Attendee Registration & Continental Breakfast

Welcome + Opening Remarks

Char Delapena

Wahab Owolabi

How AI is Reshaping Talent Management at the Entry Points of the Workforce

As the landscape of talent management evolves, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies has become increasingly prevalent, revolutionizing how organizations identify, onboard, & develop talent, particularly at the entry points of the workforce. This panel brings together industry experts to delve into the transformative impact of AI on recruiting strategies, focusing specifically on entry-level positions.

- The impact AI has had on the emerging talent recruiting profession

- Navigating the risks & rewards of leveraging AI in recruiting

- What the future looks like for entry-point recruiting

Ruben Harris

Torian Richardson

Hilke Schellmann

Wahab Owolabi

Discussion Groups: Internship Insights: Academic Experiences in the Tech Trenches [HigherEd Only]

In this interactive and discussion-based session, we will chat about the dynamic landscape of tech internship/co-op recruitment from an academic institution perspective. Together as industry partners, we will explore the challenges, successes, and ongoing initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between academia and the tech sector.

Kate McRoberts

Discussion Group: Building Successful Campus Partnerships

Over the last few months, GeoComply has strategically built strong relationships with student clubs and organizations that focus on supporting DEI and equity-deserving groups. With these partnerships, we've been able to promote our internships to build a strong pipeline of highly engaged, diverse candidates. In this session, I will share best practices for identifying potential partners, managing relationships with student groups, and bridging the gap between campus & industry.

Shandy Johnston

Discussion Group: Nurturing Gen Z's Workplace Well-Being

Learn how MongoDB is flipping the script on workplace well-being for their interns through the Bloom initiative and how you can create and implement a similar strategy.

Natalie Chwalk

Discussion Group: AI-Powered Job Search

In this discussion group, attendees will explore the transformative potential of AI in optimizing and enhancing the job search process. Participants will delve into various AI-driven tools and strategies tailored to streamline and personalize their job hunt experience. Ultimately, participants will leave equipped with actionable insights and a deeper understanding of how AI can be harnessed to propel their career aspirations forward.

Glen Cathey

Discussion Group: Veris Insights | Unleashing the Influence of University Recruiting

Veris Insights works directly with hundreds of University Recruiting leaders to support them in their toughest challenges. Many of those challenges stem from navigating varying stakeholder perspectives and running into difficulties championing initiatives. In this session, we'll discuss frames and strategies that empower University Recruiting leaders to gain the influence your teams need to excel.

Jacynta Smith

RippleMatch | Unlocking Gen Z Talent: What New Data on Candidates Means for Fall Recruitment

In this session, RippleMatch will share the latest data trends and benchmarks from their platform on Gen Z candidates and recruitment landscape, which includes topics ranging from candidate confidence levels, career discovery paths, D&I, candidate experience expectations, and retention. The data insights will be followed by a panel discussion of university recruitment leaders, who will share their perspectives on what these data trends mean for fall recruitment, providing an actionable framework for attendees to set themselves up for success this fall with the latest best practices, processes, and technology.

Melanie Sam

Kate Beckman

Ashley Scott

Fall Travel is OUT - Building Stronger Pipelines without Campus Recruiting

Want to hire more targeted talent faster without ever going on campus? Duolingo's University Programs team will explain how we have cancelled fall recruiting and hired our most competitive and representative new grad/intern class to date by shifting our top of funnel strategy with targeted, sourced engagement year round.

We will dive into:
1. Sourcing candidates through recruiting partners like ReWriting the Code and Colorstack.

2. Engaging targeted talent in the spring and summer through virtual interview prep summits, "City Events" in summer internship hot spots like NYC and SF, and targeted conference engagement.

3. Leveraging former interns as "Duolingo Ambassadors" for scalable, more authentic campus recruiting efforts. (And keep our recruiters off the road!)

Kelly Barton

Megan Sobolosky

Holly Estes

Keeping the Flame Alive: Crafting an Effective Keep Warm Program and Strategy for Candidates

In the dynamic landscape of talent acquisition, maintaining a strong connection with prospective candidates is essential for building a robust talent pipeline. A well-designed Keep Warm Program can make all the difference in nurturing candidate relationships and ensuring that your organization stays top-of-mind when opportunities arise.

Join us for an insightful presentation as we delve into the intricacies of crafting and implementing an effective Keep Warm Program and strategy for candidates. Discover proven tactics for engaging with candidates throughout their journey, from initial interest to eventual placement. Learn how to personalize communication, offer valuable resources, and create meaningful touchpoints to keep candidates engaged and motivated.

Jessica McQuade

Hailey Smyrniotis

Lunch

Generative AI Unveiled: Transforming Recruitment and Ethical Career Development Practices

Engage with us to uncover the dynamic influence of generative AI on students and early-career individuals venturing into the job market. This session will navigate through the latest breakthroughs, market developments, and practical uses of revolutionary technology, equipping you with strategic knowledge and actionable steps. Together we will empower attendees to harness the full potential of generative AI responsibly and ethically.

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the transformative possibilities of generative AI and stay ahead in the evolving landscape of recruitment and career development practices.

