IN-PERSON
Better Every Day Regional Seminar Oak Brook
Wednesday, July 30th | 8AM - 2PM
Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
3500 Midwest Road I
Oak Brook IL 60523 I USA
Join us at Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center to stay updated on today's rapidly evolving employee benefits landscape. As we navigate a new administration, groundbreaking AI developments, and rising healthcare costs, this SHRM/HRCI accredited event delivers essential insights for HR professionals.
Beyond the comprehensive learning sessions, you'll enjoy networking opportunities with fellow HR leaders during breaks and a provided lunch, making this a truly valuable day of professional development. Register now to save your spot today – spots are limited!

July 30, 2025


8:00 AM

Oak Brook, IL
An Agenda Filled with Insight
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Welcome, Registration, and Light Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | Future-Proofing Your Workforce: Skills, Leadership & AI
9:50 AM – 10:00 AM | Break
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Mastering the Macro: 5 Strategies You Need to Know to Impact the #1 Cost Driver on All Health Plans
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM | Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Noise v. Necessity: What Actually Matters in Benefits and HR Compliance
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Keynoting, Dr. Ferro on Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Presenters

Brenda Blanchard-Kooser, PHR, WFP
Always Designing for People (ADP)

Nichole Schnee
Benefits Consultant – Cottingham & Butler

Bret McKitrick
VP, Benefits – Cottingham & Butler

Dr. William Ferro
Founder of Betr Health

Erin Larson
Always Designing for People (ADP)
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