Employee engagement isn’t built overnight—it’s designed with strategy, change management, and a clear vision for culture. Hear from HR leaders like you and learn how they’ve built strategic programs that not only spark employee participation but also sustain long-term engagement to create a workforce that feels valued, motivated, and connected.

Olympic and Paralympic Gold Medalists Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall share their inspiring journey of overcoming adversity, achieving big goals, and supporting each other through it all. Tara and Hunter will share their journey in becoming the best in the world, the parallels between their experiences and leadership, and how recognition, resilience, and teamwork create cultures of inclusion, motivation, and achievement.

The robots may be making headlines, but the real story is distinctly human. In this session presented by Deloitte, Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist to Fortune 100 companies, reveals why the future of work isn’t about replacing people—it’s about amplifying their value. Through research, stories, and humor, Mike shows how automation can unlock uniquely human strengths like creativity, empathy, and recognition. Use this session’s insights to build a practical playbook for turning high-tech into higher-touch and ensuring people remain the smartest strategy in an AI-driven world.