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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Registration & Badge Pick-Up
Registration
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Pre-Conference Courses
Registration & Badge Pick-Up
Registration
Pre-Conference Courses
First Timers Onboarding
Networking
Meet Your Local Affiliate
Networking
Opening Main Stage
Main Stage | Main Stage
Welcome Reception in The Expo
The Expo | Networking
Monday, April 20, 2026
Registration & Badge Pick-Up
Registration
Sponsored Breakfast and Briefings
Breakfast in The Expo
The Expo | Meals & Snacks
Main Stage Session
Main Stage | Main Stage
AM Snacks in The Expo
The Expo | Meals & Snacks
Closing the Promotion Gap: An Evolution of Pay Equity
TR Talk
Speakers:
Brian Levine, Partner, Merit Analytics Group
Lily Maissen, Senior Director, Head of People Analytics & Insights, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Compensation Committee Nightmares: Lessons from the Trenches
Panel
Speakers:
Eric Hosken, Partner, Compensation Advisory Partners
Jan-Margaret Llorey, Vice President of Total Rewards, Avantor
Athar Siddiqee, Vice President of Global Total Rewards, Micron Technology Inc
Jessica Page, Senior Director, M&A and Executive Compensation, Zebra Technologies
Shane Meredith, SVP, Total Rewards, Cushman & Wakefield
Wholeness at Work: Maslow, Ancient Wisdom, and Human Needs
Presentation
Speakers:
Deb Best, Director People and Wellbeing, Nch'kay Development Corporation
U.S. Healthcare: Broken or Brilliantly Rigged Against Employers?
Presentation
Speakers:
Marybeth Gray, SVP, Health & Welfare Benefits Consulting, Marsh McLennan Agency
Sales Compensation Health Check
Presentation
Speakers:
Elizabeth Walgram, Senior Director, Sales Compensation, Siemens AG
Donald Hubbartt, Head, Sales Incentive Center, Siemens AG
Robert Bolejszo, Senior Sales Compensation Consultant, Siemens AG
Building Job Architecture that Powers People and Performance
Presentation
Speakers:
Whitney Proctor, Global Director, Compensation, Cargill Inc
Mitch Barnes, Senior Manager, Deloitte
Benjamin Tudor, Vice President, Total Compensation & Organizational Development, Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS)
Beyond Total Rewards: Expanding Your Influence and Leadership Impact
Presentation
Speakers:
Betsy Larson, TR Practice Leader, The Human Resource Consortium, LLC
Rethinking Financial Wellness as a Core Part of Workplace Well-Being
Case Study
Speakers:
Amy Chou, Chief Operating Officer, Addition Wealth
Beverley Menillo, Director of Total Rewards & Employee Experience, LAIKA
The Story Behind the Numbers and How to Make It Matter
Case Study
Speakers:
Shirley Zhang, Director, Compensation, DraftKings
Practical Gen AI Uses for Compensation Professionals
AI Skills Lab | AI Skills Lab
Speakers:
Derek Blad, Director of Compensation, Brigham Young University
The Real-Time Scoop on Competing for Top AI Talent
Panel
Speakers:
Michael Weiss, Head of Total Rewards, Scale AI
Shikha Verma, Senior Director, Compensation, Databricks
Alex Cwirko-Godycki, Vice President, Strategy and General Manager, Market Data, Pave
Market-Based Ranges or Pay Bands, Finding the Best Fit for Your Organization
Roundtable
Speakers:
Amanda Williamson, Dir, Compensation & Talent Managment, Premise Health
Lunch in The Expo
The Expo | Meals & Snacks
From Data Chaos to Comp Clarity: The Power of an Integrated Job Architecture
Discussion
Speakers:
Marina Zenkova, Senior Compensation Partner, Avnet
Jeremy Feinstein, Managing Director, Empsight International, LLC
Melissa Liguori, Executive Director, Compensation, Merck
Alan Miegel, CEO, BetterComp
Sheila Sever, Senior Manager, Deloitte
Scaling Recognition to Drive Culture and Performance
Case Study
Speakers:
Courtney Patterson-Holloway, Senior Manager, National Operations Support, Cineplex
The Current State and Future of Pay Equity
Ask Me Anything
Speakers:
Gail Greenfield, EVP of Pay Equity & Total Rewards, Trusaic
Margret Bjarnadottir, Founder, PayAnalytics
Innovative Plan Design: Driving Value, Quality, and Employee Experience
Roundtable
Speakers:
Lianne LaTorre, Director, Complex Care Program, Mayo Clinic
