Future of Work Summit
Connect with hiring managers, recruiters, UB faculty and industry leaders, and is presented by the University at Buffalo Career Design Center, the UB School of Management’s Career Resource Center, and the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
When: Wednesday, May 22 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, North Campus
Event Agenda
8:30 – 9 a.m.: Registration and Light Refreshments
9 – 9:50 a.m.:
Welcome Address
Speaker: A. Scott Weber, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, University at Buffalo
Keynote Session: Future of Work & Education at the Expertise Economy Introduction: Brian Hamluk, Vice President for Student Life, University at Buffalo
Speaker: Kelly Palmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Southern New Hampshire University
9:50 – 10 a.m.: Break
10 – 10:50 a.m.: Panel Discussion: Skills and Talent Gap at the University Level
Moderator: John O’Leary, Senior Manager, State and Local Government Innovation at Deloitte Center for Government Insights (include photo and bio)
Panelists:
- Mary Ruelle, Higher Education Program Lead, TechBuffalo
- Kevin Cleary, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of MS MIS Program, UB School of Management
- Andrew Olewnik, Director of Experiential Learning and Research Assistant Professor, UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Jessica Kruger, Director of Teaching Innovation and Excellence, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Public Health, and Health Professions
10:50 – 11 a.m.: Break
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Panel Discussion: Diverse Workforce Recruiting
Moderator: Kevin Ahuna, Director, Intercultural and Diversity Center, UB Division of Student Life
Panelists: Newly graduating students and young alumni representing diverse backgrounds
12 – 1:45 pm: Employer Lunch & Round Table Discussions
Introduction to the Buffalo Brain Gain Initiative by Jordan Walbesser, BootSector. Roundtable Lunch Discussions on various topics led by content experts. Topics include:
- How to use AI in recruiting early talent
- The impact of ChatGPT/AI in Application Materials
- Why to hire International Talent: Buffalo Brain Gain
- How to Hire and Sponsor International Talent: Legalities
- What is working and what isn’t in recruitment in 2024?
- Best practices for orientation/onboarding early talent
- Best practices for new and existing internship programs
- Best practices for early talent retention; How are you keeping candidates engaged after early offers and before start dates?
- Best practices in Employee Resource Groups
- Recruiting and retaining talent at Start-Ups
- Faculty: how to create and work with employers on internships/projects?
2 – 2:50 p.m.: Session: Effective Engagement of Students: Best Practices in Experiential Learning
Speaker: Carrie Gardner, Director of Internships and Experiential Learning, UB School of Management
2:50 – 3 p.m.: Break
3 – 3:50 p.m.: Session: Building Your Brand with Campus Partners
Moderators: Employer Relations teams from the Career Design Center, Career Resource Center, and SEAS Director of Career Development and Experiential Learning
Presenters:
- Mike Krupski, Clinical Assistant Professor and Manager of Project Clinic, UB School of Management
- Alan Hunt, Professor of Practice, UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- David du Plessis, Business Development Manager, Buffalo Entrepreneur Partnerships
- Hadar Borden, Start-Up and Innovation CoLaboratory, powered by Blackstone
3:50 – 4 p.m.: Break
4 – 4:50 p.m.: Networking Mixer with Employers & Faculty
Happy hour session to continue conversations about engaging in projects with faculty across campus.
5 p.m.: Conclusion
Keynote Speaker
Kelly Palmer
Southern New Hampshire University
Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Kelly Palmer is a thought leader and advisor on the future of work and education. She co-authored the award-winning book, The Expertise Economy and has been featured in Harvard Business, Fast Company, and Forbes, among other acclaimed publications. Kelly was the former Chief Learning Officer of both Degreed and LinkedIn.
Panel Moderator
John P. O’Leary
State and Local Government Research Leader
Deloitte Services LP
John O’Leary leads state and local government research for the Deloitte Center for Government Insights. John has written extensively on the future of work, job training, and preparing workers for the digital future. His white papers include Rethinking the workforce development ecosystem: Grow the economy by bridging the skills gap and Government can win the talent race—here’s how.