Culture First Global 2023
Culture First Global Event Series
Make connections, hear from thought leaders, and gain actionable insights to build an intentional culture that delivers results.
A free virtual event for
- AmericasNovember 1 / 9:00 AM PT
- APACNovember 2 / 9:00 AM AEDT
- EMEANovember 2 / 9:00 AM GMT
2023 keynote speakers
Dr. Linda Hill
Founding Partner at Paradox Strategies, the Wallace Bret Donham Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and the Chair of the Leadership Initiative
Named by Thinkers50 as one of the top ten management thinkers in the world, Dr. Hill is regarded as one of the top experts on leadership and the co-author of three books on leadership and innovation.
Seth Godin
Best-selling author, teacher and entrepreneur
Seth is the author of 21 worldwide bestsellers translated into nearly 40 languages, including his latest books The Song of Significance and The Practice. Seth's work in education and company culture continues to resonate with people worldwide and has been featured in a number of Ted.com talks.
This year, we’ll dive into insights, guidance, and practices on...
The business of culture
Build a strong organizational culture that becomes a powerful driver of business success.
Managing managers
Explore the evolving role of the manager and ways to better support them in bringing your culture and strategy to life.
Performance redefined
Rethink the traditional performance process to adopt a more continuous, development-focused approach.
Speakers
Dr. Linda Hill
Professor & Faculty Chair of the Leadership Initiative at Harvard Business School
Seth Godin
Best-selling author, teacher and entrepreneur
Didier Elzinga
CEO & Co-Founder at Culture Amp
Rachel Morley
Chief Product Officer at Culture Amp
Chris Mander
Senior VP of Product & Design at Culture Amp
Fresia Jackson
Lead Researcher at Culture Amp
Jessica Brannigan
Lead People Scientist at Culture Amp
Thaddeus Rada-Bayne
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Kopal Jhalani
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Dr. Michelle Greenfield
Vice President of Learning & Development at Consumer Cellular
Heather Walker
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Erica Pachmann
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Karen Mendoza
Director of Employee Experience at Tripadvisor
Elora Voyles
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Amanda Blinebry
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Frank Caleca
Head of Learning & Development at Major League Baseball
Patrick Gallagher
Human Resources Business Partner at Major League Baseball
Lauren Dal
COO & Co-Founder at Cocoon
Jessie Jacob
Senior Community Manager at Culture Amp
DeMario Bell
Senior Community Manager at Culture Amp
Mel Paris
Regional Director of EMEA People Science at Culture Amp
Lani Parrocha
Partnerships Lead at Culture Amp
Dr. Linda Hill
Professor & Faculty Chair of the Leadership Initiative at Harvard Business School
Seth Godin
Best-selling author, teacher and entrepreneur
Didier Elzinga
CEO & Co-Founder at Culture Amp
Rachel Morley
Chief Product Officer at Culture Amp
Chris Mander
Senior VP of Product & Design at Culture Amp
Fresia Jackson
Lead Researcher at Culture Amp
Jessica Brannigan
Lead People Scientist at Culture Amp
Anna Liumaihetau Darling
General Manager - People Experience at Sharesies
Tony Tran
Lead People Scientist at Culture Amp
Lisa Vandertogt
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Lisa Calerone
Director of People & Culture at Kogan.com
Liz Malady
Executive Director of Human Resources at Online Education Services (OES)
Karen Mendoza
Director of Employee Experience at Tripadvisor
Ashlee Thackeray
Organisational Development & Innovation Manager at Chobani
Sam Chisholm
HR Manager - Operations & Support at Cotton On
Pip Lyons
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Devshree Bhatt
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Jessie Jacob
Senior Community Manager at Culture Amp
DeMario Bell
Senior Community Manager at Culture Amp
Mel Paris
Regional Director of EMEA People Science at Culture Amp
Lani Parrocha
Partnerships Lead at Culture Amp
Alana Bennett
Regional Director of EMEA People Science at Culture Amp
Mikey Ellis
Head of People & Culture at Everyday Massive
Dr. Linda Hill
Professor & Faculty Chair of the Leadership Initiative at Harvard Business School
Didier Elzinga
CEO & Co-Founder at Culture Amp
Karen McCabe
Head of Colleague Experience at M&S
Karen Mendoza
Director of Employee Experience at Tripadvisor
Patrick Diaz Miholic
Global Head of Learning & Effectiveness at GroupM
Nicolas Bidon
Global CEO at GroupM Nexus
Dr. Anna Maria Gajda
Chief People Officer at LeanIX
Mike Zonsveld
People Business Partner at LeanIX
James Hampton
Head of Employee Experience at St Austell Brewery
Nick Holmes
VP of Employee Experience at Fishawack
Rachel Morley
Chief Product Officer at Culture Amp
Chris Mander
Senior VP of Product & Design at Culture Amp
Fresia Jackson
Lead Researcher at Culture Amp
Jessica Brannigan
Lead People Scientist at Culture Amp
Eleni Teichmann
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Daniel Gualdino
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Stephanie Kukoyi
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Emma Humphris
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Hiral Patel
Senior Strategic Customer Success Coach of Large Enterprise at Culture Amp
Mohamed Mohamed
Senior Account Executive at Culture Amp
Jessie Jacob
Senior Community Manager at Culture Amp
DeMario Bell
Senior Community Manager at Culture Amp
Agenda
Testimonials
Here’s what past attendees are saying
“Thought provoking, highly relevant and inspiring. My heart and mind are full of inspiration and intent.”
Sue Lewis
Culture Development Lead, British Red Cross
“Best virtual conference ever! So intentional and inspirational, rich in insights & content. Looking forward to next time already.”
Andrea Egert
Head of Productization, LiveRamp
“It's the best event in the people and talent space...by far.”
Amy Mercer
Founder, Talent Lab Consultancy
“Culture First brings together the best of people practitioners & thought leaders with a commitment to creating better experiences for our employees.”
Patrick Diaz Miholic
Global Head of Learning & Experience at GroupM
A global event where leaders connect on culture at work
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the speakers and agenda for each event?
Event agendas will be launched soon. We’ll be adding speakers and sessions as they’re confirmed, so stay tuned!
What is the timing for these events?
This year’s event will include three unique experiences to cater to various regional timezones. Each will feature curated content and provide time to engage in meaningful connection with our global community.
Americas - Nov 1st @ 9am PT / 12pm ETAPAC - Nov 2nd @ 9am AEDT / 6am SGT / 11am NZDTEMEA - Nov 2nd @ 9am GMT / 10am CET
Can I register for an event outside of my time zone?
Absolutely. We encourage you to register and attend whichever times best suit your schedule!
Will the content from each event be available on-demand?
After each event, we’ll be providing open access to all recordings from each of the three experiences.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors have the unique opportunity to reach a global audience of HR influencers and decision makers and showcase thought leadership.
Please contact Culture Amp's Senior Partner Marketing Manager, Christine Rosenthal to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities or download the prospectus below.
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