Past Events
2024 Global Benefits Conference
Benefits Sessions: Day One
Breakfast and Networking
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Global Benefits Conference: The Future of Benefits Strategies – Day 1
Lisa Yee – President & CEO, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Plenary: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Global Wellbeing
Sonja Kellen, CEBS – General Manager, Global Health and Wellbeing, Microsoft
9:10 AM - 9:55 AM
Leveraging Data to Revolutionize Benefits Design: A Self-Funded Approach to Addressing SDoH, DEI, and Improved Health Outcomes
Donna Gibson – Staff VP of Benefits & Total Rewards, Elevance Health
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Break and Vendor Showcase
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Solving for Disparities Across the Women’s Health Continuum
Julie Stadlbauer – Chief Business Development Officer, Progyny
Dr. Janet Choi – Chief Medical Officer, Progyny
Maile Kusano – LivingWell Project Manager, Bread Financial
11:05 AM - 11:30 AM
The Implications of AI on employee benefits design and delivery
Dr. Jeff Levin-Scherz – Managing Director, Health & Benefits, WTW
Megan Hood – Director, Health & Benefits, WTW
Alyssa Simpson Rochwerger – Sr. Director Digital Member Experience, Blue Shield
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Networking Lunch and Vendor Showcase
12:05 PM - 1:20 PM
A Strategic Imperative for Diverse Talent Development
Dr. JaBaris D. Swain – Medical Executive, Health Systems Integration, Johnson & Johnson
Dr. Ron Sinha – Chief Medical Officer, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
Lisa Yee – President & CEO, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
1:25 PM - 2:10 PM
Revolutionizing Healthcare: AI’s Impact on Care, Costs, and Equity
Dr. Daniel Yang – VP of AI & Emerging Technologies, Kaiser Permanente
Todd Hesse – VP, California Large Group Sales & Account Management, Kaiser Permanente
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Plenary: Navigating the Tough Stuff: How to Help People When it Matters Most
Jen Benz – SVP, Segal Benz
Jeannie Franks – Senior Manager, Benefits, Workday
Sarah Gregory – Director, Global Benefits, Marvell Technology
2:50 PM - 3:35 PM
Closing Remarks
3:35 PM - 3:45 PM
Reception and Networking
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Benefits Sessions: Day Two
Breakfast and Networking
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Global Benefits Conference: The Future of Benefits Strategies – Day 2
Lisa Yee – President & CEO, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Plenary: Making a Difference with Global Mental Health
Samanntha DuBridge – VP, Global Benefits, Culture, and People Experience, HPE
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Plenary: State of Employee Wellbeing in 2024
Joelle Vail – Chief Revenue Officer, BrightPlan
Jennifer Pasqualini – Head of Total Rewards, Stripe
9:45 AM - 10:10 AM
Plenary: Employment Cost Analytics – Harnessing Data to Drive Organizational Results
Kim Passini-Akhtar – Senior Director, Global Benefits, Snowflake
Lauren O’Neill – Global Benefits Consultant Lead, Alliant Insurance Services
Sam Hussein – Assistant VP, Global Benefits Consultant, Alliant Insurance Services
10:15 AM - 10:40 AM
Networking Break and Vendor Showcase
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Reimagining Pharmacy Care
Alison Lum – VP, Pharmacy Services, Blue Shield of California
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
Disentangle the Maze of Employee Experience with AI and Human Guidance
Colin Cook – Enterprise Sales Executive, Alight Solutions
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Networking Lunch and Vendor Showcase
12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
More with Less- How Cost Cutting & Investing in Your Employees Can Coexist
Dr. Jeff Jacques – Chief Medical Officer, Virgin Pulse
1:35 PM - 2:00 PM
The Future Relies on Building Innovation & Communities Together
Jeni Chih – Senior Director, Global Health & Wellness, PepsiCo
2:05 PM - 2:50 PM
Raffle & Survey
2:55 PM - 3:10 PM
Recognition, Closing Remarks
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Learning Sessions: Day One
Breakfast and Networking
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Global Benefits Conference: The Future of Benefits Strategies – Day 1
Lisa Yee – President & CEO, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Plenary: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Global Wellbeing
Sonja Kellen, CEBS – General Manager, Global Health and Wellbeing, Microsoft
9:10 AM - 9:55 AM
Why You Are Here
Richard Polak – Global Advisor, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Break and Vendor Showcase
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Social Security and Mandatory Programs
Alison Main – Associate Director, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
11:05 AM - 11:30 AM
What Do the Typical High-Tech Employers Provide?
Barbara Thompson – Director, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Networking Lunch and Vendor Showcase
12:05 PM - 1:20 PM
What About Our Expats?
