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Summit Schedule
Global EA Summit | Istanbul 2025 | 27 May, 19:00 GMT+3 – 30 May, 17:00 GMT+3 Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel, Gayrettepe, Barbaros Blv. No: 145, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
Get Tickets- 2 hours
Arrival Cocktail
Bar 212 - Hotel RooftopNetworking
- 30 minutes
Registration & Networking
Summit CourtyardDay 1Networking - 10 minutes
Opening Remarks & Welcome Speech
Main RoomDay 1 - 50 minutes
Navigating the Unknown: The Inward Journey Through Challenges
Main RoomDay 1Keynote - 45 minutes
Looking Back to Move Forward: Origins and Future Vision of Employee Assistance
Main RoomDay 1Panel - 15 minutes
EA Award - Nominee Presentations
Main RoomAwardDay 1Presentation - 20 minutes
Coffee / Tea Break
Summit CourtyardDay 1MealsNetworking - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 1: Supporting the Supporters: How EAP's can support their Networks of Clinicians
Studio 1Breakout SessionClinical Care & GovernanceDay 1Roundtable - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 2: Rethinking holistic healthcare
Studio 2Breakout SessionDay 1Digital InnovationLecture - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 3: Building Positive Organizations: Hong Kong’s Pioneering EAP Approach
Main RoomBreakout SessionCommercial & Promo StrategiesDay 1Lecture - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 4: Above and Beyond: Holistic Wellbeing in Korea – Policy Insights and Innovative Approaches
Studio 3Breakout SessionCommercial & Promo StrategiesDay 1Lecture - 1 hour
Lunch
Arts RestaurantDay 1MealsNetworking - 30 minutes
Sakina’s Approach to Transforming Workplace Mental Health – A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Main RoomDay 1Keynote - 30 minutes
Building Resilient Future Ready Workplaces: EAP Strategies for Supporting Employee Mental-Wellbeing’
Main RoomDay 1Keynote - 15 minutes
EA Award - Nominee Presentation
Main RoomAwardDay 1Presentation - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 1: Managing Self-Harm Cases in a Developing Country
Main RoomBreakout SessionClinical Care & GovernanceDay 1Lecture - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 2: Raising the Bar: What Organizations Should Expect from Their EAPs
Studio 1Breakout SessionCommercial & Promo StrategiesDay 1Workshop - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 4: Pushing Back on Progress? - A Call To Action
Studio 3Breakout SessionClinical Care & GovernanceDay 1Roundtable - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 3: ReBrain Technology: Fast-Tracking Well-being and Productivity in the Workplace
Studio 2Breakout SessionClinical Care & GovernanceDay 1Workshop - 20 minutes
Coffee / Tea Break
Summit CourtyardDay 1MealsNetworking - 45 minutes
International EA Association - Discussion Panel
Main RoomDay 1Panel - 15 minutes
EA Award - Nominee Presentation
Main RoomAwardDay 1Presentation - 15 minutes
Day 1 - Closing Remarks
Main RoomDay 1 - 2 hours 30 minutes
Optional Networking Dinner (Pre-Registration Required - Additional Fee)
IstanbulDay 1Meals
- 30 minutes
Registration & Networking
Summit CourtyardDay 2Networking - 10 minutes
Opening Remarks
Main RoomDay 2 - 1 hour 40 minutes
Global Insights: EA Utilization Across Regions
Main RoomDay 1Keynote - 40 minutes
Perspective from the Public Sector
Main RoomDay 2Panel - 15 minutes
Coffee / Tea Break
Summit CourtyardDay 2MealsNetworking - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 1: Resilience in Crisis: Supporting Teams Through Sustained Disruption
Main RoomBreakout SessionDay 2Lecture - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 2: Commercial and promotional strategies for wellbeing: AI, branding & engagement
Studio 1Breakout SessionCommercial & Promo StrategiesDay 2Workshop - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 3: Enhancing Workplace Resilience & Business Competitiveness: Leveraging EAP On-Site Services for Emplo
