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Join us on Thursday 11/9 before the event for Virtual 1:1 Sessions
Noon - 5pm
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8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
Miramontes + Terrace
9:00 - 9:45 Introductions by the Enterprise
Observatory
9:45 - 10:30 Keynote Speaker:
Program Maturity Best Practices - Continued Evolution
Observatory
Jim Gillespie, Contingent Workforce Consultant @ Services Procurement Monument Consulting
Farrah Assadi, Director of Business Development @ Monument Consulting
Will Wong, Head of Talent Acquisition – Global Business Solutions @ Clover by Fiserv
Join industry experts Jim Gillespie and Farrah Assadi from Monument Consulting, along with Will Wong from Clover, for an insightful keynote. Formerly with Fiserv, Jim Gillespie brings over 30 years of procurement leadership to discuss program maturity best practices and advancing third-party labor programs. Learn how to enhance your contingent workforce program with strategies for increased visibility, streamlined administration, compliance, talent pool expansion, and cost savings. Gain insights into SOW management, AI integration, direct sourcing, gig economy platforms, and global expansion through real case studies, including Monument’s work with Fiserv. Monument Consulting, a global leader in contingent workforce management, offers top-tier MSP solutions and consulting services. Refine your approach to building an exceptional contingent workforce program with practical insights from this session.
Sponsored by Monument Consulting
10:30 - 11:00 Networking Break
Foyer + Terrace
Sponsored by ICONMA
11:00 - 12:00 Breakouts
Observatory: The Forgotten Middle: Why VMS/MSP Combos Underserve Mid-Market Programs
Chris Brower, Co-founder and President, Chief Revenue Officer @ HireArt
Kobie Wagener Contingent Workforce Program Manager @ Bloom Energy
Thousands of mid-market companies have a sizable contract workforce that necessitates bringing on vendors to manage. But if they are spending less than $25 million, the traditional VMS/MSP model does not serve their needs well. It is either too expensive or too small of a program for the major vendors to consider. So what should these companies do? In this session, we will discuss how and why this problem occurs and the alternative solutions that are emerging to address it.
Sponsored by HireArt
Miramontes: Thinking of upgrading your VMS?
Maria Jimenez, Director of Global Contingent Workforce Program @Sony Interactive Entertainment
Matt Moloney, Vice President, Enterprise Sales and Alliances @ Flextrack Inc.
Unlock the secrets to successful Request for Proposals (RFPs) and technology solution implementations in this focused session. Discover strategies to craft effective RFPs, ask critical pre-commitment questions, spot early red flags, and demand comprehensive platform demonstrations. Ideal for tech procurers and project managers.
Key Points:
- Crafting effective RFPs and timelines
- Crucial pre-commitment inquiries
- Early red flag identification
- Demanding comprehensive platform demos
Sponsored by Flextrack
Montara: Direct Sourcing- Everything you need to know before launching
Karen Gonzalez, Executive Vice President @ LiveHire
Pradeep Chauhan, Global Category Lead – Contingent Staffing & Direct Sourcing @ NIKE
In this breakout session, you will learn:
- The challenges you face in getting Direct Sourcing launched at your company and tips to help overcome them
- How Direct Sourcing complements other contingent staffing channels and tips to not freak out your staffing suppliers
- How to operationalize your Direct Sourcing program and tips to get the most out of it
Sponsored by LiveHire
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch
Miramontes + Terrace
Sponsored by Collabera
1:30 - 2:15 Keynote Panel: Cyber Security Controls and Considerations when managing 3rd Party (Supplier) Relationships.
Observatory
Allen Chilson, Talent Acquisition Leader @ Danaher Corporation
David Braxton, Senior Vice President, Global Procurement @ Bank of America
Julia Braun, Director of Enterprise Procurement @ Highspot
Mike Tyson Director, Global Contingent Workforce Program @ Kroll
Moderated by Rory Spanier, Chief Operating Officer of 360 Talent Solutions
- Understand key cyber security risks that organization should be aware of when engaging with 3rd party supplier in contingent workforce industry.
- See examples of how do assess the cyber security exposure of potential 3rd party suppliers before entering into a relationship.
