Culture First
Global 2024
Join us at Culture First Global to learn from an inspiring lineup of thought leaders and industry experts, connect with fellow HR practitioners, and explore ways to create an impactful workplace culture that drives success for your people and your organization.
A free virtual event for
Featured speakers
Onstage at Culture First
Esther Perel
Esteemed psychotherapist, bestselling author, and Culture Amp External Advisor Esther Perel is one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships.
Megan Rapinoe
Soccer legend, two-time World Cup Champion, and trailblazer Megan Rapinoe is a fierce advocate for equality, authenticity, and storytelling.
John Ferguson
As the Chief Human Resources Officer at NASCAR, John oversees human resource planning, aligning it with the overarching business plan and strategic direction of the organization.
Sahra Kaboli-Nejad, Ph.D.
Sahra is the Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Impact at On, where she educates and empowers teams to make inclusion core to the way they work.
Kerry Preston
As the Vice President of People Development at e.l.f Beauty, Kerry partners with leaders to create employee experience and development programs that enable employees to flourish and succeed.
Esther Perel
Esteemed psychotherapist, bestselling author, and Culture Amp External Advisor Esther Perel is one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships.
Ben Crowe
Professional mentor and leadership coach Ben Crowe helps people create high-performance mindsets while balancing confidence with happiness, and achievement with fulfillment.
Deepak Singh
Deepak is an expert at creating roadmaps for meaningful change at work, including spearheading large-scale employee experience programs and supporting career transitions post-pandemic.
Jamila Rizvi
Jamila is a driving force in the movement for gender equality in Australia, supporting women to accelerate their careers and helping organizations overcome gender biases.
Teresa Lilly
Teresa is turning HR from a process-driven function to one of impact in the AI world, using design-thinking and her knack for blind spots to drive positive cultural change.
Vanesa Cotlar
Vanesa is an award-winning HR innovator who brings global experience and a background in management consulting and startups to the most pressing people-centric issues.
Esther Perel
Esteemed psychotherapist, bestselling author, and Culture Amp External Advisor Esther Perel is one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships.
Megan Rapinoe
Soccer legend, two-time World Cup Champion, and trailblazer Megan Rapinoe is a fierce advocate for equality, authenticity, and storytelling.
Iniabasi Akpan
Iniabasi is a catalyst for transformational change in the workplace, from elevating the candidate experience to designing appraisal systems aligned with company core values.
Chris Lincoln
Chris is on a mission to improve the wellbeing of hospitality professionals in the UK, drawing on industry knowledge and HR expertise to run wellbeing events for hospitality business leaders.
Daniela Herrera
Focused on creating “intentional inclusivity”, Daniela helps organizations build equitable work environments that appeal to diverse talent and advocates for marginalized communities.
Better culture
Better bottom line
As people leaders and culture creators, we both already know this. Now, join us at Culture First Global to learn insight, guidance, and skills that will help you prove the ROI of culture across your organization and invest in truly impactful initiatives.
High-performance culture
Build an organizational culture that sustains high performance and drives business success.
AI in the workplace
Learn to navigate the rise of AI at work and integrate it ethically into your organization.
Embedded leadership
Empower leaders to drive impact by embedding leadership habits into everyday work.
Speakers
Esther Perel
Esteemed psychotherapist and Culture Amp External Advisor
Megan Rapinoe
Two World Cup Championship, New York Times’ Bestselling author and Time100’s Most Influential People
John Ferguson
Chief Human Resources Officer at NASCAR
Sahra Kaboli-Nejad, Ph.D.
Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Impact at On
Kerry Preston
Vice President of People Development at e.l.f Beauty
Allison Gabriel, Ph.D.
