Payroll Congress Speakers

The Perfect Blend of Education and Inspiration is at Payroll Congress!

Get ready to discover a wealth of insights and valuable strategies from top payroll professionals and acclaimed keynote speakers. Whether you’re looking for practical knowledge or inspiration, this event promises a well-rounded experience that will leave you empowered and ready to excel in the world of payroll.

Keynote Speakers

Opening General Session

"Leadership That Resonates: Inspire Action, Align Teams, and Elevate Culture"

Bronkar Lee
Musician and Leadership Presence Expert

Join us for an engaging keynote experience that combines music, audience participation, and storytelling to strengthen leadership presence, unite teams, and inspire meaningful action. Through a powerful blend of practical leadership insights and interactive experiences, attendees will discover new ways to build stronger connections, elevate team performance, and create a culture where people thrive.

FOS: Personal Development/1.0 RCH/1.0 CPE credit

Future of Work and Pay General Session

"How I Would Hack You and How to Stop Me: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI"

Rachel Tobac
Friendly Hacker and Cybersecurity Expert

Cybersecurity expert and ethical hacker Rachel Tobac delivers a deep dive into social engineering techniques and best practices to keep your organization's payroll data secure in the age of AI. With the advent of powerful AI algorithms, AI voice-cloning capabilities, and the accessibility of ChatGPT, the way hackers operate has been revolutionized. Through demonstrations and real-world examples, you'll walk away with greater awareness of the tricks hackers are using today.

FOS: Information Technology/1.0 RCH/1.0 CPE credit

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Closing General Session

"How Effective Storytelling Changes Your Outcomes"

Dr. Bertice Berry
Award-winning Sociologist, Storyteller, and Humorist

Bertice Berry, Ph.D, has spent decades training both associations and major corporations in the power of storytelling. Utilizing her years of research and experience, Dr. Berry developed a framework for organizations to connect across the board by focusing on their culture, mission, and story. Discover how bridging the past and future through storytelling can impact your success in the workplace and beyond. Attendees will learn how to effectively engage themselves and others to shift their outcomes as Dr. Berry showcases her own storytelling skills with humor and groundbreaking insight.

FOS: Personal Development/1.0 RCH/1.0 CPE credit