In the Driver’s Seat:
Accelerating Trust and Engagement
Fall 2025 CUE Conference
September 28-30, 2025 • Indianapolis, IN • The Westin Indianapolis
The conference kicks off in:
Rev up your plans and head to The Westin Indianapolis starting Sunday, September 28, for an energizing experience like no other! Get ready for powerhouse panels, fast-paced discussion groups, and real-world insights on positive employee relations, campaign response tactics, and the latest in labor law. The CUE Conference is where labor and employee relations professionals come to connect, learn, and lead—don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
Conference Registration:
- CUE Members: $1345
- Non-Members: $1645
- Spouses/Partners: $195
Key Links:
Registration Includes:
- Welcome Reception
- General Sessions and Panels
- Breakout Sessions
- Networking Events
- Two Breakfasts
- Two Lunches
- First-Time Attendee Orientation
Why Attend a CUE Conference?
Curated Agenda
The Fall 2025 CUE Conference agenda features a carefully curated program designed to equip professionals with the latest insights, strategies, and best practices in employee relations, labor law, and workforce management. Attendees will engage in expert-led panels, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities that foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Valuable Networking
Networking is a key component of a CUE conference, offering attendees the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and exchange insights with industry professionals. Whether you’re looking to build relationships, gain strategic advice, or explore new perspectives, our conference provides multiple networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful connections.
Engaging Activities
Beyond the insightful sessions and networking opportunities, the CUE conference in Indianapolis offers a variety of engaging activities designed to help attendees unwind, connect, and experience the best of the city. From evening receptions to social outings, these events provide the perfect balance of relaxation and relationship-building in a lively atmosphere.
Tentative Agenda
All times Eastern.
All times, session topics and speakers are subject to change. Any changes will be posted as quickly as possible.
Updated: 8/21/2025
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NLRB Behind the Scenes
Pull back the curtain and gain insider insights into how NLRB decisions are made and what that means for your strategy and compliance efforts. -
Rapid Response Panel: Building the Team Before You Need It
Work in partnership in this discussion on how to assemble and prepare a rapid response team to stay agile, aligned, and ready when issues arise. -
Gen Z on the Job: Communication That Connects
In this panel discussion, discover how to effectively engage Gen Z employees and build bridges across generations in your workforce. -
Campaign Strategies at Every Level: A Group-Based Skill Builder
Participants will break into groups based on their campaign experience level to explore tailored strategies, tools, and real-time scenarios—whether you’re brand new or a seasoned pro. -
Case in Point: A Real-World Campaign Breakdown
Go beyond theory with a detailed case study of a recent campaign. What worked, what didn’t, and what you can learn for next time. -
Hands-On Collective Bargaining: Strategy in Action
Step into the negotiation room in this interactive session where you’ll tackle real-world bargaining scenarios. After an overview session, learn by doing as you work through tough issues, build consensus, and practice your strategy in real time. -
Empowering the Front Line: Supervisor Training that Works
Learn how to equip supervisors with the skills, confidence, and consistency they need to support positive employee relations—and avoid missteps. -
NLRB Update: What’s New, What’s Next
Get the latest on Board decisions, policy shifts, and pending litigation that could impact your workplace. -
AI at Work: How to Use It Effectively
Get the latest on Board decisions, policy shifts, and pending litigation that could impact your workplace. -
ERGs in Action: Evolving Roles, Expanding Impact
Explore how Employee Resource Groups are shifting and how to design and maintain them to sure they remain a win for companies and employees! -
Hiring in the Age of Salts and Culture Fit
Navigate the legal and practical challenges of today’s hiring environment, where union salts and cultural alignment collide.
Sunday, September 28, 2025
- 12:00 PM - Registration Desk Opens
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2:30 PM - First-Timers Orientation: Maximize Your Conference Experience
New to the conference? Start here! This interactive session helps first-timers navigate the event, discover key sessions, and get insider tips—plus meet fellow attendees and start building your network. Kick off your experience with confidence!
