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About this Event
Our two-day Staffing & Talent Solutions Leaders conference will focus on how leaders in the US should navigate the evolving landscape and proactively take steps to cultivate and advance the future workforce.
Here is what you can expect on the day:
- Gain insights and inspiration from keynote speakers
- Explore impact, trends and innovation in staffing & talent solutions with our industry experts
- Participate in expert-led roundtable discussions on key hiring challenges
- To finish with a flourish, we will crown our TIARA Awards champions in a gala celebration dinner
TALiNT Partners events are recognized for the quality of their interactions, their delegates and support of the best industry partners and experts. We highly recommend you register now while spaces are available.
Event Disclaimer: Our curated events are designed to foster meaningful exchanges, and we cater meticulously to each participant. Should your plans change so that you are no longer able to attend, we kindly ask for timely notice to accommodate others who could benefit from this event.
Agenda
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Day 1: Joint Session
- 10:00 - 10:30 Arrival & Registration
- 10:30 - 10:45 Welcome & Introduction Hosted by Ken Brotherston, Founder & Ray Culver, Managing Director - Americas of TALiNT Partners
- 10:45 - 11:15 Opening Roundtable The Good - The Bad - The Ugly: What's Happening From a Senior Leaders Perspective
- 11:15 - 11:45 Ken & Ray presentation Global overview (Ken) - US Overview (Ray)
- 11:45 - 12:30 Keynote: Kip Wright
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
- 13:30 - 14:15 Panel 1 - The Consultants Edge: Driving Innovation in Staffing & Talent Solutions Bruce Morton, Tracey Klein, Cara Kresge, Mickey Pelletier
- 14:15 - 14:45 Roundtable Discussion 1 What areas of the Industry are most prime for consultants/advisors?
- 14:45 - 15:00 Networking Break
- 15:00 - 15:30 Keynote: Ashley Andersen
- 15:30 - 16:15 Panel 2: Inside a Buyer's Mind: Evaluating the Staffing and Talent Solutions Landscape Diane Alvarez, Ryan Harlan, Pratik Patel, Penny Burnett
- 16:15 - 16:45 Roundtable Discussion 2 What does "great" look like in a CW program?
- 16:45 - 17:00 Wrap Up - Day 1 Ray Culver & Ken Brotherston
- 17:30 - 19:00 Drinks & Networking
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Day 2: Staffing
- 08:30 - 09:00 Registration & Refreshments
- 09:00 - 09:15 Welcome Ray Culver, Managing Director - Americas, TALiNT Partners
- 09:15 - 09:45 Keynote: Marcus Sawyerr
- 09:45 - 10:15 Panel 3: Driving Innovation: New Solutions for Sourcing, Screening, and Selection Greg LaGarde, Michael Thompson, Robert Bouchard, Anju Abel
- 10:15 - 10:45 Roundtable Discussion 3 What actions are you taking/have you taken to drive innovation throughout your sourcing and recruitment teams? What has worked/hasn't worked? What's on the horizon for your firm?
- 10:45 - 11:00 Networking Break
- 11:00 - 11:30 Panel 4: Disruptiing Staffing: Technology's Role in the Sales Journey Martin Gutierrez, Jesse Siegal
- 11:30 - 12:00 Roundtable Discussion 4 How are you leveraging technology in your business today? What successes and challenges have you experienced? What is on top of mind for 2025 from a technology perspective?
- 12:00 - 12:45 Networking Lunch
- 12:45 - 13:15 Panel 5: Future-Proofing Your Staffing Firm: Emerging Trends to Watch Raleen Gagnon, Brandon Evatt, Rodrigo Alcaine, Buffy Stulz-White
- 13:15 - 13:45 Roundtable Discussion 5 How are you "future proofing" your staffing firm? Are you being bold or hunkering down?
- 13:45 - 14:15 Panel 6: Unlocking Value: M&A in the Staffing Industry, Opportunities and Risks Ronny Grosman, Dave Muller
- 14:15 - 14:45 Wrap up excercise Staffing 3.0 - what will you take back into your org tomorrow?
- 14:45 - 15:00 Closing Remarks Ray Culver, Managing Director - Americas, TALiNT Partners
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Day 2: Talent Solutions
- 08:30 - 09:00 Registration & Refreshments
- 09:00 - 09:15 Welcome & Introduction Ken Brotherston, Founder & Chair, TALiNT Partners
- 09:15 - 09:45 Keynote: Jim McCoy
- 09:45 - 10:15 Panel 3: New Skills for a New Era Raleen Gagnon, Sarah Keady, Rich Parker
- 10:15 - 10:45 Roundtable Discussion 3 How are you evolving your proposition to include internal marketplaces, training and skills-building?
- 10:45 - 11:00 Networking Break
- 11:00 - 11:30 Panel 4: Innovation Beyond Tech: The Talent Solutions firm of the future Priya Kandula, Emily Costello, Orli Becker, Thomas Leeper
- 11:30 - 12:00 Roundtable Discussion 4 What are the implications in your programmes from a client, supplier and candidate lens?
- 12:00 - 12:45 Networking Lunch
- 12:45 - 13:15 Panel 5: Agentic AI in the Workplace: redefining jobs and workforce solutions Keith McCarthy, Bruce Morton, Sam Dhesi, Kieran Scally-Carde
- 13:15 - 13:45 Roundtable Discussion 5
- 13:45 - 14:15 Panel 6: Workforce Solutions Technology Transformation: Stories from the Frontline Mark Morton, Laura Moritz, Rick Betori, JoAnne Estrada
- 14:15 - 14:45 Wrap Up Excercise Talent Solutions 3.0 - what will you take back into your org tomorrow?
- 14:45 - 15:00 Closing Remarks Ken Brotherston, Founder & Chair, TALiNT Partners
Speakers
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Ashley Andersen EzraSage CEO & FounderAshley Andersen is a speaker, executive coach, and the Founder & CEO of EzraSage, helping organizations equip top performers with the skills to sustain productivity without sacrificing well-being. With a background in social work and psychology, she has designed leadership development programs across corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors.
A certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, Co-Active Coach, and ORSCC, Ashley specializes in resilience, stress management, and sustainable performance. She has spoken at major conferences, including the American Staffing Association and California Staffing Association, on topics such as burnout prevention, leading teams under pressure, and thriving in high-stakes work environments.
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Jim McCoy Atlas CEOJim McCoy is the CEO of Atlas, the largest Direct provider of EOR services. In this role, Jim leads a team of 300 professionals who support more than 5,000 client employees with payroll, benefits and immigration services in 160 countries and territories.
Prior to his work at Atlas, Jim was SVP and Head of Enterprise Solutions for ManpowerGroup, where he has worked for the better part of 14 years. In that role, Jim and his team were responsible for the 350 largest ManpowerGroup clients in North America. Previously Jim spent nine years building ManpowerGroup’s global Recruitment Outsourcing business, expanding it into 56 countries and achieving leadership in the industry in scale and revenue.
Jim is a known industry-champion in human capital globally. He is regularly featured as a speaker at global industry events and media on topics ranging from labor market and economic trends to equity in recruitment and employment practices.
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Marcus Sawyerr EQ App Founder & CEOMarcus Sawyer is the Founder and CEO of EQ App, a company leveraging AI to revolutionize how businesses connect with networks and information for growth in sales, marketing, and recruiting1. With over 15 years of experience in HR tech and recruiting, Marcus has established himself as a forward-thinking innovator in the industry.
Before founding EQ App, Marcus held significant roles at CareerBuilder, where he started in ad sales, and at The Adecco Group, where he served as Global President of Adecco Group X, focusing on building technology solutions.
He has also been a member of the Microsoft Services Executive Board and an investor, showcasing his diverse expertise and leadership in the tech and recruitment sectors.
Originally from London and now based in Silicon Valley, Marcus has a global perspective, having visited over 107 countries. This international experience has been instrumental in building the EQ Community, which champions inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
Marcus is passionate about using AI to unlock opportunities and help individuals and businesses thrive. His vision for EQ App is to inspire users to harness AI’s potential and achieve their professional goals through innovative products and content.
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Kip Wright Wright Path Advisors CEO & FounderKip Wright is the founder and CEO of Wright Path Advisors, a strategic advisory services firm that focuses on the staffing and human capital services sectors, Wright Path services include strategic guidance, organizational alignment, process improvement, financial optimization, M&A transactional support, and executive roundtables.
In his three plus decade career, Wright has served in numerous leadership roles with public and private staffing and workforce solution companies. As CEO and Chairman of INSPYR Solutions (previously Genuent), Wright oversaw their expansion from a $70M regional provider to a national provider with over $350M in revenues. As Senior Vice President of Manpower, North America, he successfully led Manpower’s $2 billion contingent staffing line of business for the United States and Canada. Wright also served as Senior Vice President of ManpowerGroup Solutions in North America, Wright joined ManpowerGroup through the acquisition of COMSYS / TAPFIN where he served in several executive roles including Senior Vice President of Managed Solutions, Chief Financial Officer and President of TAPFIN.
Wright began his career as an auditor with Ernst & Young. Considered a leader in the field of human capital and workforce fulfillment, Wright is the recipient of numerous awards. He is a five-time recipient of Staffing Industry Analysts’ “Staffing 100” award, recognizing the most influential leaders in the staffing industry. Under his direction, TAPFIN became the gold standard for contingent workforce management providers and was the largest global MSP for four years running. TAPFIN was also recognized by Everest Group as the top performer in the MSP space three years in a row.
Wright carries his business degree from Louisiana State University. He is also a passionate champion for Diversity, Equity, and inclusion. In addition to mentoring a number of minority and women-owned staffing businesses throughout the years, Wright currently serves as a Board member for INSPYR Solutions, TechServe Alliance, and the Women Business Collaborative, and has participated on numerous other boards, including OnForce and Homemade Gourmet.
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Bruce Morton Bruce Morton Consulting Founder -
Tracey Klein Klein Consulting Fractional Leader, Advisor, Collaborator -
Priya Kandula CodeForce360 CEO -
Mickey Pelletier CWM Strategies Founder & CEO -
Diane Alvarez Grady Health System Human Resource Director, Talent Acquisition -
Ryan Harlan The Home Depot Senior Manager Talent Acquisition -
Patrik Patel Mastercard Director - Category Management - Labor/North America Technology Spend -
Penny Burnett TK Elevator Talent Acquisition Leader -
Greg LaGarde Bullhorn Vice President, Enterprise North America -
Michael Thompson OnePay Head of Sales -
Robert Bouchard Tier4 Group Chief Operating Officer -
Anju Abel Lancesoft Chief Executive Officer -
Martin Gutierrez SourceWhale Head of Business Development -
Jesse Siegal Tandym Group Senior Vice President -
Raleen Gagnon TalentEdgeAI Chief Executive Officer -
Brandon Evatt Flentis Corporation Vice President of Sales and Strategic Partnerships -
Rodrigo Alcaine Eastridge Workforce Solutions CEO -
Buffy Stulz-White Premier Healthcare Holdings, Inc. CEO -
Ronny Grosman Blackwood Capital Group Owner & Managing Director -
Dave Muller Tandym Group President
