Staffing World is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new strategies, and get solutions that win business and spur growth.
OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Create the Future With Peter Diamandis, MD
Peter Diamandis is a serial entrepreneur, futurist, technologist, New York Times best-selling author, and the founder of more than 25 companies. He is also the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions.
Fortune magazine has named Diamandis one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders.” His life’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs to create a hopeful, compelling and abundant future for humanity. See him at Staffing World and get inspired to create your company’s best future.
Opening keynote sponsored by World Wide Specialty.
WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Accelerate Innovation With Erica Dhawan
Management and organizational design powerhouse Erica Dhawan is a globally in-demand keynote speaker who has worked with leading brands and business giants, including Cisco, Coca-Cola, Nike, Chase, FedEx, and Mercedes Benz. She is the author of Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence, a Wallstreet Journal bestseller. At Staffing World, Dhawan will deliver a transformative keynote session that imparts wisdom and delivers strategies that will separate you and your company from just the norm. You will learn how to use what Dhawan calls connectional intelligence (CxQ) to accelerate innovation, break down silos, and achieve breakthrough impact.
This keynote will empower attendees to
- Discover new ways to lead, inspire, and communicate with diverse audiences through uncertainty.
- Learn how to keep collaborations aligned, build trust, and foster motivation.
- Inspire teamwork, innovation, resilience, revitalization, and results-driven progress.
See Dhawan in action in this highlight reel video, and then reserve your seat at Staffing World 2024 in Nashville. The experience will change the way you see your company and the way you do business—and help you achieve new heights.
CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Mastering Your Staffing Story: Finding Clarity With Debbie Peterson
Every one of us has a unique journey —whether you stumbled into the staffing industry or fell in love with it from the first requisition. But where is your path leading you now? Is it clear, or just a blurry image of what could be?
Don’t miss this presentation by Debbie Peterson, a sought-after speaker, business consultant, podcaster, and author, as she delivers a masterclass in her proven Clarity Compass framework. With the answers to just five questions, she will guide you in creating your vision and a focused plan for advancing to the next level in your career and business.
Plus, hear from a panel of industry leaders as part of this keynote session. Panelists will discuss business hot topics and emerging trends as well as engage in a lively exchange about workplace culture, employee engagement, and what’s ahead for the industry.
Empowering and elevating women in staffing
Powerful, inspiring presenters share lessons and growth strategies that have propelled their careers and positioned them for continued success.
THRIVE Live is presented by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group. See the exciting lineup so far for this wildly popular event. Register now »
THRIVE Live takes place on Oct. 21–22 before the main convention begins. Add this programming to your Staffing World registration at an additional cost.
Preconvention Programs
Highly focused programming for ambitious staffing pros
Sales
Unlock Sales Potential: High-Impact Techniques for Staffing Excellence
Robert Reid, principal, Butler Street
Leadership
Build a Sustainable Strengths-Based Culture
Kelly Merbler, founding principal,
The Kelly Merbler Co.
These programs take place on Oct. 22 before the main convention begins. Select one of the above to add to your Staffing World registration at an additional cost.
Engage on topics that address the needs of staffing professionals today
Leading through change and increasing employee engagement
Amplifying your outreach to prospective client and talent
Discovering new approaches to boosting your firm’s sales
Making technology better fuel your recruiting efforts
Dealing with disruption and capitalizing on opportunity
Supporting emerging women leaders in staffing
Tracking benchmarks to improve operations and margins
Staying ahead of industry changes and growth opportunities
Maximizing your company’s growth potential
Building a network for new business collaborations
Increasing operational efficiencies using new tech tools