2026 Global Forum Agenda
Work and Well-Being in the Age of AI
Welcome: Mon. May 18th | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm PT
Day 1: Tues. May 19th | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm PT
Reception & Dinner 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm PT
Day 2: Wed. May 20th | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm PT
Speakers and additional program details are being finalized—please check back soon for the latest updates on the 2026 Global Forum.
Pre-Event & Welcome: Monday, May 18, 2026
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM | Guiding Council Breakfast *Council Members Only
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Guiding Council Meeting | Patchett Salon *Council Members Only
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Guiding Council Lunch *Council Members Only
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Welcome Reception – All Attendees Welcome | Napa Yard
Day 1: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM | Registration & Networking Breakfast
09:00 AM – 09:15 AM | Opening Remarks
09:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Keynote Address
The Moment That Broke Our Leadership Playbook
Newton Cheng, MBA, Former Director of Health + Performance at Google
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Fireside Chat with Newton Cheng, MBA and Morra Aarons-Mele, MPA (Facilitator)
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Panel
The Brain at Work: Rethinking Work Design for Performance and Well-Being
- Stephan Lammel, PhD, Neuroscientist, Associate Professor, UC Berkeley, One Mind Rising Star Awardee
- Melody E. McClain, Director, Benefit Programs, Levi Strauss & Co.
- Sarah Rauzin, MPH, CPH, Director and Lead, Health Strategy & Insight, Meteorite
- Tahilia J. Rebello, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, One Mind (Facilitator)
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This panel examines how the design of work itself shapes mental health, stress, and human performance, and why leaders must move beyond reactive well-being strategies to rethink the structural drivers of strain embedded in modern work environments. Discussion will span the leadership imperative to embed healthy work design into organizational strategy (not just support programs), how workflows, expectations, and environments influence stress and performance, the mental health implications of hybrid models, digital overload, and always-on cultures, and practical approaches to identify psychosocial risk, address systemic contributors to burnout, and align productivity with human capacity.
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Morning Roundtable Reflections
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Lunch
12:45 PM – 01:45 PM | Panel
Hype, Hope, and Hard Questions: What Employers Need to Know About AI-Powered Mental Health Solutions
- Vaile Wright, PhD, Senior Director, Health Care Innovation, American Psychological Association
- Philip N. Swayze, MS, CWPD, Vice President, Population Health & Wellbeing, HUB International New England, LLC
- Neil Parikh, Co-Founder, Slingshot AI
- David W. Ballard, PsyD, MBA, Vice President, One Mind at Work (Facilitator)
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As AI-powered mental health tools move from innovation to employee benefit, employers are being asked to evaluate a growing range of solutions promising greater access, personalization, and scalability. Alongside this promise come important questions about clinical effectiveness, ethical use, data privacy, and employee trust. This panel brings together leaders from technology, psychology, and employee benefits to examine what is emerging, what we know, and what remains uncertain. Panelists will discuss how employers can evaluate AI-driven solutions, what safeguards and standards to look for, and how to integrate these tools into a broader mental health and well-being strategy. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of both the opportunities and the key questions that come with adopting AI in workplace mental health.
02:00 PM – 03:15 PM | Workshops
- Strengths AI Cannot Match: Cultivating the Neurodistinction of Your Workforce with Lived Mental Illness Experience
Led by Brandon Staglin, MS, Co-Founder & Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer, One Mind, One Mind Lived Experience Council Members, Uma R. Chatterjee, MS, MHPS, Psychiatric Neuroscientist and PhD Candidate, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Tracie Ibrahim, LMFT, CST, Chief Compliance Officer, NOCD, and Linea Johnson, CEO & Founder of The Thrive Shift
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Please join us as we explore the unique talents of workers with lived mental illness experience, and One Mind at Work’s forthcoming initiative to support such talented individuals within your organization to flourish and unlock their full potential. Hear from a panel of experts in diverse fields how their lived experience of mental illness has amplified and augmented their unique strengths, and how employers can ensure organizations can shift culture within their own organization to create fertile ground for employees to grow and thrive. Learn how One Mind at Work’s new Flourish@Work initiative can guide your organization in strengthening your workforce by tapping into the capacities of workers with lived mental illness experience.
- Walking the Talk: Crisis Confirms Cultures
Led by Jeff Gorter, MSW, LMSW, VP, Clinical Crisis Response, R3 Continuum, and George L. Vergolias, PsyD, CTM, Chief Clinical Officer, Vice President, R3 Continuum
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Organizational culture is a primary driver of employee mental health, and crisis is often the clearest reflection of an organization’s true character and emotional strength. Through real-world examples, frontline observations, and current research, this interactive presentation will examine how psychological safety and well-being create the foundation for a resilient response to tragedy. Participants will explore Integrity Alignment and how crisis reveals gaps between espoused and enacted values, as well as the Pillars of Support essential to physical and emotional safety and positive mental health outcomes. The session will also highlight the role of Leadership Presence and Transparency as critical reflections of culture and key drivers of recovery following traumatic events.
- You Are Agentic: Leading and Teaming During AI Transformation
Led by Morra Aarons-Mele, MPA, Founder, MHL Partners
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As AI transforms how we work and lead, it’s not just a technical revolution—it’s an emotional one. Morra Aarons-Mele explores how current and emerging leaders can manage AI anxiety, build psychological safety for themselves and their teams, and keep humans at the center of innovation. Attendees will learn to navigate fear and resistance with empathy, reframe anxiety as fuel for growth, and lead with clarity, flexibility, and courage through change.
