Procurement & Talent Acquisition Executives gather to benchmark their extended workforce programs and uncover best practices to propel them forward.
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The management of the extended workforce / global talent ecosystem is a multi-dimensional phenomena. Understanding the needs of all parties is critical to the success of any evolving talent program.
Gain perspective by widening your lens and making room for new ideas. Get the space and time to create a grounded vision for your organization driven by peer best practices.
The Global Talent Ecosystem
Who should attend?
Join an exclusive group of 50-60 Extended Workforce Leaders including Procurement, Talent Acquisition Leaders and Highly Vetted Sponsors as you collaborate on best practices in a safe and luxurious indoor/outdoor venue. VISION offers real-time market intelligence & insights for Outsourced and Internal Extended Workforce Programs. The following Enterprise Leaders may join:
Indirect Procurement
Talent Acquisition
Program Operations
What to expect?
Join an exclusive group of 50-60 Extended Workforce Leaders including Procurement, Talent Acquisition Leaders and Highly Vetted Sponsors as you collaborate on best practices in a safe and luxurious indoor/outdoor venue. VISION offers real-time market intelligence & insights for Outsourced and Internal Extended Workforce Programs. The following Enterprise Leaders may join:
In-person and ad-hoc
The best conversations are unplanned and spontaneous. "Bump into" your next peer mentor and solution innovator.
Interactive Sessions
Lectures be gone! Dive deep during roundtables with Procurement and TA peers plus vetted, innovative provider sponsors.
Cocktails
Experience two (2) networking events. First night with peers and select sponsors and the second with CW Ops.
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Discounted Rooms
Enjoy steep room block discounts (while supplies last for Enterprise ONLY)
Exclusive
Comfortable ratios of Buyers to Sponsors. No tickets sold. All sponsors vetted and coached prior to event to ensure high value add content
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JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America, a US News Best of Hotel 2022, is in an unbeatable location in Bloomington, Minnesota, minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul and connected to the Mall of America. The hotel is close to renowned shopping, dining, and entertainment, including US Bank Stadium and Xcel Energy Center. Enjoy local cuisine and craft cocktails during our wonderful event.
Speakers and Roundtable Facilitators email the Organizer for one night free (while supplies last).
Networking Topics
War for Talent
Diversity & Inclusion
Innovation/Technology
Direct Sourcing
Compliance & Risk
Globalization
THU 25 MAY VIRTUAL 1-1 NETWORKING
March 2023
Virtual 1-1 Networking
ASAP: Create Networking Profile
May 17-23: Book and Accept 10-minute 1-1 virtual meetings
May 25, 12-5pm ET: Conduct 10-min virtual meetings on our proprietary platform
WED 31 MAY HAPPY HOUR
WED 31 MAY 2023 5:00 PM
Happy Hour Welcome Reception
Brought to you by Allegis Global Solutions
THU 1 JUNE PROGRAM
8:00 – 9:00
Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30
Introductions & Program Overview
9:30 – 10:05
Keynote: Importance of Data Analytics in Driving Results with your Contingent Workforce Program
Allen Clark, Contingent Labor Program Manager, CHS
Edward Troost, Director @ Monument Consulting
Looking to drive tangible results in your CW Program? It all starts with the facts. Data doesn’t lie, but it’s what you do with it that matters. Join us to uncover the insights that can help you control costs and drive efficiencies.
At this event, we’ll delve into how to increase your visibility into what’s really happening in your CW Program. By leveraging data analytics, you can gain a deeper understanding of where your costs are coming from and take action to optimize them.
We’ll share real-world examples of how CHS has improved program efficiencies and controlled costs by analyzing key data points. By attending, you’ll learn how to identify areas of improvement and implement effective strategies to reduce costs and increase program performance.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take your CW Program to the next level. Register now and discover how data can empower your business.
10:05-10:20
Networking Break by GTT
10:20-11:20
Breakouts by Program Maturity
Designed by Pam Randall, Applied Materials
Where do you fall in the program maturity spectrum?
