Austin Agenda
Thursday March 5, 2026
Macmillan Learning, 10900 Stonelake Blvd #300, Austin, TX 78759, USA
08:30 – 09:15
Registration, Networking, Meeting and Connections
09:15 – 09:25
Welcome and Setting the Scene
An overview of the day's proceedings from your Chair
Mark Rix
CEO, Wellbeing at Work
09:25 – 09:35
Keynote Address
An introduction to the Summit from your Venue Host Partner
Kristin Peikert
EVP, People & Culture, Macmillan Learning
09:35 – 10:00
AI as the Driver of the Future of Talent, Wellness and Performance
Jae Kullar
Director of Benefits, American Airlines
10:00 – 10:40
Leadership Panel: Wellbeing as the Power Behind Performance, Culture and ROI
- What is the association between workplace wellbeing and company performance? Beyond ROI – what are the true measures of wellbeing on performance? Where does emotional insight fit when building positive workplace cultures for business impact? What is the value of designing wellbeing programs as integrated experiences that are embedded throughout the employee journey? How can employers truly help people thrive and grow?
Nikki Rath
Chief People Officer, Curinos
Carlos Garcia
SVP of People and Culture, Goodwill Central Texas
Becky Logan
SVP of People, Commerce
Amy Campbell
Former Chief People Officer, Overhaul
Your Expert Panel Chair:
Kristin Peikert
EVP, People & Culture, Macmillan Learning
10:40 – 11:10
Mid morning Conversations & Refreshments
11:10 – 11:35
Case Study - Fostering a Culture of Wellness in a 24/7 Workplace
Where does well-being fit in a 24/7 workplace culture? How important is flexibility for employee well-being and how does that work in an operation that never closes? How can HR leaders help employees thrive and assist in their own well-being journey?
Yoami Garcia
Assistant Director of People & Culture, Fairmount Austin
11:40 – 12:40
Leadership Workshops
A selection of hosted workshops, showcasing the latest solutions and innovation in employee wellbeing and mental health strategies
1 - Details to be confirmed shortly
2 - Details to be confirmed shortly
3 - Details to be confirmed shortly
12:40 – 1:40pm
Lunch and Conversation Time
1:40 - 2:25pm
Leadership Panel: Keeping Work Well: Why Interpersonal Skills are Essential for Mental Health in an AI impacted Workplace
Why must organizations now offer a more fulfilling experience of work in a world of uncertainty? What is the impact of more meaningful and authentic relationships and interactions with colleagues and managers and opportunities to develop and grow both professionally and personally as members of a community with a shared identity and purpose? What is the link between how employees think about what they want and need from work and how they achieve their personal aspirations and collective social goals in the context of accelerating turbulence, uncertainty and social anxiety?
Derek Boyd
MWD Coordinator, Altitude Energy Partners
Daniel Radabaugh
Chief Operating Officer, Xccelerated Construction Unlimited
Your Expert Chair:
Betsy Schwartz
Senior Director, American Psychiatric Association Foundation
2:25 - 3:10pm
Leadership Panel: Wellbeing for All Employees to Prevent Burnout
Where does wellbeing intersect with culture? How do organizations achieve wellbeing for all employees? What are some examples that show why wellbeing needs to be addressed from an equity standpoint? How do organizations transcend belonging from the leadership to all employees?
Sarah Cline
Global Workplace Inclusion & Diversity Lead – Senior Manager, Accenture
Hiren Shukla
EY Global and Americas Neuro-Diverse Center of Excellence Leader, EY
Hasan Rafiq
VP – Organizational Culture & Diversity, Macmillan Learning
Kristen Schermer
Chief People Officer, Miller Cooper & Co
Your Expert Panel Chair:
Speaker to be confirmed
3:10 - 3:30pm
Networking Break & Conversation
3:30 - 3:55pm
Leading for Inclusion – Why Strong Leadership Begins With Psychological Safety
Dianne Armstrong
Management Lecturer, McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin
3:55 - 4:25
Implementing Effective Wellbeing and Mental Health Interventions at Work
Brian Walker
Global Manager, Employee Assistance, Chevron
4:25 - 4:30pm
Closing Remarks
Mark Rix
CEO, Wellbeing at Work
4:30 – 6:00pm
