9:00 – 9:15
Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:15 – 9:35
Introduction from our Host Venue Partner
10:00 – 10:45
Panel: Wellbeing as the Power Behind Performance, Culture and ROI
What is the association between workplace wellbeing and company performance? Where does human connection 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 implement programs that help support people thrive and grow? Wellbeing as a strategic lever to 'double down' on in times of volatility & change and quicker innovation cycles.
11:40 – 12:05
The Power of Storytelling in Wellness: Crafting Messages that Move and Motivate
In an era of information overload, the ancient art of storytelling remains our most powerful tool for creating connection and catalyzing change. This dynamic 25-minute workshop explores how wellness professionals can harness narrative techniques to transform data and objectives into compelling stories that inspire action. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, participants will discover why storytelling is particularly effective in wellness and public health contexts and gain practical skills for crafting messages that resonate deeply with their audiences. Whether you're looking to enhance participation in workplace wellness initiatives or amplify the impact of public health campaigns, this session will equip you with essential narrative strategies needed to stand out and drive meaningful behavior change.
12:05 – 13:05
Workshops
Attendees choose their preferred discussion to join from the following list:
1) Better mental wellbeing starts with better measurement and insight. Psyray sets the new standard
2) Additional workshops to be announced shortly
2:00 pm - 2.30 pm
From The Garage To Mars
An awesome story of an entrepreneur’s journey from business start up to disposal, and the incredible and powerful focus on fun and humanity that underpinned the journey.
2:30pm – 3.00pm
The Role of Learning in Boosting Wellbeing in an Ever-Changing Environment
How do organizations provide employees with the skills needed to meet the ever-changing needs of their companies? Developing a culture of learning and development to enable employees to manage rapidly changing working conditions. Ensuring learning and development provides resilience to employees. What can organizations do now to ensure remote workers have the same access to learning opportunities?
3.00pm – 3:45pm
Panel: Equitable Well-Being Outcomes in an Increasingly Complex Workplace
As workplaces become more complex - hybrid environments, increasingly multi-generational/multi-cultural/neurodiverse – how should cultures ensure people and performance thrive together? One size does not fit all – what is the perceived backlash against wellbeing programs in organizations? How are organizations still falling short in delivering equitable wellbeing outcomes? As AI and automation will disproportionately affect different workgroups, how should employers adjust their wellbeing strategies to mitigate the psychological risks and skill gaps for specific employee groups facing major job transformation or increased workload demands?
4.30 pm – 4.40 pm
Closing Remarks
