Epoch | Epoch Connect 2025
epoch connect 2025
May 14 – 15, 2025 | 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.
AGENDA
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Check-in & Breakfast ☕
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9:30 – 9:45 AM
Connect 2025 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: Creativity in the Balance: Why it's Imperative to Design for Connection at Work
Mirit Cohen
Adobe
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Panel: Beyond RTO: Leveraging a Small Team to Create High Impact Events
JeffreY huang
Salesforce
Tamar Mahru
Grammarly
Alaina Hee TObar
Workday
Jade choy
Epoch
11:00 - 11:45 AM
Facilitated Networking: Skip the Small Talk
Omar Ramirez
Workshape
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Sandi Lam Harder
Workshape
11:45 – 1:10 PM
Lunch & Conversations 🥗
Enjoy catered lunch with some guided icebreakers. Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!
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1:10 – 1:15 PM
Remarks & Reflection
Reflect on the first half of the day and a word from our sponsor Superfine Kitchen.
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1:15 - 1:45 PM
Panel: Future-Proofing the Workplace: Strategies for Sustainable, Efficient, and Employee-Centric Spaces
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Danielle newton
Okta
Peter Whoriskey
Intuit
Alison Brown
Omar Ramirez
Workshape
1:45 - 2:00 PM
Break & Networking 🍩
Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Quick-Fire Panel on Company-Wide Events & Roundtable Discussions
andréa long
Vanta
Franni Weinberg
Next Insurance
Keith Choy
Epoch
3:30 - 3:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Wrap up the first day with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch.
3:45 - 6:00 PM
Connect Kick-Off Celebration 🥂
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Optional Morning Energizer & Breakfast ☕
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Puppy Yoga Class
Hosted by Puppies & Yoga San Francisco. Offered on a first come, first served basis, for a a maximum of 22 guests.
Mat Pilates Class
Hosted by ClassPass. Offered on a first come, first served basis, for a a maximum of 30 guests.
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Opening Remarks & Breakfast Continues
Kick off the second day with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch.
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Keynote: Importance of Intentionality in Leading Teams
Allyson Robinson
Prev. Cruise & Amazon
11:00 - 11:15 AM
Facilitated Speed Networking 🤝
11:15 - 1:00 PM
Choose your own adventure workshop:
Designing Metrics that Matter
Michelle Deneau
Cloudflare
Justin Purl
Zscaler
ERGs and Creating Communities that Thrive
Maceo Owens
ERG Movement
Keith Choy
Epoch
1:00 – 2:10 PM
Lunch & Conversations 🥗
Enjoy catered lunch with some guided icebreakers. Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!
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2:10 – 2:15 PM
Remarks & Reflection
Reflect on the first half of the day and a word from our sponsor AVT Productions.
2:15 - 2:45 PM
Workplace Connection & Belonging – Building Culture for Everyone
Patty Dingle
Paylocity
Maurice Monté Thomas
Strava
Shai Poulard
NerdWallet
2:45 - 3:00 PM
Break & Debrief 🍩
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 Celebration 🥂
*Agenda is subject to change.
featured speakers
Alaina Hee Tobar
Director, Employee Experience
Alison Brown
Director, Global Workplace Services and Operations
Allyson Robinson
Formerly Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
andréa long
Senior Manager, Internal Events
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Danielle Newton
Senior Director, Global Workplace Operations
Franni Weinberg
Global Head of Learning & Development
jeffrey huang
Director, Employee Engagement & Events
Justin Purl
Head of People Analytics and Insights
Maceo Owens
CEO (Chief ERG Operator)
Maurice Monté Thomas
Head of People Programs and Development
Michelle Deneau
Senior Director, People Experience and Analytics
Mirit Cohen
Senior Manager, Global Workplace Experience Programs
Omar Ramirez
Head of Strategy and Operations
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patty dingle
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility & Corporate Social Responsibility Leader
Peter Whoriskey
Director, Global Workplace Experience
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Sandi Lam Harder
Head of Labs
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SHai Poulard
Director, Global Talent Enablement and Belonging
Tamar Mahru
Senior Director, Workplace Experience
highlights from CONNECT 2024
an unforgettable experience with 200+ attendees, 15+ speakers, and 10+ sessions.
watch the highlights or check out our ebook for takeaways.
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