The Win-Win Workplace™ Summit is where visionary employers and workplace innovators gather to tackle real challenges. Grounded in research and a commitment to practice, the 2026 Summit is built to spark bold action. Come with real questions. Leave with new strategies, trusted advisors, and partnerships that last long after the event. This is where leaders stop going it alone—and start building what’s next, together.

Agenda
Monday, May 4
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Kick off the Summit with leaders shaping the future of work. Hear research on purpose, trust, and leadership, plus stories and strategies for people-first workplaces. Featured companies include Gallup, Just Capital, LinkedIn, Butterball Farms, and more!
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel conversations with employers tackling real-world workforce challenges. Hear lessons learned, explore innovative approaches, and leave with actionable ideas and connections to bring back to your organization.
Hands-on workshops where employers tackle real challenges, share insights, and learn from peers. Each Co-Lab sparks dialogue and action, giving participants practical strategies and connections to advance their work.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Join thought leaders over lunch on shaping tech for the workforce, attracting and retaining military talent, and using technology to engage mid-career employees. Featured companies include Anthropic, Walmart, Cisco, Amazon, and Google.
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
In-depth presentations or panels exploring a specific theme or challenge. Deep Dives provide case studies, practical takeaways, and actionable insights for participants to apply in their work.
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
In-depth presentations or panels exploring a specific theme or challenge. Deep Dives provide case studies, practical takeaways, and actionable insights for participants to apply in their work.
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Debaters: Janet Morrison (Total Site Solutions), Noah Rabinowitz (Royal Caribbean), Brandon Carson (Docebo), Daniel Torrens (TechWolf), Kason Morris (Merck), Kathleen Mattie (Icon Vendorpass) Host: Sandy Rezendez (D2L)
4:50 PM - 5:00 PM
4:50 PM - 5:00 PM
Wrap Day 1 with a champagne toast as The Learning Forum and CLO LIFT founders unveil an exciting new partnership—turning today’s insights into action and setting the stage for Day 2 of the Summit.
Tuesday, May 5
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Kick off Day 2 with a dynamic plenary featuring leaders from P33, Hitachi, Corporate Impact Lab, JUMP Project, Nike, and more. Explore economic mobility, AI trust, second-chance hiring, and preparing for the future of work.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Co-Lab Sessions bring employers together to tackle real workforce challenges through panels and hands-on workshops. Share insights, explore innovative approaches, and leave with actionable strategies and connections to apply at your organization.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Close out Summit by celebrating employer leaders driving real change. The Win-Win Workplace Awards honor organizations that redesign work and technology to expand human agency while delivering measurable business results—and unveil the path ahead.
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Speakers

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Exhibitors

Arena.io

Arena applies predictive workforce analytics across the talent lifecycle: discovery, hiring, and development. Using a massive dataset of career outcomes, Arena aligns people with roles where they’re most likely to thrive, grow, and stay. Guaranteed.

employeeInsite

employeeInsite unlocks what moves people at work. Our platform reveals each person's unique motivation signature and gives employees, leaders, and teams the tools and daily guidance to activate it. Motivation isn't a trait; it's a signature.

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Sponsors
LOCATION
Venue Six10, 610 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
Location: Venue Six10, 610 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605