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May 13-14

Join us in New York City at the New York Stock Exchange for a one-of-a-kind workforce education and care summit. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate with peers and hear from celebrated authors, industry experts, and Bright Horizons leaders. Head home with actionable ideas and the latest employee engagement trends.


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Keynote from
celebrated
HR author

Jennifer Moss, author of the recently published book "Why Are We Here? Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants", will share new research, inspiring stories, and practical guidance that can drive tangible and positive changes. Book signing to follow the keynote. All attendees receive a complimentary copy of the book.   

Summit focus

Trends and emerging solutions

Delve into trends impacting today’s workforce and solutions that drive collaboration, productivity, and well-being.

Supporting unique populations

Discover the needs of unique key populations and flexible approaches to supporting them.

Engagement best
practices

Advance your approach to supporting employees at all stages of life and build awareness of your benefits offering.

Accelerating
careers

See how student loan supports, career pathways, and workforce education can help advance careers and drive retention.

May 13, day 1 - general sessions 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
Welcome address
Bright Horizons CEO Stephen Kramer shares a market update and what’s next for Bright Horizons.
Keynote: Jennifer Moss, “Why Are We Here?”  
Ready or not, there’s disruption on the horizon, says award-winning journalist and author of the new book, “Why Are We Here? Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants.” The good news: “This is our chance to build new cultures we are eager to be a part of.” Hear fresh insights, compelling stories, and practical guidance for navigating the ever-changing world of work.
Viewpoint: Recruiting, retaining, and winning in the new labor market
A panel of top leaders on trailblazing approaches to recruitment, retention, and reskilling, and what you’ll need to fill positions in this continually shifting talent market.
May 13, day 1 - breakouts 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET
Solutions that work: 3 approaches to solving the child care crisis
A shortage of care has a quantified cost to employers and will require creativity to fix. But one size doesn’t fit all. Employers share three innovative solutions that got them where they needed to go.
Skill to fill: Cultivating internal talent for critical roles
Everyone’s fighting for talent and there isn’t enough to go around. Here, actionable strategies to identify internal talent, develop the skills you need, and build your best workforce.
Fresh perspectives: Women in the workplace
They’re half the workforce; they earn more than half of the nation’s college degrees; and they’re being hit hard by issues like the care crisis. Hear how leading employers are shining a spotlight on women’s challenges and creating supports to answer them.
Bridging the generational divide: Creating a cohesive and productive workforce
Which is the most important generation in the workforce? All of them. And each will need to feel seen. From career building to the care crisis, from sandwich generation to staving the brain drain of retirements, here are the challenges, what they mean, and what it will take to support employees at every stage of life.
Unlocking the future: How AI and other trends are transforming the workforce
The profound impact of AI on today's workforce, how it’s reshaping whole industries and job roles – and what it means for your talent strategy.
Building your benefits business case
Your workforce strategy hinges on C-suite support. Learn how to formulate and communicate the benefits case for full organizational buy-in.
May 14, day 2 - general sessions 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
In their own words
Family care benefits change lives every day. In this session, a first-person account of what, exactly, that means.
Keynote: Spotlight on Gen Z
Up-and-coming Gen Z has overtaken Baby Boomers in workplace numbers. Learn more about what they want from their employer, how they work and learn, and the ways they will change the workplace.
In their own words
Education benefits change lives. Hear how they have impacted one employee.
Viewpoint: Strengthening, supporting, and sustaining employee wellbeing
A panel of top HR executives discuss workplace wellbeing trends, culture and programs that help employees and organizations thrive.