Faculty Director, Professor & Chair at Purdue University
Markita Billups
SVP, Operations at Oshi Health
Gary Ware
Founder, Facilitator & Coach at Breakthrough Play
Sarah Giencke
Founder & Resilience Coach at Riset Resiliency
Didier Elzinga
CEO and Co-Founder at Culture Amp
Chris Mander
Interim Chief Product Officer at Culture Amp
Jerllin Cheng
Director of Product at Culture Amp
Acey Holmes
Founder/CEO & Play Advocate at BoredLess
Zech Dahms
Community & Culture Program Director at achieve Engagement
Morgan Taylor
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Symone Duarte
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Lindsay Lagreid
Lead Solutions Consultant at Culture Amp
Fresia Jackson
Lead Researcher at Culture Amp
Heather Walker
Senior Data Journalist at Culture Amp
Kailey Marshall
Customer Success Coach at Culture Amp
Amanda Blinebry
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Hannah Liss
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Thaddeus Rada-Bayne
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Anthony Ko
Lead People Scientist at Culture Amp
Esther Perel
Esteemed psychotherapist and Culture Amp External Advisor
Ben Crowe
Founder at Mojo Crowe
Deepak Singh
Senior People & Culture Manager at Uber Carshare
Jamila Rizvi
Deputy Managing Director at Future Women
Teresa Lilly
Founder at Culture Pilot
Vanesa Cotlar
VP, People & Culture at PolicyMe
Nick Hockley
CEO at Cricket Australia
Allison Robison
EGM People & Culture at Cricket Australia
Kavita Khanna
Executive Leader, People & Workplace at Tonkin + Taylor
Laura Durkan
Executive Director, People & Culture at Foxtel Group
Didier Elzinga
CEO and Co-Founder at Culture Amp
Chris Mander
Interim Chief Product Officer at Culture Amp
Jerllin Cheng
Director of Product at Culture Amp
Matt Hagen
Senior Strategic Customer Success Coach at Culture Amp
Pip Lyons
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Gavin Morse
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Hayley Williams
Senior Customer Success Coach at Culture Amp
Lola Champtaloup
Senior Customer Success Coach at Culture Amp
James Palmer
Customer Success Coach, Enterprise at Culture Amp
Tony Tran
Lead People Scientist at Culture Amp
Lauren Oldham
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Jess Telford
Senior Customer Success Coach at Culture Amp
Esther Perel
Esteemed psychotherapist and Culture Amp External Advisor
Megan Rapinoe
Two World Cup Championship, New York Times’ Bestselling author and Time100’s Most Influential People
Iniabasi Akpan
HR Operations Lead at Niyo Group
Chris Lincoln
Director of People at Vagabond Wine
Daniela Herrera
Advisor, Talent & DEI Consultant at AIR and Kay & Black
Sahra Kaboli-Nejad, Ph.D.
Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Impact at On
Marina Moschoviti
Performance Manager, Program Manager at Deliveroo
Lindi Teate
Chief People Officer at Byggfakta Group
Didier Elzinga
CEO and Co-Founder at Culture Amp
Chris Mander
Interim Chief Product Officer at Culture Amp
Jerllin Cheng
Director of Product at Culture Amp
Alex Alvarez
Lead People Scientist at Culture Amp
Daniel Gualdino
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Alana Kendall
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Thaddeus Rada-Bayne
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Laura Allen
Senior Customer Success Coach at Culture Amp
Eleni Teichmann
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Narendran Vijayaragavan
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
Ada Lisowska
Senior Strategic Customer Success Coach at Culture Amp
Agenda
Culture First Ambassadors
Why you should be excited for Culture First Global
“In today's rapidly changing world, it's essential for leaders worldwide to prioritize workplace culture. As society evolves, so do people, making it imperative to delve deeper into fostering a positive workplace environment. Culture First Global offers a wealth of insights into the most pressing issues facing the HR community today!”
Christina De Giovanni
People and Culture Manager, North America & APAC at Katana Cloud Inventory
“Culture First Global is not just a conference; it's a catalyst for meaningful change and personal growth, making each moment a valuable investment in the journey toward building better workplaces.”
Burcu Paker
HR, Compensation, Performance Analyst at Schola, Red Lobster Corporate
“A strong, healthy culture has a positive impact on everything you do in your business - there's simply no better investment you can make. Culture First Global will provide the tools, resources, and insight you need to build a thriving organizational culture!”
Ashley Chubrik
HR Consultant, People & Culture Leader
“There’s no set pathway to navigate the cultural shifts that are upon us – the only way to succeed is to share ideas, inspiration and surround yourself with good people, that’s what Culture First Global can do for you. A crazy amount of value from a free event!”
Will Innes
General Manager at TQSolutions
“Culture First Global 2024 is a must-attend event for HR practitioners and people leaders! It offers a chance to connect, exchange ideas, and access resources to enhance employee experience. If you attend only one conference this year, this is the one that will help you significantly impact your organization's culture and bottom line.”
Sam Brinkman
Employee Experience and Culture Consultant at SBL People Solutions
“Attendees should be excited about Culture First Global because it offers a unique opportunity to engage with individuals who are genuinely committed to enhancing the human experience at work. It's a chance to be part of a community dedicated to fostering inclusivity and considering individual motivations.”
Noelle Page
Sr. Business Analyst at NBCUniversal
“The community at Culture First Global is a fantastic group of knowledgeable people who are always sharing interesting insights and challenges. I'm always looking to improve and the people keep me coming back.”
Selina Parmar
Chief People Officer at Sideways 6
A free, virtual conference where leaders connect on culture at work
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the speakers and agenda for each event?
The full agenda for Culture First Global is out now! You can find all the sessions listed here.
What is the timing for these events?
This year’s event will include three unique experiences catered to various regional time zones. Each will feature curated content and provide time to engage in meaningful connection with our global community.
Americas - May 14th @ 9am PT / 12pm EDTAPAC - May 15th @ 9am AEST / 11am NZSTEMEA - May 15th @ 9am BST / 10am CEST
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 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.
Contact the Culture First team at culturefirst@cultureamp.com to learn more.
Explore the Culture First Community
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