Future of Work Summit

8:30 – 9 a.m. – Atrium
Registration and Light Refreshments

9 – 9:50 a.m. – Screening Room
Welcome Address
Introduction: 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

Break – 9:50 – 10 a.m.

10 – 10:50 a.m. – Screening Room
Panel Discussion:
Skills and Talent Gap at the University Level
Introduction: Ananth Iyer, Dean, School of Management, Professor H. William Lichtenberger Chair in Management
Moderator: John O’Leary, Senior Manager, State and Local Government Innovation at Deloitte Center for Government Insights
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

Break – 10:50 – 11 a.m.

11 a.m. – Noon – Screening Room
Panel Discussion: 
Diverse Workforce Recruiting
Introduction: Robin Schulze, PhD Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Theresa McCarthy, Associate Professor Indigenous Studies, Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence, College of Arts and Sciences
Moderator: Kevin Ahuna, Director, Intercultural and
Diversity Center
Panelists: Newly graduating students and young alumni representing diverse backgrounds

Noon – 1:45 pm – Atrium
Lunch & Round Table Discussions

Introduction to the Buffalo Brain Gain Initiative by Jordan Walbesser, Director, Legal & Business Affairs at Mattel, Inc., Bootsector.

Roundtable Lunch Discussions on various topics led by content experts. Topics include:

• AI in recruiting early talent
• Why to hire international talent
• How to hire and sponsor international talent
• What is working and what isn’t in recruitment
• Best practices for orientation/onboarding early talent
• Best practices for new and existing internship programs
• Best practices for early talent retention
• Best practices in Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
  
• Recruiting and retaining talent at start-ups
• Faculty: how to work with employers on internships and projects

2 – 2:50 p.m.– Screening Room
Panel Discussion: Effective Engagement of Students: Best Practices in Experiential Learning
Speaker: Carrie Gardner, Director of Internships and Experiential Learning, UB School of Management
Panelists:

• Tyler Orlando MBA '20, Strategic Analytics Manager, Delaware North
• Ashley Wetzel, Talent Acquisition Manager, Edwards Vacuum - Part of the Atlas Copco Group
  
• Brad Dolce, BS '12, Vice President for Logistics Operations, Sonwil
  

Break – 2:50 – 3 p.m.

3 – 3:50 p.m. – Screening Room
Presentation: Building Your Brand with Campus Partners
Introduction: Kemper Lewis, Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences PhD, MBA, Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Presenters:

• Alan Hunt, Professor of Practice, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• David du Plessis, Business Development Manager, Buffalo Entrepreneur Partnerships
• Amy Monin, Strategic Initiatives Director, Startup and Innovation Collaboratory powered by Blackstone LaunchPad
• Mike Krupski, Clinical Assistant Professor and Manager of Projects Clinic, School of Management

Break – 3:50 – 4 p.m.

4 – 4:50 p.m. – Atrium
Networking Mixer
Happy hour to continue conversations about engaging in projects with faculty across campus.

Thank You!
Thank you to SUNY

Planning Committee

• Alissa Drag, Assistant Director, Employer Relations and External Engagement, Career Design Center
  
• Caitlin Hoekstra, MEd '13, PhD '21, Director of Career Development and Experiential Learning, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
  
• Jenna Hubbard, Associate Director, Operations and Special Events, Career Design Center
  
• Amy Johnson, Senior Employer Relations Manager, School of Management Career Resource Center
  
• Lauren Johnson, Associate Director, Career Education and Academic Initiatives, Career Design Center
  
• Wayne Porterfield, Career Design Consultant, Career Design Center
  
• Melissa Ruggerio, BS '95, MEd '97, Assistant Dean and Director, School of Management Career Resource Center