2024 Event Details

Conference check in opens

Welcome Remarks

Jamie Darin Prenkert, Dean and Investors in Leadership Distinguished Chair, Carlson School of Management

Opening Keynote Speaker

Shamayne Braman, Chief People Officer - Sonos Inc.

Break

Breakout Session 1

Leo Cardoso, Enablement Director, Land O' Lakes - Session Title: "Practical AI: A Conversation on Turning Buzzwords Into Action (No Coding Required)"
Molly Weiss, CHRO, Adolfson & Peterson Construction - Session Title: "Practical Mental Health at Work"
Elena Imaretska, HR Director- DEI, Ecolab - Session Title: "Innovating your DEI Approach"
Avner Ben-Ner, Professor, Work and Organizations, Carlson School of Management - Session Title: "The Impact of New and Emerging Technologies in the Workplace"

Break

Breakout Session 2

Ryan Malkes, Principal, Gen AI, Mercer - Session Title: "Gen AI: Opportunities & Amplifiers"
Sarah Moe, CEO, Sleep Health Specialists - Session Title: "Invest in Sleep"
Miguel Rocha, Manager, DEI, Mortenson  - Session Title:  "Beyond Tactical: Improving and Cultivating External Collaborations for Underrepresented Talent"

Kalan Norris, Post Doctoral Associate, Work and Organizations, Carlson School of Management - Session Title: "The Unknown Knowns: Delving into Diversity Management and inclusion"

Lunch 

Catering by Chowgirls

Panel: The Evolution of HR in Professional Sports

Sianneh Mulbah - Chief People Officer, Timberwolves/Lynx
Anne Doepner - Senior Director, Diversity, Equity Inclusion, MN Vikings
Imani McCormick- Associate, DEI, MN Vikings

Cecilia Lettner- Director, Inclusion and People Development, MN Twins

Panel Moderator- Chris Dardis, President, Interim Solutions, Versique

Break

Endnote Address

Margeaux King, VP & Chief Human Resources Officer - The Toro Company

Reception