Explore how work works with The CultureCon® Podcast—real stories, fresh ideas, and bold voices building a better world of work.
CultureCon 2026 is officially in the books, and somehow the smoothest conference Nick and Zach have ever hosted also delivered some of the most unexpected moments. From keynote karaoke and Red Ball Tennis to unforgettable connections across 21 countries, this one was about much more than what happened on stage. 🎤
Nick and Zach recap the moments that made CultureCon feel uniquely human, including the Impact Awards, the Longer Table experience, a virtual audience that felt fully part of the room, and a remarkable full-circle connection decades in the making. They also reflect on what happens when you intentionally create spaces where people can drop the professional armor, have fun, and actually connect.
Plus, they share an early look at the next chapter: CultureCon will become WorkPossible in 2027. The name is changing, but the mission to build better, more human workplaces is only getting bigger. ✨
Additional Resources:
Learn more about WorkPossible, coming soon!
Watch the CultureCon 2026 Welcome Video!
Check out the CultureCon 2026 Recap Blog
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Subscribe to CultureCon’s YouTube channel!
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Key Takeaways:
- Connection is the experience people remember most.
- Great culture creates room for joy and play.
- Inclusion means designing equally for every attendee.
- Rewarding mistakes can dismantle fear-based workplace cultures.
Nick Lombardino & Zach Blumenfeld
Welcome to The CultureCon® Podcast, the official podcast for workplace Culture Geeks.
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