Work+ 2025 Agenda: AI & Innovation in the Workplace
All times listed on the agenda are in Eastern Time.
Tuesday, October 7
Join us for a networking breakfast at Work+. Connect with industry leaders, share insights, and fuel up for a day of innovation and success. Start your morning right with great food and even greater connections.
While it’s easy to say go “back” to the office, offices of the future require moving forward to new ways of thinking about physical and digital workspaces. IT leaders are working across functions to optimize the modern workplace. Find out how to unlock strategic advantages ofreimagining offices for both onsite and flexible work models. Learn the key factors for driving productivity, security, collaboration and employee engagement.
Discover how cutting-edge technologies can empower your organization to adapt and excel in the future of work. In this sponsor-led session, industry experts will showcase real-world applications of innovative tools and strategies that enhance productivity, foster collaboration, and streamline operations. Gain exclusive insights into practical solutions tailored to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workplace.
Grab a coffee or iced beverage and take this this time to recharge and expand your professional network. Engage in tech exchange meetings, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with award-winning teams and sponsoring partners.
This self-directed experience means you select which award-winning companies interest you and visit those digital posters to hear information about their approach to IT Growth. Attendees have an opportunity to ask questions of the award winners and network with small groups of peers who have common interests.
This self-directed experience means you select which award-winning companies interest you and visit those digital posters to hear information about their approach to Career Development/Training. Attendees have an opportunity to ask questions of the award winners and network with small groups of peers who have common interests.
Join us for an engaging lunch where you can connect with newfound contacts! Take a seat and savor your meal while networking with peers. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet our sponsors and discover how their innovative solutions can benefit you.
These sessions are for C-level leaders who are looking to connect with peers on strategic issues in an interactive environment.
Opening Keynote
Building Ambition into the DNA of Your Culture
A culture of ambition fuels innovation, drives growth, and attracts top talent. This session explores practical strategies for embedding ambition into the DNA among IT staff and throughout your entire organization. We’ll discuss how to cultivate a mindset of continuous improvement, foster a growth-oriented environment, and empower employees to embrace challenges and pursue ambitious goals. Learn how to align individual ambitions with organizational objectives, create a culture of psychological safety where risk-taking is encouraged, and build a workplace where ambition thrives.
Facilitated Conversation
In these sessions, we will explore specific technologies and issues transforming today’s workplace.
The Promise of Agentic AI
Agentic AI represents a paradigm shift in AI’s usefulness in the workplace, moving beyond passive assistance to proactive problem-solving. This session will explore the potential of these autonomous agents to revolutionize industries along with the guardrails necessary in these early stages. Join us for a discussion of agent architectures, the ethical considerations surrounding their development, and real-world applications showcasing their transformative power.
Enhancing the Digital Employee Experience
Creating a positive and productive digital experience for employees is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. This session will explore strategies and technologies for enhancing the digital employee experience, from streamlined workflows and personalized tools to fostering connection and collaboration in a hybrid work environment. We’ll discuss best practices for measuring and improving employee satisfaction with digital tools and explore how to build a digital workplace that empowers employees to thrive.
Security and Hiring: Protecting Against AI Bots and Foreign Adversaries
The rise of AI has brought new security challenges to hiring, including sophisticated bots used by malicious actors and foreign adversaries to infiltrate organizations. This session focuses on the growing threat of fake job candidates leveraging AI to apply for, and even accept, positions. We’ll explore how these bots can be used for corporate espionage, data theft, and other malicious activities. Learn how to identify and defend against AI-driven fake candidates, implement robust verification processes, and protect your organization from the risks posed by these increasingly sophisticated attacks on the hiring process.
Grab a coffee or iced beverage and take this this time to recharge and expand your professional network. Engage in tech exchange meetings, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with award-winning teams and sponsoring partners.
Join us for an engaging session led by a ComputerWorld Editor, who will kick off with a concise presentation on emerging technologies and trends transforming the workplace. The insights set the stage for a dynamic panel discussion, moderated by the editor, featuring industry leaders and innovators exploring the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of work.
3:00 – 3:05pm – Inside the Data: What Computerworld’s Best Places to Work in IT Teaches Us
Join us to dig into the findings of the 2025 Best Places to Work in IT 2025 Special report by Computerworld, which highlights several key trends in the IT workforce.
3:05 – 3:30pm – The Future of DEI in Tech
A new political environment has changed the conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion practices. While some companies have publicly abandoned programs, others have reinforced their commitment to them. What’s the best path forward?
