$400 off your registration to Thrive 2023 starts now!
*No code required. 25% off full-price tickets. Discount is automatically applied at check-out until January 6, 2023.
Thrive is going to be electric in 2023!
Thrive is unlike any other industry conference. It’s a comprehensive yet intimate experience, attended by health and marketing executives, people leaders, and more, who are facing similar challenges and driving to real results.
Thrive tackles big topics like workplace culture and health, population engagement, patient acquisition, member experience, and more. Attendees gain actionable, real-life strategies for evolving programs and achieving positive outcomes.
Thrive 2022 highlights
1200+
People attended in 2022
470+ in person and 730+ livestream
16+
Sponsors
Leading innovation in digital health, condition management and specialty solutions
50+
Speakers
Interactive keynotes, industry leaders, celebrities, and Virgin Pulse clients
769
Unique organizations joined us
Serving industries from automotive to utilities and everything in between
What to expect
Our thoughtfully curated agenda of both mainstage and breakout speakers will be jam-packed with something for everyone. We've expanded our breakouts to five tracks this year and over 35+ sessions. All attendees, including employers, health plans, and health systems, will hear from various industry thought-leaders, clients, and innovators speak on the topics that matter most. We also have #1 hit-makers Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra, and Emerson Hart of Tonic headlining our 90's Music Festival!
Designed to ensure attendees get the most of their time at Thrive, they’ll hear content around:
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The power of engagement
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Virgin Pulse innovations and best practices
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Market trends and insights, top trendsetters
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Client case studies and how to power up performance
Check out our highlight reel from Thrive 2022 in Austin, TX! ➜
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Learn
Hear from industry leaders on our immersive stages, including world-renowned experts, academics, and innovators, on topics that are top of mind for every health, wellbeing, and business leader.
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Connect
Engage with other attendees, share insights, explore each other’s successes and challenges, and experience the latest wellbeing and engagement innovations.
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Transform
Come with an open mind to discover and share actionable takeaways that revitalize your approach to advancing population health, reducing healthcare costs, and igniting engagement.
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Discover
Attend the sessions that matter most to you. Between our workshops, mainstage presentations, breakout sessions, and more, you’ll experience a personalized attendee journey and experience.
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Network
Engage in conversations with your peers and innovators through 1:1 matchmaking and group networking opportunities with real decision-makers.
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Enjoy
Experience all that Thrive Summit in Salt Lake City has to offer, including sponsored wellness activities, live entertainment, networking opportunities, and more.
Location & Venue
Hyatt Regency
Stay in one of the fastest-growing urban hubs in the country—surrounded by the beauty of the snow-capped Wasatch Mountains. Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, conveniently connected to the Salt Palace Convention Center, offers 700 modern rooms and suites, an array of dining options, and a rooftop terrace with an outdoor pool and cabanas. Immerse yourself in Utah’s natural beauty just outside our front door, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, verdant hiking and biking trails, and world-class ski resorts.
Salt Lake City, Utah
The largest urban hub in Utah, Salt Lake City brims with activity no matter the time of year. The city itself boasts a flourishing foodie and bar scene, particularly in the historic district surrounding Temple Square. Add in museums, gorgeous parks, and the enchanting Great Salt Lake and you’ve got plenty to fill a vacation itinerary.
Speakers
Hear from world-renowned experts, academics, innovators, and industry leaders on the topics that are top of mind right now for every health, wellbeing, and business leader.
7:00AM – 8:30AM
Breakfast and Partner Exhibit Hall
8:00AM – 1:00PM
Thrive Book Nook open
8:30AM – 9:15AM
Breakout Sessions Block 1: 5 simultaneous tracks
Track 1: The Power of Virgin Pulse
Track 2: Power of Engagement
Track 3: Power-Up Performance
Track 4: Top 10
Track 5: Pulse Check
9:15AM - 10:00AM
Breakout Sessions Block 2: 5 simultaneous tracks
Track 1: The Power of Virgin Pulse
Track 2: Power of Engagement
Track 3: Power-Up Performance
Track 4: Top 10
Track 5: Pulse Check
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Breakout Sessions Block 3: 5 simultaneous tracks
Track 1: The Power of Virgin Pulse
Track 2: Power of Engagement
Track 3: Power-Up Performance
Track 4: Top 10
Track 5: Pulse Check
10:45AM - 11:00AM
Refresh Break
11:00AM – 12:45PM
Science Advisory Board
Staged for Productivity
Austin Coleman and Raisa Kuddus, co-hosts of HGTV's First Home Fix
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Coming Into the Light
Jessica Halem, LGBTQ advisor to government agencies, CEOs and ivy league schools; 2022 HERO President’s Award recipient
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12:30PM – 1:00PM
PM Break (Send Off)
Thursday • April 13, 2023
6:00AM – 7:30AM
Lifestyle Freestyle Activities
7:00AM – 8:30AM
Breakfast and Partner Exhibit Hall
8:00AM – 1:00PM
Registration
8:30AM – 11:30AM
Welcome & Recap
McKinsey Insights: The New Cost Equation: Companies + Consumers
Akshay Kapur and Anna Pione, McKinsey & Company partners
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Soundtrack of Silence
Matt Hay, advocate, speaker and author
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Refresh Break
Vibing with VP
Dr. Jeff Jaques, Chief Medical Officer for Virgin Pulse
Jeff Yoshimura, Chief Product Officer for Virgin Pulse
Laura Walmsley, General Manager, Employer Market for Virgin Pulse
Salem Shunnarah, General Manager, Health Plan and System Markets for Virgin Pulse
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Finding Your Inner Spark
Jes Wolfe, Chairwoman and CEO of Rebel Girls, a New York Times bestseller, multiple
Webby Awards winner and Apple Design Award winner.
