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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 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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Surround yourself with an exclusive network of like-minded professionals as we delve into best practices and strategies that enhance employee wellbeing, increase productivity and elevate performance.