- 3:15 PM - Break
- 3:30 PM - CUE Connections Discussion Groups - 3 Sessions
Each of the CUE Connections sessions will be designed to facilitate discussion among attendees, enabling sharing of experiences, challenges, and best practices in each area. Session topics:
Aligning Your Engagement Strategy with Company Values While Creating Psychological Safety
Preparing for & Maintaining Engagement During Disruptions (ICE Raids/Protests, etc.)
Maximizing Employee Listening
- 3:30 PM - CUE Connections Discussion Group - Session 1
- 4:20 PM - CUE Connections Discussion Group - Session 2
- 5:15 PM - CUE Connections Discussion Group - Session 3
- 6:00 PM - Grand Opening Reception & Networking
Monday, September 29, 2025
- 6:45 AM - Registration Desk Opens
- 6:45 AM - Breakfast
- 8:00 AM - Welcome and Opening Remarks
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8:30 AM - Gen Z on the Job: Communication That Connects
Nick Kalm, Reputation Partners, and a panel of Gen Z Employees
In this panel discussion, discover how to effectively engage Gen Z employees and build bridges across generations in your workforce.
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9:30 AM - Decision Dialogue - Engagement Through Change
In these sessions, a challenging fact pattern will be presented for consideration. Breaking into small discussion groups, each group will collaborate to discuss and devise a strategic plan to address the situation, considering various aspects to be considered.
- 10:00 AM - Break
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10:25 AM - NLRB Behind the Scenes
Rebecca Dormon and Scott Purvis, People Results
Pull back the curtain and gain insider insights into how NLRB decisions are made and what that means for your strategy and compliance efforts.
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11:20 AM - Hiring on Solid Ground: Managing in the Era of Salts and Culture Fit
Quyrus Epps, Ellwood Group Inc.and Tom Reddin, Thompson Coburn
Navigate the legal and practical challenges of today’s hiring environment, where union salts and cultural alignment collide.
- 12:15 PM - Lunch
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1:25 PM - Campaign Strategies at Every Level: A Group-Based Skill Builder
Mark Codd and Walter Orechwa, People Results, Katie Lev, Lev Labor
Participants will break into groups based on their campaign experience level to explore tailored strategies, tools, and real-time scenarios—whether you’re brand new or a seasoned pro.
- 2:40 PM - Decision Dialogue - Engagement Through Change
- 3:00 PM - Break
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3:25 PM - Case in Point: A Real-World Campaign Breakdown
Shannon Charron, Verizon Wireless
Go beyond theory with a detailed case study of a recent campaign. What worked, what didn’t, and what you can learn for next time.
- 4:15 PM - Ask the Experts
- 4:45 PM - Closing Announcements and Remarks
- 6:00 PM - Evening/Networking Reception
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- 6:45 AM - Registration Desk Opens
- 6:45 AM - Breakfast
- 8:00 AM - Welcome and Opening Remarks
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8:30 AM - AI and Labor Relations: Friend, Foe, or Force Multiplier?
Michael VanDervort, LRI; Trey Bryan, U-Haul; and Daren Wingard, C.R. England
Discuss how AI can be used to maximize training and strengthen skills.
- 9:30 AM - Decision Dialogue - Engagement Through Change
- 10:00 AM - Break
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10:25 AM - NLRB Update: What’s New, What’s Next
Katie Lev, Lev Labor, LLC.
Get the latest on Board decisions, policy shifts, and pending litigation that could impact your workplace.
- 11:15 AM - Decision Dialogue - Engagement Through Change
- 11:45 AM - Lunch
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1:00 PM - Hands-On Collective Bargaining: Strategy in Action
Bob Nagle, Fox Rothschild, LLP
Step into the negotiation room in this interactive session where you’ll tackle real-world bargaining scenarios. After an overview session, learn by doing as you work through tough issues, build consensus, and practice your strategy in real time.
- 2:30 PM - Break
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2:55 PM - ERGs in Action: Evolving Roles, Expanding Impact
Phil Wilson, Labor Relations Institute, Inc. and Maceo Owens, The ERG Movement
Explore how Employee Resource Groups are shifting and how to design and maintain them to ensure they remain a win for companies and employees!
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3:40 PM - Rapid Response Panel: Building the Team Before You Need It
Erin Watson, lululemonWork in partnership in this discussion on how to assemble and prepare a rapid response team to stay agile, aligned, and ready when issues arise.