Studio 2Breakout SessionCommercial & Promo StrategiesDay 2Workshop - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 4: Engaging Employers in EAP Awareness – Creative Group Session
Studio 3Breakout SessionCommercial & Promo StrategiesDay 2Workshop - 1 hour
Lunch
Arts RestaurantDay 2MealsNetworking - 25 minutes
AI and its effect on EA Providers
Main RoomDay 2Keynote - 30 minutes
Results of recent AI EAP Survey
Main RoomDay 2Keynote - 15 minutes
EA Summit Award: Nominee Presentations
Main RoomAwardDay 2Presentation - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 1: The Role of Blockchain in EA Business: Enhancing Security, Traceability, and Confidentiality
Studio 3Breakout SessionDay 2Digital InnovationLecture - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 2: Stress Inoculation - Integrating Technology & Neuroscience in Leadership
Studio 1Breakout SessionDay 2Digital InnovationWorkshop - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 3: Scaling Employee Wellbeing from Russia to Central Asia
Studio 2Breakout SessionCommercial & Promo StrategiesDay 2Lecture - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 4: Modernizing EAPs: Integrating AI, Digital Solutions, and Human Expertise for Workplace Well Being
Main RoomBreakout SessionDay 2Digital InnovationLecture - 15 minutes
Coffee / Tea Break
Summit CourtyardDay 2MealsNetworking - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 1: Enhancing Counseling Effectiveness with AI: Real-Time Support for Counselor and Better Insights
Studio 2Breakout SessionDay 2Digital InnovationLecture - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 2: Rethinking Workplace Wellbeing Measurement (Beyond Surveys)
Studio 1Breakout SessionDay 2Digital InnovationWorkshop - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 3: Integrating workplace wellbeing beyond traditional EAP services
Studio 3Breakout SessionClinical Care & GovernanceDay 2Lecture - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 4: The HealthTech Revolution: Harnessing Digital Tools for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Main RoomBreakout SessionDay 2Digital InnovationLecture - 15 minutes
EA Summit Award: Nominee Presentation
Main RoomAwardDay 2Presentation - 10 minutes
Day 2 - Closing Remarks
Main Room - 4 hours
Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony
To Be AnnouncedAwardDay 2MealsNetworking
- 30 minutes
Registration & Networking
Summit CourtyardDay 3Networking - 10 minutes
Opening Remarks
Main RoomDay 3 - 30 minutes
Challenges of multicultural work environments across Africa, Europe, South America and Japan
Main RoomDay 3Keynote - 20 minutes
Beyond Support: Siemens' Approach to Mental Well-Being
Main RoomDay 3Keynote - 45 minutes
Employer Experience
Main RoomDay 3Panel - 15 minutes
Coffee / Tea Break
Main RoomDay 3MealsNetworking - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 1: EAP Counseling from a multicultural perspective
Studio 1Breakout SessionClinical Care & GovernanceDay 3Lecture - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 2: What Expats Need and How EAPs Can Help: Addressing Cross-Cultural Challenges
Studio 2Breakout SessionClinical Care & GovernanceDay 3Lecture - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 3: Reducing Stigma & Positioning Menopause Support in EA
Main RoomBreakout SessionClinical Care & GovernanceDay 3Lecture - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 4: The Leadership Crucible: Building Clarity, Connection, and Confidence in Uncertain Times
Studio 3Breakout SessionClinical Care & GovernanceDay 3Lecture - 15 minutes
Networking Activity
Main RoomDay 3Networking - 45 minutes
Strategy to cope with Mental Health through Happiness and Laughter Yoga
Main RoomDay 3Presentation - 15 minutes
Summit Closing Remarks & Evaluation
Main RoomDay 3 - 1 hour
Lunch
Arts RestaurantDay 3MealsNetworking - 3 hours
Networking Activity - Visiting Istanbul
IstanbulDay 3NetworkingSightseeing
- 9 hours
Optional Sightseeing Tour
Princes IslandDay 4NetworkingSightseeing
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