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People First: Reimagining Talent and Rewards

OCTOBER 16 - 17, 2025

BROOKLYN, NY

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How can you find, develop, incentivize and retain the workforce you need now to meet this moment of remarkable change?


At People First: Reimagining Talent and Rewards, senior leaders from organizations like Netflix, Wells Fargo, Marriott, Moody’s, Expedia, and Chobani will share how they are pioneering new approaches to talent, rewards, and employee experience in an era defined by AI, shifting labor markets, and evolving employee expectations. Across two dynamic days, you’ll explore how to harness technology for internal mobility, reduce costly attrition, design benefits that resonate, and build cultures of inclusion and innovation. Together, we’ll tackle the most urgent questions facing HR today—from redesigning the talent pipeline for a new generation, to reevaluating workplace flexibility, to exploring the new frontier of a four-day work week.

With interactive sessions, actionable case studies, and insights grounded in The Conference Board’s latest research, you’ll gain the tools and inspiration to reimagine your people strategy for 2026 and beyond. This is more than a conference—it’s a call to lead the future of work.

Why Attend?

Gain actionable insights into tackling today’s most critical human capital challenges. Build value where it matters most—through people.

Who Should Attend

This event is tailored for senior leaders, including:

  • C-Suite Executives: CHROs, Chief Learning Officers
  • HR and Talent Leaders: Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers
  • Specialists in: Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, and Talent Acquisition

Transform your organization by putting people at the center of your strategy. Register today! 

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Speakers

Maral

Maral Kazanjian Maral Kazanjian

Chief People Officer
Moody’s Corporation

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Fidelis

Fidelis Igiehon Fidelis Igiehon

Head of Global Compensation & Employee Programs
Netflix

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Dani

Dani Monaghan Dani Monaghan

Senior Vice President of Global Talent Enablement
Expedia Group

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Tina

Tina Gupta Tina Gupta

Senior Vice President, Head of Talent Management
New York Life Insurance Compan…

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Sachin

Sachin Jain Sachin Jain

Managing Director, Global Head of Talent Strategy
Citi

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Brad

Brad Haime Brad Haime

Global Head of Learning and Leadership Development
Experian

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Dr. Mayer

Dr. Mayer Bellehsen

AVP, Director of the Center for Traumatic Stress, …
Northwell Health

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Elizabeth

Elizabeth Carley

Head of Total Rewards
Chobani

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Stacy

Stacy Delapenha

Vice President, Apprenticeship and Employer Engage…
Strada Education Foundation

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Mark

Mark Englizian

Former CHRO, Walgreens
Author, Stakeholders

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Ruth

Ruth Ferguson

Executive Vice President and Head of Human Resourc…
Wells Fargo

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Justin

Justin Fossbender

Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Blueprint Medicines

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Dr. Natasha

Dr. Natasha Hepburn, EdD

Sr. Director of Enterprise Leadership Development
Cigna Healthcare

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Matt

Matt Juniper

CEO
Praxis

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John

John Korinek, PhD

Co-Founder, President & CEO
PartnerComm

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Spring

Spring Lacy

Vice President and Global Head of Talent Acquisiti…
Verizon

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Nikki

Nikki Wan

Senior Director of Health and Welfare
Omnicom

John

John Mitchell

President & CEO, Global Electronics Association
Author, Fire Your Hiring Habit…

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Farah

Farah Mohiuddin

Senior Strategic Leader
Forage (a Seramount Solution)

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Rumbi

Rumbi Petrozzello

Head of Strategy, Consulting
Seramount

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Heather

Heather Powell

Senior Vice President, Business Transformation Off…
Marriott International

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Subba

Subba Lakshmi Ramaswamy

Managing Director
Accenture

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Danelle McCusker

Danelle McCusker Rees

President, Human Resources and Operational Trainin…
UPS

Anna Liza

Anna Liza Rodriguez

Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Nursin…
Fox Chase Cancer Center

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Rosie

Rosie Sargeant

Principal
Boston Consulting Group

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Juliet

Juliet Schor

Economist and Professor of Sociology, Boston Colle…
Author, Four Days a Week

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Adam

Adam Schreiber

Senior Director, Head of Transformations Change & …
Pepsico

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Eric

Eric Severson

Executive Coach & Consultant
Severson & Associate

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Khalil

Khalil Smith

Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity, and Engageme…
Akamai Technologies

