Strategic Health & Benefits Event Will Launch in April in Las Vegas
January 21, 2013
The Human Resource Executive Health & Benefits Leadership Conference & Expo, a new upper-level strategic health and benefits event, will dedicate five of its sessions to helping benefits leaders develop strategies, understand leading-edge thinking and discover what professionals in the business are doing to monitor the change in employees’ behaviors and uphold the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
The event, on tap April 22-24 at Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, will feature sessions with several thought leaders in the field, such as Ron Leopold, benefits trends expert and thought leader in health and productivity; Ed Bray, director of employee benefits, Hawaiian Airlines; and Lesley Leiserson, director of benefits, The Home Depot.
The program also features top consulting and advisory firms such as ADP, Aon Hewitt, Atlas Insurance Agency, Extend Health, Mercer and Towers Watson.
“Nearly all benefits decisions are being influenced by health care reform. But, at the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference, you won't hear the same mundane run-through of healthcare reform requirements,” said Jennifer Benz, conference program chair and founder and chief strategist of Benz Communications.
She added, “You will hear the new ideas and innovative practices of the most forward-thinking people and companies – those who are creating new solutions and addressing healthcare reform strategically.”
New plan designs, programs and provider networks are evolving because of healthcare reform. The Affordable Care Act will require employers to comply with new regulations, while offering the best healthcare to its employees.
By 2014, more than 15 provisions will be required, including mandates for both individuals and employers. The Health & Benefits Leadership Conference Healthcare Reform sessions are designed to help employers successfully provide quality and affordable healthcare.
From open enrollment to adoption of healthcare consumerism to helping employees eat better and move more, while highlighting promising models, respected leaders at the event candidly will discuss how their organizations are approaching these issues and positioning themselves for success.
Breakout sessions focused on healthcare reform will provide benefits professionals with guidance from industry experts who are on the forefront of healthcare evolution.
Knowledge shared during sessions will cover every aspect of the new law to help attendees navigate through 2013 and 2014.
Companies such as Tower Watson will provide an insider’s perspective on what major employers are planning and how to apply those tactics to overall strategies.
Additionally, the conference will offer six other tracks: Strategic View, Health & Wellness, Employee Engagement, Absence Management, Voluntary Benefits and Financial Security.
The Health & Benefits Leadership Conference will discuss more than a dozen employer case studies from large companies and small businesses including American Express, Big Lots, Comcast and Intel, to name a few.
For more details and the full program, please visit www.BenefitsConf.com.
The Health & Benefits Leadership Conference is designed for both private- and public-sector executives including CHROs, CEOs, COOs, SVPs, VPs, CFOs, plus Directors of HR, Health and Benefits, Compensation and Benefits.
Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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