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Tuesday, Oct. 22
Keynote Presentation by Peter Diamandis: Become an Exponential Company With Explosive Growth
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Wednesday, Oct. 23
Keynote Presentation by Erica Dhawan: Use Connectional Intelligence, Achieve Breakthrough Impact
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Breakout Sessions: 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
2024’s Top Trending Technology Tools You Should Have in Your Tech Stack
Jim Essey, CSP, president and CEO, The TemPositions Group of Cos.; Hope Bradford, senior director, information technology, Kelly; Tom Erb, CSP, president, Tallann Resources LLC; David Francis, vice president of product, Talent Tech Labs
- Generative AI Prompt Tips for Staffing Professionals
- Recommended Reading: Articles on AI in Staffing
- Resource: AI Experts in Staffing
America’s Got Talent? Sourcing Hacks for a Talent-Hungry World
Kortney Harmon; director of industry relations, Crelate; Chris Hesson, professional services manager, Crelate
Annual Planning for Growth Initiatives
Facilitated by Jeff Pelliccio, founder and CEO, Allied Insight
Panelists: Jon Davis, CEO, Signature Back Office; Shannon Kahn, CEO, SMK Consulting; Erin MacKenzie, VP of client services, Newbury Partners
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Closing Is a Non-Event: Here’s Why
Natasha Hemmingway, sales coach, consultant, and speaker, Natasha Hemmingway Coaching LLC
Is Your House in Order? Succession Planning and Protecting Your Brand
Diane J. Geller, Esq., partner, Fox Rothschild LLP; Brian Kennedy, M&A advisor, R.A. Cohen Consulting; Chris Noble, partner, Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP; Heather Ries, Esq., partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
Growth Through Influence: Getting People to Want to Work With You
Tony Leone, co-founder, The Constance Group; Brian Parsley, co-founder, The Constance Group
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Women in Business Panel
Facilitated by Laine Gandy, director, Adecco Group US Foundation
Panelists: Kortne Harris, chief of staff, business technology and product development, AT&T; Brynn Plummer, VP and director of DEI, AllianceBernstein; Sandra Quince, co-chair and board director, Paradigm for Parity; Gwen Young, CEO, Women Business Collaborative
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Breakout Sessions: 2:15–3:30 p.m.
Evolving the Mindset From Founder to CEO
Facilitated by Eric Gregg, founder and CXS, ClearlyRated
Panelists: Jeff Bowling, co-founder and partner, Four Piers Advisors; Dan Campbell, partner, MSouth Equity Partners; Aaron Green, founder and CEO, ProPivotal Staffing; Jeff Harris, partner, Four Piers Advisors
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Roundtable Discussions
Breakout Sessions: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Habit Disruptors Attract the Best Clients
Barbara Bruno, CEO, Good as Gold Training
Navigating the Social Media Landscape for Talent Acquisition
Kathy George, president, Spherion Staffing and Recruiting
Risk Management: Beyond Workers’ Compensation
Facilitated by Kerri Sullivan, SVP, staffing and PEO practice leader, Marsh McLennan Agency
Panelists: Louis DeWeaver, cyber security consultant, Marsh McLennan Agency; Lauren Gizzi, SVP, safety, Marsh McLennan Agency; DeDe Kelley, HR consulting director, talent acquisition, Marsh McLennan Agency; John Swartos regional safety manager, Aerotek
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Your Investment in DEIB: Strategies to Maintain Focus, Funding, and Profitability
Yemi Akisanya, VP–justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and people experience, Axon
Why “Specialty” Will Become Recruitment’s Next It Word
Julie Labrie, president, BlueSky Personnel Solutions
Catalyzing Talent: Unleashing the Groundbreaking Power of AI in Recruiting
Pankaj Jindal, co-founder, Sense
Emotional Intelligence in Staffing Excellence: Navigating Success
Stacia' Alexander, Ph.D., owner and executive director, Positive Influences
Best Practices for Buying a Staffing Company
Chad Gardiner, managing director of investment banking, Bridgepoint Investment Banking; Michael Napolitano, partner, Citrin Cooperman; Paul Pincus, Esq., partner, Ortoli | Rosenstadt LLP
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Thursday Oct. 24
Breakout Sessions: 9:15–10 a.m.
