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People First: Reimagining Talent and Rewards

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OCTOBER 16 - 17, 2025

BROOKLYN, NY

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Building a “People First” human capital strategy requires more than rethinking the HR function—it demands a transformation in how organizations create value through people across the enterprise and business ecosystem. Technology is reshaping possibilities and competitive needs, but the true potential of the workforce lies in reimagining value-creating connections, collaborations, skills, and reward structures.

Why Attend?

Gain actionable insights into tackling today’s most critical human capital challenges. Build value where it matters most—through people.

Who Should Attend

This event is tailored for senior leaders, including:

  • C-Suite Executives: CHROs, Chief Learning Officers
  • HR and Talent Leaders: Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers
  • Specialists in: Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, and Talent Acquisition

Transform your organization by putting people at the center of your strategy. Register today! 

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Speakers

Stephanie

Stephanie Kramer Stephanie Kramer

Chief Human Resources Officer
L’Oréal USA

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Maral

Maral Kazanjian Maral Kazanjian

Chief People Officer
Moody’s Corporation

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Tina

Tina Gupta Tina Gupta

Senior Vice President, Talent Management
New York Life

Christina

Christina Schelling Christina Schelling

SVP and Chief Talent Officer
Verizon

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Bei

Bei Ling Bei Ling

Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Wells Fargo

Heather

Heather Wollerman Heather Wollerman

Vice President, Talent Management & Chief Culture …
McGraw Hill

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Mark

Mark Englizian

Author,
Stakeholders

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Klint

Klint Kendrick, PhD

Senior Director, Workforce Integrations & Transiti…
Walmart

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John

John Korinek

Co-Founder, President & CEO
PartnerComm

Heather

Heather Powell

Senior Vice President, Business Transformation Off…
Marriott International

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Dr. Manish

Dr. Manish Sapra

Executive Director of Behavioral Health
Northwell Health

Juliet

Juliet Schor

Professor of Sociology, Boston College
Author, Four Days a Week

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Khalil

Khalil Smith

Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity, and Engageme…
Akamai Technologies

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Jill

Jill Wrobel

Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Of…
Brunswick Corporation

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Robin

Robin Erickson, PhD

Head of Human Capital Research
The Conference Board

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Barbara J.

Barbara J. Lombardo, PhD

Program Director, Distinguished Principal Research…
The Conference Board

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Agenda

Friday, June 13, 2025

08:55 AM - 09:15 AM ET

Networking and Cross Pollination

09:15 AM - 09:45 AM ET

Sailing Uncharted Waters: The Trends that Will Shape the Labor…

09:50 AM - 10:15 AM ET

How Wells Fargo is Reimaging Talent and Rewards
In this fireside chat with Bei Ling, SVP and Head of Human Resources of Wells Fargo, we will explore how the fourth largest bank i … More

11:10 AM - 11:40 AM ET

Verizon Chief Talent Officer Christina Schelling on Using Tech…
In this conversation with Verizon SVP and Chief Talent Officer Christina Schelling, we will explore … More

11:40 AM - 12:10 PM ET

Know Thyself: Understanding Your Company’s DNA To Communicate …
No benefits strategy can be effective unless it is backed by powerful communication – in ways that a … More

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM ET

Why Retention Always Matters
Conference Board leaders share the latest research on the drivers of employee retention, and why retention always matters – not ju … More

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM ET

PANEL: Building Cultures of Connection and Performance
Leaders across sectors explore what it takes for employees to experience connection, inclusion, and empowerment at work, and how t … More

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM ET

Developing a Technology-Fluent Leadership Pipeline
Learning and development around AI and other emerging technologies presents different challenges at different leadership levels. I … More

02:20 PM - 02:50 PM ET

Keeping a Level Playing Field During Seismic Changes in the Le…
How is the shifting legal and political landscape affecting pay equity? How can organizations best i … More

02:20 PM - 02:50 PM ET

New Ways of Hearing and Responding to Employee Sentiment
We will explore new ways, beyond the engagement survey, to hear, measure, and respond to employee sentiment. How can our organizat … More
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