Epoch | Epoch&Talk 2025
Epoch&Talk 2025
October 1, 2025 | New York City
A one-day conference for top leaders and innovators to connect, learn, and share knowledge on employee engagement and experience for our new way of work.
Meet the speakers
Adrian J. hopkins
Global Head of Employee Engagement & Communications
Caeley O'Shea
Director of Workplace Hospitality & Live Events
Gabrielle Rubin Deveaux
SVP, Head of Global Real Estate & Workplace
Jenni lewis-FOrd
Global Inclusion & Diversity Lead Business Partner
Joanna Kliger Zak
Senior Director, Workplace Experience
Lawrenthia Usher
Director of Culture, Community & Inclusion
Layla Ramirez
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Maceo Owens
CEO (Chief ERG Operator)
Melissa PalerEa
Social Impact & Inclusion Strategy Lead
Rachel Allred
Head of Workplace Experience
Rose Cheng
Employee Experience Program Manager
Vanessa Chui
Global Head of Employee Experience
Ashley Frabasilio
Head of Brand & Engagement
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Jade Choy
CEO
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Keith Choy
COO
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Agenda
Sep 30 – Welcome Hour Oct 1 – Conference
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Epoch & Talk 2025 Welcome Happy Hour
Join us for happy hour!
On September 30, we'll be hosting a welcome happy hour to kick off our Epoch&Talk conference. Register to save your spot!
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Check-in & Breakfast ☕
9:30 – 9:45 AM
Opening Remarks & Epoch Demo
Kick off the conference with Jade Choy, Co-Founder & CEO of Epoch.
9:45 - 10:00 AM
Speed Networking 🤝
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Panel with Q&A: Shaping Spaces for What's Next
Caeley O'Shea
Warner Music Group
Gabrielle Rubin Deveaux
iCapital
Joanna Kliger Zak
Sprout Social
Rachel Allred
Wonder
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Break & Stretch 🧘
11:00 - 12:00 PM
Empower & Engage: Choose Your Workshop Journey
Maceo Owens
The ERG Movement
Ashley Frabasilio
Stride.
12:00 - 12:10 PM
Remarks & Reflection
12:10 – 1:10 PM
Lunch 🥗
1:10 - 1:55 PM
Panel with Q&A: Leading with Belonging
Jenni lewis-ford
Block
Lawrenthia Usher
Gusto
Layla Ramirez
Justworks
Melissa palarea
NBA
Keith Choy
Epoch
1:55 - 2:05 PM
Break & Stretch 🧘
2:05 - 2:50 PM
Panel with Q&A: Moments that Connect
Adrian J. hopkins
Weber Shandwick
Rose Cheng
Asana
Vanessa Chui
DoorDash
Jade Choy
Epoch
2:50 - 3:05 PM
Closing Remarks
3:05 - 5:00 PM
Happy Hour Mix & Mingle 🍸
Agenda is subject to change.
Insights & discussion topics
Employee experience trends
Learn insights on where the industry is headed and current market trends.
Optimizing hybrid workplace
How to best engage employees in both virtual and in-person work environments.
Employee engagement strategies
Learn strategies on increasing engagement metrics for your events and programs.
Diversity and inclusion programs
Industry best practices for DEI and how to evolve programs tailored to employees.
What we'll do...
Explore new ideas
Share ideas & challenges with peers
Make meaningful connections
Activities are subject to change.
Frequently asked questions
How much will it cost to attend?
Discounted tickets will be available to early registrants.
I can’t make it! Will the sessions be recorded?
The sessions will be recorded. To keep this a safe space for attendees to share information and thoughts freely, workshops won’t be recorded.
We’ll be sure to share high-level takeaways to the Epoch community after the conference.
I need to take the day off. How can I convince my boss?
We know it can be tough to get buy-in from your team. That’s why we’ve prepared this customizable letter for you to showcase the value of this experience. Let us know if you need help strategizing and we’re here to support!
Sponsors
Epoch&Talk is made possible by the support of our sponsors.
Interested in participating?
Be a speaker
Join our esteemed group of keynote speakers and panelists. Share your insights on some of the hottest industry topics, like what's next for employee experience and how to evolve company culture.
Be a participant
Join Epoch&Talk 2025 alongside other industry leaders and innovators. Grab your spot before they run out!
Be a sponsor
Get your company right in front of an engaged audience. Perks include exclusive spotlights and access to recruiting resources.