- 4:20 PM - Ask the Experts
- 4:45 PM - Conference Closing Notes and Remarks
- 5:00 PM - Closing Reception & Networking
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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8:00 AM - People Analytics & Heat Map Workshop (Additional cost)
Dr. Fiona Jamison, People Results
Post-Conference Workshop
Presented by
Dr. Fiona Jamison
VP, Research & People Analytics
People Results
People Analytics & Heat Map Workshop
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- $200 for members | $250 for non-members
- 4 recertification credits
Remember to add the post-conference workshop when registering for the conference! Or email cue@cueinc.com to add the workshop if you've already registered.
Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed specifically for employee relations professionals looking to harness the power of people analytics.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
Build and apply risk scorecards and heat maps to identify trends
Flag potential ER issues
Support data-driven decision-making
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to create impactful visualizations of ER risk across your organization.
Expect practical examples, group exercises, and a walk-through of key metrics that matter—so you can return to your team ready to put insights into action and influence leaders with compelling evidence that drives support and gains resources. This will help you use data to focus your resources and take action where it matters most.
Conference Speakers
Top labor and employee relations professionals, attorneys, and experts coming together for two days to share updates and insights.
Trey Bryan
Director Team Member Relations
U-Haul International, Inc.
Shannon Charron
Labor Relations Principal
Verizon Wireless
Mark Codd
Managing Director
People Results
Quyrus Epps
Director of Team Member Relations
ELLWOOD Group, Inc.
Rebecca Dormon
Labor Relations Consultant
People Results
Nick Kalm
Founder and CEO
Reputation Partners, LLC.
Katie Lev
Owner
Lev Labor, LLC.
Bob Nagle
Partner
Fox Rothschild, LLP
Walter Orechwa
Director, Digital Solutions
People Results
Maceo Owens
CEO
The ERG Movement
Scott Purvis
Chief Operating Officer
People Results
Tom Reddin
Partner
Thompson Coburn LLP
Michael VanDervort
Labor and Employee Relations Expert
Labor Relations Institute & Approachable Leadership
Erin Watson
Senior Manager of Organization Health and Engagement
lululemon
Phil Wilson
CEO and General Counsel
Labor Relations Institute & Approachable Leadership
Daren Wingard
Vice President of Associate Relations
C.R. England
The Westin Indianapolis
The Fall 2025 CUE Conference will be held at The Westin Indianapolis.
- CUE advises you to plan your arrival for the morning of Sunday, September 28th to enjoy all the conference has to offer.
- Ensure you get the best room rate for your CUE conference stay by booking with The Westin Indianapolis as soon as possible.
Indianapolis Highlights
Indy blends Midwest charm with big-city energy.
Known as the “Racing Capital of the World,” it hosts the iconic Indianapolis 500 at the famed Motor Speedway. Beyond the track, visitors enjoy a vibrant downtown with walkable attractions like the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, world-class museums, and a lively food and brewery scene.
The city also boasts the largest children’s museum in the world and scenic parks along the White River, making it a dynamic destination for all interests.
Getting to & around Indianapolis
Airport - IND
It's best to fly into Indianapolis International Airport.
Transportation
Be sure to download Uber, Lyft or another ridesharing app. Please note that drivers are in high demand, so plan for possible wait times or schedule your ride in advance.
Conference Hotel - The Westin Indianapolis
241 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 46204
+1 317-262-8100
FAQs
Below are a few frequently asked questions gathered from first-time CUE conference attendees. If you have any other questions about CUE conferences, please email director@cueinc.com or call 1-866-409-4283.
Click the question to see the answer.
Every year, CUE Inc. conducts two national conferences, one in the Spring and the other in the Fall. These events attract human resources professionals, labor and employee relations professionals, labor lawyers, and consultants from North America and across the globe. Our members and attendees represent virtually every industry, and companies ranging from small businesses to large Fortune 100 employers.
While attending our conferences, attendees take part in sessions offering a cutting-edge focus on pro-active human resources practices, and the latest developments in labor and employee relations. CUE conferences offer unparalleled networking opportunities with hundreds of other labor relations, human resources and operations management professionals.
