Staffing & Talent Solutions US Conference

About this Event

Date June 11 - June 12

Venue / Location W Atlanta – Downtown Free

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

• Day 1: Joint Session

• 10:00 - 10:30 Arrival & Registration
• 10:30 - 10:45 Welcome & Introduction Hosted by Jo Matkin, CEO & Ray Culver, managing Director - Americas of TALiNT Partners
• 10:45 - 11:00 Opening Icebreaker
• 11:00 - 11:30 Global Overview: Jo & Ray
• 11:30 - 12:30 Working Lunch
• 12:30 - 13:15 Keynote: Kip Wright
• 13:15 - 13:45 Panel 1: The Consultants Edge Driving innovation in staffing & talent solutions
• 13:45 - 14:15 Roundtable Discussion 1
• 14:15 - 14:45 Networking Break
• 14:45 - 15:15 Keynote: Ashley Andersen
• 15:15 - 15:45 Panel 2: Inside a Buyer's Mind Inside a buyer's mind
• 15:45 - 16:15 Roundtable Discussion 2
• 16:15 - 16:45 Day 1 Wrap Up
• 17:30 - 19:00 Drinks & Networking An opportunity to informally network with your fellow delegates, our partners and the TALiNT Partners team.

• Day 2: Staffing

• 08:30 - 09:00 Arrival & Registration
• 09:00 - 09:15 Welcome & Introduction Hosted by Ray Culver, Managing Director - Americas of TALiNT Partners
• 09:15 - 09:45 Keynote: Marcus Sawyerr
• 09:45 - 10:15 Panel 3: The Legal Frontier Staffing in a Changing World
• 10:15 - 10:45 Roundtable Discussion 3
• 10:45 - 11:00 Networking Break
• 11:00 - 11:30 Panel 4: Disrupting Staffing Technology's role in the future of work
• 11:30 - 12:00 Roundtable Discussion 4
• 12:00 - 12:45 Networking Lunch
• 12:45 - 13:15 Panel 5: Disruption and Opportunity Future proofing your staffing firm
• 13:15 - 13:45 Roundtable Discussion 5
• 13:45 - 14:15 Panel 6: Unlocking Value M&A in the staffing industry, opportunities and risks
• 14:15 - 14:45 Day 2 Wrap Up Staffing firm of the future
• 14:45 - 15:00 Closing Remarks Hosted by Ray Culver, Managing Director - Americas of TALiNT Partners

• Day 3: Talent Solutions

• 08:30 - 09:00 Arrival & Registration
• 09:00 - 09:15 Welcome & Introduction Hosted by Jo Matkin, CEO of TALiNT Partners
• 09:15 - 09:45 Keynote: Jim McCoy
• 09:45 - 10:15 Panel 3: New Skills for the AI ERA
• 10:15 - 10:45 Roundtable Discussion 3
• 10:45 - 11:00 Networking Break
• 11:00 - 11:30 Panel 4: DE&I in 2025 Where do we go from here?
• 11:30 - 12:00 Roundtable Discussion 4
• 12:00 - 12:45 Networking Lunch
• 12:45 - 13:15 Panel 5: Agentic AI in the Workplace Redefining jobs and workforce solutions
• 13:15 - 13:45 Roundtable Discussion 5
• 13:45 - 14:15 Panel 6: Workforce Solutions Technology Transformation Stories from the front line
• 14:15 - 14:45 Day 2 Wrap Up What will you take back into your org tomorrow?
• 14:45 - 15:00 Closing Remarks Hosted by Jo Matkin, CEO of TALiNT Partners

Speakers

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  Ashley Andersen EzraSage CEO & Founder
  Ashley 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 CEO
  Jim 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 & CEO
  Marcus 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 & Founder
  Kip 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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