- Baltimore, MD
- Chicago, IL
- Cleveland, OH
- Detroit, MI
- Hastings, NE
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Milwaukee, WI
- Mobile, AL
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Quebec City, QC
- Richmond, VA
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Washington, DC
- Wichita, KS
April 9 & 10, 2019
Philadelphia, PA
Early bird registration of $175, inclusive of conference, meals and evening reception, will end on Friday, February 15.
After February 15th, conference registration will be $350.
CONFERENCE
Across the nation, cities are realizing that talent will drive their ability to grow.
Small, mid-size, and large metropolitan areas have developed different strategies for building their talent pipelines: from focusing on college access and completion to engaging and retaining students studying at local institutions.
Young, Smart and Local is a two-day conference designed to inform and engage leaders from higher education, business, government, economic development, and community organizations on best practices around talent growth and attraction.
Campus Philly, the nationally-known talent retention initiative in Philadelphia, and Action Greensboro, national-model for collaborative philanthropic investment in economic development, are hosting this conference in Philadelphia on April 9 & 10, 2019.Keynote addresses and break-out sessions will focus on:
- City as campus: strategies and tactics to leverage city assets as part of college students’ educational experience
- Best practices for connecting college talent to job opportunity in your region
- National trends and forecasts regarding talent development, alignment and retention
- Benchmarking and measuring the impact of talent retention
- Diversity and equity in growing cities
- Building partnerships and infrastructure among higher education, employers and economic development organizations to drive talent growth
ATTENDEES
Representatives from cities and metro regions that are committed to talent growth.
The conference will attract:
- Human resource and recruiting leads from major employers
- Economic development professionals from city, state and local governments and NGOs
- Higher education leaders
- Chamber of commerce leaders focused on talent and business growth
- Destination marketing leaders who focus on attracting new businesses to a region
Cities attending include:
AGENDA
Tentative Program
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
9:00 am
Optional morning pre-conference walking tour in Philadelphia hosted by CIC
NOON – 2:00 pm
Conference check-in
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Welcome & Steal This Idea
Brief lightning talks from cities showcasing a successful initiative, kicking off the conference with inspiring stories from across the country.
Welcome by: Cecelia Thompson, Action Greensboro and Deborah Diamond, Campus Philly
Confirmed Speakers:
- Marshall Anthony, PeopleJoy
- Jenna Grasley, J.P. Morgan Chase
- Sarah McGuire, Action Greensboro
- President Ali Houshmand, Rowan University
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Networking break
3:30 – 4:15 pm
Meet Your Match
Facilitated conversations for cities at different stages of talent initiative development. Talk with others just considering starting a talent retention program; those who are new to launching an initiative; or cities with full-fledged programs underway.4:45 – 7:00 pm
Mayor’s Reception
presented by Saxbys
Mayor Jim Kenney of Philadelphia joins other mayors including Mayor Nancy Vaughan of Greensboro, NC and Mayor Levar Stoney of Richmond, VA in discussing college student engagement as a growth strategy for their cities. Panel will be moderated by Lucas Grindley, Next City.
7:00 pm
Dinner on your own or with conference guests
A small number of reservations have been made at some of Philadelphia’s best restaurants, close to the conference location and hotel. Conference attendees will be able to sign up for these spots upon arriving at the conference.Wednesday, April 10, 2019
8:00 am
Breakfast and networking
9:00 – 9:50 am
Breakout Sessions
Measuring and Benchmarking Talent Retention
Moderated by: Jill Bergman, McKinseyConfirmed Panelists:
- Ben Christensen, Handshake
- Lee Huang, Econsult Solutions Inc.
- Josh Wright, EMSI
Removing Search Friction: How to Connect On-campus Talent With Employers and Opportunity
Moderated by: Lizzy Tahsuda, Campus GreensboroConfirmed Panelists:
- Michelle Ahn, Campus Philly
- Amir Badr, Upkey
- Casey Welch, Tallo
- Jess Williams, Biscuitville
How Talent Drives Infrastructure Development and Place-making
Moderated by: Natalie Kostelni, Philadelphia Business JournalConfirmed Panelists:
- Biederman Redevelopment Group
- Bob Geolas, HR&A
- George Smith, U3Advisors
10:00 – 10:50 am
Breakout Sessions
Growth and Equity: How Driving Economic Growth Impacts Equity and Inclusion
Moderated by: Andrew Moore, Institute for Youth Education and Families, National League of CitiesConfirmed Panelists:
- Alan Berube, Brookings Institution
- Rodney Foxworth, BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies)
- Ashley Putnam, Federal Reserve of Philadelphia
Workplace Learning and Success Skills Development as a Tool for Upward Economic Mobility
Moderated by: Sarah Miller, CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning)Confirmed Panelists:
- Shayne Evans, The Academy Group
- Kate Mulvey, USLI
- Jean Rattigan-Rohr, PhD, Elon University Odyssey Scholars
Falling in Love With Place: What Helps Students Feel Attached
Moderated by: Rachel Burgess, SIRConfirmed Panelists:
- Jenny Jang, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
- Brittnie Knight, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
- Sharon Mickens, University of Pittsburgh
10:50 – 11:15 am
Networking break
11:15am – NOON
Breakout Sessions
Cities As Campus: Programs That Leverage the City
Moderated by: Rebecca Gehman, DCIConfirmed Panelists:
- Jewel Cash, Boston University
- Calista Cleary, Tri-Co in Philly (Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Swarthmore Colleges)
- Evie Poitevent Sanders, Greater New Orleans Inc.
Organizational Infrastructure for Talent Retention Strategies
Moderated by: Sheila Ireland, Office of Workforce Development, City of PhiladelphiaConfirmed Panelists:
- Kirsten Brinlee, Collegetown Baltimore
- Deborah Diamond, Campus Philly
- Cecelia Thompson, Campus Greensboro
Internship Programs as Retention Strategies
Moderated by: Matthew Brink, NACEConfirmed Panelists:
- Jamie Stamey, Davidson College
- Lizzy Tahsuda, Action Greensboro
- Nicole Wormley, Danaher
NOON – 2:00pm
Lunch and Closing Keynote
Melody Warnick, author of This is Where You Belong, Finding Home Wherever You AreLOCATION
Convene CityView
This year’s conference is taking place in Center City Philadelphia and will be held at Convene, located at 30 S. 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Centrally located near Rittenhouse Square, this venue is walking distance from Suburban Station, one subway stop away from 30th Street Station and a short cab ride from the airport. The venue features state of the art amenities and breathtaking city views.Sonesta Hotel
Conference guests can reserve a room at the Sonesta Hotel. There is a hotel block available for Tuesday and/or Wednesday evening at a discounted rate of $229 per night. The hotel block rate is available until March 19, 2019. To make reservations, click here.
Conference guest amenities include: Complimentary wireless internet, complimentary access to 8th Floor Fitness Center, complimentary access to Philadelphia Sports Club at the Bellevue for all overnight guests and 25% off valet parking.Philly
We are excited to show off our city of Philadelphia! Make sure to check out Campus Philly’s Insider Guide to help you explore on your own. Once registered for the conference, attendees will receive additional guides on dining, history, arts and culture, and more.SPONSORS
FOUNDATION SUPPORT
MAYOR’S RECEPTION SPONSOR
WALKING TOUR SPONSOR
BREAKOUT SPONSOR
CITY & HIGHER ED PARTNERS
If you are interested in sponsorship, read about opportunities here or contact Ella Strauss