Dr. Geetha Murali, Chief Executive Officer of Room to Read
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11:30AM – 1:00PM
Lunch, Partner Exhibit Hall and Lifestyle Freestyle Activities
1:00PM – 1:50PM
Kal Penn Gets Serious (Kind of) About Healthcare:
Advocate, Actor, Writer, Producer, and former Associate Director of the White House
Office of Public Engagement
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1:50PM - 2:30PM
2:45PM – 3:30PM
Breakout Sessions Block 1: 5 simultaneous tracks
Track 1: The Power of Virgin Pulse
Track 2: Power of Engagement
Track 3: Power-Up Performance
Track 4: Top 10
Track 5: Pulse Check
3:20PM – 3:30PM
Refresh Break
3:45PM – 5:15PM
Breakout Sessions Blocks 2 & 3: 5 simultaneous tracks
Track 1: The Power of Virgin Pulse
Track 2: Power of Engagement
Track 3: Power-Up Performance
Track 4: Top 10
Track 5: Pulse Check
5:15PM – 6:30PM
Partner Exhibit Hall
6:30PM – 10:30PM
Offsite @ The Depot: 90s Music Festival with #1 hitmakers Ezra Ray Hart (90s theme attire encouraged)
Wednesday • April 12, 2023
8:00AM – 4:00PM
Registration
9:00AM – 12:00PM
Wellness Retreat (Open to All Attendees)
More Info ➜
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Pre-Conference Workshop 1: Women in Leadership
More Info ➜
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Pre-Conference Workshop 2: Consultants
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Pre-Conference Workshop 2: VIP Influencers & Advisors (Client Community)
2:00PM – 3:45PM
Kick-off: Navigating for the Future (CEO Address)
Chris Michalak, Chief Executive Officer for Virgin Pulse
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Drivers of Health: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, MA, MHSA, Health Economist, Advisor, Trend Weaver THINK-Health LLC and Health Populi blog
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How We Grow Through What We Go Through
Dr. Christopher Willard, TEDx speaker, author, and teacher at Harvard Medical School
Aimee Gindin, SVP of Marketing for LifeSpeak, Inc.
Alicia Ridout, Human Resources, Lamar Advertising
4:00PM – 4:45PM
Breakout Sessions Block 1: 5 simultaneous tracks
Track 1: The Power of Virgin Pulse
Track 2: Power of Engagement
Track 3: Power-Up Performance
Track 4: Top 10
Track 5: Pulse Check
4:45PM – 5:30PM
Breakout Sessions Block 2: 5 simultaneous tracks
Track 1: The Power of Virgin Pulse
Track 2: Power of Engagement
Track 3: Power-Up Performance
Track 4: Top 10
Track 5: Pulse Check
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Partner Exhibit Hall and Lifestyle Freestyle Activities
6:30PM – 9:00PM
10th Anniversary “En Blanc” Party (white attire encouraged)
Tuesday • April 11, 2023
Agenda
We're continuously updating our agenda as we confirm new speakers and sessions. Please check back for frequent updates and keep a lookout for new session announcements in your email.
Breakout Session Tracks
This year, we’ve expanded our breakouts to span across 5 tracks stacked with content relevant to all attendees – Employers, Health Plans, Health Systems, Consultants and more. Industry thought leaders and peers will dive deeper into the topics that matter most to you, including health, wellbeing and navigation, and provide you with the inspiration and knowledge you need to put your learnings into action after Thrive.
