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On Tuesday, November 12th, from 5:00PM - 7:30PM, we will be hosting an optional Preconference Happy Hour and Innovation Showcase for conference attendees to make early connections and hear presentations from innovative companies that are inspiring a better world of work. This event will take place inside our conference venue at Planet Hollywood.

Schedule Day 1

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

Times are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Nov 13

9:00AM

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Registration + Networking

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The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 13

10:00AM

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Welcome Message

Zach Blumenfeld and Nick Lombardino

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 13

10:30AM

Keynote

Lead from Within

Valerie Jackson, Zuora | Moderated by Hattie Roche, Fauna

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 13

11:30AM

Activity

Lunch + Networking

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Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 13

12:30PM

Breakout

Modern Work Manifesto

Mark Cruth, Atlassian

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 13

12:30PM

Breakout

Respect for All: How a Nice-to-Have Has Turned Into an Absolute Organizational Imperative

Gregg Ward, The Center for Respectful Leadership

Wilshire A & B

Nov 13

1:30PM

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Session Break

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The Exhibitor Hall 

Nov 13

2:00PM

Breakout

Panel: Navigating the New Frontier - The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workplace Culture

Gianna Driver (Moderator), Dr. Julia Wiener and Sarita Parikh

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 13

2:00PM

Breakout

Managing Difficult Conversations

Nicci Arsenault, Pagoda

Melrose 3

Nov 13

2:00PM

Breakout

Building a Segmented Employee Value Proposition That Resonates with Your Key Audience

Anahita Cameron, Thrive Pet Healthcare

Wilshire A & B

Nov 13

3:00PM

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Session Break

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The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 13

3:30PM

Breakout

Belonging Blueprint: An Experiential Journey to DEI Transformation

Noelle San Jose, George P. Johnson

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 13

3:30PM

Breakout

Using XR to Engage a Remote-First Workforce

Andy Bamford, BrandPointZero ft. Brianna Foulds, Cornerstone

Melrose 3

Nov 13

3:30PM

Breakout

Fanness. An Idea That Will Change The Way You Motivate and Inspire Others

Carolynne Thomas, CRA | Admired Leadership

Wilshire A & B

Nov 13

4:30PM

Activity

Covve Connection Activity + Happy Hour

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Celebrity Ballroom + The Exhibitor Hall + Melrose 4

Nov 13

5:30PM

Activity

Mystery Trip

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More details coming soon...maybe?

Nov 13

6:30PM

Activity

The Connection Long Table

Hosted by Connection Crew and Longer Tables

Limited space available! Register here.

Schedule Day 2

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Times are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Nov 14

8:30AM

Activity

Breakfast

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Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 14

9:00AM

Keynote

The New EVP (Employee Value Proposition): Building a Values-Driven Company

Eric Hutcherson, Universal Music Group

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 14

10:00AM

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Session Break

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The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 14

10:30AM

Breakout

Cultivating Culture at Zappos: Unlocking the Power of Employee Recognition

Maritza Lewis, Zappos at Work (ft. Michelle Goodhart)

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 14

10:30AM

Breakout

How Climate and Culture Shape Organizational Effectiveness

Roxanne Ray, Human Synergistics Inc.

Melrose 3

Nov 14

11:30AM

Activity

Lunch

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Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 14

12:30PM

Breakout

Investing in Acorns to Develop Oak Trees

Nancy Moricette, World Education Services

Melrose 3

Nov 14

12:30PM

Breakout

WorkPossible: Designing Our Dream Days to Do Our Best Work

Hattie Roche, Fauna

Wilshire A & B

Nov 14

1:30PM

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Session Break

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The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 14

1:45PM

Breakout

Leveraging Employee Engagement Survey Data to Fuel Strategic Planning Process

Shauna Geraghty, Talkdesk

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 14

1:45PM

Breakout

Inclusive Followership | The H.E.R.O. in You

Dr. Frank Gonzalez, Taco Bell

Melrose 3

Nov 14

1:45PM

Breakout

Leadership Culture IS Company Culture: The Transformative Power of Servant Leadership

Dr. Donte Vaughn, LightPoint Advisors, LLC

Wilshire A & B

Nov 14

2:45PM

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Session Break

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The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 14

3:00PM

Activity

Unlocking Employee Engagement in the Future of Work

Scott Herpolsheimer, Cisco

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 14

3:45PM

Activity

Final Remarks

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Celebrity Ballroom and The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 14

4:15PM

Activity

Closing Celebration at Zappos!

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Zappos Headquarters (transportation provided)

Nov 14

8:00PM

Activity

VIP After Party

REQUIRES SEPARATE TICKET PURCHASE

Taco Bell Cantina (3min walk from Planet Hollywood)

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