DEAM09: Denver Conference Recap
October 7–8, 2009 • Denver, CO
DirectEmployers Association’s 2009 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM09) took place at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. The program explored recruitment advertising, social media, video and OFCCP compliance, with a keynote from former Major League pitcher Jim Abbott.
Sessions examined how employers could reach candidates through emerging digital channels, measure recruitment video results and understand developments in .JOBS. Association updates and a networking event provided opportunities to learn about Member resources and connect with peers.
Watch the video recap and explore the photos, program and presenters below to revisit DEAM09.
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Program
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Welcome & Direct Employers Association Update
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Keynote Speaker — Jim Abbott
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
The Four A’s of Recruitment Advertising
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Speeding Toward the Future with Social Media
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Leveraging Video to Gain Attention on a Crowded and Noisy Internet
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 AM – 5:00 PM
.JOBS From Labs to Universe and What it all Means for ME
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hospitality/Networking Event
Thursday, October 8, 2009
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Understanding Direct Employers Association Products & Services
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Adverse Impact and the OFCCP’s New Enforcement Strategy
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Four A’s of Recruitment Advertising
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Reaching Your Audience: Maximizing the ROI on Your Recruitment Videos
Presenters
Presenter titles and affiliations reflect the time of the conference.
Keynote Presenters
- Jim Abbott, former Major League pitcher
- Bill Strickland, President and CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation
Guest Presenters
- Jonas Barck, Director, Strategic Partnerships, CareerTV
- Paul Forester, CEO, Indeed.com
- Gautam Godhwani, Co-Founder & CEO, Simply Hired
- Kurt Ronn, CEO, HRWorks
- Shannon Seery Gude, Vice President, Digital at Bernard Hodes Group
- Mickey Silberman, Attorney at Law, Jackson Lewis
- Joshua Westover, Strategy and Alliances, Entice Labs
Staff Presenters
- Chad Sowash, Vice President, Business Development, DirectEmployers Association
- Rick Wehrle, Vice President, Product Development, DirectEmployers Association
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Venue
Hyatt Regency Denver
650 15th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
DEAM09 took place at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver. Its location near the 16th Street Mall gave attendees access to dining, shopping and entertainment beyond the conference sessions.