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Meet Our Speakers for Frontline Future 2021 Summit!

Beekeeper Frontline Future Summit

We have yet another exciting announcement. . .  Our lineup of speakers for our groundbreaking virtual summit, Frontline Future 2021 is finalized. We’re excited to reveal our outstanding lineup of thought leaders, who will unpack key trends, themes, and technologies that will define the future of frontline work.

Reminder, Frontline Future will be a one-day global event, exploring the rise of the frontline workforce and how companies can leverage mobile collaboration tools to engage and empower these essential workers. 

Attendees can join this summit either through a dedicated track—operations, HR, IT, or customer—or they can customize their summit experience through an à la carte option. Choose your own summit adventure!

Meet Our Keynote Speakers

Presentations will delve into the importance of today’s frontline workforce and its distinct needs, actionable steps that business leaders can take to implement organizational improvements and increase engagement, and specific examples showcasing organizations that have leveraged technology to support frontline employees.

Meet Crystal Kadakia, Leading Consultant, and CEO of Learning Cluster Design

keynote speaker at Beekeeper's frontline future summit

We are thrilled to announce that Crystal Kadakia will be leading one of our keynote events to explore how to effectively lead change in your organization. Discover how to leverage new possibilities to evolve workplace culture and business goals. In it, Crystal will take a deep dive into the key differences between the industrial age and the digital age. She will also talk about how organizations can reduce inequities, tackle complexities head-on, and navigate digital transformation barriers. This is a very timely, relevant session you won’t want to miss!

Meet Kevin Spain, General Partner of Emergence

Beekeeper's frontline future summit speaker

After founding and running a company at the height of the dot-com bubble, Kevin Spain ultimately decided to enter the venture business. He’s also worked as a senior member of the corporate development teams at Microsoft and Electronic Arts. We’re excited to hear Kevin discuss the state of technology for deskless workers. In his keynote address, Kevin will unpack the real reasons behind worker dissatisfaction, barriers to technology adoption, and the overall impact of the pandemic on the future of frontline work. 

Be sure to catch Kevin’s keynote to find out what’s in store for the frontline workforce (and the technology they’ll be using). 

Don’t Miss Our Other Notable Speakers!

Our sessions will be jam-packed with exciting speakers and thought leaders across a variety of industries. 

Other speakers at the Frontline Future 2021 summit include:

  • Dr. Andre Vielstädte, Managing Director, Tӧnnies 
  • Debra Punke, Senior Vice President of Human Capital and Communications, Concord Hospitality Enterprises 
  • Sandy Gentles, Vice President of Talent Point by Marriott International
  • Kimberly W. Wolff, Technology Business Relationship Manager of Cargill
  • Daniel Waite, Vice President of People Operations for SH Hotels and Resorts 
  • Jӧrg Funke, CFO of BUTLERS
  • Tara Gambill, Senior Director of Enterprise Systems of MOD Pizza 
  • Allison Grealis, President of Women in Manufacturing 
  • Jessica Kennett Cork, Vice President of Community Engagement & Communications of YKK Corporation of America 
  • Judith Sparber, Human Capitalist Specialist and Former CHRO, Marché 
  • Dennis Brewster, Learning and Development Manager of HyLife

Cris Grossmann, Beekeeper’s fearless CEO and Co-Founder says, 

“We look forward to engaging with frontline leaders from around the world at Frontline Future, a must-attend event for any organization employing frontline workers. Frontline workers have always been a critical part of essential industries like healthcare, retail, manufacturing, hospitality. Now more than ever, leadership teams must work together to maximize the potential of their frontlines.”

Have you registered yet? Visit www.frontlinefuture.io or fill out the form below to save your spot!