Agenda

Benefits Blueprint: Evolving Your Strategy
As employee expectations shift and competition for talent intensifies, benefits strategies must evolve from transactional offerings to meaningful differentiators. This panel explores how leading organizations are modernizing their benefits portfolios—balancing foundational support with innovative programs that drive engagement, equity, and retention.

Keynote: HR's Age of Opportunity
A major demographic shift is unlocking fresh possibilities—empowering organizations to harness experience and unleash the full potential of their workforce. Author Dan Pontefract shares new research and fresh insights on what to expect in the coming years, how to navigate looming talent crunch, and why HR must meet the moment with new strategies, benefits, and programs.

Lunch & book signing

Behind the Scenes: Innovations for Bigger Impact, Brighter Outcomes
Bright Horizons leaders for an inside look at the workforce trends shaping our roadmap and the innovative solutions we’re building to meet evolving needs. These innovations are shaped by your feedback and the real-life experiences of working families & learners. Experience what’s next as we build a future of care, connection, and possibility—together.

Talent Outlook: What’s Next for Work, Upskilling, and Families 
Gain an outsider’s inside view of what’s influencing caregiving, education, and the future of work. Hear fresh perspectives on what employees need today—and what’s on the horizon. See how leading organizations are responding and walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen your benefits approach and position your company for long-term success.

Making HR More Human with AI
In this interactive session learn how AI can help HR teams deliver more personalized, empathetic experiences at scale. Then dive into table discussion to explore practical ways to apply these ideas in your own organization.

Ring the New York Stock Exchange closing bell
Join CEO Stephen Kramer for an iconic New York Stock Exchange experience.

Reception & dinner

Voices of HR: Navigating the Road to Leadership
In this candid conversation, senior HR leaders reflect on the pivotal moments, challenges, and lessons that shaped their journeys to the top. Attendees will gain inspiration and practical insights into what it takes to grow, lead, and thrive in today’s evolving HR landscape.

Retention is the New Recruitment
In today’s competitive talent landscape, retaining top performers is just as critical as recruiting them. This session explores how HR leaders can shift focus from traditional hiring strategies to building deep employee loyalty through workforce education. Attendees will learn how to design and implement an effective education strategy that not only upskills current employees but also helps fill hard-to-hire roles internally. The session will highlight the direct impact of learning and development on employee engagement, career mobility, and attrition rates—ultimately turning retention into a powerful recruitment tool.