1:25 PM - 2:10 PM
Work from Anywhere
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Plenary: Navigating the Tough Stuff: How to Help People When it Matters Most
Jen Benz – SVP, Segal Benz
Jeannie Franks – Senior Manager, Benefits, Workday
Sarah Gregory – Director, Global Benefits, Marvell Technology
2:50 PM - 3:35 PM
Closing Remarks
3:35 PM - 3:45 PM
Reception and Networking
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Learning Sessions: Day Two
Breakfast and Networking
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Global Benefits Conference: The Future of Benefits Strategies – Day 2
Lisa Yee – President & CEO, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Plenary: Making a Difference with Global Mental Health
Samanntha DuBridge – VP, Global Benefits, Culture, and People Experience, HPE
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Plenary: State of Employee Wellbeing in 2024
Joelle Vail – Chief Revenue Officer, BrightPlan
Jennifer Pasqualini – Head of Total Rewards, Stripe
9:45 AM - 10:10 AM
Plenary: Employment Cost Analytics – Harnessing Data to Drive Organizational Results
Kim Passini-Akhtar – Senior Director, Global Benefits, Snowflake
Lauren O’Neill – Global Benefits Consultant Lead, Alliant Insurance Services
Sam Hussein – Assistant VP, Global Benefits Consultant, Alliant Insurance Services
10:15 AM - 10:40 AM
Networking Break and Vendor Showcase
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
Yes, Some People Do Want to Retire
Alison Main – Associate Director, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Networking Lunch and Vendor Showcase
12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
How Do I Pay For This?
1:35 PM - 2:00 PM
Help Please
2:05 PM - 2:35 PM
A Day in The Life/Team Breakout
2:35 PM - 3:05 PM
Certificates Awarded, Closing Remarks
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
2024 Asia Summit
Day One
2024 Asia Summit – Day 1
Lisa Yee – President & CEO, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Barriers to wellbeing and DEI in Asia
Kieran Maher – Director, APAC Compensation and Benefits, Google
Dushyant Ajwani – Director Asia C&B Consulting, Microsoft
James Koh – Head of Business Development & Broking, AIA Group
Andrew Sim – Account Management Leader – Asia Pacific, MAXIS GBN
Vishakha Tejas Damania – Senior Director – Total Rewards APAC, Salesforce
Audrey Tan – Head of Health & Benefits, Singapore and Southeast Asia, WTW
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Wellbeing – resilience: helping employees bounce back
Molly Ang – VP, Global Rewards, Seagate
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Networking Break
10:50 AM - 11:05 AM
Surfacing actionable insights for a better return on your global benefits investment
Adam Mason – EVP Global, Benefex
11:05 AM - 11:30 AM
Lunch and Networking
11:35 AM - 12:45 PM
Employer Roundtable – Country trends and challenges: post-pandemic, in light of the return to office mandates, how have benefits programs evolved
12:50 PM - 1:30 PM
Employer Roundtable – Wellbeing strategies and mental health
1:35 PM - 2:15 PM
Micron DEI Pay Equity and Inclusive Benefits
Tze How Lee – Director, Asia Compensation and Benefits, Micron
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM
HR data insights driving benefits evolution
Thomas Reblora – Insights Partner, Roche Group
2:55 PM - 3:25 PM
Closing Remarks
Alison Main – Associate Director, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
3:25 PM - 3:30 PM
Reception and Networking
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Day Two
2024 Asia Summit – Day 2
Alison Main – Associate Director, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Innovation in Wellbeing and Benefits
Sahil Batra – VP, Benefits & Wellbeing, Wells Fargo
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Transforming Benefits to fit the workforce of the future with WTW
Eva Liu – Head of Strategic Development, Health & Benefits, Asia Pacific, WTW
9:50 AM - 10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Not All Mental Health Support Is Created Equal – The Importance of Full Population Support with Modern Health & Atlassian
Dr. Jessica Watrous – Director, Clinical Research & Scientific Affairs, Modern Health
Lydia Wright – Senior Manager, Global Benefits, Atlassian
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM
Fireside Chat – Designing benefits that work for different lifestages
Genevieve Lim – Head of APAC Compensation & Benefits, Meta
Prakash Satagopan – Director, Compensation and Benefits, Western Digital
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
Energizing Your Workforce through Benefits and Wellbeing Strategies
Zhiyang Lim – Senior Compensation & Benefits Partner, LinkedIn
Vera Soh – Regional Wellness Specialist (APAC), LinkedIn
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Closing Remarks
Lisa Yee – President & CEO, Silicon Valley Employers Forum
12:20 PM - 12:30 PM
Optional Lunch and Networking
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
2023 Global Benefits Summit
Benefits Summit Sessions: Day One
2023 Global Benefits Summit – Day 1
Welcome!
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Plenary: Financial Resilience Across the Five Generation Workforce: Adapting to the Longevity Economy
Lisa Bristow – Adobe
Lin Shi – Mercer
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Benefits Summit Track: Health equity, a global employer’s perspective
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break and Vendor Showcase
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Benefits Summit Track: Cost, Affordability, and HR Benefits Management in an Inflationary Environment
Ellen Sullivan Frencis – CVS Health
Lena Hunsinger – Aetna
10:55 AM - 11:40 AM
Benefits Summit Track: Navigating the Parental Journey
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Networking Lunch and Vendor Showcase
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Benefits Summit Track: Employer Panel
Alice Vichaita – Atlassian
Denise Rosa – NVIDIA
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Plenary: Global Parity for Fertility Benefits: Challenges and Opportunities
Jason Allie – Carrot Fertility
Nichole Ingalls – Pure Storage
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Plenary: Employer Fireside Chat: Future of Benefits
John Casey – Google
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Close Day 1
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Benefits Summit Sessions: Day Two
2023 Global Benefits Summit – Day 2
Welcome!
