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Conference Agenda

[Keynote Session]  AI Forward: How Intentional Technology Can Transform Campus Recruitment
12:00 pm ET  
We are thrilled to kick off this year's conference with a keynote presentation that will set the stage for the insightful discussions to come. RippleMatch CEO and Founder, Andrew Myers will share how AI is transforming the early career hiring space, shining a spotlight on the latest technology, challenges, and innovations in the space and sharing his predictions on the new era that cutting-edge technology can usher in.

[Innovator Illumination]  Building Strong Talent Pipelines and Finding The Best Candidates Across The Entire Applicant Pool
12:30 pm ET  
In this presentation, we’ll learn how Palo Alto Networks employs multi-faceted strategies to build their long-term and short-term talent pipelines. We'll hear the different methods used to educate and reach the next generation of talent and ensure a balanced and representative pipeline, as well as how the team makes the most of engaging with the talent already in their applicant pool. 

[Innovator Illumination]  Achieving The Best of In-Person and Virtual Event Strategies
12:30 pm ET
Recruitment events are a cornerstone of many early career recruitment strategies – so what does a successful strategy look like? We're excited to shine the spotlight on Guidehouse who executes a robust events strategy to engage with Gen Z talent across the country and bring top talent into their organization.

[Gen Z Speaks]  Forging Stronger Pathways With the Next Generation of Talent
1:30 pm ET  
RippleMatch is excited to bring our popular 'Gen Z Speaks' series to our conference! In this session, we'll bring together Gen Z candidates who will share how you can more effectively connect with them. From marketing your opportunities to hosting recruitment events to getting them to accept their offer, this session will dive into how the talent community can forge stronger relationships with the next generation of talent. 

[Community Forum]  Roundtable Discussion: Candidate Engagement and Keep Warm Strategies
2:15 pm ET  
All are welcome to join this roundtable to discuss your top candidate engagement and 'keep-warm' strategies. Data shows that candidates are likely to continue searching for jobs even after they accept an offer, and they would like to hear from employers often after accepting an offer. What are your top strategies to keep candidates engaged and interested in your company, after they accept an offer or while building pipelines long-term? Join us for this group discussion. Be prepared to speak (you may get called on in this format!) and volunteer your strategies and challenges with the group.

[Innovator Illumination]  An Intentional Approach to D&I: Successful Strategies Moving The Needle on Representation
2:45 pm ET
In this session, we'll hear how HubSpot is prioritizing diversity & inclusion and moving the needle on representation through thoughtful strategies. If you're looking for a playbook on how to craft more inclusive processes and discover more channels for diverse talent, don't miss this session!

 [Innovator Illumination]  Transforming Traditional Candidate Experiences
2:45 pm ET  
Today's candidates have high expectations when it comes to hearing back from employers. How is Esri investing in candidate experience to transform it beyond the status quo? Join this deep dive session as we learn about an innovative approach to prioritizing candidate experience. 

 [Next Gen Trends]  Emerging Trends in Gen Z Recruitment: New Data Insights
3:30 pm ET  
Join us for an exclusive session with an early careers expert as we explore recruitment trends for Fall 2024, based on data collected from over 1,000 Gen Z candidates. We'll dive into how candidates are finding jobs, their expectations for the hiring process, and what factors influence offer acceptance and relocation decisions.

[Closing Session]  Campus Forward: How Teams Define Innovation and Progress in 2024 & Beyond
4:00 pm ET 
To close out Spark 2024, we're excited to bring together a slate of university recruitment leaders to share their perspective on what innovation and progress means to them in 2024 and beyond. Join us as we spark inspiration for your own strategies and explore how we can build a better campus recruitment landscape together.