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The Perceptyx Conference for Leaders Who Take Action

May 14, 2026 - Chicago

EX:ACT 26 brings together a global community of CHROs and People Leaders committed to turning employee insight into meaningful enterprise action.

EX:Act 26

Across one focused day, you’ll connect with peers facing the same challenges, learn how leading organizations move from listening to execution, and discover proven approaches for driving measurable business outcomes and cultural change.

Keynote Speaker

  • Laurie Ruettimann

    Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur

    With three decades of experience as a global HR leader, Laurie Ruettimann is an executive advisor and author of Betting On You. Recognized by CNN as a top career advisor, Laurie bypasses aspirational theory to offer unsentimental, practical guidance on leadership and corporate power. Having led large-scale workforce shifts in the U.S. and Europe, she now helps leaders prioritize clear judgment and self-leadership inside today's complex systems.

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Speakers

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    Ross Wainwright

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Photo of Joseph Freed

    Joseph Freed

    Chief Product Officer

  • Photo of JD Peterson

    JD Peterson

    Chief Marketing Officer

  • Photo of Lisa Sterling

    Lisa Sterling

    Chief People Officer

  • Photo of Charles Newnam

    Charles Newnam

    VP and General Manager, Leadership and Learning Strategy

  • Photo of Pallavi Kapnadak

    Pallavi Kapnadak

    Senior Director Product Management

  • Photo of Andrew Sears

    Andrew Sears

    Principal Product and Growth Manager

  • Photo of Brittany Head

    Brittany Head

    Lead, Behavioral Transformation Strategist

  • Photo of Megan Steckler

    Megan Steckler

    Director, Behavioral Science Strategy

  • Photo of Glenn Platt

    Glenn Platt

    Principal Learning Strategy Architect

  • Photo of Susan Newhouse

    Susan Newhouse

    Executive Coach and Master Facilitator

More Speakers to be announced soon. Stay tuned!

Agenda

TimeTypeDescription
9:00 - 9:15SessionThe North Star: Our Shared Vision JD Peterson, CMO
9:15 - 9:30KeynoteOpening Keynote - The Workforce Evolution: Navigating the 2026 Strategic Landscape Ross Wainwright, CEO
9:30 - 10:15SessionPerceptyx Product RoadmapJoseph Freed, CPO
10:15 - 10:45BreakNetworking Break
10:45 - 11:30SessionExecutive Peer PanelHosted by Lisa Sterling, CHRO
11:30 - 12:00SessionThe Leadership Imperative: Bridging the Gap Between Learning Agility and Enterprise PerformanceCharles Newnam, VP and GM, Leadership & Learning Strategy
12:00 - 1:15BreakLunch
1:15 - 2:00FeaturedBeyond the Insight: Leveraging Improv to Move from Ideas to ImpactThe Second City
2:00 - 3:00FeaturedSerious Play, Strategic Results: Solving Complex Workforce Challenges through 3D Modeling with LegosSusan Newhouse, Executive Coach and Master Facilitator
3:00 - 3:30BreakNetworking Break
3:30 - 4:30KeynoteReady For More: Four Pillars for Leading Through AI and DisruptionLaurie Ruettimann
4:30 - 5:00SessionClosing Keynote - Closing Thoughts on Our Path ForwardJD Peterson, CMO
5:00 - 6:30FeaturedNetworking Reception

Connect with the World’s Leading Brands

This immersive, one-day event offers a unique opportunity to hear from industry thought leaders and network with like-minded peers who share a passion for delivering exceptional employee experiences across their organizations. Expect an unforgettable blend of innovation and connection that will leave you inspired and equipped to drive change!

Fast-Track Your EX Transformation

Fast-Track Your EX Transformation
  • Powerful keynotes addressing today’s most critical workplace topics
  • The latest innovations in HR Tech, with AI-driven action and coaching solutions
  • Interactive workshops to refine and develop your own insights and action plans
  • Hands-on product demos to explore new technology
  • Meaningful networking opportunities with peers and leaders in the field
One Full Day of Action

1 Full Day of Action

Complimentary In-Person Event

Why Attend?

EX:ACT 26 is an exclusive gathering for Senior People Leaders to connect, share successes, and exchange ideas for designing a bullet-proof employee listening strategy. This is where insight becomes action, powered by community, experience, and real-world results.

Venue

Convene Willis Tower233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Join us at the iconic Convene Willis Tower, a venue designed to foster high-level innovation and deep human connection. Moving beyond the traditional boardroom, the space features soaring 24-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and lush private terraces that overlook the heart of Chicago. For senior HR leaders, the environment is a physical representation of the modern employee experience—one that prioritizes well-being, seamless technology, and the collaborative energy of a premier peer community.

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EX:ACT 26 is an investment in yourself. Inspiration awaits.

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