Cracking the Connection Code

Unlock the secret to 6x more innovation, 87% better decision-making, and higher profits through workplace connection.

The world of work is more complex than ever—global teams, hybrid work, AI disruption, shifting employee expectations, and rising political polarization are redefining how organizations attract, engage, and retain talent. The most successful businesses aren’t just keeping up; they’re mastering the art of connection to drive culture, innovation, and performance.

Join us for Cracking the Connection Code, a high-impact FREE event designed for HR, business, and talent leaders looking to build stronger, more connected workplaces in an evolving global landscape.

Join experts from NYU, GSK, USTA, Essenta, KPMG, Talking Talent, the United Nations, and more to explore how connection drives retention, collaboration, and leadership at scale.

✅ Global Retention & Culture – Employees stay where they feel connected. Learn how to foster loyalty across cultures and geographies.

✅ Innovation & Productivity – Highly connected teams collaborate better, solve problems faster, and drive real impact.

✅ Leadership & Influence – Stand out as a leader who understands the new rules of engagement in a borderless workplace.

✅ Diversity & Inclusion That Works - Real strategies for building inclusive, high-trust workplaces that unlock potential worldwide.

◇ Exclusive Thought Leadership – Insights from world-class experts tackling the biggest challenges in work today.

◇ Actionable Strategies – Practical, researched-backed tools to drive engagement, retention, and innovation.

◇ Global Networking – Connect with HR and business leaders solving the same challenges across industries and regions.

◇ Limited-Access Insights – Walk away with cutting-edge frameworks you won't find anywhere else.

🌍 HR, People & Culture Leaders – Drive retention, inclusion, and engagement across diverse teams.

🌍 Business & Talent Leaders – Learn how to future-proof your workforce and stay ahead of global trends.

🌍 Organizational Development & DEI Professionals – Build workplaces where connections fuels transformation.

🌍 Emerging & Experienced Leaders – Gain insights, network, and position yourself at the forefront of workplace evolution.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

📍 Location: Eisner & Lubin Auditorium (4th Floor), NYU Kimmel Center

⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM

🎟️ Capacity: Just 150 seats available—secure yours now!

💰Cost: FREE - but spots are limited!

• James Howells - Founding Partner, Essenta
• Elena Richards - Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, KPMG
• Lissa Cabassa - Vice President, US HR Country Head & DEI, GSK
• Natalia Pedroza - Senior Director, USTA
• Raul Hernando Sanchez - Professor in Business Communications & Linguistics, NYU
• Dr. Anna Tavis - Human Capital Management Department Chair, NYU
• Dr. Mary-Clare Race - CEO, Talking Talent
• Teresa Hopke - President, Talking Talent Americas

This is more than just an event—it’s a blueprint for success in the modern workplace. Walk away with the insights, tools, and connections you need to lead with impact.

🎟️ Seats are filling fast—register now to secure your spot!

Info: Featuring world-renowned workplace strategists.

Info: Leaders from top industries share how they're breaking silos and building thriving workplaces.

Info: A candid conversation with Elena Richards, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at KPMG, on workplace transformation and connection at scale.

Info: A highly interactive problem-solving session, sponsored by UN: New Work, tackling real-world challenges of connection in a borderless workforce.

Info: Unwind, connect, and explore cutting-edge insights from NYU's top minds.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Square South, New York, United States