Program
From inspirational keynotes and government agency speakers to seasoned HR practitioners, DEAMcon presenters are hand-selected to ensure that sessions are engaging and thought-provoking. Packed with actionable takeaways and ah-ha moments, the DEAMcon program features an abundance of sessions and networking activities that support your pursuit of growth and connection.
About the DEAMcon Program
The one, must-attend event of the year!
DEAMcon25 offers a mix of fresh, thought-provoking content from subject matter experts and peers through inspirational keynotes, powerful breakouts, and networking opportunities. With countless opportunities to meet new people and network with peers, DEAMcon has a reputation of being the one, must-attend event of the the year for OFCCP compliance and recruitment professionals. Take a look at the DEAMcon program lineup and register today!
Keynote Speakers
Featured Speakers
Nathaniel Coley
Division Chief at U.S. Department of Labor
Alissa A. Horvitz
Member Attorney at Roffman Horvitz, PLC
Patricia McMahon
Outreach & Education Coordinator at U.S. EEOC
Ginger Miller
President & CEO at Women Veterans Interactive
Joshua S. Roffman
Managing Attorney at Roffman Horvitz, PLC
Mickey Silberman
Founder & Shareholder at Silberman Law PC
DEAMcon Program at a Glance
Plan Your DEAMcon25 Experience
Times listed are Mountain Standard Time (MST). This program is subject to change and details will be updated as they become available.
Get ahead of the check-in line by visiting the Registration Desk early, Tuesday, May 20th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
Wednesday • May 21
7:00 am
Check-in begins
7:00 am
60MINS
Breakfast
Breakfast
8:00 am
30MINS
Welcome & Annual Meeting (G1)
Welcome & Annual Meeting (G1)
8:30 am
30MINS
Product Development Highlight (G2)
Product Development Highlight (G2)
9:00 am
60MINS
DE Talk Live: Aligning Compliance & Recruitment Efforts (G3)
Presented by Mike Bazinet (Affordable Care)
DE Talk Live: Aligning Compliance & Recruitment Efforts (G3)
Presented by Mike Bazinet (Affordable Care)
10:00 am
30MINS
Demo Hall Break
Demo Hall Break
10:30 am
30MINS
Overcoming Challenges of Integrating Video Marketing for Recruitment Teams (G4)
Presented by Seth Flater (Recruit Rooster), Natasha Long (ATI), Jeff Ringgenberg (RocketBuild), & Paul White (Gentiva)
Overcoming Challenges of Integrating Video Marketing for Recruitment Teams (G4)
Presented by Seth Flater (Recruit Rooster), Natasha Long (ATI), Jeff Ringgenberg (RocketBuild), & Paul White (Gentiva)
11:00 am
60MINS
Federal Contractor Compliance in the Trump Administration (G5)
Presented by Joshua Roffman & Alissa Horvitz (Roffman Horvitz, PLC)
Federal Contractor Compliance in the Trump Administration (G5)
Presented by Joshua Roffman & Alissa Horvitz (Roffman Horvitz, PLC)
12:00 pm
60MINS
Lunch
Lunch
1:00 pm
60MINS
The impact of AI on Today’s Selection Process (C1A)
Presented by Anne C. Jackson (Graham Packaging)
The impact of AI on Today’s Selection Process (C1A)
Presented by Anne C. Jackson (Graham Packaging)
60MINS
TBD (C1B)
Presented by TBD
TBD (C1B)
Presented by TBD
2:00 pm
60MINS
Engagement Toolkits for Talent Attraction: Creating Authentic Connections (C2A)
Presented by Allyson Kelley (Dexcom)
Engagement Toolkits for Talent Attraction: Creating Authentic Connections (C2A)
Presented by Allyson Kelley (Dexcom)
60MINS
Driving Culturally Responsive Transformation in the Workplace Through ERGs (C2B)
Presented by Ramon Cervante, Glen Gleesing, Adrienne Lawson, & Kim McDowell (PRIDE Industries)
Driving Culturally Responsive Transformation in the Workplace Through ERGs (C2B)
Presented by Ramon Cervante, Glen Gleesing, Adrienne Lawson, & Kim McDowell (PRIDE Industries)
3:00 pm
30MINS
Demo Hall Break
Demo Hall Break
3:30 pm
60MINS
Reshaping PepsiCo: Our Journey to Becoming a Military-Effective Employer (G6)
Presented by Rob Arndt (BufferSprings) & Kevin Fitzpatrick (PepsiCo)
Reshaping PepsiCo: Our Journey to Becoming a Military-Effective Employer (G6)
Presented by Rob Arndt (BufferSprings) & Kevin Fitzpatrick (PepsiCo)
4:30 pm
60MINS • Keynote
Cultivating a Change-Proof Culture with AI: Preparing for a Future-Ready Workforce (G7)
Presented by Adam Markel
Cultivating a Change-Proof Culture with AI: Preparing for a Future-Ready Workforce (G7)
Presented by Adam Markel
6:00 pm
3hours
On-site Evening Event
On-site Evening Event
Thursday • May 22
7:00 am
60MINS
Breakfast
Breakfast
8:00 am
60MINS
Forging Tomorrow’s Inclusive Workforce: Partnering with Native American Talent (G8)
Presented by Nathaniel Coley (U.S. Department of Labor) & TBD (DINAP Team Member)
Forging Tomorrow’s Inclusive Workforce: Partnering with Native American Talent (G8)
Presented by Nathaniel Coley (U.S. Department of Labor) & TBD (DINAP Team Member)
9:00 am
60MINS
Foundations in Pay Equity: Developing Consistent Practices for Sustained Success (G9)
Presented by Neil Dickinson & Stefanie Legge (OutSolve)
