# 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

## With attendees from...

## Agenda

[Sep 30 – Welcome Hour](/content/conferences/epoch-talk-2025#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-0/index.html) 
[Oct 1 – Conference](/content/conferences/epoch-talk-2025#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-1/index.html)

##### 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!

[Register now](/content/event/epoch-talk-welcome-happy-hour/index.html)

##### 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](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UO6a-B8r_NzygcF8K1VfUBwInIWhtv2i4QD44503EOg/edit) for you to showcase the value of this experience. [Let us know](mailto:jade@epochapp.com?subject=Epoch%27s%20Symposium%202023%3A%20I%27m%20interested%20and%20want%20help%20convincing%20my%20team!) 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.

[Apply for speaker](/content/archived/speaker-application/index.html)

#### Be a participant
Join Epoch&Talk 2025 alongside other industry leaders and innovators. Grab your spot before they run out!

[Register now](/content/event/epoch-live-epoch-talk-conference-recap/index.html)

#### Be a sponsor
Get your company right in front of an engaged audience. Perks include exclusive spotlights and access to recruiting resources.

[Apply for sponsor](/content/conferences/sponsor-application/index.html)