Schedule
National Talent Week offers a robust three-day agenda packed with insightful keynotes, hands-on workshops, expert-led training labs, and dynamic panel discussions. Each day is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive learning experience, blending strategic sessions with practical training to address all aspects of talent management—from attraction and development to engagement and retention. Attendees will also have numerous opportunities to network, collaborate, and share ideas with peers and leaders in the field. The schedule is crafted to ensure that participants leave with actionable insights and strategies to enhance their talent practices and drive organizational success.
- Day 1: Monday, February 17, 2025
- Day 2: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Day 3: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Opening Keynote: “The Future of Talent”
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Kick off Talent Week with a keynote that explores emerging trends in talent management and the future of work.
- Workshop: “Talent Attraction and Employer Branding”
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM A hands-on workshop that provides strategies for creating compelling employer brands and attracting diverse talent.
- Lunch & Networking
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM A chance to network with peers, speakers, and talent leaders over lunch.
- Panel Discussion: “Strategies for Building a Diverse Talent Pipeline”
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Insights from talent acquisition experts on developing diverse and robust talent pipelines.
- Evening Reception & Networking
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Relax and connect with attendees and speakers in a more informal setting.
- Morning Plenary: “Upskilling for the Future”
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM A deep dive into the importance of upskilling and reskilling in an ever-changing job landscape.
- Training Lab: “Inclusive Recruitment Practices”
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Learn practical approaches to making recruitment processes more inclusive and equitable.
- Lunch & Networking
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Continue networking and sharing insights over lunch.
- Roundtable: “Employee Engagement and Retention”
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM A roundtable discussion on retaining top talent and fostering a culture of engagement and inclusion.
- Evening Reception & Recognition Ceremony
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Celebrate organizations and individuals making a difference in talent development and management.
- Workshop: “Building High-Performing Teams”
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Learn techniques for creating teams that thrive on collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Training Lab: “Performance Management and Coaching”
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM A hands-on session on effective performance management systems and coaching for growth.
- Lunch & Networking
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Final networking lunch with peers and leaders.
- Closing Keynote: “The Path to a Dynamic Workforce”
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM A closing session focusing on the future of talent management and building a dynamic, inclusive workforce.