# epoch connect 2024 ### May 15 – 16, 2024 | San Francisco A 2-day conference for top leaders and innovators to connect, learn, and share knowledge on employee engagement and experience for our new way of work. [Register now](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epoch-connect-the-employee-experience-conference-2024-tickets-739752578877?aff=oddtdtcreator) ## AGENDA [Day 1](/content/conferences/connect-2024#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-0/index.html) [Day 2](/content/conferences/connect-2024#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-1/index.html) ##### 9:00 – 9:30 AM ##### Check-in & Breakfast β˜• ##### 9:30 – 9:45 AM ##### Connect 2024 Kickoff Opening Remarks by Jade Choy Kick off the conference with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch. ##### 9:45 - 10:15 AM ##### Facilitated Speed Networking 🀝 ##### 10:15 - 10:30 AM ##### Keynote: The Alchemy of Talent: Unlocking Team Performance in Times of Change ###### Vijay PendaKur, PHD Vijay Pendakur Consulting ##### 10:30 – 11:30 AM ##### Panel with Q&A: Employee Experience Lifecycle ###### Eric Shen Chime ###### Dawon Hawkins DocuSign ###### Mohit Jiwnani Okta ##### 11:30 - 11:45 AM ##### Remarks & Reflection Reflect on the first half of the day and a word from our sponsor Sharebite. ##### 11:45 – 1:15 PM ##### Lunch & Conversations πŸ₯— Enjoy catered lunch with some guided icebreakers. Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth! ##### 1:15 - 1:45 PM ##### Keynote: Scaling Culture from 0 to IPO with Instacart's Co-Founder ###### Max mullen Instacart ##### 1:45 - 2:00 PM ##### Break & Networking 🍩 Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth! ##### 2:00 - 3:30 PM ##### Quick-Fire Panel & Roundtable Discussions Reflections from Shaina and Bethany on DEI and L&D, including impactful initiatives, strategies, and tips and tricks, followed by facilitated roundtables exploring diverse topics on internal events and programs. ###### Shaina Poulard NerdWallet ###### Bethany Goad Genentech ##### 3:30 - 3:45 PM ##### Closing Remarks Wrap up the first day with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch. ##### 9:00 – 9:30 AM ##### Breakfast β˜• ##### 9:30 – 9:45 AM ##### Opening Remarks Kick off the second day with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch. ##### 9:45 – 10:30 AM ##### Morning Energizer: Group Sound Bath 🧘 ###### Ashley Frabasilio The Optimist Collective ##### 10:30 - 10:45 AM ##### Break & Debrief 🍩 ##### 10:45 - 11:45 AM ##### Panel with Q&A: Crafting Delightful Workplaces: Strategies for Connection ###### Jamil Mitchell BILL ###### Jamie Edwards Lattice ###### Emily Day HashiCorp ##### 11:45 - 12:00 PM ##### Remarks & Reflection Reflect on the first half of the day and a word from our sponsor Rippling. ##### 12:00 – 1:15 PM ##### Lunch & Conversations πŸ₯— Enjoy catered lunch with some guided icebreakers. Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth! ##### 1:15 - 1:45 PM ##### Keynote: Fostering Connection in a Distributed World: Atlassian's Approach to High Performing Teams ###### Molly Sands, phd Atlassian ##### 1:45 - 2:00 PM ##### Break & Debrief 🍩 ##### 2:00 – 3:00 PM ##### Workshop A: AI-Powered Employee Experience Brainstorm and share industry insights in an interactive workshop on how AI can power employee experience. ###### Keith Choy Epoch ###### MEG DIETRICH Epoch ###### BRENDAN KNOWLES Epoch ##### Workshop B: Learn about Epoch & Roundtable Discussions Facilitated roundtables exploring challenges in internal event programming, streamlining event & programming processes, followed by an Epoch demo. ###### JASON garten Epoch ###### Brian spiers Epoch ###### Kyle o'meara Epoch ##### 3:00 - 3:15 PM ##### Closing Remarks Wrap up the conference with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch. Thanks for joining us this year! ##### 3:15 - 5:00 PM ##### Connect Wrap-Up: Drinks, Food & Live Music πŸ₯‚ ##### 5:00 - 8:00 PM ##### Evening Activity at Lion's Den (Optional) Transportation provided! Check your email, Slack, or agenda 🚎 *Agenda is subject to change. ## featured speakers ###### Eric Shen Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Employee Experience ###### Molly Sands, phd Head of Team Anywhere Lab ###### Bethany Goad People Experience Product Owner, Career Lab ###### Mohit Jiwnani Director, Talent Development ###### Jamie Edwards Manager, Global Workplace Experience ###### DAWON HAWKINS Director of Culture & Engagement ###### VIJAY PENDAKUR, PHD Principal at Vijay Pendakur Consulting ###### Shaina Poulard Head of Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NerdWallet ###### Jamil Mitchell Director, Workplace Services & Operations ###### max mullen Co-Founder & Culture Leader ###### Ashley Frabasilio Co-Founder ###### EMILY DAY Head of Workplace Experience ###### francis aquino Workplace Experience, Culture and All Things Employee Happiness, ex-Netflix, Uber, Headspace ###### Jessie ely VP, Workplace Strategy %403x%2BMedium.png) ###### Nathan manuel Co-Founder & Principal, Real Estate & Workplace Solutions ###### omar ramirez Workplace Experience and Insights Advisor ###### JADE CHOY Co-Founder & CEO ###### keith choy Co-Founder & COO ## highlights from symposium 2023 an unforgettable experience with 70+ attendees, 15+ speakers, and 10+ sessions. watch all [past sessions here](https://vimeo.com/showcase/10825127). ## frequently asked questions How much will it cost to attend? I can’t make it! Will the sessions be recorded? i need to take 2 days off. how can i convince my boss? i'm from out of town. where should i stay? ## Sponsors This incredible experience is made possible by the support of our sponsors. %20copy.png) ## get your ticket Join EPOCH CONNECT 2024 with other industry leaders and innovators. Early bird tickets are now available at a discounted price. Grab your spot before they run out! [register now](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epoch-connect-the-employee-experience-conference-2024-tickets-739752578877?aff=oddtdtcreator) ## apply TO sponsor Get your company right in front of an engaged audience. Our sponsorship packages include exclusive spotlights, complimentary tickets, access to recruiting resources, and more. [apply now](/content/conferences/sponsor-application/index.html)