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Benefits Summit Track: Transforming Telehealth: Integrated, Whole-person Virtual Care
Navi Mudahar – Blue Shield
Jennifer Vinamont – Blue Shield
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Benefits Summit Track: Solutions to Closing Health Equity Gaps
Dr. Jeffrey Kraus – Hinge Health
LuAnn Johnson – Quest Software
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Networking Break and Vendor Showcase
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Benefits Summit Track: Employer Perspective: DEI
Yvonne Thomson – OpenText
Amy Glynn – OpenText
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Benefits Summit Track: Use SDoH Analytics to Quantify Health Inequities
Rani Aravamudhan – HDMS
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Networking Lunch and Vendor Showcase
12:05 PM - 1:20 PM
Benefits Summit Track: A Personalized Approach to Supporting Diverse and Evolving Mental Health Needs
Nicole Roger – Spring Health
Maggie Fairbairn – Instacart
1:20 PM - 1:55 PM
Plenary: Benefits Refresh
Tracy Desmond – Airbnb
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Plenary: Global Time Away
2:35 PM - 3:10 PM
Raffle/Certificates/Close Day 2
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Learning Sessions: Day One
2023 Global Benefits Summit – Day 1
Welcome!
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Plenary: Financial Resilience Across the Five Generation Workforce: Adapting to the Longevity Economy
Lisa Bristow – Adobe
Lin Shi – Mercer
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Learning Track: Why You Are Here, Primer and Refresh
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break and Vendor Showcase
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Learning Track: The Social Systems
10:55 AM - 11:40 AM
Learning Track: What About our Expats?
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Networking Lunch and Vendor Showcase
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Learning Track: Return to Work / Work from Anywhere
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Plenary: Global Parity for Fertility Benefits: Challenges and Opportunities
Jason Allie – Carrot Fertility
Nichole Ingalls – Pure Storage
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Plenary: Employer Fireside Chat: Future of Benefits
John Casey – Google
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Close Day 1
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Learning Sessions: Day Two
2023 Global Benefits Summit – Day 2
Welcome!
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Learning Track: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Learning Track: Yes, Some People Do Want to Retire
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Networking Break and Vendor Showcase
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Learning Track: Help Please!
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Learning Track: How Do I Pay for This?
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Networking Lunch and Vendor Showcase
12:05 PM - 1:20 PM
Learning Track: A Day in The Life
1:20 PM - 1:55 PM
Plenary: Benefits Refresh
Tracy Desmond – Airbnb
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Plenary: Global Time Away
2:35 PM - 3:10 PM
Raffle/Certificates/Close Day 2
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
2021 Global Benefits Summit
Day One
Helping Global Employers Build Better Employee Benefits Programs for a Post-Pandemic World
JP Provost – Fidelity
Iain Jones – Fidelity
8:35 - 9:05
Personalized Mental Health Care for a Global Workforce
Sean McBride – Lyra Health
9:05 - 9:35
Stretch Break
Anna Siebelink – Balanced Image, Inc.
9:35 - 9:40
Health Equity
Craig Kurtzweil – UnitedHealthcare
9:40 - 10:10
Global Benefits Parity is Crucial for Inclusive Benefits: A Fertility Benefits Case Study with Zoom
Sheila Krueger – Zoom
Kathleen Salings – Carrot Fertility
10:10 - 10:30
Close
10:30 - 10:40
Day Two
Global DEI: Practical Approaches to Addressing Global Inequity Through Benefits
Manjit Basi – WTW
Valentina Rocchi – Willis Towers Watson
8:35 - 9:05
Global Financial Wellbeing: Disrupt Damaging Money Habits to Build Inclusive Financial Wellbeing Strategies
Jeremy Beament – nudge Global
9:05 - 9:35
Stretch Break
Anna Siebelink – Balanced Image, Inc.
9:35 - 9:40
Scaling Global Benefits Communication
Alisha Berman – Segal Benz
Jennifer Benz – Segal Benz
9:40 - 10:10
How Adobe Became a Mental Health Champion
Daniel Harrah – Spring Health
Mary Gilhooly – Adobe
10:10 - 10:30
Close
10:30 - 10:40
Day Three
Boomerangs and Frisbees How COVID-19 is Disrupting HR and Benefits
Chris Bruce – Darwin
7:35 - 8:05
Rolling Out Global Benefits - The Snowflake Experience
Jennifer Burnett – Snowflake
Adam Mason – Benefex
8:05 - 8:25
Break
8:25 - 8:30
Launching International Caregiver Support: Learnings from Facebook
Lisa Poon – Facebook
Eileen Bonney – Wellthy
8:30 - 8:50
Intel's Global Mental Health Partnership with Modern Health
Katy Guilfoile – Modern Health
Julee Weller – Intel
8:50 - 9:10
Raffle & Close
9:10 - 9:20
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