2025 Conference Schedule
Powering Meaningful Connections: From AI to Gen Z
Thursday, October 9, 2025
15 T.W. Alexander Drive, Durham, NC 27713
Register today! Early bird pricing until September 21st.
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Time |
Agenda |
Presenter(s) |
| 8:30 - 9:00 |
Gathering and Networking A time for registration, coffee and snacks, and meeting and greeting fellow-participants. |
TODN Conference Committee |
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9:00 - 9:15 |
Warmup Activity Get participants warmed up to idea sharing and ready to hear new ideas/ thoughts from speakers |
Facilitators: Cherisa Zafft and Larry Rosenberg |
| 9:15 - 9:30 |
President's Welcome |
Susan Westbrook |
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9:30 - 10:15 |
Cultivating Curiosity: A Human-First Approach to Unleashing the Power of AI As technology and human insight collide, curiosity is the key to unlocking their full potential. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore how curiosity fuels stronger collaboration between people and AI. Through stories, reflection, and peer conversation, participants will walk away with practical habits, a curiosity-driven AI prompt, and clear next steps to drive innovation, boost effectiveness, and spark meaningful change. |
Julie Foster |
| 10:15 - 10:35 |
Structured Networking Provides opportunities for participants to meet and chat with a greater variety of people in attendance |
Facilitators: Katherine Turner and Larry Rosenberg |
| 10:35 - 10:45 |
Break |
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| 10:45 - 11:30 |
The Multi-Generational Mosaic: Cultivating Brave Spaces in all Workplaces This interactive workshop helps professionals across generations create brave spaces where authentic expression and open dialogue thrive. Learn to define and foster brave spaces, while recognizing and addressing behaviors that erode trust and collaboration. With practical frameworks and strategies, you’ll gain the confidence to navigate tough conversations, strengthen relationships, and build a more inclusive, productive work culture where every voice is heard. |
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| 11:30 - 12:00 |
Table Activity Creative problem solving, structured networking, FUN! |
Facilitators: Katherine Turner and Larry Rosenberg |
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12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch |
Catered by NCBiotech |
| 1:00 - 1:15 |
Avoid the "Lunch Slump" Activity Get participants warmed up to idea sharing and ready to hear new ideas/ thoughts from speakers |
Facilitators: Katherine Turner and Larry Rosenberg |
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1:15 - 2:00 |
A Design Thinking Lab to Build Cross-Generational Connection and AI Readiness in the Workplace AI is reshaping work, and OD leaders must guide adoption without losing the human connections that drive performance. In this hands-on session, we’ll use design thinking to surface generational hopes, fears, and motivators around AI, moving beyond assumptions to real insights. Participants will co-create an empathy map and leave with an AI Readiness & Connection canvas—packed with actionable ideas to bridge generations, reduce resistance, and build inclusive, future-ready workplaces. |
Kayshia Kruger |
| 2:00 - 2:10 | Break | |
| 2:10 - 2:30 |
Structured Networking Provides opportunities for participants to meet and chat with a greater variety of people in attendance |
Facilitators: Katherine Turner and Larry Rosenberg |
| 2:30 - 3:15 |
Table Activity
Creative problem solving, structured networking, FUN! |
Facilitators: Katherine Turner and Larry Rosenberg |
| 3:15 - 4:00 | Panel Discussion | |
| 4:00 - 4:15 | Closing Words | |
| 4:15 - 5:00 | Extended Networking |
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