A sample itinerary from a 2022 Culture Connection event can be found below. Please stay tuned for a 2023 Culture Connection event date and itinerary coming soon!
10:00AM CST

Optional Campus Tour for VIPs
- Experience a tour of the Southwest Headquarters led by members of the Culture & Engagement Team
11:00AM CST

VIP Experience: A-List for the Day
The Future of Working the Southwest Way
- Participate in an exclusive conversation between Chief Administration & Communications Officer, Linda Rutherford, and Ginger Hardage, Former SVP Culture & Communications
- (Optional ticket purchase while supplies last)


11:30AM CST

Optional Campus Tour for General Admission
- Experience a tour of the Southwest Headquarters led by members of the Culture & Engagement Team
12:30PM CST

Check-in and Lunch
- Enjoy lunch on us while you network with fellow attendees
1:15PM CST

General Admission Program Begins
1:25PM CST

Keynote Message
Inside Southwest’s Corporate Culture
- Experience an impactful message from Whitney Eichinger, Senior Vice President Culture & Communications covering topics such as:
- The importance of a strong Culture
- What is Southwest’s secret sauce?
- Three key strategies to support your company Culture
- Participate in Live Q&A

2:00PM CST

Panel 1: Attracting and retaining world-class Employees
- Hear from, and interact with, Southwest Leaders representing People (human resources), Culture & Engagement, and Employee Experience



2:50PM CST

Panel 1: The Heart of Southwest — Our People
- Hear from experts representing the People, SWA University, Employee Experience, and Change Leadership Departments



2:35PM CST

Break
2:50PM CST

Panel 2: Nurturing the Culture
- Hear from, and interact with, Southwest Leaders representing Southwest University (training & development), Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and Change Leadership



3:30PM CST

Panel 3: Winning the Hearts of Customers
- Hear from, and interact with, Southwest Employees that embody the famous Southwest Hospitality on the front lines every day.




4:15PM CST

Happy Hour
- Network with SWA employees & fellow attendees