People @Work: Tech & Analytics

08:00 AM - 08:45 AM ET

Registration and Breakfast

Check-in for the conference and network with colleagues during breakfast.

08:45 AM - 09:00 AM ET

Networking Exchange

08:45 AM - 08:50 AM ET

Opening Remarks

08:50 AM - 09:05 AM ET

Networking Exchange

Participants will come together to meet each other and learn about their sectors, their roles, and their organizations’ challenges.

09:05 AM - 09:35 AM ET

Keynote Session: Financial Inclusion Conversation: There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women and the Power of Gender

Financial inclusion is crucial for empowering women and building more sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Our next conversation features two leading experts discussing a gender lens on social and economic investment. Based on research from Mary Ellen Iskenderian’s new best-selling book and her role as CEO of a major banking non-profit, she will share how financial inclusion drives growth, innovation, and a better world. Jackie VanderBrug, a leading global Chief Investment Officer, will discuss her work harnessing financial markets as a force for inclusive, sustainable, and equitable growth. We’ll explore what it means for women to be fully financially included (it’s not just about access!), how to build inclusive economies, and close the gender gap.

Jackie VanderBrug, Head of Sustainability Strategy, Putnam Investments

Mary Ellen Iskenderian , CEO and President, Women’s World Banking

09:40 AM - 10:10 AM ET

Building Sustainable Organizations Through Analytics, Technology, and Scale

Driving change, innovation, and scale in Fortune 100 companies require a unique mindset and skillset. Our next speaker shares his unparalleled experience building analytics functions in some of America’s largest organizations (McKesson, Apple, Wayfair). In Dr. Mohindra’s new role, he leads an analytics and communication function that includes ESG reporting and the development of sustainable business practices. Join us to hear his story through the early days of people analytics, the challenges of transformation and change management, and the future of people @ work.

Amit Mohindra, Distinguished Principal Research Fellow, Human Capital, The Conference Board

10:15 AM - 10:25 AM ET

Break

10:20 AM - 10:45 AM ET

Managing Change Through the C-Suite

Beth Simonetti, CHRO of TD Synnex, will share her strategies for managing change amidst a rapidly changing technology market and macro-economic disruption. Learn how she managed through ownership changes, the pandemic, and a highly competitive technology sector. We’ll explore strategies and values that drive success with the C-suite, Boards, and employees.

Beth Simonetti, Retired CHRO, TD Synnex

Amy Armitage, Program Director and Program Chair, The Conference Board

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM ET

Using People Analytics to Support Data Driven Transformation

Business transformation requires a mix of experience and know-how to effectively integrate strategy, planning, analytics, process redesign, talent, technology, and change management. Join David Fineman as he shares his stories about the design, development, and implementation of datadriven transformation programs, organizational structures, and enabling technologies – with employee experience at the strategic core

David Fineman, VP of Workforce Planning, People Analytics, and Process Enablement, PTC

11:25 AM - 11:35 AM ET

Innovation Spotlight: Adapting to the Needs of Hybrid Work

This next session will focus on how to use data from common collaboration tools to understand and adjust to the emerging needs of hybrid work. We’ll share examples of how to generate reliable workforce data and actionable insights, while protecting privacy for better decision-making and employee experience.

Philip Arkcoll, CEO and Founder, Worklytics

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM ET

Break

11:40 AM - 12:10 PM ET

Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Driving Tech Enabled Outcomes

This session features a conversation between two global analytics leaders who will share their experience building capability and infrastructure designed to enhance equity and performance outcomes. Learn how technology has enabled www.conferenceboard.org/people-analytics new approaches to DEI measurement and change.

Courtney McMahon, Head of People Analytics, Colgate-Palmolive

Adrienne Lo, Director Talent Analytics, Grainger

Lori Trawinski, Ph.D., Age Diversity Thought Leader, AARP Public Policy Institute

12:10 PM - 01:00 PM ET

Lunch

01:00 PM - 01:35 PM ET

Roundtables: Employee Experience, Listening, and Worker Voice

Participants will share common challenges in the design and implementation of a great employee experience, and key issues related to analytics and technology. Our moderator will provide a framework for thinking about disruption and the emerging world of work and facilitate roundtable breakout discussions and report-outs. This session is more problem-solving, than a presentation, so get out your thinking caps.

Stela Lupushor, Senior Fellow, Human Capital, The Conference Board

01:35 PM - 02:05 PM ET

Panel: Data-based Strategies to Manage Talent

This panel will offer the perspectives of analytics leaders driving change and governance strategies in their organizations. What does it take to be successful and what are the potential pitfalls of data-based problem solving when it comes to talent? In this session, a panel of people analytics leaders will share how they are prioritizing problem-solving in such areas as talent recruiting, retention, development, attrition, DEI, and other areas of the employee life cycle.

Amy Armitage, Program Director and Program Chair, The Conference Board

Michael Moon, Director, People Analytics, Viasat, Inc

Kenneth White, Director of People Analytics, National Basketball Association (NBA)

Melissa Feigelson, Director of Talent Insights, Verisk

02:05 PM - 02:20 PM ET

Break

02:20 PM - 02:50 PM ET

Data Strategies and Analytics for Change Management

Workplace equity, digital transformation, and sustainability are at the heart of many change efforts. How are companies using workforce and leadership data and analytics to drive business value, growth, and sustainability? Learn how technology and transparency are changing what’s possible.

Michael Manning, Vice President, HR Data & Innovation, FM

Amy Armitage, Program Director and Program Chair, The Conference Board

Katie Bardaro, Chief Revenue Officer, Syndio

Antony Ebelle-Ebanda, Digital Surgery Integration Lead & Talent Insights, Johnson & Johnson

02:55 PM - 03:25 PM ET

Data Innovation Strategies for Talent Management

Our panelists will discuss how their organizations manage change through data, collaboration, stakeholder management, networks, and expert practices. Learn how leaders are developing talent, creating operating systems, and using analytics to prepare for the future.

Amy Armitage, Program Director and Program Chair, The Conference Board

Wagner Denuzzo, Vice President Head of Capabilities for Future of Work, Future,, Prudential Financial

Michael Schnapp, Human Capital Systems, Operations and Analytics, KKR

Akil Walton, Chief Talent Officer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

03:20 PM - 03:35 PM ET

Break

03:35 PM - 04:05 PM ET

Closing Keynote: Sustainable Workforce, Sustainable Technology

03:35 PM - 04:05 PM ET

Closing Conversation: Enhancing Agility in People Analytics

The final session of the day is a case study from a well-known leader in people analytics on how to develop a more agile people analytics function. Learn how the ROI of projects, partnerships, C-suite relationships, and effective teams contribute to building value through people in this leading analytics practice.

Arun Chidambaran, People Analytics Leader, GE Healthcare

04:05 PM - 04:15 PM ET

Closing Remarks and Day Two Preview

Our conference chair will recap the highlights from day one and take a look at what's in store for day two.

Amy Armitage, Program Director and Program Chair, The Conference Board

04:15 PM - 05:30 PM ET

Reception

Join us for a cocktail reception to network with other attendees.