coffee & Networking Break
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
15:45
  1. Presentation: Building a future-ready workforce
    Learning & Leadership
    30 mins
    How NB is leveraging internal mobility, leadership development and AI “Tech Tok” trainings to ensure talent evolves in step with business needs.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Joan McGrail
    Joan McGrail, CHRO - New Balance
  2. Presentation: Using Data & AI to Elevate Employee Experience
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
    How can organisations use people analytics, AI and insight-led decision making to design meaningful employee experiences? Turning complex workforce data into clear, actionable insight Using predictive …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for John Simon
    John Simon, Head of People Analytics & AI - Ericsson
16:20
  1. Panel Discussion: Accelerating skills development to drive growth
    Learning & Leadership
    45 mins
    Why speed matters, the business case for accelerating reskilling and upskilling How to identify the most critical skills for growth in an AI-enabled world Leveraging technology, data, and AI to scale …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kimberlee Borland Gibbs
    Kimberlee Borland Gibbs, Senior Vice President, Business Leadership - Momentum Worldwide
    Speaker image for Molly Endres
    Molly Endres, Director, Learning and Development - Marmon Holdings
  2. Panel Discussion: Culture at the core of transformation
    Workforce Transformation
    45 mins
    Why culture change is often the greatest barrier to transformation success. Can culture really be transformed, or only evolved over time? How leaders can role-model new behaviours and values to inspir …
    Panel Moderator
    Speaker image for Steven Fitzgerald
    Steven Fitzgerald, President - Habanero
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Raquel Daniels
    Raquel Daniels, Owner - Raquel Daniels Consulting, LLC.
    Speaker image for Stacy Litchfield
    Stacy Litchfield, Regional Vice President, Human Resources - Smurfit Westrock North America
17:05
  1. Chairs Closing Remarks
    Learning & Leadership
    5 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Christy Honeycuttt
    Christy Honeycuttt, Author - The Inner Work of Leading in a Broken System
  2. Chairs Closing Remarks
    Workforce Transformation
    5 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Chuck Smith
    Chuck Smith, Former CHRO - Drive Shack
17:10
  1. Networking Drinks
    Keynote Stage
    60 mins
09:00
  1. Welcome Address
    Keynote Stage
    15 mins
09:15
  1. Keynote: Navigating Skills, Productivity, and Performance in an Era of AI
    Keynote Stage
    60 mins
    The US is entering a defining moment for work. Advances in AI and automation are no longer just changing what work gets done, but how people, machines, and organizations create value together. This se …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Maria Jesus Ramirez
