Exclusive event for HR innovators

April 29-30

Fresh insights. Bold education and care strategies. Real-world results. Meaningful networking. Actionable ideas to support your employees. NYSE bell ringing.

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Join Us at the New York Stock Exchange

Experience one of the world’s most iconic venues, reserved for listed companies and their guests. This year, we’ll make memories together by ringing the NYSE Closing Bell on April 29 as part of Bright Horizons’ 40th anniversary celebration.

 

Step onto the trading floor as we mark four decades of excellence and partnership at one of the most prestigious financial institutions in history. Connect with industry leaders and celebrate this milestone in an unforgettable setting.

Exterior of the NYSE building.

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Judith Joseph

Dr. Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A., is a board-certified psychiatrist, award-winning researcher, author of the national bestselling book High Functioning, which was named a Top 10 Audible Well-Being Book of 2025 and top 8% shared books on Spotify 2025. She chairs Columbia University’s Women in Medicine Initiative and is a clinical assistant professor at NYU School of Medicine where she teaches doctors how to educate the public using social media. A renowned speaker, Dr. Judith has presented at the White House, Fortune 500 companies, and the United Nations. Named a 2024 NAACP Mental Health Champion, an Official Masterclass Instructor, a LinkedIn Top Voice and LinkedIn Learning Instructor, she advocates for mental health through research, media, and education.

Dan Pontefract

Dan Pontefract is a globally recognized leadership strategist, award-winning author, and keynote speaker. He has written five acclaimed books, including Work-Life Bloom, winner of the 2024 Thinkers 50 Best New Management Book, and his sixth, The Future of Work Is Grey, launches in May 2026. A former chief learning officer, Dan has delivered 600+ keynotes worldwide, writes for Forbes and Harvard Business Review, and teaches at the University of Victoria. Listed among HR Weekly’s 100 Most Influential People in HR, Dan brings decades of experience helping organizations thrive through purpose-driven leadership.

Ben Eubanks

Ben Eubanks is Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory and a leading expert on HR technology and talent strategy. He is the author of Artificial Intelligence for HR and Talent Scarcity, offering practical insights on how innovation shapes the workforce. Ben’s research influences Fortune 500 companies, and his keynote sessions have reached over 100,000 HR leaders globally. He also hosts the popular podcast, "We’re Only Human," where he explores trends in people analytics and employee experience. Known for making complex topics approachable, Ben helps organizations create more human workplaces through data and technology.

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The official summit hotel is the M Social, a short walk from the New York Stock Exchange. Book on Millennium Hotels today for a special group rate. 

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Innovative ideas for today's workplace

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Peer insights. Proven solutions.

Hear from HR leaders innovating in benefits and well-being — and walk away with ideas you can implement immediately.

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Bold ideas. Business impact.

Get inspired by the latest research on caregiving and employee education so you're prepared to support employees now — and in the future.

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Real conversations. Lasting connections.

Dedicated time and space to broaden your network, exchange ideas, and inspire better workplaces.

High-value experiences, actionable insights
I've been to many conferences in my career and this is one of the best ones I have ever attended! Each session was relevant and with each one I was able to pull some ideas that I can try in my workplace. I also enjoyed having time to network and enjoy one another's company. It was well done in every aspect, from food to sessions to room set-up! ”

I loved everything about this conference! The energy, participants, and BH team members were so friendly and made the conference an enjoyable experience. I learned so much during relevant and engaging sessions. The venue was beautiful and food delicious.

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Thank you for an excellent conference. I identified a handful of key opportunities that I would like to explore to strengthen our program and the support that we provide to our wonderful employees. Truly lovely to connect with the wonderful and caring team from BH. Thank you for making this experience so special for me and all of us!

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