Eleventh annual event features actor and philanthropist Kevin Bacon plus a compelling lineup of thought leaders addressing health cost drivers, health navigation, advocacy and equity, employee engagement, women\u2019s health, and more<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Providence, R.I., March 12, 2024<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In its first major event since unveiling its new brand, Personify Health will soon be hosting\u00a0Thrive Summit 2024<\/a>. The\u00a0company<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a result of the merger of Virgin Pulse and HealthComp \u2013 will bring together more than 1,000 health, wellbeing, and business leaders in-person and virtually to address issues critical to their organization and their people. It will feature actor and philanthropist Kevin Bacon, a lineup of\u00a0<\/em>thought-provoking sessions, and engagement opportunities \u2013 while also immersing clients in the new Personify Health brand and personalized health platform for the first time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSimilar to Personify Health, the Thrive Summit is all about engaging experiences, empowering people, and paving the new way to better health. And better health means better business,\u201d said Chris Michalak, CEO of Personify Health. \u201cThrive Summit has proven itself to be a highlight of the year for so many, including me. I love being able to meet with our clients and partners during Thrive and hear more about the challenges we\u2019re helping them solve. For these companies, health and wellbeing is a business priority, not a box to check.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year\u2019s Thrive Summit is April 9-11 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a live streaming option for virtual attendees. With the theme of \u201call together now,\u201d Thrive Summit 2024 is bringing together the entire health ecosystem to drive action and define the future of health. The event\u2019s dynamic presentations, peer learning, interactive workshops, and wellbeing activities are designed to stimulate learning and discussion, while also providing opportunities for attendees to connect and collaborate.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compelling Mainstage Speakers to Address Top-of-Mind Health & Wellbeing Topics<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year\u2019s Thrive Summit features a range of renowned and insightful presenters addressing topics critical for businesses to be successful, competitive, and well-regarded. The event\u2019s featured keynote speaker is actor, musician, and philanthropist Kevin Bacon, whose SixDegrees non-profit supports issues and initiatives that sustain and enrich communities. Drawing from the concept of \u201cSix Degrees of Separation,\u201d Bacon underscores the transformative effects of empathy, understanding, and genuine human connection in interpersonal relationships, societal changes, and personal growth.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIn today\u2019s world, we\u2019re all so busy and spend so much time staring at screens that it\u2019s easy to forget about some of the cornerstones for thriving as human beings \u2013 connection with others, and having compassion,\u201d said Kevin Bacon. \u201cIt\u2019s important to remind ourselves that the things we do have an impact down the street and across the globe. I\u2019m passionate about sharing that message and helping more people approach life \u2013 and each other \u2013 with greater empathy and willingness to connect.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional Thrive Summit mainstage guests include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Breakout Sessions, Demonstrations & Partner Exhibit Hall to Provide Inspiration & Learnings<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n On theme, the Thrive Summit brings together peers, experts, and influencers to ignite dynamic discussions and share best practices. On-site Thrive attendees will be able to select from more than 35 breakout sessions featuring leaders from Fortune 500 companies, public sector organizations, large hospital systems, 5-star health plans, and consulting and brokerage firms. Deep dive sessions, simulations, and demonstrations are also available for Personify Health\u2019s solutions including health plan administration, care navigation, and holistic wellbeing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year\u2019s event sponsors include more than 25 of Personify Health\u2019s ecosystem partners, including Diamond sponsor\u00a0Headspace<\/a>; Gold sponsors\u00a0Cariloop<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0LifeSpeak Inc.<\/a>, and\u00a0Omada Health<\/a>; and Silver sponsors\u00a0Aaptiv<\/a>,\u00a0Labcorp<\/a>,\u00a0Ovia Health<\/a>, and\u00a0Sworkit Health<\/a>. All in one place, Thrive attendees will learn about integrated partners providing caregiver support, chronic condition management, healthy eating, exercise, mental health, MSK support, women\u2019s health and fertility solutions, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n