Fortune has announced the inaugural Workplace Innovation Summit, set to take place in Dana Point, California, on May 19–20, 2025. This invitation-only event will bring together influential voices from the Fortune 500, startups, academia, government, and cultural institutions. With a focus on redefining the workplace in the age of AI, this summit marks a strategic step toward shaping tomorrow’s workforce through collaboration, innovation, and leadership.
Summit Overview and Purpose:
1. A New Era of Work Conversations
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Designed for HR executives and business leaders to address pressing challenges and opportunities in the workplace.
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Key focus areas include:
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AI and HR technology
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Workplace culture
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Upskilling and reskilling in an AI-driven environment
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
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Leading in times of disruption and crisis
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2. High-Caliber Keynotes and Panels
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The agenda features speakers from top companies like IBM, Salesforce, Glassdoor, OpenAI, and Nike.
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Notable sessions include:
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Kenji Yoshino on the future of DEI, moderated by Azure Gilman
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Ellen Weintraub, former FEC Commissioner, on leadership ethics in volatile times
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Jeremy Hindle, Severance production designer, on how visual storytelling transforms perceptions of work
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3. Experiential Learning Labs
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Leadership in the Dark: Led by Sara Minkara, this blindfolded immersive session challenges participants’ assumptions about communication and leadership.
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Executive Hiring Masterclass: Led by Rosanna Trasatti, this session draws parallels between poker strategy and executive decision-making to reduce hiring errors.
Prominent Speakers and Partners Include:
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Chris Hyams, CEO, Indeed
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Nathalie Scardino, President & Chief People Officer, Salesforce
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Mahe Bayireddi, CEO, Phenom
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Justina Nixon-Saintil, Chief Impact Officer, IBM
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Sebastian Guth, COO, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
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Julia Villagra, Chief People Officer, OpenAI
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Event co-chairs: Azure Gilman, Indrani Sen, Kristin Stoller, and Phil Wahba
Event Partners:
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Founding Partner: Indeed
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Additional Partners: Calm, Guild, McKinsey & Company
Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit offers an exclusive and forward-thinking platform to shape the future of HR and executive leadership. With immersive sessions, high-profile speakers, and a focus on workplace transformation through AI, ethics, and DEI, this summit sets a new standard for thought leadership in the talent space.
