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.
Hear from top-tier speakers and panelists who are redefining recruiting and HR best practices.
Discover the latest tools and platforms transforming the talent acquisition landscape.
Connect with peers and leaders from across industries in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
Leave with strategies you can immediately implement to enhance your talent acquisition efforts.
Time | Session Title | Speaker(s) |
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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 |
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