Brent Westra, Director, Complex Care Program, Mayo Clinic
AI in Benefits: Smarter Strategies and a Better Employee Experience
Featured Session
Speakers:
Rohan D'Souza, CEO, Avante
Olga Reupert, VP, Global Total Rewards, Real Chemistry
Elizabeth Chrane, Chief People Officer, OneDigital
Creating Opportunity and Impact Through Inclusive Entry-Level Hiring
Presentation
Speakers:
Neal Williamson, Student Development Supervisor, Purdue University
I’m Lovin’ It! How McDonald’s Transformed Compensation from Local Independence to Global Alignment
Case Study
Speakers:
Brian Weigandt, Head of Global Compensation, McDonald's Corporation
Ken Kuk, Senior Director, Work and Rewards, WTW
Sales Compensation: 7 Formulas You Should Know
Presentation
Speakers:
David Cichelli, Revenue Growth Consultant, advisors2sales
Agentic AI in Action: Transforming Rewards for the Future
Panel
Speakers:
Sachin Bajaj, Founder & CEO of Compport, Compport
Steve King, Head of Compensation, Stripe
John Radford, Business Advisor, Aon
Vipul Kumar, People Operations, Google
Chirag Shah, Professor, University of Washington
PM Snacks in the Expo
The Expo | Meals & Snacks
Future-Proofing Compliance: What the New SEC Disclosure Rules Mean for You
TR Talk
Speakers:
Tom Yarnall, Director, Infinite Equity
Reward Revolution: How Rewards Leaders are Transforming into Strategic Architects of Business Performance
Presentation
Speakers:
Gordon Frost, Partner, Global Rewards Solution Leader, Mercer
Simplifying Total Rewards in a Fast-Growing Global Organization
Ask Me Anything
Speakers:
Sonya Mansur, Director Global Total Rewards, ZS Associates
From Roles to Skills: Reinventing Hourly Pay to Meet Evolving Workforce Expectations
Case Study
Speakers:
LaCinda Glover, Partner, Mercer
Lorrain McCurdy, Director of Compensation, Republic Services
Bold Moves, Big Impact: Scaling Pay and Benefits Change
Case Study
Speakers:
Rena Freeman, SVP - Associate Chief People Officer, Florida & Centers of Expertise, AdventHealth
Stacie Novosel, Director, Compensation, AdventHealth
Gwen Cymerman, Director, Benefits, AdventHealth
Alinka Johnson, VP, Organizational Effectiveness and Transformation, AdventHealth
HR Is a Profit Lever: How Strategic People Leaders Think Like CEOs and CFOs
Presentation
Speakers:
Casey Webster, Founder, 10X- The Strategic HR Community
Insurance Frustration to Direct Primary Care: How Apache Reimagined Healthcare
Case Study
Speakers:
Sheena Davis, Director - Total Rewards + HR Tech, Apache Industrial
Samantha Coker, CHRO, Apache Industrial
Strategic Alignment in Action: How BMS Built a People Strategy That Delivers
Case Study
Speakers:
Rebecca Kuzemchak, Director, Gallagher
Melissa Aufmann, Executive Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Bristol Meyers Squibb
Morgan Todd Ledford, Managing Director, Leadership Advisors, Gallagher
Dirty Little Rewards Secrets: Revealing What’s Broken and How to Fix It
Workshop
Speakers:
Dawn Ellery, Associate Director, Total Rewards, Rider University
From Debate to Decision: Mastering Collaborative Meeting Facilitation
Workshop
Speakers:
Michael Nagorski, Founding Partner, Double Loop Performance LLC
Sales Compensation Strategies That Motivate and Perform
Ask Me Anything
Speakers:
David Cichelli, Revenue Growth Consultant, advisors2sales
Big Dreams, $0 Budget: Sparking Creativity at Small Companies
Roundtable
Speakers:
Kelsey Brown, HR Operations Director, Evergen
Providing Tax-Free Employee Relief and Streamlined Giving Through Fiscal Sponsorship
Case Study
Speakers:
Marchelle Sellers, Co-Founder, Charity On Top Foundation
Tammy Martin, Head of Total Rewards, HRIS, People Analytics & Payroll, The Gorilla Glue Company
Redefining Rewards: Supporting the Whole Employee
TR Talk
Speakers:
Scott Mayott, Compensation Manager, Kindercare Learning Companies
Strategic Listening: Building a People-Centered Total Rewards Strategy
TR Talk
Speakers:
Mykkah Herner, Senior Talent Intelligence Principal, McKinstry
James Longabaugh, Director of Consulting Services, Workforce Science Associates
Bonuses Are Backfiring: Rethinking Performance Pay to Protect Culture
TR Talk
Speakers:
Sharell Thomas, Total Rewards Director, Tides Network
Whose Question is That Anyway?
