Tara Renze

Interactive Workshop

8:15 - 9:15 AM

THE BUTTERFLY GOAL EFFECT™ (Interactive Breakfast Workshop)

Ignite growth, strengthen culture, and unlock performance with Tara Renze’s inspiring keynote on Butterfly Goals—bold, purpose-driven goals that spark personal and professional transformation. Blending emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and storytelling, Tara empowers individuals to stretch beyond comfort zones, fueling innovation and fulfillment in an AI-driven world. Attendees will leave equipped to Create, Own, and Live their next chapter, supported by a customized digital workbook for continued growth and impact.

Samantha Howland

Executive Breakfast

8:15 - 9:15 AM

Executive Breakfast Host

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Jason Lauritsen

Executive Breakfast

8:15 - 9:15 AM

Executive Breakfast Host

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Ryan Campbell

Keynote Presentation

9:45 - 10:45 AM

What's Your Pink Cadillac? The Transformational Power of Prioritizing Joy 

Discover joy-fueled resilience with Ryan’s powerful keynote, What’s Your Pink Cadillac? Through his extraordinary journey—from a world-record expedition to surviving a plane crash—Ryan reveals how hobbies and simple pleasures can transform adversity. Blending mental health insights, emotional storytelling, and self-care strategies, he inspires attendees to embrace accessible change. Leave uplifted, equipped with tools for personal growth, and ready to show up better—starting with a smile and a fresh perspective.

Chris Murduck

Breakout #4, Session A

11:15 - 12:15 PM

The Brand Impact of AI in Hiring: Opportunities and Risks

AI is transforming the hiring process—but it’s also shaping how candidates see your brand. In this session, we’ll talk about the real opportunities AI brings, like smoother candidate experiences, faster communication, and the ability to personalize at scale. We’ll also dig into the risks, including bias, privacy concerns, and what happens when the process feels “too automated.” You’ll walk away with a clearer sense of how AI tools influence your reputation as an employer—and practical ideas for using them in a way that builds trust instead of eroding it.

Dayon Famakinwa

Breakout #4, Session B

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Winning Workplaces & The Future of Talent Management 

Join Kevin and Dayo for a deep dive into how Energage is evolving its approach to connect culture, engagement, and talent management. Based on insights from the Talent Management Strategies of Award-Winning Organizations report, this session reveals how Top Workplaces use talent strategies to drive performance. Attendees will preview 2026 talent management scores, gain practical takeaways, and leave with a roadmap to improve talent experience—answering the key question: “What’s in it for me?"

Kevin Sessions

Breakout #4, Session B

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Winning Workplaces & The Future of Talent Management 

Join Kevin and Dayo for a deep dive into how Energage is evolving its approach to connect culture, engagement, and talent management. Based on insights from the Talent Management Strategies of Award-Winning Organizations report, this session reveals how Top Workplaces use talent strategies to drive performance. Attendees will preview 2026 talent management scores, gain practical takeaways, and leave with a roadmap to improve talent experience—answering the key question: “What’s in it for me?"

Bart Houlahan

Breakout #4, Session C

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Building your Enterprise Value: The statistical link between human capital and value creation, and the tools that drive it

People are a company’s most powerful performance driver. In this session, Bart Houlahan, Partner at Irrational Capital, will share research that directly connects employee practices to long-term equity value. Through data-driven insights and practical tools, he’ll highlight how to identify cultural drivers of performance and turn employee engagement into a measurable growth lever.

Chris Thomas

Panel Session

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

The Essence of True Leadership – One with the Team a panel presentation

What does it truly mean to lead? “The Essence of True Leadership – One with the Team” explores the profound distinction between managing from above and inspiring from within. This session delves into the philosophy that leadership is not simply about overseeing tasks or issuing directives, but about forging authentic connections, cultivating trust, and creating environments where collaboration flourishes and every voice is heard. 

Jason Lauritsen

Closing Presentation

2:15 - 2:45 AM

Staying at the Top

 Becoming a Top Workplace is a significant achievement. Staying there requires intention.

As the conference comes to a close, this interactive session will create space to reflect, connect, and translate insight into action. Attendees will share key takeaways from the event, learn from one another’s experiences, and clarify what they will take back to their organizations. The focus is not just on what stood out, but on what comes next.