- Are you still building your CW Program?
- Is your existing program needing improvements?
- Are you looking to expand globally?
- Are you a mature program looking to maintain quality?
Join your CW program peers for a roundtable dialogue based on the challenges and opportunities of your CW program organized by maturity.
Come ready with a challenge you are looking to operationalize based on your CW program’s growth stage. Each group will present to the entire room after lunch. Expect to share challenges, roadmaps, feedback, risks and action items.
Early Adoption Stage w/ Chris Buck, Head of TA @ Tellurian
- Are you building your program business case?
- Is your program under 18 months?
- Facing challenges with program
- Evolving your program w/ direct sourcing
- How and where is DEI in your strategy goal ?
- How are you leveraging your program brand as part of your strategy?
Global Expansion Stage w/ Ernesto Garcia @ GraceMark
- Have you struggled with your global expansion?
- Is now the right time to expand your program?
- The key considerations
- Thinking of a full global or hybrid
SOW Management Stage w/ Sarah Carew, Interim Talent Acquisition Manager @ Sun Country Airlines
- Considering SOW as part of your program?
- Facing challenges with your strategy management?
- How to build SOW adoption across the Enterprise
11:20 – 12:00
Recap: Breakouts by Maturity
12:00 – 1:15
Lunch by Collabera
1:15-2:00 Sapphire
Empowering Marginalized Communities through Inclusive Contingent Workforce Programs
Lisa Wayne,
Angela Westhead, Manager, Contingent Workforce & BPO @ Zendesk
Malissa Ramani, Global Supplier Manager, Extended Workforce Solutions Operations @ Google
Pamela Randall, Business Enablement Manager, Global Contingent Workforce @ Applied Materials
2:00-2:45 Breakout, Sapphire
1: Strategies to Attract a Diverse Workforce
Katie Levesque, VP, Supplier Diversity Director @ Truist
Jimmy Iannuzzi, Vice President and General Manager @ nTech Workforce
2:00-2:45 Breakout, Ruby
2: Cost Savings Driven through Services Procurement
Mike Moxie, Solutions Executive @Allegis Global Solutions
Takeaways:
- Why now is the right time to analyze procurement for savings opportunities?
- Ways to get started using services procurement for cost savings
2:45-3:00
Networking Break by Guidant Global
3:00-3:45 Breakouts, Sapphire
1: The 3 Biggest Lessons of running the one of the Largest Self-Managed programs in the world
Lisa Zak, Director, Indirect Supply Management – Contingent Labor & HR @ Medtronic
Jon Beck, Founder & CEO @ Ursus
Alex Klehr, VNDLY Product Executive @ Workday
3:00-3:45 Breakouts, Ruby
2: Implementing a multi-tier program in a highly decentralized environment
Andrew Puente, Director Global Sourcing – Indirects @ Dover Corporation
Richa Gupta, AVP, Sales @ BayOne Solutions
How do you create consistency and control while giving the organization freedom to “do their own thing.”
3:45 – 5:00
Free Time
5:00 – 7:00
Cocktail Reception w/ CW Ops
FRI 2 JUNE PROGRAM w/ CW Ops
8:00 – 9:00 Sapphire Lounge
Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30 Sapphire
Keynote by Geno Cutolo, Head of Adecco North America
Geno Cutolo, Head of Adecco North America @ The Adecco Group
- Talent Market. Customer is the employee. The changes needed by employers in this market of talent scarcity. The rising importance being socially conscious.
- How do you connect and engage with suppliers?
How do you create a sense of culture with a multigenerational and multicultural workforce? - How is technology and AI changing the game?
9:30 – 10:15
MSP Executive Panel: The State of MSP Today and Tomorrow
Marie France, SVP of Program Management @ Guidant Global
Art Knapp, CEO @ Volt & HireGenics (Innova Solutions)
Bruce Morton, Global Head of Strategy @ Allegis Global Solutions
Moderated by Ann Ramakumaran, CEO @ Ampcus
- What are your clients asking for today that they didn’t a year ago?