The Expo
Speakers:
Paul Reiman, Managing Partner, Novo Insights LLC
Bryan Briscoe, VP of Total Rewards and HR Operations Americas, TK Elevator
Happy Hour in The Expo
The Expo | Networking
The After Party: Fiesta! Fiesta!
Networking
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Registration & Badge Pick-Up
Registration
Sponsored Breakfast and Briefings
Breakfast in The Expo
The Expo | Meals & Snacks
The Expo Open
The Expo
Main Stage Session
Main Stage | Main Stage
Making the Message Matter: Communication Strategies That Bring Total Rewards to Life
Panel
Speakers:
Guy Westermeyer, Owner, Founder, CEO, Westcomm
Jenn Taffaro, Director, Benefits, Ochsner Health
Katrina Proffitt, Director, Global Communications - Total Rewards, Walmart
Jerald Prince, Managing Director, Head of Total Rewards, Southwest Airlines
Casidy Orand, AVP HR Programs, Baylor
Lindsay Heller, Director, Compensation Strategy and Employee Experience, Baylor University
Started from the Bottom, Now We're Here: Building a Global Compensation Structure from Scratch
Case Study
Speakers:
Ava Ricks, Sr. Compensation Analyst, Corpay
Domonique Hayes, Compensation Analyst, Corpay
Mary McCorvey, Global Chief People Officer, Corpay
Ilissa May, Director, Global Compensation, Corpay
From Hiring to Staying: Designing Employee Experience as a Talent & Retention Ecosystem
Presentation
Speakers:
Charles Ramos, Founder and Principal Consultant, Zenergy HR Consulting
Well-Being Works: Building a Culture that Pays Off
Panel
Speakers:
Christopher Hart, Head of Total Rewards, Boldyn Networks
Chayla Harris Gaines, Wellness Champion, QTS Data Centers
Prejea’n Andrews, Consultant / Regional Employee Experience Manager, Yancey Bros. Co
Rachel Nelms, Principal & CEO, formations consulting
The M&A Balancing Act: Standardizing Rewards Without Losing People or Purpose
Case Study
Speakers:
Milan Jovanovic, Senior Director of Compensation & Executive Services, Sutter Health
Kristianne Seargeant, Deputy General Counsel, Sutter Health
Joanna Colosimo, Vice President, Workforce Analytics and Compliance Strategy, DCI Consulting Group, Inc.
Vidya Ramaswamy, HR Director and M&A Workstream Leader/Altair Guide, Altair
AM Snacks in The Expo
The Expo | Meals & Snacks
Mix, Match, and Motivate: High-Impact Rewards for Small Businesses
Workshop
Speakers:
Jaye Johnson, Principal Consultant, The Avoir Company
From Perks to Purpose: Building Benefits That Strengthen Trust and Loyalty
Workshop
Speakers:
Rachel Schneider, Founder & CEO, Canary Benefits, Inc.
