
Employer Relations+ Virtual Summit
Dates: November 5th & November 6th
Times:
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Day One: 9 AM - 2 PM (PST) / 12 PM - 5 PM (EST)
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Day Two: 9 AM - 1 PM (PST) / 12 PM - 4 PM (EST)
Format: Virtual Summit (Zoom)
Attendees: Career educators & service providers, employers, recruiters, talent acquisition representatives, employer relations representatives, faculty, CBOs, allies, and more
ER+ is the first national summit of its kind led by a dedicated employer relations association, bringing together employers, career services leaders, and workforce partners from across the country to shape the future of how talent connects to opportunity through career centers.
ER+ is a groundbreaking virtual event built on a bold premise: the future will not be created by repeating yesterday’s models. It will be driven by innovation, stronger partnerships, smarter systems, and measurable outcomes. Sessions will spotlight next-generation recruiting strategies, modern employer engagement practices, and the use of data, technology, and AI to transform decision-making and results. ER+ is grounded in a clear premise: doing more of the same is no longer enough. Sessions will focus on advancing recruiting strategies, modernizing employer engagement, and leveraging data and technology to drive smarter decisions. Participants will gain practical frameworks for building stronger partnerships, improving hiring outcomes, and creating more intentional, scalable systems.
Participants will gain practical tools, fresh ideas, and scalable frameworks to strengthen employer and talent partnerships, enhance recruiting and hiring outcomes, and position their organizations at the forefront of a rapidly evolving workforce landscape.
This is more than a conference. ER+ is part of a national movement to elevate employer relations. A defining moment for those ready to lead, modernize, and build what comes next.
**Prices will increase monthly! Secure your spot now! A+ members receive instant discounts; you must be logged in for discounts to apply.
Note: Virtual sessions will be hosted via Zoom.


Keynote Panel Speakers POWER Lineup

Daniel Newell, MPA
A+
Opening Remarks

Greg Desantis
Jobs for the Future

Christine Cruzvergara
Moderator

Melissa Thiriez
Santa Clara University
Moderator

Melissa Leavitt
Strada Education Foundation

Chris Sund
Uniti Med

Carrie Samson
Business-Higher Education Forum

And More... TBA Soon!
POWER Speaker Breakout Session Lineup

Prashanth Asuri
Santa Clara University

Tom Hogan
Pennsylvania State University

Kathleen Crouse
John Carroll University

Sydney Steffen, M.S.E. Washburn University

​Beth Lee
Cal Poly Pomona

Benjamin Baldonado
Utah Dept of Workforce Services

Jennifer Katz &
Dawn Mikalatos
Purdue Global

Joyce Tse
Genesys

Jeffrey Moss
Parker Dewey

Amanda Blazka &
Tiffany Fontaine-Helm
Brown University

Dr. Maureen Guarcello
Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Laurel Draudt
University of Michigan

Saif Al Hakeem
RISEOne

Ashkan Yazdi Zadeh
Intern Insider

Abby Senuty &
Brittany Knutsen
Skagit Valley College

And more...
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