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Schedule Day 1

Tuesday, August 4th, 2026

Full schedule details are coming soon! In the meantime, visit our Speakers page to learn more about our speakers and their presentations.

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Times are listed in Central Standard Time

*Denotes Live Stream presentations

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Included w/ ticket

Separate ticket

Aug 4th

Workshop

Dr. Darin Eich, InnovationTraining.org

Capitol Ballroom B | REQUIRES SEPARATE TICKET PURCHASE

Aug 4th

4:30PM

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Registration & Networking

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2nd Floor Foyer + Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 4th

Social

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Hear three dynamic, 10-minute presentations from innovative companies shaping the future of work. Afterward, enjoy the Culture Impact Awards, honoring individuals who embody their organization’s values and foster meaningful, positive work environments. This is your chance to connect with fellow attendees and celebrate the impact one person can make—all while enjoying great food and conversation before the conference officially begins!

Schedule Day 2

Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

Full schedule details are coming soon! In the meantime, visit our Speakers page to learn more about our speakers and their presentations.

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Times are listed in Central Standard Time

*Denotes Live Stream presentations

Aug 5th

9:00AM

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Registration & Networking

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2nd Floor Foyer + Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 5th

9:45AM

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Welcome Message*

Nick Lombardino and Zach Blumenfeld, CultureCon

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 5th

10:00AM

Activity

Connect to Purpose*

Michelle Spehr, Vidl Work

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 5th

Keynote

Claude Silver, VaynerX

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 5th

11:15AM

Meal

Creator’s Choice: A Lunchtime Connection Experience

Michelle Spehr, Vidl Work

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 5th

Panel

Dr. Rod Berger (Moderator), Rachel Breitbach (FarWell) and more panelists coming soon!

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 5th

12:15PM

Breakout

Presentation

Speaker coming soon!

Capitol Ballroom A

Aug 5th

Breakout

Kyle Elliott, CaffeinatedKyle.com

Capitol Ballroom B

Aug 5th

1:15PM

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Session Break (30min)

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Exhibitor Hall

Aug 5th

Mini Breakout

Dr. Maggie Redling and Coleman Williams, Wrestling With Talent

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 5th

Mini Breakout

Stephen Jolley, Motivosity

Capitol Ballroom A

Aug 5th

1:45PM

Masterclass

The Joyful Connection Masterclass: Practice 3 Live Activities to Build Belonging at Work (75min)

Hansen Hunt and the Connection Crew, Covve

Capitol Ballroom B

Aug 5th

2:15PM

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Transition (15min)

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Exhibitor Hall

Aug 5th

2:30PM

Mini Breakout

Presentation (30min)

Speaker coming soon!

Capitol Ballroom A

Aug 5th

3:00PM

Breakout

Session Break (30min)

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Exhibitor Hall

Aug 5th

Breakout

Sam Simmons, Grace Peak Consulting

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 5th

3:30PM

Breakout

Presentation

Speaker coming soon!

Capitol Ballroom B

Aug 5th

4:30PM

Activity

Connection Activity

Covve's Connection Crew

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 5th

5:00PM

Social

Happy Hour

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University Room

Aug 5th

5:30PM

Activity

Mystery Trip

Dave Green, Mystery Trip

More details forthcoming...maybe.

Schedule Day 3

Thursday, August 6th, 2026

Full schedule details are coming soon! In the meantime, visit our Speakers page to learn more about our speakers and their presentations.

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Times are listed in Central Standard Time

*Denotes Live Stream presentations

Aug 6th

9:00AM

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Breakfast

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Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 6th

9:30AM

Keynote

Keynote Presentation*

Speaker coming soon!

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 6th

10:30AM

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Session Break (30min)

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Exhibitor Hall

Aug 6th

11:00AM

Breakout

Presentation

Speaking coming soon!

Capitol Ballroom A

Aug 6th

11:00AM

Breakout

Presentation

Speaker coming soon!

Capitol Ballroom B

Aug 6th

12:00PM

Meal

Food Cart Lunch

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On-premises, Capitol Square and Library Mall 

Aug 6th

Breakout

Kisha Smith, Tepper Sports & Entertainment

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 6th

Breakout

Arianne Dowdell and Anya Reed, Houston Methodist

Capitol Ballroom A

Aug 6th

Breakout

Jennifer Anderson, Resilience Coaching and Consulting

Capitol Ballroom B

Aug 6th

2:30PM

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Session Break (30min)

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Exhibitor Hall

Aug 6th

3:00PM

Breakout

Presentation*

Speaking coming soon!

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 6th

Breakout

Eric Glenn, CDP (Virginia Tech) and Sertrice Shipley (Plan to Action)

Capitol Ballroom A

Aug 6th

Breakout

Erica Medina Stanulis, Follow the Sun

Capitol Ballroom B

Aug 6th

4:00PM

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Transition (15min)

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Exhibitor Hall

Aug 6th

4:15PM

Activity

From Insight to Impact*

Michelle Spehr, Vidl Work

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 6th

4:30PM

Activity

Final Remarks*

Nick Lombardino & Zach Blumenfeld, CultureCon

Madison/Wisconsin Ballroom

Aug 6th

4:45PM

Social

Happy Hour

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University Room

Aug 6th

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REQUIRES SEPARATE TICKET PURCHASE

The Coopers Tavern

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