Josh Lipscomb, Senior Vice President, Total Rewards, Varsity Brands
Family Forming and Hormonal Health: Going Global
Case Study
Speakers:
Flavia Miranda, Senior Director, Global Health & Welfare, The Coca-Cola Company
Remote and Resourceful: Innovative Total Rewards Across Global Teams
Case Study
Speakers:
Bonnie Barcellos, Director, Total Rewards, Human Resources, Clean Air Task Force
Merit Pay and Pay for Performance: New Developments for Greater Impact
Presentation
Speakers:
Steve Williams, Adjunct Professort, National University
From Legacy to Logic: A Bold Journey to Fair Pay
Case Study
Speakers:
Katie Gerard, Senior Director, Human Resources, Port of Seattle
Shannon Drohman, Principal, Compensation Connections
Structure Meets Strategy: The Soft Skills Behind Compensation Success
Panel
Speakers:
Justin Hampton, Founder/CEO, CompTool
KC Weinraub, VP, Total Rewards, eHealth
John Waldron, Global Compensation Director, PepsiCo
Bryan Briscoe, VP of Total Rewards and HR Operations Americas, TK Elevator
Melissa Jackmin, Head of Compensation & Corporate HR, Mohawk Industries
Making the Message Matter – Continuing the Conversation
Ask Me Anything
Speakers:
Jenn Taffaro, Director, Benefits, Ochsner Health
Guy Westermeyer, Owner, Founder, CEO, Westcomm
Jerald Prince, Managing Director, Head of Total Rewards, Southwest Airlines
Lindsay Heller, Director, Compensation Strategy and Employee Experience, Baylor University
Katrina Proffitt, Director, Global Communications - Total Rewards, Walmart
Casidy Orand, AVP HR Programs, Baylor
Lunch in The Expo
The Expo | Meals & Snacks
Highly Regulated Industries Meet Up
Networking
New to the Profession Meet Up
Networking
Small Company Meet Up
Networking
Working Moms Meet Up
Networking
What Now?! Designing Long-Term Incentives In Market Uncertainty
Presentation
Speakers:
DW Mann, Director, Executive and Board Advisory, Aon
Fair Reward in Practice: A Roundtable for Global Non-Governmental Organizations
Roundtable
Speakers:
Mona Abu Shaban, Director, Total Rewards and OD, Right To Play
Elizabeth (Liz) Boonman-Salgado, Chief People and Culture Officer, Right To Play
Pay for Performance That Actually Pays Off
Featured Session
Speakers:
Lauren Hein, Director, Total Rewards, Payscale
Marc Mullis, Compensation Strategy and Execution Advisor, Payformance Partners
Ira Finn, Vice President, Total Rewards, Ryan Specialty Group
Brittany Vogel, Director of People Operations, Leapfrog Brands
The Hidden Drivers of the Gender Wage Gap
Ask Me Anything
Speakers:
Jennica Christiansen, Vice President, People Operations, CHG Healthcare
Brains, Gains, and Health Care Claims: How Garver Built a Culture of Total Wellness
Case Study
Speakers:
Whitney Ayers, Wellness Program Manager, Garver
Turning Market Data into Insights with AI
AI Skills Lab | AI Skills Lab
Speakers:
Dana Denny, Professional Consultant, Private Consultant
Behind the Leave: How Teva Turned Caregiving Challenges into Measurable Workforce Gains
Case Study
Speakers:
Eduardo (Edu) Nasi Cheide da Graca, Sr Director, US Total Rewards, Teva Pharmaceuticals
Traci Dobronravova, Director of Care, Mellie
Myth-Busting Gen Z: Data-Driven Insights to Build Your Comp and Benefits
Presentation
Speakers:
Shawn VanDerziel, President and CEO, National Association of Colleges and Employers
The 1-5-9 Framework: Redefining Motivation and Reward in Sales Compensation
Presentation
Speakers:
Pressoir Belance, Compensation, Lead, Enova International
Psychological Safety for High Performing Teams
Presentation
Speakers:
Krystle Lee, Vice President of Human Resources, American AllWaste
Designing Long-Term Incentives to Align Pay and Performance
Roundtable
Speakers:
Ryan Wells, Senior Director, Alvarez & Marsal
Rob Casburn, VP, Executive Compensation, HP Enterprise
Continuous Real-Time Benchmarking: How Roblox Streamlined Compensation Data
Case Study
Speakers:
Priya Padmanabhan, Director of Compensation, Roblox
Udisha Madnani, Compensation Business Analyst, Roblox
The Total Rewards Experience in 2030: Ten Bold Shifts Shaping Work, Pay, and AI
Workshop
Speakers:
Stacy Fenner, Learning and Engagement Director, MorganHR
Stephanie Martin, Sr. Director, HR Operations & Total Rewards, Springworks Therapeutics
Smarter, Not More: Designing Scalable, Personalized Benefits
Panel
Speakers:
Julia McCarrel, Head of Benefits for Americas and Global Programs, Logitech
Monique Jackson, Senior Director, People, Community, Culture & Benefits, Gusto
The Compliance Balancing Act: Managing Risk While Supporting Your People
Presentation
Speakers:
Tony Magaro, Vice President of Human Resources, Southwest Research Institute
PM Snacks in The Expo
The Expo | Meals & Snacks
So You Think You Can Pay for Performance?
