INDIANAPOLIS— Employers looking to improve the health and productivity of their workers are encouraged to send representatives to the 2024 Indiana Wellness Summit, which will be held September 12-13 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.
The two-day summit, a partnership between the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), brings together Hoosier health and wellness professionals to offer best practices that foster enhanced well-being for Indiana’s workplaces and communities.
“Through this summit, we aim to empower employers with the insights and tools needed to foster a healthier, more productive workforce,” says Jennifer Pferrer, WCI executive director. “By investing in employee wellness, companies can enhance productivity, reduce healthcare costs, and create a more positive work environment.
“This event is a unique opportunity for business leaders to engage with industry experts and discover innovative wellness strategies that can be implemented in the workplace,” she adds.
Sessions include: “The Role of Strategic Well-Being in Effective Leave Management,”; “Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Need to Know,”; “Burning Bright: Retaining Young Talent Through Burnout Awareness”; “The Four-Day/32-Hour Work Week IS Possible,”; “Indiana Healthy Communities Panel”; and “Revolutionary Leader: How to Lead in a World That’s Set Up for You to Follow.”
The summit will feature more than 30 educational sessions, a wellness expo, a reception for WCI members, the Awards Luncheon, networking, and more.
The keynote presentations include “Staying Healthy in a Culture That’s Anything But!” by speaker and television chef Zonya Foco and “Addressing the Heart and Soul of Employee Well-Being” by workplace well-being thought leader Dr. Jessica Grossmeier.
The cost to attend is $449 for Indiana Chamber or WCI members or $549 for non-members. Single-day registrations are $349 or $449, respectively. Registration links and the full agenda are available at www.indianawellnesssummit.com.
The summit is supported by diamond plus sponsor Eli Lilly and Company, platinum sponsor Delta Dental of Indiana, gold sponsors FitKit Wellness, Clearpath Specialty, McGohan Brabender, and Novo Nordisk Inc., and silver sponsor Complete Wellness Solutions.