- Discover how organizations balance the need to share information with 3rd party suppliers while also protecting sensitive data and intellectual property.
- Explore examples of real-world cyber security incidents that have stemmed from vulnerabilities within 3rd party supplier relationships.
Sponsored by 360 Talent Solutions
2:15 - 3:00 Breakouts
Observatory: Procurement is from Mars, Talent Acquisition is from Venus. Creating strategies that align opposing priorities
Angela Westhead, Procurement Manager, Contingent Workforce & BPO@ Zendesk
Jimmy Ianuzzi, Vice President & General Manager @ nTech
Dani Crouch, Global Contingent Workforce Director @ Baker Hughes
Talent Acquisition and Procurement are often at odds when managing contingent labor programs. In reality, a best in class program requires true partnership between these organizations. Our breakout tackles best practices on bridging that gap. Key takeaways include:
- Techniques for establishing strong relationships by identifying common goals
- Getting excited about competing priorities – there is an upside!
- Guidebook on creating a steering committee for the program
- Free wine & beer! (just kidding, you will have to wait until happy hour)
Sponsored by nTech
Miramontes: Forward Faster: How to Succeed in Implementing Innovative Solutions
Cris Robinson, Director of Contingent Workforce @ LinkedIn
Erika Novak, Head of Customer Success, Americas @ Worksome
Innovative technologies and solution opportunities have exploded in the last year. People crave more modern solutions, technologies and services to solve their critical business problems and repetitive, manual work. However, as a company matures and grows, centralized operations and programs have had a harder time implementing and taking advantage of these new innovations. Why is this? In this session, we’ll chat about what holds programs back and the framework and mindset needed to accelerate your company.
Sponsored by Worksome
3:00 - 3:15 Break
3:15 - 4:00 Breakouts
Observatory: “Making Tech Purple” – Solving the Gender Gap in Technology
Rahul Sharma, Principal @ BayOne Solutions
Richa Gupta, AVP – Sales @ BayOne Solutions
Keisha Stephens, Director of People Operations @ Splunk
Pamela Randall, Business Enablement Manager, Global Contingent Workforce @ Applied Materials
The tech world is riddled with the problem of gender disparity and underrepresentation in its workforce. Women and minorities are harrowingly underrepresented in the field, and lacking diversity reduces creativity and innovation. #MakeTechPurple is about changing that. We want to make the industry more inclusive, so everyone can successfully contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
We would like discuss following:
- Current state of women representation in the tech industry.
- Advantages of having gender diversity in tech.
- Challenges with attracting women to the tech workforce.
- Ideas to address this issue.
- Share stories that have been implemented by companies attending the roundtable.
- Share BayOne’s success story with MakeTechPurple
Sponsored by BayOne
Miramontes: The Journey from Gen1 to MSP/VMS
David Gershman, Senior VP of Sales @ IntelliPro
Julia Braun, Director of Enterprise Procurement @ Highspot
Dawn Keeley, Sourcing Category Manager-Contingent Labor @ REI
Explore dynamic approaches in preparing for an MSP/VMS program by independently managing contract labor utilization. Delve into the intricacies of onboarding contractors, streamlining processes, and establishing suppliers and worker onboarding. We’ll discuss traditional methods and share insights on the catalysts that prompt the transition to an outsourced program. Engage in an open dialogue with peers about their unique experiences and gain valuable perspectives on the tipping point for embracing an outsourced solution.
Sponsored by IntelliPro
4:00 - 5:00 Free Time
5:00 - 7:15 Cocktail Reception
Miramontes + Observatory
7:15 End of Day 1
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
Miramontes + Terrace
9:00 - 9:15 Welcome!
Montara
Keynote: Supercharge your CWP with an "Extended Program Office" (EPO)
9:15 – 9:45 Montara
Melissa Lounds, Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships @ Synectics Inc.
Lou Holcomb, Head of Contingent Workforce @ UKG
Michele Gibbons, Director @ AgileOne
Want to take your hiring managers to the next level? Look no further than your suppliers. Learn how contingent workforce programs are extending their program office to include top-performing staffing suppliers as trainers and coaches. Eager to improve the performance of your team, trusted and proven staffing suppliers are a great training partner. Say goodbye to mediocre hiring and onboarding and hello to enhanced performance with this value-adding opportunity at no extra cost to you.