03:15 PM – 03:30 PM | Coffee Break
03:30 PM – 04:15 PM | Presentation
The Human Advantage: Strong Brains in the Age of AI
Harris Eyre, MD, PhD, Executive Director, Global Brain Economy Initiative
04:15 PM – 04:30 PM | Closing Comments
05:30 PM – 06:30 PM | Evening Reception | COPIA
06:30 PM – 09:00 PM | Seated Dinner & Salus Awards | COPIA
Day 2: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM | Networking Breakfast
09:00 AM – 09:15 AM | Opening Remarks
09:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Keynote Address
Navigating the Human Side of Change – The Forgotten Yet Essential Skill
Dr. Monika Misra, Global Head of Associate Health & Wellbeing, Mars
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Panel
Avoiding the Hive Mind: How Diverse Thinking and Lived Experience Fuel Innovation and Support Workforce Well-being
- Patricia deSa, MS, Senior Director, Clinical Consulting, National Mental Health, Wellness, and Addiction Care, Kaiser Permanente
- Rachel Duncan, Vice President, Regional Management Americas, Deutsche Bank
- Jon Portman, Creative Director, Simply Protein for Pets
- Brandon Staglin, MS, Co-Founder & Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer, One Mind (Facilitator)
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This panel explores how embracing diverse thinking, lived experiences, and creative mindsets can strengthen innovation, employee engagement, and workforce well-being. Panelists will share practical insights on managing diverse thinkers who often challenge norms and approach problems in nontraditional ways while building inclusive teams that recognize and support different ways of processing, communicating, and contributing. Grounded in real-world examples, this conversation will look at how organizations can create environments that support a broad range of employee needs, including neurodiverse individuals, those facing challenges they may not disclose, and those navigating substance use disorders or other barriers. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to foster psychologically safe, flexible workplaces where employees are not overlooked or disengaged but are instead valued, supported, and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM | Coffee Break
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM | In Brief: CEO Alliance for Mental Health
- Rebecca O. Bagley, President and CEO, The Kennedy Forum
- Kathleen M. Pike, PhD, CEO, One Mind
11:10 AM – 11:20 PM | In Brief: AI in Healthcare and Beyond
- Shawn Griffin, MD, President and CEO, URAC
- Cathryn Gunther, Global Head of Culture and Associate Experience, Mars (Facilitator)
11:20 AM – 11:30 PM | A Member Story: Adobe Associates, Inc.
- David Brown, CFO & Principal Engineer, Adobe Associates, Inc.
- Brandon Staglin, MS, Co-Founder & Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer, One Mind (Facilitator)
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Collaborative Group Work
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch
01:00 PM – 02:15 PM | Workshops
- Navigating the Human Side of Change
Led by Dr. Monika Misra, Global Head of Associate Health & Wellbeing, Mars
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Navigating the Human Side of Change explores the people experience at the center of transformation, focusing on how leaders and teams build trust, resilience, and connection during uncertainty. This keynote offers practical insight into helping individuals move through change with greater clarity, confidence, and empathy. Building on the keynote, the interactive workshop helps participants better understand emotional responses to change and develop skills for trust-building, empathetic communication, and resilience during transition. Through practical tools, reflection, and discussion, attendees will gain actionable strategies to support themselves and others through periods of change.
- From Intention to Impact: Building Your Organization’s Mental Health Strategy
Led by Tahilia J. Rebello, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, One Mind
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Whether your organization is beginning to explore mental health strategy or already implementing key initiatives, this interactive session will help you move from intention to action. Using an 8-stage framework, participants will assess where their organization stands, collaborate with peers at similar stages, and break strategy development into actionable steps. Through prompts, real data, and shared insights, attendees will begin shaping a practical path forward tailored to their level of readiness. Participants will leave with tangible next steps, tools, and ongoing support options to advance a comprehensive workforce mental health strategy.
- Large Employer Roundtable (*Invitation Only)
Led by Kathleen M. Pike, PhD, CEO, One Mind, and David Ballard, PsyD, MBA, Vice President, One Mind at Work
02:30 PM – 03:15 PM | Panel
HR in the Age of AI: How Technology is Shaping Talent Strategy, Employee Experience, and Workforce Well-being
- Julie Marshall, PhD, COO, Chief of Clinical Psychology, Revive Health, Inc.
- Sondra Davis, CHRO, North Mississippi Health Services
- Emily Wolfe, MSW, LCSW, Director of Program Operations, One Mind at Work (Facilitator)
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As technology continues to reshape the workplace, leaders are being called to reimagine not just how work gets done, but how people experience work. This session explores how emerging tools are influencing talent strategy, employee experience, and workforce well-being, while also challenging organizations to stay grounded in empathy, purpose, and human connection. Through real-world examples, panelists will discuss how new technologies are being integrated into everyday workflows, where they are creating meaningful value, and where there are potential risks. At the core of the conversation is a central question: how can organizations use these tools to amplify, rather than diminish, the human element of work?
03:15 PM – 03:45 PM | Lessons Learned & Taking Action
- Hana J. Shin, PhD, Head of Global Mental Well-Being Strategy, Employee Health & Well-Being, Johnson & Johnson
- Linea Johnson, CEO & Founder of The Thrive Shift
- Dr. Nick Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO, Unmind
- David Ballard, PsyD, MBA, Vice President, One Mind at Work (Facilitator)
03:45 PM – 04:00 PM | Closing Reflections