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On Tuesday, November 12th, from 5:00PM - 7:30PM, we will be hosting an optional Preconference Happy Hour and Innovation Showcase for conference attendees to make early connections and hear presentations from innovative companies that are inspiring a better world of work. This event will take place inside our conference venue at Planet Hollywood.

Schedule Day 1

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

Times are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Nov 13

9:00AM

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Registration + Networking

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The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 13

10:00AM

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Welcome Message

Zach Blumenfeld and Nick Lombardino

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 13

Keynote

Valerie Jackson, Zuora | Moderated by Hattie Roche, Fauna

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 13

11:30AM

Activity

Lunch + Networking

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Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 13

Breakout

Mark Cruth, Atlassian

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 13

Breakout

Gregg Ward, The Center for Respectful Leadership

Wilshire A & B

Nov 13

1:30PM

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Session Break

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The Exhibitor Hall 

Nov 13

Breakout

Panel: Navigating the New Frontier - The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workplace Culture

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 13

Breakout

Nicci Arsenault, Pagoda

Melrose 3

Nov 13

Breakout

Anahita Cameron, Thrive Pet Healthcare

Wilshire A & B

Nov 13

3:00PM

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Session Break

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The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 13

Breakout

Noelle San Jose, George P. Johnson

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 13

Breakout

Andy Bamford, BrandPointZero ft. Brianna Foulds, Cornerstone

Melrose 3

Nov 13

Breakout

Carolynne Thomas, CRA | Admired Leadership

Wilshire A & B

Nov 13

4:30PM

Activity

Covve Connection Activity

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Celebrity Ballroom + The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 13

5:30PM

Activity

Mystery Trip

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More details coming soon...maybe?

Nov 13

6:30PM

Activity

The Connection Long Table

Hosted by Connection Crew and Longer Tables

Ask a Connection Crew member about an invitation at the conference!

Schedule Day 2

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Times are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Nov 14

8:30AM

Activity

Breakfast

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Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 14

Keynote

Eric Hutcherson, Universal Music Group

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 14

10:00AM

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Session Break

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The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 14

Breakout

Maritza Lewis, Zappos at Work (ft. Michelle Goodhart)

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 14

Breakout

Tarveen Forrester, Kickstarter

Melrose 3

Nov 14

11:30AM

Activity

Lunch

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Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 14

Breakout

Nancy Moricette, World Education Services

Melrose 3

Nov 14

Breakout

Hattie Roche, Fauna

Wilshire A & B

Nov 14

1:30PM

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Session Break

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The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 14

Breakout

Shauna Geraghty, Talkdesk

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 14

Breakout

Dr. Frank Gonzalez, Taco Bell

Melrose 3

Nov 14

Breakout

Roxanne Ray, Human Synergistics Inc.

Wilshire A & B

Nov 14

2:45PM

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Session Break

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The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 14

Activity

Scott Herpolsheimer, Cisco

Celebrity Ballroom

Nov 14

3:45PM

Activity

Final Remarks

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Celebrity Ballroom and The Exhibitor Hall

Nov 14

4:15PM

Activity

Closing Celebration at Zappos!

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Zappos Headquarters (transportation provided)

Nov 14

8:00PM

Activity

VIP After Party

REQUIRES SEPARATE TICKET PURCHASE

Taco Bell Cantina (3min walk from Planet Hollywood)

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