Get to the event early and grab some coffee and energy bars and do a little networking. 

Cindy Lu's Welcome Message

Josh Mandel, Region Leader with Willis Towers Watson

Opening Remarks

Eric Hutto, President & COO of Unisys Corporation introduces:

Erica Chapman, VP of HR at PepsiCo (9:18)

Talk Title: Keep Your Eye on The Ball: A Ruthless Focus on HR Priorities

Callie Miller, VP of Client Services at High Profile, Inc. introduces:

Terry Snodgrass, Head of US HR for Access Healthcare Services (9:33)

Talk Title: Give Yourself Grace to Run Your Own Race: Bouncing Back from Job Loss

Aleta Norris, Partner at Living As A Leader introduces:

Lisa Bennett, Director HRBP and Program Lead for L&D (9:48)

Talk Title: From A Player to D Player, What Happened and how to Avoid this mistake when hiring

Michael Culin, Financial Advisor at The Kravitz Group, UBS Financial Services Inc. will Intro Table Talks

Table Talk Topic: How to Stay Strategic in a Tactical World

Anne Gustafson, Partner at R3 Strategic Search introduces:

Felicia Taylor, CHRO at Trintech (10:18)

Talk Title: Is Hiring for Culture Fit Hurting Your Bottom Line?

Melanie Shaffer, CEO of Talent Suite, LLC Introduces:

Suzanne Myers, VP and Head of Arcosa, Inc. (10:33)

Talk Title: From Bruises to Silver Linings - Coaching People Through Professional Setbacks

Erica Swett, Sr. Director  at Willis Towers Watson introduces:

Donna Howard, CHRO at Hoy Healthcare (10:48)

Talk Title: The Employment Dance - Three Key Skills I learned from Job Loss

Eric Mraz, Partner of R3 Strategic Search will Intro Table Talks

Table Talk Topic: How to Ensure Your Talent Acquisition Team is a Well Oiled Machine

Charlotte Leo, AVP Business Relations of Advancial introduces:

Navolia Bryant, CPO of Premier Trailer Leasing (11:18)

Talk Title: What's Behind the Masks Your Black Employees Wear

Susan Steinbrecher, Executive Coach with Executive Coaching Connections Introduces:

Joshua Ellison, Senior Consultant of Willis Towers Watson (11:33)

Talk Title: Finding Purpose in the Pain

Sandi Stevens, EVP of Challenger, Gray & Christmas introduces:

Debbie Dennis, Chief Customer Officer & SVP HR & Corporate Affairs of Oncor (11:48)

Talk Title: Food for Thought: The Missing Ingredient to Getting Women into the C-Suite

 Rob Alston, Willis Towers Watson Wrap up for morning Sessions

Grab your lunch in Room opposite of check-in room and enjoy Open Networking Time.

Pizza and Salad from Hook and Ladder Food Truck (Gluten free options available)

Say Hello to online audience on the laptop in lobby.

Be back to Tables by 1 pm and we will start talks again no later than 1:15 pm

Calvin Colbert, SVP of Challenger Gray and Christmas - Welcome Back

Harry LaRosiliere, SVP of UBS Financial and Most Recent Mayor of Plano introduces:

Rudy Rodriguez, EVP, Chief Legal & Human Resources Officer of CEC Entertainment (1:23)

Talk Title: Surviving the Marathon: How 2020 Became the Most Rewarding Year of My Career

Sean Minter, CEO of AmplifAl Introduces:

Holly Novak, Head of HR Operations at Jack Henry (1:38)

Talk Title: Why Your Focus on Money Isn't Working: Rethinking Employee Value Propositions (EVPs)

George Montgomery, Head of Talent at Willis Towers Watson will Intro Table Talks

Table Talk Topic: Employee Engagement/Retention Strategies in the New World of Work

Eric Hutto, President & COO of Unisys introduces:

Jonathan Mayes, SVP and Chief Diversity Officer at Albertsons Companies (2:08)

Talk Title: Diversity, Inclusion & You: 4 Steps to Overcoming Our Implicit Bias

Tony Bridwell, Chief People Officer at Ryan LLC, Author & Speaker Closing Comments for TED* Talks

Maureen Tarantello, U.S. Co-Leader at Willis Towers Watson Intro Closing Keynote Speaker Carly Patterson

Carly Patterson, 2004 Olympic Champion (2:25)

Keynote: From Best to Better

Wrap up: Harry LaRosiliere, SVP of UBS Financial and Most Recent Mayor of Plano

Wine, Beer, Bubbly and Dessert

Raise a Glass and Enjoy Each Other

List of Refreshments:

White wine:

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc

King Estate Pinot Gris Willamette Valley

Red wine:

Juggernaut Cabernet Sauvignon, King Estate

Inscription Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

List of Bubbly:

Borrasca Prosecco Rose,

La Marca Prosecco

Beer:

Community Beer Mosaic IPA,

Deep Ellum Dallas Blonde,

Saint Arnold Lawnmower

List of Non-Alcoholic Beverages:

Karbach Free and Easy Non-Alc IPA

Spindrift

Thanks Sommelier Mraz!

Dessert:

Macarons

Cookies

Brownies

Mini Cupcakes

Raffle Prizes  Make sure you enter your card into the drawing box by 3:45!

Josh Mandel, Region Leader with Willis Towers Watson Agenda

Closing Comments

Make sure you complete your speaker accolades form and leave at the front desk as you leave!

See you next year!

Carly's performance at the Olympics made her a household name, leading to numerous appearances on television talk shows and award shows, and her induction to the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame.

Soon after the Olympics, Patterson was diagnosed with several bulging discs in her lower back that had gone unnoticed. She announced her intention to take time off from the sport to rehabilitate her back, but hearing her doctor say 'Carly, you really need to stop if you want to be able to walk when you get older, she made the difficult decision to officially retire from the sport in 2006 - without ever participating in another major competition.

Later that year, Carly released her co-written autobiography, Be Strong, revealing the strength and perseverance that helped her win Olympic gold.

On the heels of her legendary achievements at the 2004 Olympic Games, and never one to shy away from a challenge, Carly aggressively pursued a career in vocal performance, songwriting, and production - complete with high-level recording contracts, movie appearances, and regular rotation of her songs on radio and television.

In 2012, Carly married the love of her life, and over the years that followed, her resilience would be put to the test again as she and her husband navigated the dark trail of infertility, a path that one in every eight couples is forced to travel.

"This body that had achieved a gold medal at the Olympics, you know, one of the toughest things you can ever do, was at this point, failing me and that was difficult.”

Her achievements as a gymnast and the opportunities she pursued after retiring gave Carly a unique perspective on embracing true success, find lasting fulfillment, and addressing the question: what do you do when your greatest accomplishment is behind you?

In her authentic, humorous, and down-to-earth presentations, Carly shares the redefinition of success through principles she learned as a championship-level gymnast - and in the challenging years that followed.

Carly continues to be an inspiration by sharing her story of resiliency, fearlessness, dedication, and hard work.