Discover how cutting-edge technologies can empower your organization to adapt and excel in the future of work. In this sponsor-led session, industry experts will showcase real-world applications of innovative tools and strategies that enhance productivity, foster collaboration, and streamline operations. Gain exclusive insights into practical solutions tailored to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workplace.
Dive deeper into actionable solutions during concurrent breakout sessions hosted by our event sponsors. Each session focuses on unique challenges and opportunities shaping the future of work; choose the topics most relevant to your organization and engage with experts sharing practical insights, success stories, and cutting-edge strategies designed to drive growth and innovation.
Wrap up the day with an insightful closing panel featuring thought leaders and industry pioneers. This session will explore key takeaways, emerging opportunities, and pressing challenges shaping the future of work. Join the conversation as panelists share their visions, offer actionable advice, and answer your questions, leaving you inspired and prepared to lead in the evolving workplace landscape
Wednesday, October 8
Join us for a networking breakfast at Work+. Connect with industry leaders, share insights, and fuel up for a day of innovation and success. Start your morning right with great food and even greater connections.
Generative AI is reshaping the workplace, driving new levels of automation, creativity, and efficiency. This panel brings together experts to discuss how GenAI is transforming workflows, enhancing productivity, and redefining roles across industries. Learn about the opportunities and challenges of integrating GenAI into the workforce and what it means for the future of work.
Discover how cutting-edge technologies can empower your organization to adapt and excel in the future of work. In this sponsor-led session, industry experts will showcase real-world applications of innovative tools and strategies that enhance productivity, foster collaboration, and streamline operations. Gain exclusive insights into practical solutions tailored to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workplace.
IT and business leaders are facing a perfect storm of workforce challenges such as an aging workforce, AI-fueled technological disruptions, and a shifting geopolitical and regulatory landscape. Effectively navigating these challenges is difficult even in the best of circumstances, but without actionable data on the workforce it becomes nearly impossible. In this session, we will examine key trends impacting the tech workforce and explore best practices for taking a data-driven approach to building a differentiated, future-ready IT workforce.
Grab a coffee or iced beverage and take this this time to recharge and expand your professional network. Engage in tech exchange meetings, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with award-winning teams and sponsoring partners.
This self-directed experience means you select which award-winning companies interest you and visit those digital posters to hear information about their approach to Retention & Engagement. Attendees have an opportunity to ask questions of the award winners and network with small groups of peers who have common interests.
Select which award-winning companies interest you and visit those digital posters to hear information about Remote/Hybrid Work. Attendees have an opportunity to ask questions of the award winners and will be able to easily network with small groups of peers who have common interests. This self-directed experience means you can focus your time on projects that are most relevant for you.
Join us for an engaging lunch where you can connect with newfound contacts! Take a seat and savor your meal while networking with peers. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet our sponsors and discover how their innovative solutions can benefit you.
Explore the evolving strategies and tools driving talent transformation in today’s dynamic workplace. This panel delves into credentialing, reskilling, upskilling, and training innovations, offering insights into what’s truly effective. Join industry experts as they share practical approaches to empowering employees, fostering adaptability, and building a future-ready workforce.
Dive deeper into actionable solutions during concurrent breakout sessions hosted by our event sponsors. Each session focuses on unique challenges and opportunities shaping the future of work; choose the topics most relevant to your organization and engage with experts sharing practical insights, success stories, and cutting-edge strategies designed to drive growth and innovation.
Grab a coffee or iced beverage and take this this time to recharge and expand your professional network. Engage in tech exchange meetings, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with award-winning teams and sponsoring partners.
As artificial intelligence transforms the business landscape, it’s also reshaping the role of the CIO. This keynote explores how AI is influencing leadership strategies, decision-making, and career trajectories for IT leaders. Gain valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges AI presents, and discover how CIOs can position themselves as drivers of innovation and organizational success in an AI-driven world.
High-performing leaders today know a simple truth: It’s more challenging than ever to feel motivated. So how do you hit the reset button to reboot and refuel your life and work? In his dynamic keynote, bestselling author Antonio Neves will help leaders and teams find their edge, recommit to what’s most important, beat burnout, and achieve extraordinary results for peak performance and mindset mastery. Neves will provide actionable tools for anyone aiming to build resilient, accountable cultures that thrive on individual excellence as well as create a connected community of allies. Join us for this upbeat and unforgettable talk.