Sponsored by Synectics
9:45 - 10:30 Breakouts
Observatory: How to control SOW spend
Eileen Wollam, Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing @ ServiceNow
Sheetal Jadeja, Associate Vice President @ Collabera
Join us for an enlightening event where you’ll discover effective strategies for managing SOW spend. Gain insights on obtaining accurate data for SOW spend versus staff augmentation, and explore the essential controls and ‘guardrails’ needed for success.
Sponsored by Collabera Inc.
Miramontes: Turning Your Contingent Workforce Program into a Profit Center with the Effective Use of Technology
Tom Kelly, Regional Sales Director (VNDLY) @ Workday
Kevin Raak, Sr. Manager, Global Contingent Workforce @ Nutanix
As companies scale and grow their program, standardization and optimization of processes becomes critical to creating real value-add. In this breakout, Nutanix will share how they’re turned their program into a profit center for the business. You’ll learn:
- The processes and controls that link to tangible cost savings
- About the technology needed to bring rate conversation to a strategic level
- How to effectively overcome the change management challenges that come with bringing in new technology
Sponsored by Workday
10:30 - 11:00 Break
Foyer
Sponsored by Private Eyes
11:00 - 12:00 Breakouts
Observatory: Elevating your API’s, Technology Partners and MSP to Create the Contingent Workforce of 2024 and Beyond
Shabana Siraj, CEO and Founder @ Trident Consulting Inc
Jessica Donsky, Senior Manager, Contingent Workforce @ Coinbase
Learn how CoinBase is changing the game with vendors, suppliers and workers within various countries and situations.
Sponsored by Trident Consulting
Miramontes: What it takes to get involved in LATAM
Karen Maarouf, Senior Director, Global Supplier Relations @ Magnit
Ernesto Garcia, Founder and Managing Director @ GraceMark Solutions
Learn the laws, ins and outs of business in various Latin American countries such as El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Brazil with Karen Maarouf of Magnit and Ernesto Garcia of Gracemark
Sponsored by Gracemark
Montara: The Rise of AI: Navigating the Future of Contingent Workforce
Cristina De La Cruz Raser Vice President of Sales @ Ursus, Inc.
Sunitha Angani, Global Contingent Workforce Operations Leader, Global Procurement Services @ Cisco
12:00 - 1:15 Lunch
Observatory, Miramontes+ Terrace
Lunch & Learn: California Labor Law – from a CW Manager perspective – and also from a Lawyer licensed to practice in California
Tami LaSance , Senior Associate, Project Management formerly @ NerdWallet
Tami LaSance began her career as a lawyer after graduating from Loyola University. She’s a member of the California State Bar and formerly anaged the Contingent Workforce Program at NerdWallet – an online financial advisory service for consumers. Hear from Tami’s real-world experience what you should be concerned about with respect to today’s Labor laws – especially with respect to co-employment, contracts and pay-transparency. Plus – she makes a mean balloon animal in return for your questions
1:15 - 2:00 Keynote Panel: Innovative Global Solutions in a Disruptive World
Montara
Tami LaSance ,Senior Associate, Project Management @ NerdWallet
Steven Kekich, Vice President Infrastructure @ Goldman Sachs (formerly)
Alan Kumar, Elastic Talent Program Manager @ Dolby Laboratories
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, it’s crucial for companies to acquire top talent for their workforce while also adapting to the disruption and uncertainty that comes with a constantly changing global market. Innovative Global Contingent Workforce Solutions in a Disruptive World is a conference session that will showcase companies who have tackled this challenge through cutting edge strategies, emerging technologies, and creative solutions.
Our expert speakers will share their experiences and insights gained from their programs that have successfully navigated the ever-evolving workforce practices. They will discuss the implementation of new technologies and methodologies that have led to improved efficiency and productivity. Furthermore, they will showcase the impact of these strategies on their bottom line, bringing new opportunities, and strengthening their competitive edge.
