Make the Connection Zone your home base at Total Rewards '25!
The Connection Zone is where all participants come together to share thousands of innovative ideas, tools, and applications from across the universe of Total Rewards.
Our exhibitors will invite you to test new technologies, explore the many diverse services offered, comparison shop, and purchase the tools you require to keep pace with changing workforces and workplaces.
There is no greater opportunity to dive into the latest Total Rewards solutions and the people who build them, all in one place—and it only happens once a year at Total Rewards!
WorldatWork Booth
Location: Booth 919
Stop by the WorldatWork booth to connect with our team, explore the latest resources, and discover how we can support your Total Rewards journey. Learn more about WorldatWork membership, available tools, and certification opportunities designed to elevate your expertise and career.
Braindate
Location: Connection Zone
Connect with the right people—no awkward intros required! Braindate makes networking effortless with dynamic, topic-driven conversations tailored to your interests. Join one-on-one or small group discussions designed to spark meaningful connections with your Total Rewards peers. Whether you thrive in structured conversations or just want more relevant networking, Braindate offers a stress-free way to engage, share insights, and expand your network.
Sign-ups open in the WorldatWork Total Rewards app on April 28—don’t miss out!
Empowerment Zone
Location: Connection Zone
Step into the Empowerment Zone, where professional growth meets the evolution of Total Rewards. Explore how the profession has transformed over the past 70 years, with an interactive look at key milestones and trends. Then, take your career to the next level with executive presence and presentation coaching designed to help you communicate with confidence. With engaging activations and fun photo ops along the way, this is your space to learn, reflect and elevate your impact.
Headshot Lounge
Sponsored by WTW
Location: Booth 1240
Need an updated headshot for WorldatWork Engage Community, LinkedIn or other professional profiles? Be sure to visit the WorldatWork Headshot Lounge sponsored by WTW, where our professional makeup artists and photographer will help you capture a great image.
Insights and Answers
Location: Connection Zone
Got questions? The Insights & Answers Stage has the answers. Get practical, experience-driven insights from seasoned Total Rewards practitioners who understand the challenges you face. Each session kicks off with a concise presentation, followed by an interactive Q&A—giving you direct access to expert advice and real-world solutions on the topics that matter most.
Showcase Stage
Location: Connection Zone
Explore innovation in action at the Showcase Stage! Get an inside look at the latest tools, solutions, and trends as sponsors and industry experts bring Total Rewards innovations to life. From live demos to thought-provoking presentations, discover cutting-edge products and services that are shaping the future of the profession.
Wellness Lounge
Location: Connection Zone
Recharge, relax and reset in the Wellness Lounge! Step away from the hustle and enjoy a well-deserved wellness break during the conference. Sink into a massage chair, spark your creativity with friendship bracelet making or simply take a quiet moment for yourself. However, you choose to unwind, this is your space to refresh and refocus.
International Delegation Lounge
Location: Room 334
Designed exclusively for our international delegations and attendees, the International Lounge is your dedicated space to connect, network and engage with peers from around the world.
The Workspace
Sponsored by FW Cook
Location: Hall E Lobby
Stay connected without leaving the conference. Need to jump on a Zoom call or catch up on emails? The Workspace is your go-to spot to stay productive without heading back to your hotel room. Grab a comfortable seat to work or step into a Zoom pod for a distraction-free call—so you can stay on top of business while making the most of the event.
WorldatWork Pop-up Shop
Location: Hall E Lobby
Stop by the Pop-up Shop for exclusive swag designed just for Total Rewards professionals—available only at Total Rewards ’25! Shop your favorites and support a great cause—proceeds benefit the WorldatWork Foundation. Don’t miss out!