Taking place April 27–30 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Mrs. Obama will join mainstage speakers including Workhuman CEO, Eric Mosley, and, #1 NYT bestseller author of “Grit”, Angela Duckworth
12 January 2026, FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & DUBLIN — Workhuman®, the world’s leading employee recognition provider, is honored to announce that Michelle Obama, #1 bestselling author, advocate, and former First Lady will headline Workhuman Live 2026, alongside Eric Mosley, CEO of Workhuman and Angela Duckworth, #1 NYT bestseller author of “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”.
Taking place April 27–30, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, the event will bring together HR and business leaders for four days of learning, networking, and actionable insights. The session, “A Moderated Conversation with Former First Lady Michelle Obama” will anchor the event, bringing her unparalleled insights on resilience, authenticity, and leadership to the stage. Together with a lineup of world-class speakers, Mrs. Obama will help bring Workhuman Live to life, advancing its purpose of helping individuals and organizations rise with intention and shine with purpose.
“Workhuman Live has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s most energizing and transformative gatherings, where leaders leave not only inspired, but ready to lead the future of work,” said Tom Libretto, President at Workhuman. “This year, attendees will have a unique opportunity to hear Michelle Obama herself share her deep expertise, advocacy, and perspectives on leadership, giving attendees practical insights on how to transform their workplaces and communities through courage, purpose and impact.”
A World-Class Lineup and Actionable Insights
Workhuman Live 2026 will bring together over 3,000 HR and business leaders from across industries for learning, networking, and best practice sharing. The program features 65+ speakers and 52 hours of sessions, including keynotes, expert panels, workshops, and skills labs. The robust agenda will focus on the business priorities most critical to today’s organizations, and the critical role that the HR profession plays in driving the future of work.
Additional confirmed speakers and headliners include:
Amy Edmondson – Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School and bestselling author, expert in psychological safety in teams and organizations.
Dr. Tasha Eurich – Organizational psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, expert in executive coaching and communication.
Eric M. Bailey – President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, bestselling author, and speaker, expert in human relationships and communication.
Registration is open now. To see the full agenda and register for Workhuman Live 2026 Orlando, please visit www.workhumanlive.comOpens in a new tab.
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With over a decade of consistent profitability, Workhuman® stands as proof that investing in people delivers lasting business value. Our pioneering Human Intelligence® technology transforms recognition into strategic insight, empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their people while driving measurable business impact and culture transformation.
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