PayrollOrg (PAYO) brings you an exciting mix of educational, informational, and motivational speakers for the 43rd Annual Payroll Congress, May 13-16.

Payroll professionals can learn from these top-rated innovators when they share how to “Power Up” with attendees at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.

Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky

Workplace Belonging Expert, Thought Leader, and Author

Smiley is a renowned workplace belonging expert helping companies create cultures of human connection, team engagement, and belonging. He is an internationally renowned keynote speaker and bestselling author of four books translated into multiple languages. During his session, “The Power of Belonging and Human Connection,” Smiley will share an interactive exercise for fostering team engagement and psychological safety, as well as practical tools and actionable habits to foster more human connection in every stage of the employee experience. Leave with industry-shaping insights and practical tools on the future of work to help you attract and retain top talent across generations and engage high-performing teams.

See Smiley's presentation during the Opening General Session on Tuesday, May 13.

 

John Sanei

Global Futurist, Business Strategist, and Best-Selling Author

John is an acclaimed futures strategist, five-time best-selling author, podcaster, and advisor to Fortune 100 companies. He draws from neuroscience, psychology, business strategy, and futurism to empower decision-makers and leaders, helping them prepare for eventualities beyond the popular trends dominating the conversation. During his session, “AI’s Impact on the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities,” John will teach you how to adapt and evolve with this technology, instead of resisting its progress. This session will explore topics such as automating tasks, improving decision-making, and enhancing customer experiences, as well as highlighting case studies to demonstrate how to apply AI in business settings.

See John's presentation during General Session on Wednesday, May 14.

 

Christine Cashen

Hilarious Hall of Fame Speaker and Author

Christine has captivated audiences for over 20 years, earning an induction into the National Speakers Association’s CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame. Her positivity and knack for making people laugh, offers a refreshing and insightful perspective on life. During her session, “Game On: Power Up with Energy, Attitude, and Innovative Ideas!,” you’ll discover how to uplift yourself—and everyone around you—with purpose, positivity, and resilience. Get ready to recharge, take control of your emotional game, and master creative strategies to stay fired up, unstoppable, and ready to win every day!

See Christine's presentation during the Closing General Session on Thursday, May 15.

 

Registration for the 2025 Payroll Congress includes the following:

  • More than 100 educational workshop sessions
  • The world's largest payroll Expo
  • Up to 34 RCHs available to earn for attending Payroll Congress and Virtual Congress & Expo (that's 57% of the RCHs needed for FPC recertification and 28% of the RCHs needed for CPP recertification)

Register today to reserve your space.