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TUE, May 13 - WED, May 14, 2025

Program

DAY 1: TUE, May 13, 2025

12:00 – 1:15 PM

Welcome Lunch & Registration

Kick off your VISION West experience with a networking lunch of salads and sandwiches. Check-in and pick up your event badge. Our registration desk will be open to welcome you, answer any questions, and ensure you’re ready for an inspiring day ahead.

1:15 – 2:45 PM

Vision Unveiled: Inside the Extended Workforce Landscape

This is your moment to lead the conversation and showcase the strategies driving your program’s success. At VISION West, 40 extended workforce program leads will take the stage in an exclusive peer-sharing session to highlight key aspects of their program landscapes, including MSP and VMS partnerships, challenges faced, and bold initiatives planned for 2025.

As a program owner, this session is your opportunity to:

Gain Visibility: Share your program’s unique story and priorities with an engaged audience of peers and industry leaders.
Foster Peer Learning: Discover innovative solutions from fellow program owners tackling similar challenges.
Drive Collaboration: Spark meaningful conversations with potential partners and sponsors aligned to support your goals.
Shape the Dialogue: Guide the discussion toward topics that matter most to you and your program’s growth.

This interactive session offers extended workforce program leaders a platform to learn, share, and connect—putting your voice at the forefront of the industry’s future. Be a part of the dialogue that inspires solutions and innovation in the year ahead!

2:45 – 3:00 PM

Transition into Breakouts

Take a moment to recharge and connect! This 30-minute networking break offers the perfect opportunity to meet peers, exchange insights, and build valuable relationships with extended workforce program leaders and sponsors. Grab a coffee, spark a conversation, and expand your network in a relaxed, engaging atmosphere.

3:00 – 3:45 PM | BREAKOUT 1A

You Did What? With Who? For How Much?

How to get agency in the SOW buying process before – and not after the fact. – Learn about Spend Management and best practices with a global program.

Jason Zinder, Global Solutions Design Lead @ Google

Karen Maarouf, Vice President, Global Supplier Partnership and Engagement @ AgileOne

3:00 – 3:45 PM | BREAKOUT 1B

Smooth Transitions: Successfully Implementing New VMS Technology

Transitioning to a new Vendor Management System (VMS) can be complex, but with the right strategy, it becomes a catalyst for program success. This roundtable will explore best practices for seamless implementation, change management, and stakeholder alignment. Participants will gain actionable insights to optimize adoption and maximize the value of their new VMS technology.

Michelle Johnson, Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition & Contingent Workforce @ Stanford Health Care

3:00 – 3:45 PM | BREAKOUT 1C

Getting Value from your Global Footprint

How to assess cost & value across your global resources and create value statements to leadership around usage.

Zac Sewitsky, Contingent Workforce Program Manager @ Snowflake

Debbie Dias, Contingent Workforce Operations Specialist @ Snowflake

Natalie Javid, Head of Global Contingent Workforce @ Snowflake

Michele Gibbons, Director @ AgileOne

3:45 – 4:15 PM

Networking Break

4:15 – 5:00 PM | BREAKOUT 2A

Building Strong Partnerships: Workforce Business Partners in Internal and MSP-Managed Programs

This roundtable will explore the critical role of workforce business partners in both internally managed and MSP-led programs. Focus will be on fostering strategic conversations, managing worker classification, and resolving conflicts effectively. Participants will walk away with insights on how to strengthen partnerships, streamline operations, and align workforce strategies with business goals.

Amy Dawson, Global Contingent Workforce Operations Manager @ LinkedIn

Jimmy Iannuzzi, Vice President & General Manager @ nTech Workforce

4:15 – 5:00 PM | BREAKOUT 2B

Exploring the Driving Forces behind Program Configurations

Should you have a self-managed or an MSP managed program. Go behind the curtain and Explore the strategies for supplier selection and relations, bill rate models—whether mark-up, rate card, or blended—and how they impact program delivery

Kim Michel, Contingent Workforce Program Manager @ Light and Wonder

Ryan Blacklock, Global Alliance and Development Executive @ SGF Global

4:15 – 5:00 PM | BREAKOUT 2C

Direct Sourcing Beyond North America: Lessons from India and Expansion into Ireland

Learn how NetApp applied lessons from launching Direct Sourcing in India to expand into Ireland. We’ll share strategy, challenges, and early results—and invite you to exchange insights on scaling Direct Sourcing globally.

Jamhali Portus, Director, Alternative Workforce @ NetApp

5:00 – 5:10 PM

Hop on the Bus

Right after the breakout sessions, we’ll board the 56-passenger bus for a short ride to the nearby Wine Tasting Reception.

5:30 – 7:30 PM

Sip, Savor, and Connect Among the Vines

Join us for an offsite Evening Reception at a nearby winery, where you’ll enjoy wine tasting and networking with a stunning vineyard backdrop. Unwind in a relaxed yet elegant setting with refreshing pours, light hors d’oeuvres, and exceptional company. Whether you’re sparking new partnerships or deepening existing ones, this is the perfect way to toast a successful day at VISION West.

DAY 2: WED, May 14, 2025

DAY 2 Program

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Fuel Up for Day 2 of VISION West

Start your morning with a full hot breakfast served from 9:00 – 10:00 AM, featuring eggs, bacon, pastries, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea. Reconnect with peers and ease into another inspiring day of insights, collaboration, and innovation.