Recommended dress code for the conference is business casual, except for the Monday Night reception where casual dress is encouraged.
We strive to provide meals that allow our attendees to enjoy meals according to their preferences, including vegan, gluten-free and others. All dishes are marked with signage to make your meal selections simple. You can also notify a server at your table that you have special dining requirements, and they will be happy to assist you.
Many of our attendees have their spouse traveling with them. If a spouse wants to eat conference meals or attend networking events, they can do so by paying $195.00. Guest registration can be done when originally registering for the conference. If you would like to add a guest after you have registered, please contact CUE at 1-210-545-3499 x1 to register your spouse prior to the conference. You may also pay the spouse conference fee at the Registration desk.
You can register for the workshop at the same time you complete your main conference registration. If you would like to add that registration after you have completed your registration, please contact CUE at 1-210-545-3499 x1 to register prior to the conference. You may also register for the PCW at the Registration desk upon your arrival at the conference, assuming space is available.
Our goal at a CUE conference is to create events that provide educational and networking opportunities for you. The dress code is casual. The event runs from 6 to 9 PM but feel free to pop in and out as you explore our host city.
SHRM & HRCI Recertification Opportunities
Attendees at the Fall 2025 CUE Conference can advance their professional development while earning valuable recertification credits. Conference sessions and the post-conference offer a total of 12.75 credits over the course of the event.
Conference Credits
Conference sessions are approved for 8.75 SHRM and HRCI credits, giving participants the opportunity to deepen their expertise in employee and labor relations while maintaining their credentials.
Workshop Credits
For those looking to maximize their learning, the post-conference “People Analytics & Heat Map Workshop” offers an additional 4 credits.
Registration Verification & Check-in Process
Registrants will be verified through a multi-step verification process to ensure that they are employed by a member company. Non-member and individual attendees will be reviewed and approved for attendance by the CUE Executive Committee.
CUE limits attendance to those employed by non-government companies. Additionally, consultants and attorneys may only attend by invitation. To request an invitation, please email Elizabeth at director@cueinc.com.
Check-in Process
Bring Your Identification
Each individual must show a state ID before receiving a badge.
Sign the Pledge
Require registrants to sign pledge – acknowledging agreement not to record or broadcast content.
Comply with the Rules
In the conference handbook and verbally, we ask all attendees to comply with the rules below:
- Disclose Disclaimer: Content is intended for the private commercial use of attendees only and may not be reproduced without the prior express permission of CUE. Photography, Broadcasting, Taping and Recording is strictly prohibited. Copies of handouts and/or PowerPoint slides, if available, are on the CUE website (password protected) and the CUE Mobile Conference App (password protected) for download.
- Attendee Badges: For the safety and security of all attendees, badges are required to be worn at all CUE activities and events. Cooperation is required and appreciated.
- Cell Phone Usage: As a courtesy to our speakers and other attendees, please place your cell phone in silent mode. The use of the CUE event app is encouraged.
Registrants will be verified through a multi-step verification process to ensure that they are employed by a member company. Non-member and individual attendees will be reviewed and approved for attendance by the CUE Executive Committee.
CUE limits attendance to those employed by non-government companies. Additionally, consultants and attorneys may only attend by invitation. To request an invitation, please email Elizabeth at director@cueinc.com.
Check-In Process:
- Each individual must show a state ID before receiving a badge.
- Require registrants to sign pledge – acknowledging agreement not to record or broadcast content.
In the conference handbook and verbally, we ask all attendees to comply with the following rules:
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About CUE
CUE is a non-profit, member-led community with the latest techniques for improving labor and employee relations.
CUE has over 200 member companies, both union and union-free, representing a cross-section of business and industry, from small firms to Fortune 500 companies.
We are dedicated to assisting companies that believe that their employees deserve a workplace that is built around flexibility, productivity, quality of work life, fairness, the opportunity to participate in decisions affecting one’s future and the opportunity to succeed.
Learn more about CUE.
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In the Driver’s Seat:
Accelerating Trust and Engagement
September 28-30, 2025
The Westin Indianapolis • Indianapolis, IN
