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 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 Scale Your Personal Talent Brand in 10 Days Joel Lalgee, The Realest Recruiter
11:05 AM Engaging Candidates with Custom AI Solutions
11:30 AM Building Genuine Communities vs. Chasing Virality Scott Emalfarb, Founder and CEO, Fresh Content Society; Craig Fisher; Patrick Rooney
11:50 AM Lunch Break
1:10 PM Building a Magnetic Employer Brand Allison Kruse and James Ellis
1:30 PM Everything You Need to Know about AI for Recruiting and Talent Craig Fisher
1:50 PM In-house at Meta's Creative Shop Mack Reynolds, Global Creative Strategy Lead, Meta
2:10 PM DEI Health Check: Reassessing Inclusion Strategies Post-SCOTUS Amanda Suchecki, Employment Counsel, Heidrich & Struggles
2:30 PM Breakout Roundtables: Deep Dive Discussions
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 Keynote

Elevating Voices that Inspire Action

Craig Fisher, Hiring Humans
Heather Leszczewicz, Conagra
Tim Sackett, HRU Technical Resources
Amanda Suchecki, Heidrick & Struggles
Joel Lalgee, The Realest Recruiter
James Ellis Employer Brand Labs
Andre Boulais, Cnect
Angie Verros, Vaia Talent
Carmen Hudson
Allison Kruse, Baxter
Scott Emalfarb, Fresh Content Society
Eileen Rochford, The Harbinger Group
Corinne Gudovic, Ruder Finn
Mike Dwyer
Matt Jones, Harmer Consultants
Patrick Rooney, Mahalohub
Dan Lockhart, SonderMind