    Maria Jesus Ramirez, Senior Fellow - McKinsey Global Institute
10:15
  1. Coffee & Networking Break
    Keynote Stage
    30 mins
10:45
  1. Chair's Welcome
    Learning & Leadership
    10 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Christy Honeycuttt
    Christy Honeycuttt, Author - The Inner Work of Leading in a Broken System
  2. Chair's Welcome
    Workforce Transformation
    10 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Chuck Smith
    Chuck Smith, Former CHRO - Drive Shack
10:55
  1. Presentation: Leadership: What Must Be True In Leadership for AI to Actually Work?
    Learning & Leadership
    30 mins
    Every organization is investing in AI to move faster. Far fewer are asking what makes it actually pay off. AI does not create leadership clarity, accountability, or alignment. It only amplifies what a …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for David Loiselle
    David Loiselle, Managing Partner - Leadership Pipeline Institute US
  2. Case Study: AI-Augmented decision-making in action
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
    How organisations are using AI and data to drive workforce planning. Balancing automation with human judgment in talent decisions. Overcoming bias and building trust in AI-enabled insights
11:30
  1. Panel Discussion: Modernising the learning tech stack
    Learning & Leadership
    45 mins
    How the learning tech stack is evolving to support AI-enabled, skills-based organisations. The role of AI in delivering personalised, in-the-flow learning at scale. Designing learning ecosystems that …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stephanie Ketron
    Stephanie Ketron, Vice President of Learning and Development - Westgate Resorts
    Speaker image for Elliot Damashek
    Elliot Damashek, VP, Head of Partnerships - Go1
  2. Panel Discussion: Talent & Technology – Transforming Workforce Strategy in the Age of AI
    Workforce Transformation
    45 mins
    How are talent leaders using AI to transform the workforce while keeping people at the centre? Where is AI creating the biggest advantage across hiring, workforce planning and leadership? How do you b …
    Panel Moderator
    Speaker image for Tami Nutt
    Tami Nutt, Vice President, Research - Jumpstart HR
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jayanthi Srinivasan
    Jayanthi Srinivasan, VP Enterprise HR Systems and Technologies - McKesson
    Speaker image for Stephanie Varner
    Stephanie Varner, Sr. Director, Global Total Rewards & HRIS - G-P
    Speaker image for Emily Mabie
    Emily Mabie, Sr. AI Automation Engineer - Zapier
12:15
  1. Lunch & Networking Break
    Learning & Leadership
    60 mins
  2. Lunch & Networking Break
    Workforce Transformation
    60 mins
13:15
  1. Presentation: Pressure-Proof Leadership: The Human Performance Skill Every Future-Ready Leader Needs
    Learning & Leadership
    30 mins
    As organizations navigate AI acceleration, uncertainty, and rising performance pressure, leaders need more than new tools — they need the internal capacity to lead with clarity, composure, and humanit …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Peter Cheesbrough
    Peter Cheesbrough, Founder & Executive Coach - Uncommon Blueprint Inc.
  2. Presentation: Designing effective internal mobility pathways
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
    Why is career growth such a key driver of employee experience and retention and where are companies still coming up short? How do you build internal mobility pathways that are clear, fair, and easy fo …
13:50
  1. Interactive Session: The Adaptive Learning Lab
    Learning & Leadership
    45 mins
    As workplace transformation accelerates and resources remain under pressure, L&D leaders face a dual challenge - responding to shifting skills demands while proving measurable impact. It’s no longer j …
  2. Fireside Chat: Transitioning the workforce from jobs to skills
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
    Why organisations are shifting from jobs to skills as the foundation of workforce transformation. How to build career pathways and internal mobility aligned with business needs. Using skills intellige …
    Panel Moderator
    Speaker image for Steven Fitzgerald
    Steven Fitzgerald, President - Habanero
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Geoff Watts
    Geoff Watts, Chief People & Culture Officer - Wilson Sporting Goods
14:20
  1. Coffee & Networking Break
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
14:35
  1. Coffee & Networking Break
    Learning & Leadership
    30 mins
14:50
  1. Presentation: Value Over Volume: Human-Centered AI Adoption
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
    AI is shifting the tectonic plates under organizations and work itself. Most firms are responding with tool rollouts and training programmes, but many employees are overwhelmed, skeptical, or actively …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Joe O'Connor
    Joe O'Connor, CEO & Co-Founder - Work Time Revolution
15:05
  1. Presentation from Hone
    Learning & Leadership
    15 mins
    More details coming soon...
15:20
  1. Presentation
    Learning & Leadership
    15 mins
    More details coming soon...
  2. Presentation: Joining all the dots of the employee experience lifecycle
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
    How to connect hiring, onboarding, career growth, and offboarding into one joined-up journey. Designing experiences that reflect culture and values at every touchpoint. What tools and data help make t …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Maryn Taylor
    Maryn Taylor, Vice President, People & Operations - Tri Delta
15:40
  1. Presentation: Leading From Center: Regulative & Reflective Practices for Leaders
    Learning & Leadership
    30 mins
    In a world shaped by constant change, AI acceleration, and increasing demands on leaders, organizations need people who can steady themselves before they steady others. This keynote explores why refle …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Krista Johnson
    Krista Johnson, Vice President of Learning & Organization Effectiveness - Signet Jewelers
15:50
  1. Presentation: Brilliance Without Empathy: Leading High Performers Who Struggle With Emotional Intelligence
    Workforce Transformation
    30 mins
    This session explores the leadership challenge of managing exceptionally talented individuals whose lack of emotional intelligence can negatively affect teams, culture, and long-term performance. It f …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Allan Akinradewo
    Allan Akinradewo, Vice President of Talent Acquisition - Methodist Health System
16:10
  1. Closing Remarks
    Learning & Leadership
    10 mins
16:20
  1. Closing Remarks
    Workforce Transformation
    10 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Chuck Smith
    Chuck Smith, Former CHRO - Drive Shack