Keynote Speaker
Keynote Session – Tuesday, July 29
The Missing Skill: Why Humor Is the Secret to Success and Happiness at Work
The way we work isn’t working. Workplace stress, disengagement, and burnout are at all-time highs—costing companies time, talent, and nearly a trillion dollars in lost productivity.
In this dynamic keynote, Andrew Tarvin, the world’s first Humor Engineer, introduces the missing skill for workplace success: humor. Backed by research, case studies, and practical insights, Andrew makes the case for how strategic humor can drive productivity, reduce burnout, and transform workplace culture. You’ll walk away with tangible techniques to make work not only more effective—but more enjoyable.
Because what gets fun, gets done.
Andrew Tarvin
Founder & CEO, Humor That Works
Andrew Tarvin is the world’s first Humor Engineer, a title he proudly invented. As the founder of Humor That Works, he blends the logic of an engineer with the charm of a humorist to help organizations get better results while having more fun. His company has worked with global leaders, including Microsoft, IBM, the United Nations, the FBI, and the Red Cross, to address serious workplace challenges with humor-driven solutions. A TEDx speaker and author, Andrew teaches teams how to build engagement, improve culture, and boost performance through the power of strategic levity.
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