From project management solutions, contract negotiations, and talent acquisition to outsourcing, organizational redesign, and new working models, you’ll get a comprehensive overview of how the global contingent workforce landscape is evolving and what it means for your business.
Takeaways:
- Gain insights for developing global strategies in a disruptive business world
- Learn cutting-edge technologies and methodologies that enable workforce productivity
- Discover emerging models and practices for global talent acquisition and retention
- Explore best practices in managing and developing a global, contingent workforce
- Get practical advice and new ideas for adapting to changing workforce demands.
By attending this conference session, you will leave with practical insights and solutions that will increase your ability to navigate a disruptive world with an innovative global workforce approach. Join us for what promises to be a timely, informative, and valuable session.
2:00 - 3:30 Introduction to WoW Committees, Talent Source
Montara
Sponsored by:
- Richa Gupta, BayOne
- Anamika (Anna) Jain, Buzzclan
- Enterprise Solutions
2:00 – 2:05: Why WoW? Why Now?
- Jeannine Parise, Founder
2:05 – 2:10: WoW Teens Update
- Pamela Randall, Applied Materials
- Natalie Javid, Snowflake
- Semonie Kong, Atlassian
- Julia Braun, Highspot
2:10 – 2:15: WoW STEM Update
- Irenee French, 4DMT
- Daniela Gonzalez, 4DMT
- Seema Mishra, HR Manager @ Enterprise Solutions Inc.
2:15 – 2:20: WoW RTW Update
- Rona Petroni, Roche
- Richa Gupta, BayOne Solutions
- Angela Westhead, Zendesk
- Dawn Keeley, REI
- Amy Dawson, LinkedIn
- Anamika Jain, BuzzClan
- Keisha Stephens, Splunk
2:20 – 2:40: Breakout Sessions by Committee (3 rooms)
Observatory: Return to Work
Miramontes: Teens
Montara: STEM
- Review the wins of the Oct 19 virtual events
- Brainstorm how to get more women engaged to mentor or be mentored
- Brainstorm on how to involve men in WoW
- Upcoming Dec 7 virtual 1-1 mentoring event
2:45 – 3:00: Q1 2024 Committee Planning meeting (All Welcome)
3:00 End of Day 2
Featured Speakers & Attendees
Jim Gillespie
Farrah Assadi
Will Wong
Chris Brower
Kobie Wagener
Richa Gupta
Rahul Sharma
Karen Gonzalez
Pradeep Chauhan
Angela Westhead
Jimmy Iannuzzi
Tami LaSance
Maria Jimenez
Julia Braun
Eileen Wollam
Niki Hirst
Cris Robinson
Sunitha Angani
David Garson
What our members say...
After going to YOUR EVENT end of 2022, I tell people, if you have to choose between Event A, B or ClubVMSA, I would choose ClubVMSA because the venue is intimate, the conversations are more open – where other events it feels more regurgitated. I highly recommend ClubVMSA events.
Pamela Randall
I have been a member of ClubVMSA for many years both as a provider and an enterprise buyer. There is tremendous value in joining this organization. It has been refreshing to have a monthly forum to openly discuss innovation and issues with peers and quarterly meet-ups to learn more about how the market place is adapting. There is no excuse – join now!
Geoff Dubiski
I attended ClubVMSA Executive Round Table event this past week in Half Moon Bay. It was wonderful to make new connections, see old friends, and share thought leadership around workforce programs with Procurement and Talent Acquisition Executives. Thank you for bringing us together and hosting such an impactful event.
Irenee French
ClubVMSA balances virtual and in-person events SO WELL and I believe it is a model that other organizations supporting other industries could follow. While I love the in-person events, I totally agree there is a (substantial) place for building strong virtual pathways to delivering information and making connections.
Allen Chilson
Hello… hope all is well. Thanks again for accommodating my hotel request. Even in the midst of being busy you always show up for your clients … At your level you are very hands on and have a personal touch that I love!
Stephanie Leonard
You guys do a GREAT JOB balancing the engagement of the participants – both virtually and in-person.
Laura Herrara
The highlight of the event was the 1:1 networking opportunities, roundtables, flex track dinner and bagpiper. What an excellent event!
Kimberly Dinsmore
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