Thriving in the New World of Work-Let’s Talk About the Taboo Topics
Facilitated by Ericka Hyson, CEO, growth advisor, Hyson Advisory
Panelists: Jaime Donnelly, president, Integrity Staffing Solutions; Stacia' Alexander, Ph.D., owner and executive director, Positive Influences; Jana Holley, director employee relations, YUPRO Placement; Ashley Oliver Thomas, director of diversity, equity, & inclusion, Staffmark Group
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Mastering Sales Success: Learn Effective Strategies to Grow Revenue and Win Relationships
Lenore Convery, chief revenue officer, ASA; Casey Jacox, founder, Winning The Relationship LLC
Why Attraction Is the First Step in Recruiting
Stacy Napoles, senior director of training and development, Kaye/Bassman International and Next Level Exchange
Developing High-Performing Talent: Maximize Potential Through Mentorship
Seth Stein, CEO, Eastridge Workforce Solutions
The Future of Talent Acquisition: Leveraging Specialty Partnerships for Success
Kelly Boykin, founder, Growth Curve Advisors; Rhona Driggs, CEO, Empresaria Group PLC; Kate Goss, managing director, PrideOne; Michelle Sims,
CEO, Yupro Placement
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PEO Panel: Myth-Busting, Truth-Telling, and Rumor-Squashing
Facilitated by: Patrick J. Cleary, chief growth officer, Vensure Employer Solutions
Panelists: Diane J. Geller, Esq., partner, Fox Rothschild LLP; Jim Kennett, COO, Active Staffing Services; Sam Napoli, SVP, sales and marketing, Peoplease; Brian Urso, division president, Vensure Staffing Alliance
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Breakout Sessions: 9:15–11 a.m.
Supercharge Your Staffing Agency: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI
Lauren Jones, president, Leap Advisory Partners
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Breakout Sessions: 11:15 a.m.–12 noon
State of Staffing: Unlocking 2025 Growth in an Uncertain Economy
Eric Gregg, founder and customer experience strategist, ClearlyRated
Direct Hire Sector: Winning in Direct Hire Staffing Amid Market Shifts
Lori Malett, president, Hatch Staffing Services; Mandie Perdikakis, director of organizational development, Gus Perdikakis Associates Inc.
Industrial Sector: Staffing Service Triage: Strategies to Strengthen Your Light-Industrial Business
Facilitator: Sara Luchsinger, CSP, SVP of operations, SEEK Careers/Staffing
Panelists: Kyle Decker, co-founder and chief executive officer, Riley Decker Companies; Analisa Gutierrez, COO, Summit Staffing; Richard Rosner, founder, Staffing Shark LLC
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Health Care Sector: Charting the Course: Clinicians’ View on Health Care Staffing’s Past, Present, and Future
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Engineering, IT, and Scientific Sector: Untraditional Methods to Grow Your Staffing Firm
Miriam Dushane, managing partner, Alaant Workforce Solutions; Margot McDonald, president, The Kable Group; Barry Vince, president, Motive Workforce Solutions Inc.
- Session Resource Toolkit
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Superhuman Hiring: Your Ultimate Guide to AI Advertising Readiness
Alex Fourlis, general manager, Veritone Hire; Tiffany Stout, corporate systems manager, LSI Staffing
Employer and Personal Branding: Stand Out, Compete, and Win
Blake Babcock, VP of client engagement, Staffing Solutions Enterprises; Elizabeth Latham, director of virtual recruitment, Malone Workforce Solutions
Breakout Sessions: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Workplace Family Feud Showdown: Insights of Inclusivity
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Selling Statement of Work Services in Staffing
Kim Henderson, managing director, Cobalt Compass Solutions
Recruiting Mastery Workshop
Mike Lejeune, president, Lighting the Path LLC
The Most Entertaining Employment Law Game Show Ever!
Lia Elliott, co-managing partner, Staffing GC; Toby Malara, Esq., VP of government relations, American Staffing Association; Brittany Sakata, Esq., general counsel, American Staffing Association
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Maximize Your Tech Stack With Microsoft 365 Tools
Laura Schmitz, CSP, VP of operations, Aqore Staffing Software
LEGO Serious Play: Modeling the Future of Staffing and Recruitment
Jeff Rabkin, president, Wowza Inc.
Buzzwords Reimagined: Strategies to Foster Well-Being and Drive Performance
Ashley Andersen, founder, Ezra Sage
Super Session: 2:45–5 p.m.
Keynote Presentation by Debbie Peterson: Mastering Your Staffing Story: Finding Clarity
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