Call for Presenters

Call for presenters open! We are currently seeking knowledgeable and energetic speakers to help us build an outstanding program through sessions centered on recruitment and OFCCP compliance.

Upcoming Events

Please review the form questions and requirements before submitting a proposal: View PDF of questions ›

DEAMcon24

April 3 – 5, 2024 • New Orleans, LA

Thank you for your interest in presenting at DEAMcon24! We are currently evaluating proposals to build a first-rate program. Stay tuned for additional information, coming soon.

DEAMcon25

May 21-23, 2025 • Scottsdale, AZ

Proposal submissions will be evaluated after the call for presenters submission period ends. Submissions due by Friday, August 9, 2024.

Presentation Topics

Topics being considered for the program include, but are not limited to, the following:

Recruitment

  • Candidate engagement and experience
  • College and early talent recruitment
  • Fundamentals of career sites
  • Employee referral programs
  • Social recruiting strategy and practices
  • Workplace diversity through recruitment
  • Recruitment marketing strategy
  • Remote interviewing
  • Source coding jobs and analytics
  • Sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
  • Diversity sourcing
  • Reasonable Accommodation in the application process (Compliance to Recruitment)

OFCCP Compliance

  • Using Talent Communities
  • Reviewing job descriptions for mental/physical requirements
  • Individuals with disabilities and self-id campaigns
  • Disposition codes
  • Diversity referral programs
  • Evergreen and pipeline requisitions
  • Guidance for undergoing an OFCCP audit
  • Leveraging DirectEmployers partnerships
  • Utilizing staffing agencies and staying compliant
  • Career site accessibility
  • Writing effective job descriptions

Video
Not Your Average HR Conference

From the moment you step inside the DEAMcon world, you’ll see the DE difference. From friendly faces greeting you at the conference desk to a custom espresso bar (free of charge!) and a bustling Demo Hall filled with the best and brightest of HR technology, you’ll see why this event stands out as the one that makes an impact. Don’t take our word for it. Let this video show you firsthand what it’s like to be an attendee at DEAMcon and why this conference will be the one that makes your whole year more effective.

photo & video

A photographer and videographer capture moments during each conference. View photos and videos from past years! ›

Questions?​ Contact the DEAM Team at DEAM@DirectEmployers.org

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