10:00 – 10:20 AM

Day 2 Kickoff: Welcome & Key Insights

Start Day 2 with a warm welcome and a recap of key moments from Day 1. Hear from a few attendees as they share their reflections, top takeaways, and ideas sparked during the first day. This engaging session sets the tone for another day of impactful conversations and opportunities to drive innovation in the extended workforce industry.

10:30 – 11:15 AM | BREAKOUT 3A

How to get Adoption when your Program isn’t Mandated

You know you’ve built a great process for acquiring extended workers – but your managers are still going outside the program. How do you rectify and increase adoption and use rates.

Christos Nikoloutsopoulos, External Labor Leader, Contingent Workforce @ BMO

Chris Brower, Co-Founder, President and CRO @ HireArt

10:30 – 11:15 AM | BREAKOUT 3B

It’s Not You - It’s Me

What it takes to make a partnership work and why they sometimes have to break up.

Rona Petroni, External Workforce Regional Lead – Americas @ Roche

Michael Lysak, Director of Business Development @ Ampcus Inc.

10:30 – 11:15 AM | BREAKOUT 3C

Crafting Your Program’s Success Story: Defining the Metrics that Matter

The right metrics are the key to telling your program’s success story. In this session, we’ll walk through the process of selecting and refining the data points that truly reflect your program’s impact. Learn how to track the metrics that matter, align with business objectives, and deliver actionable insights that drive your program forward.

Morgan McGuire, Contingent Workforce Specialist @ Nutanix

Scott Lane, Product Specialist, VNDLY, a Workday Company

11:30 – 12:30 PM

Group Mastermind: Collaborative Problem-Solving

Dive into a dynamic, interactive mastermind session designed to spark innovation and collective problem-solving. A buyer will kick off the hour by sharing a key challenge they’re facing in their extended workforce program. The room will engage in thoughtful Q&A to fully understand the issue, followed by breakout discussions in small groups to brainstorm potential solutions. Each group will then present their findings, offering fresh perspectives and actionable ideas. This is your chance to contribute, collaborate, and learn from peers while addressing real-world workforce challenges.

Jim Coughlin, Creative Director & Mastermind Facilitator @ ClubVMSA

12:30 – 1:45 PM

Lunch & Connections

Enjoy a delicious midday meal featuring a mix of breakfast and lunch favorites, served in a relaxed, social setting. It’s the perfect opportunity to recharge and continue building meaningful connections before diving into the rest of your VISION West experience.

1:45 – 2:30 PM | BREAKOUT 4A

Going Global Checklist

What are the key items for your global checklist? What are musts when entering any new country outside the US? What are country specific questions you should be asking? We’ll cover all these in this lively roundtable.

Tania Daniel, Strategic Sourcing Manager @ Databricks

Ernesto Garcia, Founder & CEO @ GraceMark Solutions

1:45 – 2:30 PM | BREAKOUT 4B

Scaling Direct Sourcing Globally

Learn what it takes to launch and scale a direct sourcing program on a global level.

Steve Mendez, Program Manager, Global Contingent Solutions @ ServiceNow

Karen Gonzalez, Chief Strategy Officer @ Curately.AI

1:45 – 2:30 PM | BREAKOUT 4C

Employer Branding: Attracting Top Talent in a Competitive Market - Why it's Relevant

By the end of this lively roundtable, you will have a range of creative and actionable strategies on how talent acquisition teams can effectively collaborate with marketing, use authentic storytelling, and craft a balanced employer brand that appeals to top talent while remaining true to the company’s values and vision.

Nicola Smith, VP Talent Acquisition @ Visual Concepts Entertainment

2:30 – 2:45 PM | BREAK

Transition Break

Take a brief pause to move between sessions, grab a refreshment, and get settled for what’s next on the agenda.

2:45 – 3:30 PM | BREAKOUT 5A

Using AI to Properly Classify Extended Workers - an eBay Success Story

Hear how eBay has been using AI to properly classify contingent workers. See if eBay’s model can help you get better in worker classification

Christine Seitz, Senior Manager, Global Procurement @ eBay

Cindi Boudreaux, Commercial Partner, North America @ HelloKindred

2:45 – 3:30 PM | BREAKOUT 5B

Expanding Compliant IC Engagement Globally – Key Points, Compliance & Platform Assisting Partners

Learn about classifications & eligibility, indemnification, insurance, commonalities & differences across geographies and states, processes and implementation, and platforms that can manage the compliance.

Kelly Clarkson, Global Program Manager – Contingent Talent Program @ UST

2:45 – 3:30 PM | BREAKOUT 5C

Partnering for Performance: Balancing Quality and Neutrality in Light Industrial Hiring

Explore strategies for collaborating with hiring managers to deliver top-tier contingent talent while preserving vendor neutrality in light industrial environments.

Marisa Somers, Associate Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist @ Keurig Dr. Pepper

3:45 – 5:45 PM

Happy Hour by ALOIS

End the day on a high note with a two-hour cocktail reception perfect for unwinding and networking. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres as you connect with peers and partners in a vibrant, relaxed setting. This is your chance to celebrate, socialize, and let the music inspire new collaborations and ideas.

5:45PM

Program Conclusion

The formal program concludes at 6:30 PM, giving you the evening to enjoy as you wish. Use this free time to explore private dinner opportunities with colleagues, connect with new contacts, or unwind after a day of engaging sessions and discussions. Make the most of your evening in a way that suits your goals and pace.

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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

Business Enablement Manager, Global Contingent Workforce @ Applied Materials

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

Global TA Lead, CW Strategy & Planning @ Intuitive

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

Director, HR @ 4DMT

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

Talent Acquisition Leader @ Danaher

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!