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David

David Suarez

Co-founder and Co-Chief Creative Officer
Bandits & Friends

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Kaushik

Kaushik Viswanath

Features Editor
MIT Sloan Management Review

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Heather

Heather Wollerman

Vice President, Talent Management & Chief Culture …
McGraw Hill

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Jill

Jill Wrobel

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources…
Brunswick Corporation

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Michelle

Michelle Blieberg

Program Director, Leadership & Executive Developme…
The Conference Board

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Erka

Erka Amursi

Principal Researcher, Human Capital
The Conference Board

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Jeremy

Jeremy Eskenazi

Program Director, Talent Acquisition Business Coun…
The Conference Board

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Robin

Robin Erickson, PhD

Head of Human Capital Research
The Conference Board

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Melissa

Melissa Fisher, PhD

Distinguished Principal Research Fellow, Human Cap…
The Conference Board

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Lisa

Lisa Hunter

Senior Fellow and Program Director
The Conference Board

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Elson

Elson Kuriakose

Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Coherent Corp.

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Barbara J.

Barbara J. Lombardo, PhD

Program Director, Distinguished Principal Research…
The Conference Board

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Matthew

Matthew Maloof

Researcher, Human Capital
The Conference Board

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Rita

Rita Meyerson, EdD

Principal Researcher, Human Capital
The Conference Board

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Dana M.

Dana M. Peterson

Chief Economist and Leader, Economy, Strategy & Fi…
The Conference Board

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Diana

Diana Scott

US Human Capital Center Leader
The Conference Board

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Edward

Edward Stanworth

Senior Fellow, Human Capital
The Conference Board

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Nicole C.

Nicole C. Jackson, PhD

Distinguished Principal Research Fellow, Human Cap…
The Conference Board

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Hy

Hy Pomerance, Psy.D.

Senior Partner
Berman Leadership Development

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Michael

Michael Molinaro

Senior Partner
Berman Leadership Development

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This program has been approved for 8.25 (HR (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR, PHR, SPHR, PHRca, GPHR, PHRi, and SPHRi recertification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org. HR Certification Institute''s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that The Conference Board meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.

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This program has been pre-approved for 8.25 PDC for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrmcertification.org.

Past Agenda

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM ET

Registration and Networking Breakfast
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07:30 AM - 08:30 AM ET

Registration and Networking Breakfast

08:30 AM - 08:40 AM ET

Welcome and Introductions
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08:30 AM - 08:40 AM ET

Welcome and Introductions

Justin Fossbender, Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources, Blueprint Medicines

08:40 AM - 08:55 AM ET

Networking and Cross Pollination
We will kick off our event by meeting one another to share our top priorities and the biggest challenges we are tackling in 2025 More

08:40 AM - 08:55 AM ET

Networking and Cross Pollination

We will kick off our event by meeting one another to share our top priorities and the biggest challenges we are tackling in 2025

08:55 AM - 09:25 AM ET

Sailing Uncharted Waters: The Trends that Will Shape the Labor…
We set the stage with expert analysis and discussion of the economic, geopolitical, demographic and technological trends that will shape labor markets and talent management through the end of the deca … More

08:55 AM - 09:25 AM ET

Sailing Uncharted Waters: The Trends that Will Shape the Labor Market and Talent Management in 2026 and Beyond

We set the stage with expert analysis and discussion of the economic, geopolitical, demographic and technological trends that will shape labor markets and talent management through the end of the decade.

Tina Gupta, Senior Vice President, Head of Talent Management, New York Life Insurance Company

Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist and Leader, Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, The Conference Board

Diana Scott, US Human Capital Center Leader, The Conference Board

09:30 AM - 09:55 AM ET

How Wells Fargo is Reimagining Talent and Culture
In this fireside chat, we will explore how the fourth largest bank in the United States continues its 173-year history of innovation, including how AI is changing talent development, and the importance of empathy and resilience in … More

09:30 AM - 09:55 AM ET

How Wells Fargo is Reimagining Talent and Culture

In this fireside chat, we will explore how the fourth largest bank in the United States continues its 173-year history of innovation, including how AI is changing talent development, and the importance of empathy and resilience in times of disruption.

Ruth Ferguson, Executive Vice President and Head of Human Resources for Consumer, Small & Business Banking, Wells Fargo

Robin Erickson, PhD, Head of Human Capital Research, The Conference Board

09:55 AM - 10:10 AM ET

Networking Break
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09:55 AM - 10:10 AM ET

Networking Break

10:10 AM - 10:20 AM ET

Your 2026 Mission Statement
After reviewing the top challenges identified in our networking exercise, attendees at each table will co-create and share a one-sentence manifesto on what they believe should define their mission as we approach 2026. … More

10:10 AM - 10:20 AM ET

Your 2026 Mission Statement

After reviewing the top challenges identified in our networking exercise, attendees at each table will co-create and share a one-sentence manifesto on what they believe should define their mission as we approach 2026.

