Live 2025: San Francisco

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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8:30AM PT - 5:30PM PT

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TOPIC

In a Time of Conflict, an Opportunity for People Leaders to Embrace Positive Change

People leaders face a welter of challenges right now, from employee disengagement to financial pressure to policy uncertainty from Washington. Yet HR professionals can seize the moment as an opportunity for transformative change, guided by positive values and an investment in their people. Companies will be primed for future growth if they embrace an environment of trust, continuous learning, advanced technology, purposeful leadership, data-driven insights, and a skills-based talent strategy.  In our conference of HR leaders and colleagues, we’ll explore breakthroughs in thinking about how to make work fulfilling, create a sense of community, help employees increase their competencies and performance, and produce better managers. You’ll discover the most innovative approaches in such fields as talent acquisition, employee benefits and total rewards, learning and development, employee engagement, AI and HR technology, and inclusion and belonging.

From Day One is a Recertification Provider for SHRM and HRCI. This session is eligible for 4 credits from both organizations. The Activity IDs will be sent to attendees after the conclusion of the session.

Agenda

All times shown below are U.S. Pacific Time

Morning

8:30am - 11am

Innovation at Samsung Semiconductor, Recognition and Rewards, and Networking

We’ll start the day in a one-on-one, fireside chat with Michael Walters, the CHRO of San Jose-based Samsung Semiconductor, which employs thousands of workers in the U.S. and is investing $44 billion to build a sprawling, next-generation chipmaking plant in Texas. Then leaders from organizations ranging from global IT giant HCLTech to the YMCA of San Francisco, will discuss “Elevating Employee Experience Through Personalized Recognition and Rewards.” They’ll share how recognition and rewards that recognize the individual are evolving to engage and retain employees through timely, meaningful acknowledgment using new technologies and strategies. Attendees will also have an opportunity to connect with each other during a structured networking activity.

Session Highlights

BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST
PANEL
PANEL
FIRESIDE
FIRESIDE
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
STRUCTURED NETWORKING
STRUCTURED NETWORKING

Midday

11am - 2:30pm

Workshops, Lunch, and New Approaches for Leadership Development

After attending a workshop of their choice, attendees will enjoy a buffet-style lunch with more chances to connect. Designated tables will focus on topics like L&D and DEI, each with discussion questions to spark conversation.Then leaders from Google, HP, and other leading companies will talk about a pressing topic of the moment: “Managers Are Overwhelmed. How Leadership Development Can Help Them.” They’ll share fresh training approaches, tools to spot strengths and growth areas, and how AI is stepping in to help managers tackle everyday challenges. 

Session Highlights

FIRESIDE
FIRESIDE
PANEL
PANEL
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
STRUCTURED NETWORKING
STRUCTURED NETWORKING
LUNCH
LUNCH

Afternoon

2:30pm - 5:30pm

Multigenerational Wellness, Insights from Levi Strauss & Co.’s CHRO, and Closing Reception

To round out the day, executive panelists from HPE, Equinix, Hims & Hers, and other companies will provide “Inclusive Well-Being Strategies for a Multigenerational Workforce.” Panelists will look at how data and employee feedback shape benefits programs that offer flexibility and choice, while also managing costs and boosting engagement and retention across all age groups. Our grand finale will be a fireside chat featuring Bernard Bedon, the CHRO of the legendary Levi Strauss & Company, who joined the company just last March after seven years as a top HR leader at Nike. Then we’ll be serving light refreshments and more opportunities to network during our evening reception. 

Session Highlights

FIRESIDE
FIRESIDE
PANEL
PANEL
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
COCKTAIL RECEPTION

VENUE

Fort Mason Center - Gateway Pavillion and Cowell Theater

The conference will take place at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, known for renovated military buildings on the waterfront offering venues for the arts.

2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123
Sep 30
8:30AM - 5:30PM