We’re looking forward to another insightful Future of Work conference, this time in Dallas, Texas!
About the conference
Future of Work USA is a two-day event for HR, employee experience, talent and people leaders. Speakers include executives and experts from organizations such as The Coca-Cola Company, Denny’s, McKesson, Momentum Worldwide, New Balance, Parkland Health, SharkNinja, Suntory Global Spirits, and VaynerMedia.
Conference tracks
This year, the conference is grouped into three dedicated tracks:
- Change and transformation – Build a resilient organization by aligning people, technology and culture to thrive in times of disruption. Habanero President Steven Fitzgerald will present a fireside chat and moderate a panel.
- People and experience – Create a workplace where belonging, purpose and wellbeing drive performance by designing cultures and experiences that put people at the centre.
- Learning and leadership – Build future-ready skills and leaders in the age of AI, where people and smart technology work together to unlock potential and performance.
With access to every track, all attendees can design their own agenda and explore the sessions most relevant to their goals.
Habanero President Steven Fitzgerald will be joined by Wilson Sporting Goods Chief People & Culture Officer Geoff Watts in the change and transformation track for the following fireside chat:
Transitioning the workforce from jobs to skills
- Why organizations are shifting from jobs to skills as the foundation of workforce transformation
- How to build career pathways and internal mobility aligned with business needs
- Using skills intelligence to spot gaps and drive reskilling at scale
- Creating fair recognition and progression frameworks in flatter structures
- Moving from theory to practice: redesigning roles, managing oversight and tackling skills mismatches
Steven will also moderate the following panel discussion:
Culture at the core of transformation
- Why culture change is often the greatest barrier to transformation success
- Can culture really be transformed or only evolved over time?
- How leaders can model new behaviours and values to inspire followership
- How to align culture transformation with business strategy and purpose
- Practical lessons for HR leaders navigating resistance and fatigue