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Joy in the Workplace: Why It Matters and How to Cultivate It
Recent BCG research shows that employees who find joy at work are over twice as likely to embrace new technologies like Generative AI, and are nearly 50% less likely to quit. In this session we will focus on actionable strategies … More

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Joy in the Workplace: Why It Matters and How to Cultivate It

Recent BCG research shows that employees who find joy at work are over twice as likely to embrace new technologies like Generative AI, and are nearly 50% less likely to quit. In this session we will focus on actionable strategies for cultivating joy and genuine employee engagement, providing evidence-based takeaways that can be implemented right away.

Danelle McCusker Rees, President, Human Resources and Operational Training - U.S. Domestic & Global Airline, UPS

Rosie Sargeant, Principal, Boston Consulting Group

Eric Severson, Executive Coach & Consultant, Severson & Associate

10:55 AM - 11:25 AM ET

Know Thyself: Understanding Your Company’s DNA To Communicate …
No benefits strategy can be effective unless it is backed by powerful communication – in ways that are meaningful to your audience and connect to your employer brand. The most impactful strategies are … More

10:55 AM - 11:25 AM ET

Know Thyself: Understanding Your Company’s DNA To Communicate Benefits

No benefits strategy can be effective unless it is backed by powerful communication – in ways that are meaningful to your audience and connect to your employer brand. The most impactful strategies are rooted in a deep understanding of your people, your workplace culture, and your company’s identity. Because let’s face it: what works at a fast-paced marketing agency might fall flat on a warehouse floor—or in a field office, or a home office. In this panel discussion led by John Korinek, we’ll talk with benefits and communication leaders to explore how job type, industry, company culture, and generational diversity all impact benefits and message design and delivery—and how to shape strategies that drive action.

John Korinek, PhD, Co-Founder, President & CEO, PartnerComm

Nikki Wan, Senior Director of Health and Welfare, Omnicom

11:25 AM - 11:45 AM ET

Networking Break
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11:25 AM - 11:45 AM ET

Networking Break

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM ET

Cracking the Code: The Hidden Power of Retention
While many organizations pour significant resources into recruiting, strategic investments in retaining talent can also deliver a sharp competitive edge. And once indirect impacts such as lost productivity, client relationships, … More

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM ET

Cracking the Code: The Hidden Power of Retention

While many organizations pour significant resources into recruiting, strategic investments in retaining talent can also deliver a sharp competitive edge. And once indirect impacts such as lost productivity, client relationships, and institutional knowledge are counted, the “truer” cost of attrition far exceeds direct hiring expenses—analysis shows that cutting voluntary turnover by even one percentage point can save large enterprises millions of dollars. This lively discussion, led by two researchers from The Conference Board, provides a new lens on why retention always matters, the financial firepower for the business case, and an actionable playbook.

Robin Erickson, PhD, Head of Human Capital Research, The Conference Board

Barbara J. Lombardo, PhD, Program Director, Distinguished Principal Research Fellow, Human Capital, The Conference Board

12:20 PM - 01:00 PM ET

PANEL: Redesigning the Talent Pipeline for a New Generation
Recent college graduates are facing what the Wall Street Journal has called “an employment crisis.” Technological disruption and economic uncertainty have not only slowed entry-level hiring; they have also caused organizations to … More

12:20 PM - 01:00 PM ET

PANEL: Redesigning the Talent Pipeline for a New Generation

Recent college graduates are facing what the Wall Street Journal has called “an employment crisis.” Technological disruption and economic uncertainty have not only slowed entry-level hiring; they have also caused organizations to reassess what they are looking for in early career hires. At the same time, a new generation of digital natives, for whom a post-COVID work environment is the norm, bring new skills and new expectations as employees. In this discussion, leaders and experts share how to connect education and skills with employer needs to redesign the talent pipeline for a new generation in a new world.

