TALENTNET LIVE

CHICAGO JUNE 2ND, 2025

WHERE INNOVATION MEETS TALENT

The Historic Old Post Office | Chicago, IL

Join us at one of the most iconic venues in the Windy City — the historic Old Post Office — for TalentNet Live Chicago, where recruiting meets the future of marketing. This one-day event brings together forward-thinking talent leaders and prominent marketing agency owners and leaders to explore “The New World of Talent Attraction in the Age of Automation.”

This special edition of TalentNet Live is uniquely hand-crafted for you by Craig Fisher, Founder of TalentNet Media and Author of Hiring Humans; and Patrick Rooney, Founder and CEO of Mahalohub.

As AI transforms how we hire, connect, and compete for attention, discover how to stand out in 2025 and beyond. From cutting-edge recruitment marketing strategies to the power of personal branding and social media, you’ll leave with actionable insights to elevate your employer brand, tech stack, and talent pipeline.

🎯 Why Attend:

Elite speaker lineup of marketing and recruiting pros
Live case studies, interactive sessions, and breakout roundtables
Unmatched networking in a legendary Chicago landmark

This isn’t your average conference — it’s where innovation, inspiration, and industry leadership collide.

Seats are limited. Secure your spot now.

Industry Experts

Hear from top-tier speakers and panelists who are redefining recruiting and HR best practices.

Cutting-Edge Tech

Discover the latest tools and platforms transforming the talent acquisition landscape.

Fun with Your Peers

Connect with peers and leaders from across industries in a collaborative, high-energy environment.

Real-World Insights

Leave with strategies you can immediately implement to enhance your talent acquisition efforts.

A Day of Learning, Networking, and Innovation

Time	Session Title	Speaker(s)
9:30 AM	Doors Open
10:00 AM	Opening Remarks: Setting the Stage for Innovation	Craig Fisher
10:20 AM	Marketing Talent	Eileen Rochford, CEO, The Harbinger Group; Corinne Gudovic, Managing Director, Ruder Finn
10:40 AM	How to train LLMs for AI Content that Sells and Hires	Joel Lalgee, Mike Dwyer
11:05 AM	Engaging Candidates with Custom AI Solutions	Craig Fisher
11:30 AM	Building Genuine Communities vs. Chasing Virality	Scott Emalfarb, Founder and CEO, Fresh Content Society; Patrick Rooney
11:50 AM	Lunch Break
1:10 PM	Building a Magnetic Employer Brand	Allison Kruse, Carmen Hudson
1:30 PM	Candidate Experience and Career Sites: Your First Touchpoint	Heather Leszczewicz and Craig Fisher
1:50 PM	What a Career in Marketing Has Taught Me About People	Mack Reynolds, Global Creative Strategy Lead, Meta, Patrick Rooney
2:10 PM	DEI Health Check: Reassessing Inclusion Strategies Post-SCOTUS	Amanda Suchecki, Employment Counsel, Heidrick & Struggles and Laurie Ruettimann, Best Selling Author, Punk Rock HR
2:30 PM	Breakout Roundtables: Deep Dive Discussions	Jo Weech
2:50 PM	Breakout Roundtables: Collaborative Insights
3:10 PM	The 7 Things We Keep F*cking Up in TA And How We Can Fix Them!	Tim Sackett
3:45 PM	Closing Remarks	Craig Fisher