2024 Event Details
2024 Featured Speakers
Join us as we explore innovative practices across industries focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, the impact of technology in HR, and health and wellness in the workplace.
Event Schedule
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