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epoch connect 2026

May 13 – 14, 2026
Pier 70, San Francisco

A 2-day conference for top leaders and innovators to connect, learn, and share knowledge on employee engagement and experience for our new way of work.

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pre-conference Welcome Hour!

Join us for facilitated networking, food & drinks, and optional padel ball on the side. Join in or cheer folks on. 🏓

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AGENDA

Pre-Event Welcome Hour: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4:00 – 4:30 PM
Doors open, guests arrive
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Activities begin: Padel ball and Mini Activiation

For those playing padel ball, activities begin (rotation format), with coaches onsite.
The ERG Movement with Maceo Owens will be leading a mini-activation for those who build internal communities!
For those supporting on sidelines, food and beverages will be available, with facilitated networking.

5:30 - 6:00 PM
"Pro" break and intermission
6:00 - 6:30 PM
Final set & wrap-up
Day 1: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Check-in & Breakfast ☕

Limited parking spots will be available – if you're driving to the conference please arrive early to secure a spot!

9:30 – 9:45 AM
Connect 2026 Kickoff Opening Remarks by Jade Choy

Kick off the conference with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch.

9:45 - 10:00 AM
Facilitated Speed Networking 🤝
10:00 - 10:25 AM
The New Teaming Loop: Upgrading Leadership in the Age of AI

Epoch Connect Day 1 Keynote

Vijay Pendakur

Leadership Expert and Coach

10:25 - 10:45 AM
Break & Stretch
10:45 – 11:35 AM
From Rituals to Milestones: Designing Culture-Defining Employee Experiences
Jeffrey Huang

Salesforce

Rachel Dorcelien

Notion

Jade choy

Epoch

11:35 – 11:50 AM
Remarks & Reflection

Reflect on the first half of the day and a word from our sponsor.

11:50 – 12:50 PM
Lunch & Conversations 🥗

Enjoy catered lunch with some guided icebreakers. Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!

12:50 - 1:40 PM
The Architecture of Trust: Crafting Magnetic Workspaces That Pull People In
Giana Rodriguez

GoFundMe

Nicole Senior

Canva

Ryne Raymond

FanDuel

1:40 - 2:00 PM
Break 🍩

Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!

2:00 - 2:45 PM
Guided Networking
Ashley Frabasilio

Stride.

2:45 - 3:00 PM
Closing Remarks

Wrap up the first day with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch.

3:00 - 4:15 PM
Connect Kick-Off Celebration 🥂
Day 2: Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Optional Morning Energizer & Breakfast ☕

Limited parking spots will be available – if you're driving to the conference please arrive early to secure a spot!

Sound Bath
Walk + Talk
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Opening Remarks & Breakfast Continues

Kick off the second day with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch.

10:30 – 11:00 AM
Keynote
Sarah Keimig

Alaska Airlines

Meeta Vyas

Workday

Damion Wright

Intuit

11:00 - 11:15 AM
Facilitated Speed Networking 🤝
11:15 - 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 - 12:10 PM
Workplace Connection & Belonging: Building Culture for Everyone
Lawrenthia Usher

Gusto

Sean Cervera

Scopely

Daniel Nguyen

Match Group

Keith Choy

Epoch

12:10 – 1:10 PM
Lunch & Conversations 🥗

Enjoy catered lunch with some guided icebreakers. Check out our "Learn about Epoch" booth!

1:10 – 1:25 PM
Remarks & Reflection

Reflect on the first half of the day and a word from our sponsor, and a surprise notation.

1:25 - 2:25 PM
Choose your own adventure:
The ERG OS: Designing Repeatable Systems for Global ERG Success
Shaina Poulard

NerdWallet

Glenn E. Newman Jr.

Lead With Empathy

The Connection Blueprint: Designing Intentional Space and Ritual in a Tech-Driven World
Omar Ramirez

Athena Blue Global

2:25 - 2:35 PM
Stretch & Reconvene
2:35 - 2:45 PM
Closing Remarks

Wrap up the conference with Jade Choy, Co-founder & CEO of Epoch. Thanks for joining us this year!

2:45 - 4:15 PM
Connect Wrap-Up Celebration 🥂

*Agenda is subject to change.

speakers

Antonia Wong

Head of Culture & Engagement and Workplace Experience

Daniel Nguyen

Sr. Inclusion & Culture Partner

Giana Rodriguez

Director of Workplace and Employee Experience

Jeffrey Huang

Director of Employee Engagement & Events

Lawrenthia Usher

Head of People Programs, Culture & Inclusion

Maceo Owens

CEO (Chief ERG Operator)

Nicole Senior

US Vibes Lead

Omar Ramirez

Global Strategy Leader

Rachel Dorcelien

Global Head of Employee Experience

Ryne Raymond

Director of Workspace, Global

Sean Cervera

Head of People Programs, Culture & Inclusion

Vijay Pendakur

Leadership Expert and Coach

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