Foundations in Pay Equity: Developing Consistent Practices for Sustained Success (G9)
Presented by Neil Dickinson & Stefanie Legge (OutSolve)
10:00 am
30MINS
Demo Hall Break
Demo Hall Break
10:30 am
60MINS
Enhancing Hiring & Development Strategies for Veterans, Military Spouses, & 55+ Workforce (C3A)
Presented by Denise Lewis (Military Spouse Jobs & VetJobs), Amy Rossi (Military Spouse Jobs), Richard Hayes & Sandford “Sandy” Artman (VetJobs)
Enhancing Hiring & Development Strategies for Veterans, Military Spouses, & 55+ Workforce (C3A)
Presented by Denise Lewis (Military Spouse Jobs & VetJobs), Amy Rossi (Military Spouse Jobs), Richard Hayes & Sandford “Sandy” Artman (VetJobs)
60MINS
Building Effective & Inclusive Employee Referral Programs (C3B)
Presented by Bart Kelly & Melanie Shawber (Amergis Healthcare Staffing)
Building Effective & Inclusive Employee Referral Programs (C3B)
Presented by Bart Kelly & Melanie Shawber (Amergis Healthcare Staffing)
11:30 am
60MINS
Recruiting with AI: Embracing the Future of Talent Acquisition (C4A)
Presented by Shelia Gray (Generac Power Systems)
Recruiting with AI: Embracing the Future of Talent Acquisition (C4A)
Presented by Shelia Gray (Generac Power Systems)
60MINS
Bridging the Gap: How Student Veterans Can Meet Your Workforce Needs (C4B)
Presented by Awilda Carozza & Chad McFarlane (Student Veterans of America)
Bridging the Gap: How Student Veterans Can Meet Your Workforce Needs (C4B)
Presented by Awilda Carozza & Chad McFarlane (Student Veterans of America)
12:30 pm
60MINS
Lunch
Lunch
1:30 pm
60MINS
Navigating OFCCP’s Item 21: Recruitment Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, & What We are Seeing in Audits — Oh My! (C5A)
Presented by Chris Liakos (EY) & Joanna Colosimo (DCI Consulting Group, Inc.)
Navigating OFCCP’s Item 21: Recruitment Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, & What We are Seeing in Audits — Oh My! (C5A)
Presented by Chris Liakos (EY) & Joanna Colosimo (DCI Consulting Group, Inc.)
60MINS
From Service to Success: Strengthening Your Veteran Hiring Initiatives (C5B)
Presented by Ruth Toombs (Recruit Rooster) & Kim Lott (DirectEmployers Association)
From Service to Success: Strengthening Your Veteran Hiring Initiatives (C5B)
Presented by Ruth Toombs (Recruit Rooster) & Kim Lott (DirectEmployers Association)
2:30 pm
60MINS
Military Women Making the Transition & Beyond: Enhancing Outreach, Recruitment, & Retention of Women Veterans (C6A)
Presented by Ginger Miller (Women Veterans Interactive)
Military Women Making the Transition & Beyond: Enhancing Outreach, Recruitment, & Retention of Women Veterans (C6A)
Presented by Ginger Miller (Women Veterans Interactive)
60MINS
New Approaches to Aligning Recruitment Advertising with Diversity Goals (C6B)
Presented by Andy Boom (JobElephant)
New Approaches to Aligning Recruitment Advertising with Diversity Goals (C6B)
Presented by Andy Boom (JobElephant)
3:30 pm
30MINS
Demo Hall Break
Demo Hall Break
4:00 pm
30MINS
Outreach & Engagement Highlight (G10)
Presented by AJ Selvey (DirectEmployers Association)
Outreach & Engagement Highlight (G10)
Presented by AJ Selvey (DirectEmployers Association)
4:30 pm
60MINS • Keynote
Escape the Type A Trap: Three Steps to Beat Burnout & Sustain Peak Performance (G11)
Presented by Erin Stafford
Escape the Type A Trap: Three Steps to Beat Burnout & Sustain Peak Performance (G11)
Presented by Erin Stafford
5:30 pm
90MINS
Underwriter Reception
Underwriter Reception
Friday • May 23
7:00 am
60MINS
Breakfast
Breakfast
8:00 am
60MINS
Demystifying Neurodiversity: A Best Practice Model for Bridging Students & Companies (G12)
Presented by Margaret Ling (National Organization on Disability) & Kendra Evans (Rochester Institute of Technology)
Demystifying Neurodiversity: A Best Practice Model for Bridging Students & Companies (G12)
Presented by Margaret Ling (National Organization on Disability) & Kendra Evans (Rochester Institute of Technology)
9:00 am
60MINS
Unlocking Access: Masterclass on Navigating the ADA in Hiring and Recruitment (G13)
Presented by Patricia McMahon (U.S. EEOC, Phoenix District Office)
Unlocking Access: Masterclass on Navigating the ADA in Hiring and Recruitment (G13)
Presented by Patricia McMahon (U.S. EEOC, Phoenix District Office)
10:00 am
15MINS
Demo Hall Break
Demo Hall Break
10:15 am
60MINS
Be An Influencer: Your Role in a Disability Inclusive Culture, No Matter Your Title (G14)
Presented by Meaghan Walls & Andy Traub (Center for Disability Inclusion)
Be An Influencer: Your Role in a Disability Inclusive Culture, No Matter Your Title (G14)
Presented by Meaghan Walls & Andy Traub (Center for Disability Inclusion)
11:15 am
60MINS
New Administration & New OFCCP: What to Expect, How to Respond (G15)
Presented by Mickey Silberman (Silberman Law PC)
New Administration & New OFCCP: What to Expect, How to Respond (G15)
Presented by Mickey Silberman (Silberman Law PC)
12:15 pm
Conference Adjourns
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