WEX SPARK event: A must attend event for the benefits industry

WEX SPARK 2022, is coming your way on May 16-18, 2022, at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Hosted by WEX’s benefits division, this 15th annual conference event brings industry experts, WEX team members, and WEX partners together to discuss how trends impacting employers, opportunities in the market, and the latest product and program innovations from WEX can fuel business growth.

The WEX benefits platform—delivered through WEX’s network of partners serving the health and employee benefits market including benefits consultants, third-party administrators, financial institutions, health plans, and public sector organizations—helps millions of consumers better manage healthcare expenses across the United States and Canada.

SPARK—one of the benefits industry’s leading events—will provide a refreshing and empowering experience ideal for learning. Sessions will offer attendees choice, variety, and expertise in technology, service, and community that will help differentiate their business.

Keynotes at this year’s SPARK event will be inspiring and motivational

This year, two motivational keynote speakers—Ken Schmidt, former communications director of Harley-Davidson, and Tiffani Bova, global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce—will provide insights into brand management, positioning, human behavior, and digital transformation. Also on the event mainstage will be WEX executives sharing WEX’s vision, strategies, and the WEX roadmap of innovation to help attendees shape their business growth plans.

Breakout sessions at SPARK provide opportunities to learn and network

Breakout sessions will provide opportunities to dive into WEX’s platform capabilities, features, and functionality—as well as sales programs and resources, thought leadership on industry trends, and best practices. Session topics will include the Great Resignation and financial wellness trends, how to create unparalleled experiences for employers and customers, and best practices for selling products.

Spotlight sessions at SPARK give short bursts of value-packed information and learning opportunities

Spotlight sessions each are 30 high-energy minutes that will provide concise demonstrations of new platform features, programs, or offerings. Many of the spotlight sessions serve as an introduction to more detailed breakout sessions on the same topic.

Come experience the learning labs at SPARK where you can learn all about the latest technology and trends in the benefits space

Expert trainers and platform gurus will host a series of sessions designed to use experiential learning and user-centered coursework to teach attendees about the WEX benefits platform. These learning experiences will integrate research and innovation and show attendees how to apply what they’ve learned to their day-to-day work.

“In this time of great change, it’s so important for leaders in the employee benefits market to share insights and best practices on ways the WEX ecosystem can further help remove complexities for the employers we collectively serve,” said Robert Deshaies, WEX’s chief operating officer, Americas. “Even during the increased challenges of the past two years, WEX and our partners achieved success and growth, and I personally can’t wait to discuss how WEX can help drive even greater growth going forward.”

Additional details and registration information are available online. SPARK 2022 is sponsored by WEX strategic and business partners including Baker Tilly, Doxim, FIS, Health-E Commerce, Mastercard, PNC, TTEC, UMB Healthcare Services, Visa, and Weninger Haus. SPARK 2022 highlights and news announcements will be shared in real time via Twitter #WEXSPARK2022.

To discover the ways we simplify benefits for everyone, visit the WEX Benefits Platform.