Major forces are driving change in employee benefits—technological innovation and AI adoption, generational and workplace shifts and rising healthcare costs. The 2026 CEB conference agenda explores these changing realities and the increasing need to deliver personalized Total Reward solutions and enhanced employee experiences.
We’ll pay tribute to CEB’s rich legacy—2026 is our 80th Annual Conference—and honor our long-term member companies and take a collective look at our future.
Nikolas Badminton is a world-renowned global futurist that advises top executives and government leaders on creating bold visions by exploring desirable futures, anticipating opportunities and risks, and strengthening strategic planning.
His most recent book “Facing Our Futures: How foresight, futurism and strategy lead to prosperity and growth,” has been named a top 50 business book by The Next Big Idea Club and was JP Morgan private bank’s “Next Gen Pick” to guide young executives to embrace futures thinking.
Nikolas’ research has been featured by the BBC, The Atlantic, Fast Company, Business Insider, Forbes, and many others.
Arrival
Registration and Reception
4:30 p.m. ET
Dinner
6:30 p.m. ET
Breakfast
7:00 a.m. ET
General Session with Keynote Speaker and Benefits Leader Panel Discussion
8:30 a.m. ET
Three hot topic workshops and Networking lunch
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET
CEB Community Project
4:15 p.m. ET
Dinner
7:00 p.m. ET
Breakfast
7:00 a.m. ET
CEB Insights Briefing and Generational Panel Discussion
8:30 a.m. ET
Three hot topic workshops and Networking lunch
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET
Reception and light dinner
4:15 p.m. ET
Outing to Disney Springs
6:00 p.m. ET
Light breakfast
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. ET
Departure
If you’ve ever attended, you know that the CEB conference isn’t like any other benefits industry conference. Our focus is on peer-to-peer sharing in a sales-free environment of trust and confidentiality. You’ll develop relationships you can rely on throughout the year.
We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!
Barbara Bardos, Elanco
Scot Marcotte, Gallagher
Leah Reynolds, CEB