Stacy Delapenha, Vice President, Apprenticeship and Employer Engagement, Strada Education Foundation

John Mitchell, President & CEO, Global Electronics Association, Author, Fire Your Hiring Habits

Farah Mohiuddin, Senior Strategic Leader, Forage (a Seramount Solution)

Subba Lakshmi Ramaswamy, Managing Director, Accenture

Edward Stanworth, Senior Fellow, Human Capital, The Conference Board

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM ET

Networking Lunch
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01:00 PM - 02:00 PM ET

Networking Lunch

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM ET

PANEL: Building Cultures of Connection and Performance
Leaders across sectors explore what it takes for employees to experience connection, inclusion, and empowerment at work, and how these experiences drive performance. In the current environment, what are the keys to – and the ROI o … More

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM ET

PANEL: Building Cultures of Connection and Performance

Leaders across sectors explore what it takes for employees to experience connection, inclusion, and empowerment at work, and how these experiences drive performance. In the current environment, what are the keys to – and the ROI of -- ensuring access, opportunity and connection for each employee?

Elson Kuriakose, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Coherent Corp.

Rumbi Petrozzello, Head of Strategy, Consulting, Seramount

Khalil Smith, Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement, Akamai Technologies

Melissa Fisher, PhD, Distinguished Principal Research Fellow, Human Capital, The Conference Board

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM ET

TA and AI – And the Impact on the Entire Employee Journey
Odds are very high that the journey of your organization’s next employee has begun with a resume composed via AI, and then evaluated via AI – and those are only the most basic of the interactions between artificial intelligence an … More

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM ET

TA and AI – And the Impact on the Entire Employee Journey

Odds are very high that the journey of your organization’s next employee has begun with a resume composed via AI, and then evaluated via AI – and those are only the most basic of the interactions between artificial intelligence and talent acquisition. In this discussion, hear from talent acquisition leaders and experts on the many, and sometimes unexpected, ways AI is transforming both sides of the experience. We will explore opportunities and risks; governance and guardrails; cutting-edge innovations; and how the TA - AI interplay can impact your employer brand, employee experience, and talent strategy.

Jeremy Eskenazi, Program Director, Talent Acquisition Business Council and Talent Acquisition Enterprise Council, The Conference Board

Dani Monaghan, Senior Vice President of Global Talent Enablement, Expedia Group

Spring Lacy, Vice President and Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Culture and Community, Verizon

02:35 PM - 03:05 PM ET

The Chief People Officer as the Chief Investment Officer
People are the foundational investment of every business, and – in the form of diverse stakeholders with competing agendas – the foundational challenge facing every business leader. In this conversation with Mark Englizian, Former … More

02:35 PM - 03:05 PM ET

The Chief People Officer as the Chief Investment Officer

People are the foundational investment of every business, and – in the form of diverse stakeholders with competing agendas – the foundational challenge facing every business leader. In this conversation with Mark Englizian, Former CHRO of Walgreens and Author of Stakeholders, and Jill Wrobel, CHRO of Brunswick Corporation, we will unpack a unique human-centered, values-based approach to investing in your people while benefiting each of these stakeholder groups.

Mark Englizian, Former CHRO, Walgreens, Author, Stakeholders

Jill Wrobel, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Brunswick Corporation

02:35 PM - 03:05 PM ET

PANEL: Mental Wellbeing: Measuring Impact
A discussion of how to build elements that enhance mental well-being not only into benefits but also throughout the organizational culture and employee experience – and how to measure what is having the biggest impact. … More

02:35 PM - 03:05 PM ET

PANEL: Mental Wellbeing: Measuring Impact

A discussion of how to build elements that enhance mental well-being not only into benefits but also throughout the organizational culture and employee experience – and how to measure what is having the biggest impact.

Dr. Mayer Bellehsen, AVP, Director of the Center for Traumatic Stress, Resilience and Recovery, Northwell Health

Justin Fossbender, Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources, Blueprint Medicines

Rita Meyerson, EdD, Principal Researcher, Human Capital, The Conference Board

03:05 PM - 03:20 PM ET

Networking Break
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03:05 PM - 03:20 PM ET

Networking Break

03:20 PM - 03:35 PM ET

Speed Debates on the Future of Talent, Rewards and the Employe…
What is your most controversial opinion on the future of work? What are the best arguments for it, and against it? In this interactive exercise, we seek to open minds and create connections by asking … More

03:20 PM - 03:35 PM ET

Speed Debates on the Future of Talent, Rewards and the Employee Experience

What is your most controversial opinion on the future of work? What are the best arguments for it, and against it? In this interactive exercise, we seek to open minds and create connections by asking attendees to debate with their neighbors several thorny propositions on the future of talent, rewards and the employee experience – and then switch sides after 60 seconds. Each topic will be revealed immediately before the debate.

