Benefits Forum & Expo 2015

The future of benefits is here. Are you ready?

Consolidation in the insurance industry, wearable devices for wellness, outsourcing opportunities and evolving regulations are keeping benefits managers on their toes these days. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve at this year's Benefits Forum & Expo, September 30-October 2 in Orlando, FL. Click here to visit the events website.

Leading industry event built for employers by employers

This years Benefits Forum & Expo speaker faculty includes employee benefit subject matter experts from some of the countrys leading brands like Avaya, Mars, Murad, YMCA, Harley-Davidson, Hallmark and many more. Plus, leading insurers like Aetna, Aflac, Cigna, MassMutual and many others will be on hand to offer their perspectives on industry trends. Finally, more than 100 product and solution providers under one roof makes searching for new benefits partners easy.

Goodbye Bosses, Hello Holacracy!

A new word crept into HRs vernacular in 2014: holacracy. If youve never heard of it, youre not alone! The concept of holacracy will take center stage at this years Benefits Forum & Expo, as we bring you the force behind Zappos holacracy move, John Bunch. Learn about the philosophy behind the movement and how Zappos is doing as The Land of Free Next Day Shipping, Culture, and no Bosses. You wont want to miss this exciting keynote session.

Are you adding value, or taking up space?

In todays distracted world, people have a 9-second attention span. Sally Hogshead will teach you how to break through the distraction and competition by creating moments of intense focus. You don't want to miss this powerful, funny, high-energy presentation, filled with interaction. You will discover your own unique advantages to be heard and remembered.

Implications for wellness and privacy in a hyper-connected world

Wellness programs are often under the microscope for their ability to show ROI. But what if employees had as much information about their health and habits as is available to a world-class scientist? Stay ahead of the most innovative industry trends, as we bring you Chris Dancy, one of the worlds first data-driven health PROsumers.

Health insurer consolidation: What does it mean for employers?

Following the recent announcement of $37 billion Aetna/Humana merger, employers are deeply divided about the effect consolidation of big health insurers could have on them and their employees, according to a new survey by Aon Hewitt. What effect will industry consolidation have on your health care plan and costs, and how will you respond? This session explores the evolving relationship between purchasers, health care providers, and plan providers and offers advice to employers to make the most of the trend.

Exchanges: What you need to know

Despite predictions that private exchange enrollment will hit 30 million in 2017, employers remain cautious about them. And while early adopters claim switching to an exchange was a good move for their companies, there are a lot of lessons learned. Join key stakeholders and unbiased experts for an open dialogue about costs, options, technologies, and best practices.

Covering big topics

Its all about fun and games! Really!

Arent you tired of boring conferences where all you do is sit at the sessions? Well, Benefits Forum & Expo is nothing like this. We packed this years event with lots of fun activities that will have you running, walking, counting steps, and racking up points by simply posting photos on social media. And there are great prizes to be had, including free Fitbit Flex!