People + Strategy Summit - Employee Experience in the Age of AI

Featured Speakers

Meet the thought leaders and innovators driving transformation in AI, talent, frontline engagement, and employee experience across today’s workplaces.

Renée Ure

Co-Founder, Executive Leadership Insights

With decades at IBM and Lenovo, she’s led global transformation through AI, blockchain, and operational innovation.

Jayne Franchino

Co-Founder, Executive Leadership Insights

Drawing on leadership roles at Pearson, Lenovo, and IBM, she helps organizations evolve through culture and innovation.

Susan Youngblood

Advisor, Bessemer Venture

GenAI and Human Capital advisor guiding CEOs to align people strategy and technology for sustainable transformation.

Chuck Hickman

Global Talent & Development Leader, at Dura-Line

Leads global talent and development initiatives focused on leadership growth, performance, and organizational transformation.

Edie Goldberg

President & Founder, Edie Goldberg & Associates

Future of Work expert, author, and former SHRM Foundation Chair advising global firms on talent, culture, and innovation.

Karyn Detje

Founder, FABRIC

Former CHRO at Tory Burch and Publicis Group, helping organizations build engaged, high-performing, and people-focused cultures.

Aaron Adams

Principal Consultant, Your Trusted Advisors

I/O psychology expert helping organizations elevate performance, engagement, and culture through evidence-based practices.

Sri Chellappa

CEO & Co-Founder of Engagedly

An AI entrepreneur and filmmaker redefining performance, engagement, and growth through innovation, empathy, and storytelling.

Simon Rakosi

GM-Frontline Solutions, Engagedly

Combines experience from Coca-Cola and Leo Burnett to champion frontline engagement, empowerment, and workforce transformation.

Why Attend

Actionable Playbooks

Learn proven practices from HR experts and peer leaders: performance, coaching, goals, and AI‑assisted workflows.

Client‑Led Breakouts

Engagedly and theEMPLOYEEapp customers share what works: templates, roll‑out tips, and adoption levers.

Real Connections

Plenty of time to network with peers and the Engagedly team. Leave with contacts you can lean on.

Agenda

All session details are coming soon. Get ready for expert keynotes, client case studies, and hands-on breakouts across performance, goals, and modern communications—organized into two focused tracks: Talent Management and Frontline Success

Day 1

2:30–3:00 PM Gather - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

Networking

3:00–3:15 PM Welcome - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

Engagedly's vision for Workforce and AI. Solutions for the future ready workforce.

Sri Chellappa

3:15–4:00 PM Opening Keynote - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

AI and the Future of Work

Susan Youngblood

4:00–4:30 PM Session 1 - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

The Manager Role: Context, Challenges and the Future

Karyn Detje

4:30–5:00 PM Fireside Chat - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

Future of the Frontline

Simon Rakosi & Patrick O'Hagan

5:30 PM Networking

Happy Hour at Stateside Kitchen

Full Program

8:00–9:00 AM Gather - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

Breakfast

9:00–9:45 AM Keynote - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

The Future of Performance Management

Edie Goldberg, PhD

9:45–10:00 AM Break

Coffee Break

10:00–10:35 AM Keynote - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

Skills Transformation: The Skill Shift

Jayne Franchino

10:35–10:45 AM Break

Coffee Break

10:45–11:15 AM Breakout - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

The Times They Are A-Changin’: How to Keep People Engaged Through Change

Aaron Adams

10:45–11:15 AM Breakout - Rhinestone, 2nd floor

The Employee Engagement Evolution

Melissa Handy

11:20 AM–11:50 PM Breakout - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

From Out-of-the-Box to In-the-Flow: Stealth Mode HR with Engagedly

Alison B.

11:20 AM–11:50 PM Breakout - Rhinestone, 2nd floor

Listening in Motion: How Pitney Bowes Turned Frontline Feedback into Action

Kim Tarpey

12:30–1:15 PM Lunch + Keynote - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

Luncheon Keynote: The Future of Work and the Culture Advantage

livingHR

1:30–2:00 PM Breakout - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

Introducing Marissa Agentic AI

Team Engagedly

1:30–2:00 PM Breakout - Rhinestone, 2nd floor

Fireside Chat with CIA

2:00–2:30 PM Keynote - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

From Listening to Doing: Redefining the Employee Journey for Safer, More Productive Operations

Renée Ure

2:30–3:00 PM Break

Snacks

3:00–3:30 PM Closing Keynote - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

Peformance Management for Frontline

Chuck Hickman

3:30–4:00 PM Conference Close - Chorus and Strings, 8th floor

Final Thoughts

Amy and Sri

Additional Speakers

A mix of industry experts and customer leaders.

Melissa Handy

Coordinator and facilitator, Archer Mechanical

Kim Tarpey

Senior Employee Experience Leader, Pitney Bowes Inc

Alison B.

Chief People Officer at Gray, Gray, & Gray LLP

Patrick O'Hagan

Customer Success Manager, Engagedly

Clients

We’re excited to have our valued clients participating in the upcoming Summit. Here are some of the organizations joining us this year:.

The Venue

Hotel Indigo – Countrypolitan blends Nashville's music‑city charm with modern spaces perfect for learning and connection. Steps from iconic live music and great food.

315 Union St, Nashville, TN 37201
Nov 4–5, 2025
Day‑1 Reception · Day‑2 Full Program

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