Presentation
Speakers:
James Seechurn, Author,
Seeing Is Believing: Closing the Gap Between Pay and Employee Perception
Roundtable
Speakers:
Eric Weinberg, VP, Head of Executive and Equity Compensation, Prudential
Brittany Innes, Product Director, Rewards Data Intelligence, WTW
Recognition That Drives Performance, Belonging, and Retention in the Future Workplace
Presentation
Speakers:
Damilola Abiola Akinduro, Global Head of Benefits & Recognition, Equinix
Executive New Hire Pay: Avoiding Pitfalls with Practical Strategies
Presentation
Speakers:
Anna Natapova, Principal, Semler Brossy
Summer Belden, Sr Director Executive & Global Incentive Compensation, Bunge
Tapping Hidden Strengths: Elevating Analytical Insight to Strategic Impact
Presentation
Speakers:
Larry Kuhn, Organizational Psychologist & Executive Coach, The Human Resource Consortium, LLC
Happy Hour in The Expo
The Expo | Networking
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Registration & Badge Pick-Up
Registration
Breakfast in The Expo
The Expo | Meals & Snacks
Certification Breakfast (Invitation Only)
The Expo Open
The Expo
Navigating Benefits Integration During Mergers and Acquisitions
Case Study
Speakers:
Kate Noble, VP Total Rewards, Trilon Group
Taylor Washburn, Benefits Director, Trilon Group
AI in Action: How Small HR Teams Scale Impact and Support Employees
Case Study
Speakers:
Olga Fedorova, Sr Compensation and Payroll Manager, Par Pacific Holdings
Michaela Leo, Head of Compensation & Benefits, North America, Ipsen
Cecile Gobbens, Senior Manager, Total Rewards, North America, Ipsen
Organizational Effectiveness & Leadership: How Leadership Strategies Influence Total Rewards Outcomes
Presentation
Speakers:
Felipe Cruz, Compensation Manager, Carreira Mueller
Elevating Compensation Conversations Across the Organization
Workshop
Speakers:
Rachel Martin, Director of Classification and Compensation, State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration
AM Snacks in The Expo
The Expo | Meals & Snacks
Turning a Sour Merit Cycle into a Top Shelf Strategy
Featured Session
Speakers:
Sean Luitjens, VP Strategy, Salary.com
Nicole Long, Director of Human Resources, Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts
KC Weinraub, VP, Total Rewards, eHealth
Angie Woodruff, Vice President of Global Total Rewards, UPS
Flexing the Framework: Creative Compensation in Real Life
TR Talk
Speakers:
Lisa Barry, VP Total Rewards, Salsify
Plan Fiduciary Governance: Managing Risk and Responsibility
TR Talk
Speakers:
Dana Romang, Director, Total Rewards & HR Systems & Analytics, Springfield Clinic
Andrew Timcheck, Principal and Consulting Actuary, Milliman
Taste of Nashville
The Expo | Meals & Snacks
Closing Main Stage
Main Stage | Main Stage