TALENTNET LIVE

CHICAGO JUNE 2ND, 2025

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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 to explore “The New World of Talent Attraction in the Age of Automation.”

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 Scaling Talent Acquisition: Strategies for High-Volume Hiring
10:40 AM AI in Recruitment: Tools and Techniques for Success
11:05 AM Engaging Candidates with Custom AI Solutions
11:30 AM Navigating the Realities of Modern Talent Acquisition
11:50 AM Lunch Break
1:10 PM Building a Magnetic Employer Brand
1:30 PM HR Tech Landscape: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Innovations
1:50 PM Preparing Teams for AI Integration in Talent Strategies
2:10 PM DEI Reality Check: Reassessing Inclusion Strategies Post-SCOTUS
2:30 PM Breakout Roundtables: Deep Dive Discussions
2:50 PM Breakout Roundtables: Collaborative Insights
3:10 PM Breakout Roundtables: Strategy Sharing
3:40 PM Closing Keynote: Embracing Change in Talent Acquisition

Elevating Voices that Inspire Action

Craig Fisher, Hiring Humans
Heather Leszczewicz, Conagra
Patrick Rooney, Mahalohub
Amanda Suchecki, Heidrick & Struggles
Joel Lalgee, The Realest Recruiter
Dan Lockhart, SonderMind
Andre Boulais, Cnect
Angie Verros, Vaia Talent
Carmen Hudson
Allison Kruse, Baxter