03:35 PM - 04:10 PM ET

PANEL: Where Does Work Work? Reevaluating RTO, Remote and Hybrid
Conference Board research indicates that, after compensation, workplace flexibility is the most significant factor in employee retention. Yet many employers continue to find unique value in bringing team members together in an off … More

03:35 PM - 04:10 PM ET

PANEL: Where Does Work Work? Reevaluating RTO, Remote and Hybrid

Conference Board research indicates that, after compensation, workplace flexibility is the most significant factor in employee retention. Yet many employers continue to find unique value in bringing team members together in an office, and many still wrestle with how to optimize a hybrid model. This discussion will bring together leaders from organizations ranging from fully remote to primarily in-office to compare notes and offer advice on achieving a productive, connected work experience under whichever model is best for your organization.

Adam Schreiber, Senior Director, Head of Transformations Change & Comms, Pepsico

David Suarez, Co-founder and Co-Chief Creative Officer, Bandits & Friends

Heather Wollerman, Vice President, Talent Management & Chief Culture Officer, McGraw Hill

Matthew Maloof, Researcher, Human Capital, The Conference Board

04:15 PM - 04:50 PM ET

How Moody’s Went All-In on AI and a Culture of Innovation
In 2023, when the potential of GenAI was still unclear, the century-old legacy financial institution Moody’s chose to take a leap into the unknown and go all-in on AI. And their next leap, into Agentic AI, is on the way. In this c … More

04:15 PM - 04:50 PM ET

How Moody’s Went All-In on AI and a Culture of Innovation

In 2023, when the potential of GenAI was still unclear, the century-old legacy financial institution Moody’s chose to take a leap into the unknown and go all-in on AI. And their next leap, into Agentic AI, is on the way. In this conversation with Moody’s Chief People Officer Maral Kazanjian, we will discuss the people strategy, talent development and employee experiences that can create a workforce of empowered innovators, and why, in the age of AI, a culture of innovation may be more important than ever.

Maral Kazanjian, Chief People Officer, Moody’s Corporation

Erka Amursi, Principal Researcher, Human Capital, The Conference Board

04:50 PM - 05:00 PM ET

Day One Recap and Day Two Preview
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04:50 PM - 05:00 PM ET

Day One Recap and Day Two Preview

Justin Fossbender, Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources, Blueprint Medicines

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET

Networking Reception
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05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET

Networking Reception

Friday, October 17, 2025

07:45 AM - 08:15 AM ET

Registration and Networking Breakfast
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07:45 AM - 08:15 AM ET

Registration and Networking Breakfast

08:15 AM - 08:55 AM ET

Breakfast Conversations: Small Group Discussions
Attendees join their peers for small group discussions around themes such as: 1. Building Leadership Team Alignment, facilitated by Hy Pomerance, Psy.D., Senior Partner, Berman Leadership Development 2. Internships, Apprentices … More

08:15 AM - 08:55 AM ET

Breakfast Conversations: Small Group Discussions

Attendees join their peers for small group discussions around themes such as: 1. Building Leadership Team Alignment, facilitated by Hy Pomerance, Psy.D., Senior Partner, Berman Leadership Development 2. Internships, Apprenticeships, and Education Partners, facilitated by Stacy Delapenha, Vice President, Apprenticeship and Employer Engagement, Strada Education Foundation 3. Leadership in the Age of AI, facilitated by Michael Molinaro, Senior Partner, Berman Leadership Development 4. Aligning Internal Mobility with Key Priorities, facilitated by Nicole C. Jackson, PhD Distinguished Principal Research Fellow, Human Capital, The Conference Board 5. Total Rewards and Your Employer Brand, facilitated by Lisa Hunter, Senior Fellow, Program Director, The Conference Board 6. Workplace Flexibility and RTO, facilitated by Erka Amursi, Principal Researcher, Human Capital Center, The Conference Board

09:00 AM - 09:10 AM ET

Day Two Opening Remarks
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09:00 AM - 09:10 AM ET

Day Two Opening Remarks

Justin Fossbender, Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources, Blueprint Medicines

09:10 AM - 09:40 AM ET

How Human-Centered Tech Change Shapes the Employee and Custome…
When Marriott International decided to simultaneously replace all of its core tech systems across over 9000 hotels, it was clear that even with a robust and thoughtful change management strategy, it w … More

09:10 AM - 09:40 AM ET

How Human-Centered Tech Change Shapes the Employee and Customer Experience at Marriott

