2025 Engaging the Future: Tech Workplace Summit Agenda

Wednesday, March 26

9:00 - 9:10 AM

Welcome/Opening Remarks

9:10 - 9:40 AM

Opening Keynote
Lilyn Hester - Google

Sponsored by Google

9:40 - 9:55 AM

Motivational Moment #1 - "No Fear"

John Samuel, Ablr

Sponsored by MetLife

9:55 - 10:10 AM

Break + Transistion to Breakout Session

10:10 AM - 11:05 AM

Breakout Session #1

• AI: How Is It Impacting the Workplace?  Sponsored by Blue Cross NC
• Workforce Development: Developing Emerging Talent Sponsored by SAS

11:05 - 11:20 AM

Break + Transistion Back to Ballroom

11:20 - 11:50 AM

Executive Fireside Chat – AI Integration into the Workplace

11:50 AM - 12:05 PM

Motivational Moment #2 - “Knowledge. Education. Empowerment: Paving the Road for our Military Veterans” 

Chad Johnson, Fidelity Investments

Sponsored by MetLife

12:05 - 12:30 PM

Lunch Service

 

Wednesday, March 26 (cont.)

12:30 - 1:20 PM

Policy Panel – Inspiring the Next Tech Generation 

Sponsored by Accenture 

1:20 - 1:35 PM

Break + Transition to Breakout Session

1:35 - 2:30 PM

Breakout Session #2

• Remote Work + Workplace Engagement Sponsored by Brighthouse
• Generations In the Workforce:  How To Make Those Engagements Work Sponsored by Dell Technologies

2:30 - 2:45 PM

 Break/Transition to Ballroom

2:45 - 3:10 PM

 

Closing Keynote/Call to Action - Creating Workplaces that Work for Everyone
Susie Silver - The Diversity Movement

Sponsored by Cisco 

3:10 - 3:35 PM

Interactive Table Talks

• Skills Based Hiring 

• Multinational/Regional Workforces -  

• Mental Health + Wellbeing

• ERGs + Networking  

• Neurodiversity  

3:35 - 3:40 PM

Wrap-up/Transition to Reception

3:40 - 5:15 PM

Reception