Join us for the EX Factor Summit at Transform 2026
Internal communications friends, we welcome you to join us for the pre-conference summit taking place at Transform Conference in Las Vegas on March 23-25, 2026. Register for the summit to get an exclusive savings on your conference pass.
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March 23-25 | Wynn Las Vegas
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About the EX Factor Summit
Employee experience doesn’t just live in HR.
And it’s not just shaped by strategy.
It lives in moments. Messages. Even misunderstandings.
It’s shaped by how we communicate and who we communicate for.
The EX Factor is a hands-on, hackathon-style preconference built for internal communicators who want to solve real employee experience challenges and leave with a clear plan to act on.
You’ll bring one problem you’re currently facing – something messy, complex, or frustrating. Throughout the day, you’ll work through it using four core EX lenses:
- Leadership & Trust
- Measurement & Insight
- Culture & Belonging
- Change & Alignment
No keynotes. No decks. Just problem-solving, collaboration, and the belief that internal comms is a driver of real experience – not just a messenger of it.
By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with:
- A sharper understanding of how your EX problem is experienced by employees
- A custom-built 30/60/90-day plan to solve it
- Peer input and expert coaching
- New connections with fellow IC pros solving similar challenges
If you believe internal communications is one of the most powerful levers in employee experience, The EX Factor is built for you.
Summit Agenda | Monday March 23, 2026
10:00-10:30 am | Kickoff + Define Your Problem
Frame the day. Put your biggest EX challenge into words.
10:30-11:30 am | Lightning Talks: The Four Lenses
Expert snapshots of the forces shaping EX: leadership, measurement, culture, and change.
11:30–11:45 | Choose Your Lens
Identify which lenses matter most to your challenge.
11:45–12:45 | Lunch + Peer Coaching Circles
Eat, connect, and get insight from people facing similar challenges.
12:45–1:45 | Workshop 1: Map Your Problem
Use the four lenses to dissect the root causes and opportunities in your challenge.
1:45–2:15 | Peer Exchange on Mapping
Share your takeaways and get inspired by how others see it.
2:15–3:15 | Workshop 2: Build Your Blueprint
Create a practical 30/60/90-day plan to take back to work.
3:15–3:45 | Peer Review of Plans
Share your blueprint. Get real-time feedback. Refine your ideas.
3:45–4:30 | Commit + Share
Wrap with what you’re building, who you’ll share it with, and what comes next.
Who’s speaking?
Chuck Gose
Founder
ICOLOGY
Ann Melinger
CEO
BINK
Pinaki Kathiari
CEO
LOCAL WISDOM
Lindsay Turner
CEO
FRANK ADVISORS
Jason Anthoine
SVP & Managing Director
ARKETI GROUP
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Transform 2026
The Human + AI Equation: Forging the Next Era of Work
The world of work is transforming faster than ever, as AI, global shifts, and constant disruption redefine how we lead, grow, and belong. Transform 2026 unites visionary leaders across industries to design people-first organizations that turn new intelligence into productivity, creativity, and trust… this is the room you can’t afford to miss!
AI + Humanity
Where technology meets empathy.
Health + Wellbeing
Wellness and longevity for a world under strain
Culture + Belonging
Where difference drives connection
Performance Reimagined
Rethinking how people, skills, and systems drive growth.
Meet Our 2026 All-Star Lineup
Jennifer Christie
CPO
Jason Desentz
CHRO
Apple Musni
CPO
Melissa Bolandi
SVP, Labor Relations
Ryan Smith
SVP, Talent & Inclusion
Helen Russell
CPO
Maral Kazanjian
CPO
Erin Dangerfield
SVP, People & Culture
Amy Reichanadter
CPO
Dr. Patrick Fagan
Chief Talent & HR Officer
Venue
Transform takes place at Wynn Las Vegas. As an attendee for Transform 2026, you have access to a special discounted room rate of $309 per night (plus resort fees and taxes) for stays at either Wynn Las Vegas or Encore between Sunday, March 22nd through Thursday, March 26th.
The deadline to take advantage of our special room block rate is February 27, 2026, or as long as rooms last, whichever comes first.
Follow this link to reserve your room at the discounted rate.
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Powered by ICology | A Preconference Hackathon for Internal Communicators
March 23-25 | Wynn Las Vegas
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Already purchased a conference pass?
Click here to register for the summit.