PRESENTS

epoch connect 2026

May 13 – 14, 2026
San Francisco

A 2-day conference for top leaders and innovators to connect, learn, and share knowledge on employee engagement and experience for our new way of work.

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AGENDA

9:00 – 9:30 AM
Check-in & Breakfast ☕
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 - 10:15 AM
Facilitated Speed Networking 🤝
10:15 - 10:30 AM
Keynote
to be announced

10:30 – 11:00 AM
Panel With Q&A
to be announced

to be announced

to be announced

Jade choy

Epoch

11:00 - 11:45 AM
Facilitated Networking
to be announced

to be announced

11:45 – 1:10 PM
Lunch & Conversations 🥗

Enjoy catered lunch with some guided icebreakers. Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!

1:10 – 1:15 PM
Remarks & Reflection

Reflect on the first half of the day and a word from our sponsor.

1:15 - 1:45 PM
Panel With Q&A
to be announced

to be announced

to be announced

to be announced

1:45 - 2:00 PM
Break & Networking 🍩

Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!

2:00 - 3:30 PM
Quick-Fire Panel
to be announced

to be announced

Keith Choy

Epoch

3:30 - 3:45 PM
Closing Remarks

Wrap up the first day with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch.

3:45 - 6:00 PM
Connect Kick-Off Celebration 🥂
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Optional Morning Energizer & Breakfast ☕
Morning Activity 1
Morning Activity 2
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
to be announced

11:00 - 11:15 AM
Facilitated Speed Networking 🤝
11:15 - 1:00 PM
Choose your own adventure workshop:
Workshop Option 1
to be announced

to be announced

Workshop Option 2
to be announced

to be announced

1:00 – 2:10 PM
Lunch & Conversations 🥗

Enjoy catered lunch with some guided icebreakers. Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!

2:10 – 2:15 PM
Remarks & Reflection

Reflect on the first half of the day and a word from our sponsor.

2:15 - 2:45 PM
Workplace Connection & Belonging – Building Culture for Everyone
to be announced

to be announced

to be announced

2:45 - 3:00 PM
Break & Debrief 🍩
3:00 - 3:15 PM
Closing Remarks

Wrap up the conference with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch. Thanks for joining us this year!

3:15 - 5:00 PM
Connect Wrap-Up Celebration 🥂

*Agenda is subject to change.

Past speakers

Alaina Hee Tobar

Director, Employee Experience

Alison Brown

Director, Global Workplace Services and Operations

Allyson Robinson

Formerly Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

andréa long

Senior Manager, Internal Events

Danielle Newton

Senior Director, Global Workplace Operations

Franni Weinberg

Global Head of Learning & Development

jeffrey huang

Director, Employee Engagement & Events

Justin Purl

Head of People Analytics and Insights

Maceo Owens

CEO (Chief ERG Operator)

Maurice Monté Thomas

Head of People Programs and Development

Michelle Deneau

Senior Director, People Experience and Analytics

Mirit Cohen

Senior Manager, Global Workplace Experience Programs

Omar Ramirez

Head of Strategy and Operations

patty dingle

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility & Corporate Social Responsibility Leader

Peter Whoriskey

Director, Global Workplace Experience

Sandi Lam Harder

Head of Labs

SHai Poulard

Director, Global Talent Enablement and Belonging

Tamar Mahru

Senior Director, Workplace Experience

Past Attendees

highlights from CONNECT 2025

an unforgettable experience with 275+ attendees, 15+ speakers, and 10+ sessions.

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