PRESENTS

epoch connect 2025

May 14 – 15, 2025 | 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 2025 Kickoff Opening Remarks by Jade Choy

Kick off the conference with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch.

9:45 - 10:15 AM

Speed Networking Bingo 🤝

10:15 - 10:30 AM

Keynote: Creativity in the Balance: Why it's Imperative to Design for Connection at Work

Mirit Cohen

Adobe

10:30 – 11:00 AM

Panel: Beyond RTO: Leveraging a Small Team to Create High Impact Events

JeffreY huang

Salesforce

Tamar Mahru

Grammarly

Jade choy

Epoch

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Skip the Small Talk

Omar Ramirez

Workshape

Sandi Lam Harder

Workshape

11:45 – 1:15 PM

Lunch & Conversations 🥗

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

1:15 - 1:45 PM

Panel: Future-Proofing the Workplace: Strategies for Sustainable, Efficient, and Employee-Centric Spaces

Danielle newton

Okta

Peter Whoriskey

Intuit

Alison Brown

Pinterest

Omar Ramirez

Workshape

1:45 - 2:00 PM

Break & Networking 🍩

Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!

2:00 - 3:30 PM

Quick-Fire Panel on Company-Wide Events & Roundtable Discussions

andréa long

Vanta

Franni Weinberg

Next Insurance

Keith Choy

Epoch

3:30 - 3:45 PM

Closing Remarks

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

8:30 – 9:30 AM

Optional Morning Energizer & Breakfast ☕

10:00 – 10:15 AM

Opening Remarks & Breakfast Continues

Kick off the second day with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch.

10:45 – 11:00 AM

Keynote: Importance of Intentionality in Leading Teams

Allyson Robinson

Cruise

11:00 - 11:15 AM

Facilitated Speed Networking

11:15 - 1:00 PM

Choose your own adventure workshop:

Learn about Epoch & Roundtable Discussions

People Analytics Workshop

Michelle Deneau

Cloudflare

Justin Purl

Zscaler

ERGs and creating communities that thrive

Maceo Owens

ERG Movement

Keith Choy

Epoch

1:00 – 2:15 PM

Lunch & Conversations 🥗

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

2:15 - 2:45 PM

Panel: Workplace Connection & Belonging (What's working from a DEIB lens?)

Patty Dingle

Paylocity

Maurice Wilkens

Strava

Shai Poulard

NerdWallet

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: Drinks, Food & Live Music 🥂

*Agenda is subject to change.

featured speakers

maurice wilkins

Head of Employee Experience and DEI

jeffrey huang

Director, Employee Engagement & Events

Allyson Robinson

Formerly Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

patty dingle

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

andréa long

Senior Manager, Internal Events

Mirit Cohen

Senior Manager, Global Workplace Experience Programs

Danielle Newton

Senior Director, Global Workplace Operations

Peter Whoriskey

Director, Global Workplace Experience

SHai Poulard

Director, Global Talent Enablement and Belonging

Justin Purl

Head of People Analytics and Insights

Michelle Deneau

Senior Director, People Experience and Analytics

Franni Weinberg

Global Head of Learning & Development

Maceo Owens

CEO (Chief ERG Operator)

Alison Brown

Director, Global Workplace Services and Operations

Tamar Mahru

Senior Director, Workplace Experience

Omar Ramirez

Head of Strategy and Operations

Sandi Lam Harder

Head of Labs

highlights from CONNECT 2024

an unforgettable experience with 200+ attendees, 15+ speakers, and 10+ sessions.

watch the highlights or check out our ebook for takeaways.

frequently asked questions

Sponsors

This incredible experience is made possible by the support of our sponsors.

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