AGENDA
Pre-Event Welcome Hour: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4:00 – 4:30 PM
Doors open, guests arrive
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Activities begin: Padel ball and Mini Activiation
For those playing padel ball, activities begin (rotation format), with coaches onsite.
The ERG Movement with Maceo Owens will be leading a mini-activation for those who build internal communities!
For those supporting on sidelines, food and beverages will be available, with facilitated networking.
Maceo Owens
The ERG Movement
5:30 - 6:00 PM
"Pro" break and intermission
6:00 - 6:30 PM
Final set & wrap-up
Day 1: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Check-in & Breakfast ☕
Limited parking spots will be available – if you're driving to the conference please arrive early to secure a spot!
9:30 – 9:45 AM
Connect 2026 Kickoff Opening Remarks by Jade Choy
Kick off the conference with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch.
9:45 - 10:00 AM
Facilitated Speed Networking 🤝
10:00 - 10:25 AM
The New Teaming Loop: Upgrading Leadership in the Age of AI
Epoch Connect Day 1 Keynote
Vijay Pendakur
Leadership Expert and Coach
10:25 - 10:45 AM
Break & Stretch
10:45 – 11:35 AM
From Rituals to Milestones: Designing Culture-Defining Employee Experiences
Jeffrey Huang
Salesforce
Rachel Dorcelien
Notion
Jade choy
Epoch
11:35 – 11:50 AM
Remarks & Reflection
Reflect on the first half of the day and a word from our sponsor.
11:50 – 12:50 PM
Lunch & Conversations 🥗
Enjoy catered lunch with some guided icebreakers. Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!
12:50 - 1:40 PM
The Architecture of Trust: Crafting Magnetic Workspaces That Pull People In
Giana Rodriguez
GoFundMe
Nicole Senior
Canva
Ryne Raymond
FanDuel
1:40 - 2:00 PM
Break 🍩
Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!
2:00 - 2:45 PM
Guided Networking
Ashley Frabasilio
Stride.
2:45 - 3:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Wrap up the first day with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch.
3:00 - 4:15 PM
Connect Kick-Off Celebration 🥂
Day 2: Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Optional Morning Energizer & Breakfast ☕
Limited parking spots will be available – if you're driving to the conference please arrive early to secure a spot!
Sound Bath
Walk + Talk
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
Sarah Keimig
Alaska Airlines
Meeta Vyas
Workday
Damion Wright
Intuit
11:00 - 11:15 AM
Facilitated Speed Networking 🤝
11:15 - 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 - 12:10 PM
Workplace Connection & Belonging: Building Culture for Everyone
Lawrenthia Usher
Gusto
Sean Cervera
Scopely
Daniel Nguyen
Match Group
Keith Choy
Epoch
12:10 – 1:10 PM
Lunch & Conversations 🥗
Enjoy catered lunch with some guided icebreakers. Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!
1:10 – 1:25 PM
Remarks & Reflection
Reflect on the first half of the day and a word from our sponsor, and a surprise notation.
1:25 - 2:25 PM
Choose your own adventure:
The ERG OS: Designing Repeatable Systems for Global ERG Success
Shaina Poulard
NerdWallet
Glenn E. Newman Jr.
Lead With Empathy
The Connection Blueprint: Designing Intentional Space and Ritual in a Tech-Driven World
Omar Ramirez
Athena Blue Global
2:25 - 2:35 PM
Stretch & Reconvene
2:35 - 2:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Wrap up the conference with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch. Thanks for joining us this year!
2:45 - 4:15 PM
Connect Wrap-Up Celebration 🥂
*Agenda is subject to change.