When Marriott International decided to simultaneously replace all of its core tech systems across over 9000 hotels, it was clear that even with a robust and thoughtful change management strategy, it would be a challenge to get hundreds of thousands of staff in 142 countries to quickly adopt new ways of working. The solution was not to focus on how to deliver new tech, but to focus – from day 1 – on the people who would use the new technology. So before making any decisions about technology, Marriott worked with staff from around the world to design the desired employee and customer experiences of the future. Marriott SVP Heather Powell joins us to share the “tech for people” approach that has guided every decision made along the way, from the placement of buttons in apps to how employees will prepare for and learn to work in the new ecosystem.

Heather Powell, Senior Vice President, Business Transformation Office, Marriott International

09:45 AM - 10:15 AM ET

PANEL: Is the Four Day Work Week Next?
When this decade began, full-time remote work was exceedingly rare and “hybrid” was not part of our work schedule vocabulary. And just a few years ago the impact of GenAI was more theoretical than real. Might the four-day work wee … More

09:45 AM - 10:15 AM ET

PANEL: Is the Four Day Work Week Next?

When this decade began, full-time remote work was exceedingly rare and “hybrid” was not part of our work schedule vocabulary. And just a few years ago the impact of GenAI was more theoretical than real. Might the four-day work week be the next major change heading toward us sooner than we think? In this discussion, executives and experts discuss how employers using a four-day work week are seeing benefits including engaged employees and increased productivity.

Matt Juniper, CEO, Praxis

Anna Liza Rodriguez, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Nursing and Patient Services, Fox Chase Cancer Center

Juliet Schor, Economist and Professor of Sociology, Boston College, Author, Four Days a Week

Kaushik Viswanath, Features Editor, MIT Sloan Management Review

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM ET

Networking Break
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10:15 AM - 10:30 AM ET

Networking Break

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Transparency, Trust and Total Rewards
Defining “transparency” is more important now than ever. In this session our speakers share thoughts about what we can and should be discussing in compensation, benefits and careers and how that fits the objectives of the company, … More

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Transparency, Trust and Total Rewards

Defining “transparency” is more important now than ever. In this session our speakers share thoughts about what we can and should be discussing in compensation, benefits and careers and how that fits the objectives of the company, its culture, needs of employees, and satisfying external requirements. They will discuss considerations such as leadership transparency, readiness and coordination across disciplines as key in building trust and maintaining engagement especially during a time of remarkable change.

Elizabeth Carley, Head of Total Rewards, Chobani

Fidelis Igiehon, Head of Global Compensation & Employee Programs, Netflix

Lisa Hunter, Senior Fellow and Program Director, The Conference Board

11:05 AM - 11:40 AM ET

PANEL: Developing the Leaders We Need in an Age of AI
What leadership skills will be needed as Generative and Agentic AI reshape the nature of work, and the nature of the workforce? And how can we leverage AI to democratize leadership development? In this discussion, speakers across … More

11:05 AM - 11:40 AM ET

PANEL: Developing the Leaders We Need in an Age of AI

What leadership skills will be needed as Generative and Agentic AI reshape the nature of work, and the nature of the workforce? And how can we leverage AI to democratize leadership development? In this discussion, speakers across sectors discuss how to nurture human-centered leadership able to capitalize on the opportunities and navigate the challenges posed by AI.

Brad Haime, Global Head of Learning and Leadership Development, Experian

Dr. Natasha Hepburn, EdD, Sr. Director of Enterprise Leadership Development, Cigna Healthcare

Sachin Jain, Managing Director, Global Head of Talent Strategy, Citi

Michelle Blieberg, Program Director, Leadership & Executive Development Council and Member of the Human Capital Advisory Council, The Conference Board

11:40 AM - 11:55 AM ET

Interactive: Connecting the Dots and Taking Action
In this final, interactive session, we discuss our biggest takeaways from the last two days, and share the new steps we will be taking to find, engage, develop, incentivize and retain the workforce we need to meet this moment of r … More

11:40 AM - 11:55 AM ET

Interactive: Connecting the Dots and Taking Action

In this final, interactive session, we discuss our biggest takeaways from the last two days, and share the new steps we will be taking to find, engage, develop, incentivize and retain the workforce we need to meet this moment of remarkable technological, economic, and geopolitical change.

11:55 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Concluding Remarks
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11:55 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Concluding Remarks

Justin Fossbender, Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources, Blueprint Medicines

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