- What are your prospects looking for beyond Gen 1 and Gen 2 programs?
- What are you offering your clients that is separating you from the competition?
- How do you envision MSPs being more strategic than just tactical in 2023?
- How can we turn our extended workforce into a true competitive advantage?
10:15 – 10:45
Coffee Break
Brought to you by Top Recruiter
10:45-11:05 Sapphire
ClubVMSA update
Jim Coughlin, Creative Director, ClubVMSA
11:15 – 12:00 Breakouts, Sapphire
1: How to use Artificial Intelligence to power up your CW Program
Michael Beckwith, Category Manager, Staff Augmentation, Corporate Card and Travel @ Xcel Energy
Learn about a cool tech to create job descriptions, program plans, interview questions (and answers), meeting agendas, RFP’s / RFQ’s and more!
11:15 – 12:00 Breakouts, Ruby
2. The 5 most important things Suppliers can do to be Award Winners
Karen Maarouf, Senior Director, Global Supplier Relations @ Magnit
Learn how to move up the value chain with your MSP partners. Save time, energy and resources by doing the work that matters the most. Learn how to achieve top ranking on scorecards, make spotlight calls your friend… learn how to shine in QBRs…. learn how to become a trusted advisor to your MSP partner.
11:15 – 12:00 Breakouts, Mini Sota
3. The Art and Science of Connecting Effectively
Jim Coughlin, Creative Director @ ClubVMSA + Chief Learning Officer @ Top Recruiter
Unlock the power of great communication and make a lasting impression on those around you. Connect quickly, be heard clearly, command attention in conversations – all with ease! Tune into your own style as well as that of your conversation partners to engage thoughtfully.
11:15 – 12:00 Breakouts, Emerald
4. Open Dialogue
Create your own topics and brainstorm proven ways to solve for them.
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch
Brought to you by Top Recruiter
Friday, June 2, 2023 @ 1:15-2:45
*CW Buyers: Direct Sourcing Workshop
Brought to you by HireGenics
- Basic Requirements + Reasons
- Critical Considerations + Pitfalls
- Messaging for Stakeholder Buy-in
Keynote speakerS
Jim Coughlin
Unlock the power of great communication and make a lasting impression on those around you. Connect quickly, be heard clearly, command attention in conversations - all with ease! Tune into your own style as well as that of your conversation partners to engage thoughtfully.
speakers
Alex Klehr
Allen Clark
Andrew Puente
Angela Westhead
Art Knapp
Christopher Buck
Edward Troost
Jim Coughlin
Jimmy Iannuzzi
John DeWeerd
Jon Beck
Lisa Wayne
Lisa Zak
Marie France
Mike Moxie
Pam Randall
Rohan Dass
Tiffany Farnsworth
Pricing
TICKET - Hotel NOT Included
Procurement & Talent Acquisition-
FULL ACCESS to ALL sessions including Keynotes, Lunch, Roundtables and Cocktail Reception. No hotel rooms are included here.
TICKET + 1 NIGHT HOTEL
Procurement & Talent Acquisition-
FULL ACCESS to sessions PLUS 1 Night Hotel Room. Organizers will confirm your preferred night upon booking. No need to call the hotel.
TICKET + 2 NIGHTS' HOTEL
Procurement & Talent Acquisition-
FULL ACCESS to ALL sessions PLUS 2 Nights' Hotel Room. No need to call the hotel to book your rooms. Just click and purchase here.
past event photo gallery
upcoming events
First Wed of Month
Tuesdays 12:30-1 ET
11:15 – 12:00 Breakouts, Ruby
2. The 5 most important things Suppliers can do to be Award Winners
Karen Maarouf, Senior Director, Global Supplier Relations @ Magnit
Learn how to move up the value chain with your MSP partners. Save time, energy and resources by doing the work that matters the most. Learn how to achieve top ranking on scorecards, make spotlight calls your friend… learn how to shine in QBRs…. learn how to become a trusted advisor to your MSP partner.