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Symposium Itinerary
Monday, April 11
4:00-6:00pm Arrivals & Registration
6:30pm Welcome Reception & Dinner
Tuesday, April 12
8:00am-1:30pm Business Sessions & Breakout Sessions
1:30-6:00pm Activities & At Leisure
6:30pm Dinner Event
Wednesday, April 13
8:00-11:30am Business Sessions & Breakout Sessions
12:00pm Lunch & Departures
Speakers
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: KIM LEAR
Kim Lear is a writer and researcher who explores how emerging trends impact the future of our workforce and marketplace. As the founder and content director of Inlay Insights, Kim is at the forefront of cutting-edge research to uncover cultural shifts that revolutionize how organizations engage employees and consumers. She is known for her ability to use a mix of data, storytelling, humor, and actionable takeaways to discuss the trends that most impact the bottom line of organizations. Previously, Kim was the content director at a research firm dedicated to generational and Millennials trends. Her undergrad research is around Baby Boomers and longevity. Her post-grad work is around Millennials and social media networks.
Kim has keynoted for some of the most renowned companies in the world. She has received rave reviews from clients such as American Express, Cisco Systems, Deloitte, Disney, General Mills, Linked In, Mastercard, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Wells Fargo, and more. In addition to speaking, Kim has written whitepapers on the topics of generational wealth transfer in the finance sector, retirement trends in the hospitality industry, Gen Z’s impact on higher education, and the generational implications of Covid-19.
A researcher to the very core, Kim employs eye-opening statistics to accentuate her points and mixes them with stories and case studies to make her message come alive. She is a sought-after expert and has been featured on NPR as well as national publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, USA Today, TIME Magazine and more. She was the head of research on a new book published by Harper Collins about Gen Z, the teenage demographic. Kim is currently in her ninth year of a longitudinal study on leadership.
She is an advisor to The Tuesday Company, a political tech startup focused on the Millennial and Gen Z vote and she is a volunteer for The 78 Cents Project where she helps young women develop strong presentation skills.
Kim has spent the last twelve months conducting more than 200 one-on-one interviews with people across the generational spectrum to uncover how Covid-19 is reshaping the
world.When not delving into the minutia of human behavior, you can find Kim spending time with her husband and daughters in Minneapolis.
The Omni Grove Park Inn
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Serving guests for over a century, The Omni Grove Park Inn welcomes you with a tradition of southern hospitality amidst the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. During the Symposium you will enjoy the Omni 5 star hotel rooms with stunning views and plush bedding. We know you’ll love the classic comfort and modern convenience of this resort while also visiting the beautiful city of Asheville, North Carolina. We are proud to return to an in-person Symposium TOGETHER in our home state!
Activity Descriptions
On Tuesday, April 12 after the business sessions conclude, Blue Cross NC will host various activity options for you to enjoy. Please review the following activity options and make your preferred selection during registration. You can also select “At Leisure” if you prefer to simply relax and enjoy all that The Omni Grove Park Inn has to offer!
Spend a few hours in the Rivers Arts District where you will enjoy seeing one of the largest concentrations of fine artists and crafters in the country. A variety of art will be viewed and demonstrated including glass blowers, potters, metal workers, textile artists and painters. This up close and personal tour will provide attendees with a chance to hear from the artists directly about their techniques and expertise.
From IPAs to ambers, ESBs to porters, Asheville’s craft breweries receive high marks from beer enthusiasts worldwide. Taking their cue from traditional styles of brewing, each of Asheville’s microbreweries adds a bit of the mountains to every batch. This VIP tour will stop at a few breweries with samples provided and stories shared along the way.
On a self-guided audio tour, you will have a chance to stroll through The Biltmore Estate, America’s largest home, on a marked route assisted by knowledgeable guides along the way. See displays of art, furniture, and more that illustrate the lives of the Vanderbilt family, their guests, and employees during the Gilded Age.
Learn more about the National Gingerbread House Competition that is hosted annually at The Omni Grove Park Hotel and get a chance to test your own culinary skills with an interactive class led by the pastry team! A sweet and tasty way to spend your afternoon at GPI.
Experience a perfect balance between total relaxation and effectiveness by combining classic European aesthetic techniques with customized products for your skin’s individual needs. This 50 minute Classic Facial is the perfect way to spend the afternoon enjoying all that the Omni Grove Park Spa has to offer.
Take a deep breath, relax and unwind at the Omni Grove Park Spa for a 50 minute Classic Massage. This customized relaxing Swedish massage utilizing gentle, gliding stokes to soften tense or sore muscles will be the perfect activity to pamper yourself with an afternoon of rest and relaxation.
There is so much to see and do at The Omni Grove Park Inn that you don’t even need to select an activity to enjoy yourself! By selecting the At Leisure option, you will have the afternoon on your own to relax and explore- or catch up on work too, if that’s what you prefer!
Register Now
TOGETHER: advancing the journey toward smarter, better health care
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2022 Health Care Symposium that will be held safely in person April 11-13 at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.
We hope your schedule will allow you to join us for engaging and energizing sessions that explore ways we will work TOGETHER to achieve smarter, better health care.
Need help?
Contact Heather Mintz
(mobile) 919-368-5758
Heather.Mintz@bcbsnc.com