The future of the workplace:
The future of the workplace:
Making strategic investments in next-generation leaders
Making strategic investments in next-generation leaders
Lunch @ Seasons 52
Tuesday, October 18th
12:00 – 2:00 PM CT
Lunch @ Seasons 52
Oak Brook, IL
Tuesday, October 18th
12:00 – 2:00 PM CT
An expert panel & exclusive peer-to-peer networking lunch for HR and Talent executives in Chicago
About the Content
The past few years have dramatically altered expectations for the future of work. In response, talent acquisition executives are tasked with addressing critical talent shortages, growing skills gaps, improving DEI, and more.
Join a select group of your peers in talent acquisition leadership to network and discuss these challenges over lunch at Seasons 52 in Oak Brook. Panelists will draw on experience from across industries to share insights for building competitive advantage through strategic investments in next-generation leaders.
This executive conversation will be moderated by Valerie Capers Workman, Chief Legal Officer at Handshake and former VP of People at Tesla.
Discussion Topics
- Strategies for filling today’s open roles with tomorrow’s leaders
- How to find, attract, and retain in-demand technology talent to power digital transformation and combat cyber risk
- Ways to broaden the talent pool to reach skilled, diverse candidates from all backgrounds
Agenda (in CT)
12:00 – 12:15
12:15 – 12:30
12:30 – 1:15
1:15 – 2:00
12:00 – 12:15
Registration & Networking
12:15 – 12:30
Introduction of all participants
12:30 – 1:15
Moderated Panel, Audience Q/A & Lunch is Served
1:15 – 2:00
Interactive Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussion
Registration & Networking
Introduction of all Participants
Moderated Panel, Audience Q/A & Lunch is Served
Interactive Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussion
Who's Attending
20 senior HR, talent, and DEI leaders from large organizations
Objectives
- Learn how leading companies are attracting and growing future leaders, closing technology skill gaps, and embedding DEI into workplace culture
- Connect and learn from peers facing the same real-life challenges as you
- Ask our panelists your most pressing questions
About the Venue
Seasons 52 | Oak Brook, IL
3 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523
With seasonal menus featuring 100% fresh produce, oak-fire grilled entrées, and 52 wines by the glass, every choice at Seasons 52 is one you’ll feel good about.






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Sponsors
Handshake is the #1 place to launch a career with no connections, experience, or luck required. Handshake’s community includes over 10 million students and young alumni around the world from 1,400 educational institutions, including four-year colleges, community colleges, boot camps, and 290+ minority-serving institutions. The platform connects up-and-coming talent with 750,000+ employers – from Fortune 500 companies like Google, Nike, and Target to thousands of public school districts, healthcare systems, nonprofits, and even sports teams like the LA Dodgers. Handshake is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, New York, and London and teammates working globally.
Organizer
Business Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only, thought leadership driven, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders.