BUILDING AT THE SPEED OF TRUST

WIN-WIN WORKPLACE™
SUMMIT 2026

MAY 2026 | CHICAGO, IL

The Win-Win Workplace™ Summit is where visionary employers and workplace innovators gather to tackle real challenges. Grounded in research and a commitment to practice, the 2026 Summit is built to spark bold action. Come with real questions. Leave with new strategies, trusted advisors, and partnerships that last long after the event. This is where leaders stop going it alone—and start building what’s next, together.

JOIN THE COLLECTIVE

PAST SPEAKERS

VOICES SHAPING
THE FUTURE OF WORK

Our stage has featured bold thinkers and changemakers redefining the future of work and learning. From pioneering educators and workforce innovators to corporate leaders and entrepreneurs, these are only a few of the remarkable leaders who have taken the stage.

  • Suheily Davis

    McDonald’s Corporation | Vice President, Global Inclusion

  • Arne Duncan

    Former United States Secretary of Education

  • Victor Sanchez

    LinkedIn I Sr. Director, Head of Global Workplace Strategy

  • Brandon Johnson

    City of Chicago | Mayor

  • Tyronne Stoudemire

    Hyatt Corporation | Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources

  • Sandra Loughlin

    EPAM | Chief Learning Scientist

  • Kason Morris

    Merck | Global Director, Future of Work and Skills-Based Organization Strategy

  • Ryan Stowers

    Charles Koch Foundation | Executive Director

  • Kathleen Mattie

    Sanofi Pharmaceuticals | Global Learning Innovation Lead

  • Daniel Torrens

    SAP I Strategic Partnership Growth Lead

  • Brian Fabes

    Corporate Coalition | Managing Partner

  • Nuwan Samaraweera

    P33 | Chief Operating Officer

  • Karen Freeman-Wilson

    Chicago Urban League | President and CEO

  • Bowdeya Tweh

    Wall Street Journal | Chicago Bureau Chief

  • Ramona Schindelheim

    Working Nation | Editor-in-Chief

  • Marcus Felder

    Blackstone | Managing Director & Head of Career Pathways

  • Polly Eldringhoff

    People’s Gas | Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer

We’re always looking for new voices who inspire action and spark ideas. If you know someone who belongs on stage—or if that someone is you—we invite you to nominate a speaker for the next summit!

WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH

9-PILLAR WIN-WIN
WORKPLACE™ FRAMEWORK

A clear understanding of the nine pillars of the Win-Win Workplace™ Framework and how to apply them as a competitive advantage.

INSIGHTS +
IMPLEMENTATION

Access to real-world challenges and high-trust insights that drive successful implementation and business growth.

COMMITMENT
TO TAKE ACTION

Thoughtful feedback on a bold talent strategy to bring back to your daily work and scale ideas with your team.

SPARK! TALKS

PAST HIGHLIGHTS

Win-Win Pillar 6:
Hiring Stars vs. Prioritizing Credentials

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Arne Duncan, Jeremy Jordan & Richard Klawiter

Win-Win Pillar 2:
Cultivating Mutualistic Working Relationships

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Calmetta Coleman, Kenya Merrit, Suheily Davis, & Tyronne Stoudemire

Win-Win Pillar 7:
Developing A Deep Talent Bench

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Kathleen Mattie

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PAST INSIGHTS

“The goods economy was about our physical abilities, the knowledge economy was about our intellectual abilities, [and] the innovation economy is going to be about our social [abilities]...Our uniquely human skills are going to be more and more important.”

— Victor Sanchez, LinkedIn

“Technology scales operations. But when you add trust…that’s how you scale potential.”

— Kason Morris, Merck

“This is a time for community. This is a time for the collective. This is a time to think about what it is that you have access, what you can do [and] help move this conversation forward.”

— Suheily Davis, McDonald’s Corporation

“HR practitioners: Get to know your local communities. There is so much amazing talent in those local communities. [If] you ask the right questions…[you can] bring the right talent to come into your organization.”

— Marcus Felder, Blackstone

“One of the biggest issues that we, as a people field, face with our work is that we don’t frame our people problems in terms of business outcomes. We frame them in terms of ‘It’s good for people,’ which is true, but it’s good for people so that the business can thrive…People are the engine of business, and, if our engine is not tuned, our business cannot thrive.”

— Sandra Loughlin, EPAM

“The biggest ROI is creating opportunity for folks from the broadest range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and helping clients achieve their hiring goals, whatever they may be.”

— John Lullen, TEKSystems

“REBUILDING AN ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE IS THE CALLING OF OUR TIME.”

— Dr. Angela Jackson, Harvard University

MEET THE FOUNDER

The most resilient and future-ready organizations are built on one essential principle: people are the core of performance. That belief inspired me to write The Win-Win Workplace—now a New York Times bestseller—and to develop the framework that powers this summit. Spanning across 1,700 organizations, my research explores the intersection of talent development, leadership, and organizational transformation. Grounded in real data and real stories, moves beyond theory into evidence-based strategies that deliver measurable results for both employees and employers.

My work with the Future Forward Institute provides me with the privilege of speaking with and advising some of the most forward-thinking, people-centered organizations in the country. Their leaders are finding that we build stronger teams and better businesses when we prioritize purpose, voice, and opportunity.

This summit is designed to bring those ideas to life. It brings together employers, educators, and innovators who are committed to solving real problems, sharing bold approaches and reimagining what work can look like when people are placed at the center. I am honored to have you as part of this community and excited to see what we will build together.

All my best,

Dr. Angela Jackson

CEO and Founder
Future Forward Institute

MAY 2026 | CHICAGO, IL

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