Glen Cathey

Envisioning Our Work Ahead: DEI Focused Organizations and Leaders

What now? That is the question that many organizations, universities, and recruiting professionals who occupy the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging space asked in light of recent national and global political developments. How can we continue our commitment to DEIB? What strategies are others implementing to advance their work? How do I remain motivated during challenging times? While we do not have all the answers to these questions, we have connected with colleagues across industry and function to answer the question, “What now?” During this roundtable, we will explore strategies moving forward and identify tangible and actionable steps for advancing DEIB.

Rachel Harrington

Leah Lattimore

StreetWise | Strong Recruiting Partnerships are Good for Everyone’s Business

Join a dynamic conversation between representatives from industry, campus and a workforce non-profit organization, as we unpack what successful talent recruiting partnerships look like, where to find them, and how they can benefit your firm’s bottom line.

Ashley Silva

Nicole Geraci

Nicole Carrea

Sean McGowan

Networking Block

HackerRank | AI in Software Development

AI has changed software development. What will the future of developer jobs look like? Will we need fewer or more developers? Join the session to understand the change that will enable you to partner more effectively with engineering leaders and C-level execs as you get ready to be GenAI-ready.

Vivek Ravisankar

Building Better Employer Engagements Through Career and DEI Collaboration

Building strategic relationships with employers is critical for connecting students to opportunities and showcasing the strengths of our university. A coordinated approach between Career Services and DEIC offices can enhance employer engagement and offer a more holistic view of our institutional assets.

This session will outline key benefits, and expected outcomes from fostering greater collaboration between our offices when engaging with employer partners.

By leveraging the combined capabilities of our offices, we can deliver higher value to employers, students, and our university. This collaborative approach will showcase our institution's strengths while meeting the engagement needs of our partners.

Karis Boyd-Sinkler

Susan (Sue) Brien

Future-Proofing Your Workforce: The Power of Investing in Early Talent

This session explores strategies and benefits associated with nurturing early talent within organizations. It delves into the proactive approach of investing resources in developing early-career individuals to ensure long-term success and resilience in an ever-evolving business landscape. This session will touch on topics like attracting and retaining top talent, fostering innovation and impact, and maintaining a competitive edge through a forward-looking workforce strategy.

Renu Midha

Christina Garvey

Building Bridges: Cultivating Inclusive Cultures and Retaining Underrepresented Talent

In today's diverse workplace landscape, fostering an inclusive culture isn't just a moral imperative—it's also essential for organizational success. However, many companies still struggle with effectively retaining underrepresented talent and creating environments where everyone feels valued and included. This session will explore strategies for building bridges within organizations to cultivate inclusive cultures and retain underrepresented talent.

Mike Goldstein

RTC | It's Giving Maximum Returns: 3 Key Features Needed to Turn Interns into FTE

Whether you want it or not, every intern is an Ambassador for your company. Fortunately, if they have an amazing experience, they’ll tell their peers. Unfortunately, if they have a poor experience…. they’ll also tell their peers… and they also won’t come back. For a generation influenced by influencers, what can companies do to ensure their internship experience is positive, fulfilling, meaningful, and so rewarding that the intern not only comes back for FTE, but also recruits their friends to apply for roles with the company? Rewriting the Code has identified three high-impact features companies can leverage to maximize the internship experience leading to increased acceptance of return offers and positive representation among their GenZ peers.

RTC will present data from our 2023 intern experience survey, which included 948 respondents from 200+ universities interning at over 400 companies. This data highlights key themes for cultivating a successful internship experience. This will be an interactive presentation with breakouts, where you can share successes and challenges and create actionable strategies. Leaving this session, you’ll be equipped with data and insights you can easily implement this summer and those that will contribute to a positive employer brand and fall recruiting cycle.

Sue Harnett

Nicole Wright

Erica Crutch

The Shifting Talent Pipelines across Education and Workforce

Join a panel featuring Farouk Dey, Vice Provost for Integrative Learning at Johns Hopkins University, and Gino Rooney, Co-founder CEO of Classet, in a discussion moderated by OneReq Founder Wahab Owolabi on "How Shifting Workforce Talent Pipelines across Education and Industry is impacting the Future of Work"

Delve into the impact of the pandemic, artificial intelligence, and the macroeconomy on blue-collar and white-collar jobs, exploring the evolving relationship between education and industry. Gain insights and strategies for navigating the changing landscape of workforce talent pipelines, whether you're an educator, industry professional, or policymaker, in this dynamic session.

In this session, we'll explore the impacts of the pandemic, artificial intelligence, and macroeconomic changes on both blue-collar and white-collar jobs. We'll discuss how these factors are altering the relationship between education and industry, examining the evolving landscape of talent pipelines. Whether you're an educator, industry professional, or policymaker, you'll gain insights and strategies for navigating these changes.

Specifically, we'll address how the pandemic, AI, and macroeconomic shifts have affected talent development organizations and the workforce, particularly in the realms of technology and skilled trades. We'll also explore the opportunities arising for both the workforce and those involved in higher education, talent development, and upskilling initiatives. Join us for a dynamic session where we'll delve into these topics and more, providing valuable insights for adapting to the evolving workforce landscape.

Gino Rooney

Farouk Dey

Wahab Owolabi

Networking Reception