Unique Focus. New Perspectives. Fresh Ideas.
Bringing our community together in person and virtually is a core part of how we add value for our members. URx Leaders Summit is an exclusive event for leaders of the emerging talent recruiting ecosystem and our Partner Organizations. The program also features thought leaders from Workforce & Economic Development, Higher Education, Talent Development, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.
Past Speakers
Leo Cortez
Global Head of University Recruiting
HubSpot
Corey Twitty
Director, Global Emerging Talent
Netflix
Andrew Myers
Founder & CEO
RippleMatch
Char Delapena
Executive Director, URx
Head of Emerging Talent
Jackie Frye
Senior Manager, University Recruiting
Nvidia
Felice Ajlouny
VP, Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion
SentinelOne
Richard Cho
Former Head of Recruiting Dropbox, Machine Zone, CZI, Robinhood
Ed Palmer
Global Head of University Recruiting
Unity Technologies
Wahab Owolabi
Founder
OneReq & URx
Ahva Sadeghi
Co-Founder & CEO
Symba
Farouk Dey
Founding Vice Provost, Integrative Learning & Life Design
Johns Hopkins University
Lucille Tasker
Director of Data and Technology
Rewriting the Code
Chris Motley
Founder & CEO
Mentor Spaces
Debora Pabon
University Recruiting Lead
Flexport
Travis Guelig
Senior Manager, Early Talent Acquisition
Kohl's
Andee Francisco
Senior Manager, University Programs
Applied Materials
Ashley Marks
Next-Gen Talent Experience Program Manager
Electronic Arts (EA)
Anoushka Gupta
Data Intern
Rewriting the Code
Ahmad Wright
Director, Diversity, Equity & Learning
The David And Lucille Packard Foundation
Gabrielle Santa-Donato
Workshop Leader
John Armstrong
Principal
Leadership Labs
Have a unique perspective or fresh idea? Submit a proposal to speak, or express interest in facilitating a discussion.
2023 Agenda
All Times Pacific Standard Time
*The summit with kickoff with a welcome reception. 7:30- 8:30 PM PT Wednesday, December 6 at Hotel Republic.
Explore effective strategies to lead with impact, inspire your team, and navigate the ever-evolving university recruiting landscape. Discover the art of collaborating with numerous stakeholders, even when you lack direct authority, in this dynamic learning experience.”
Its not everyday you get to be in a room with your peers in emerging talent recruiting leadership. We’ll take some time to strengthen relationships and get to know each other through a fun activity.
Refuel after a busy morning with a hot catered lunch inspired by the vibrant culinary scene of San Diego.
Rotate through 2 engaging discussion group sessions, where you actively participate in thoughtful conversations, share insights, and collaborate with fellow attendees on key industry topics and trends.
Ice cream, boba, and fresh-pressed juice are just a few options on the menu. We’ll take a quick break provided by one of our sponsors to get a nice pick me up in advance of the stretch run!
Now more than ever it is critical for Emerging Talent Leaders to demonstrate the clear ROI of their programs. In this workshop we will cover metrics, data analysis, and reporting techniques to measure, understand and improve ROI so that you can clearly demonstrate it to your company leadership.
Supreme Court Decisions and Their Impact on Emerging Talent Recruiting and Internship Programs.
A deep dive into recent Supreme Court decisions and their far-reaching implications for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, specifically how they impact Emerging Talent Recruiting and Internship Programs within organizations. Our expert panel of legal scholars and DEI practitioners will dissect the rulings, examining how they influence the design, implementation, and sustainability of DEI programs.
We will discuss how to navigate this evolving landscape effectively. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework surrounding DEI efforts and discover strategies to ensure compliance while executing targeted recruiting efforts and programs. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of law, recruiting, and DEI.
Recap key insights and takeaways from the previous day, setting the stage for further exploration.
Unwind and network in style. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, delightful drinks, and the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and industry experts.
Rotate through 2 engaging discussion group sessions, where you actively participate in thoughtful conversations, share insights, and collaborate with fellow attendees on key industry topics and trends.
Its not everyday you get to be in a room with your peers in emerging talent recruiting leadership. We’ll take some time to strengthen relationships and get to know each other through a fun activity.
Refuel after a busy morning with a hot catered lunch inspired by the vibrant culinary scene of San Diego.
Rotate through 2 engaging discussion group sessions, where you actively participate in thoughtful conversations, share insights, and collaborate with fellow attendees on key industry topics and trends.
Recap key insights and takeaways from the previous day, setting the stage for further exploration.
Recap key insights and takeaways from the previous day, setting the stage for further exploration.
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Breakfast 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Day 1 Reflection & Highlights 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Char Delapena, Executive Director - URx
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Creating a Data Driven Narrative 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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Discussion Groups 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Navigating Life as an Emerging Talent Leader 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Leading UR & Emerging Talent teams is hard. UR is the one recruiting function that requires expertise across all facets of talent acquisition, developing a brand for your program, creating efficient processes and operations, educating the business, capacity management of your team, sourcing strategies, xfn partnership with HR, Legal & Marketing to name a few. Coupled with the fact that you are the only one on the senior recruiting team that focuses on this, this is a job that has its share of hardships and can be isolating within your company. People in our profession are drawn to the meaningful impact we can have on our companies and society at large. Oftentimes being the engine that drives DEI at our companies. That said, this impact comes with sacrifices — constantly shifting headcount, inadequate budgets & staffing, choosing between exciting vs. stable opportunities, and everything in between. This panel of leaders will discuss their unique experienced any how they have navigated their journeys. Come join us for a candid, open conversation about life as a UR Leader.
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Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Products & Tools: Identifying the necessary from the luxury 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
An in depth look at the marketplace of tools available for UR Leaders. On this panel we will explore the options across all aspects of a program and how to identify the needs vs wants of your program
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Workshop: Rescind, Renege, Repurpose: Resetting Your Early Talent Program for 2023 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Join Symba for an interactive session during which we’ll break out into 3 groups and discuss some of the biggest challenges early talent leaders are facing in this economic climate and job market. We’ll brainstorm how to deal with rescinding offers, combat reneges, and repurpose teams in the event of layoffs and hiring freezes. 2023 is around the corner; let’s take a step back and reset!
Featuring Community Partner: Symba -
Wine Tour & Tasting 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Enjoy a private tour of the winery w/ tasting.
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Closing Remarks 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
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Check In & Breakfast 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Welcome Remarks 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Char Delapena, Executive Director - URx
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Owning your Influence as a Recruiting Leader 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
An in-depth conversation with two phenomenal Heads of Talent, Felice Ajlouny & Richard Cho on how you as a UR leader can position yourself within your companies recruiting team to drive maximum results and advance your career.
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Workshop: Identifying Opportunities & Advocating for Resources 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
In this workshop we will identify our greatest pain points and highest leverage opportunities for advancing our goals as UR leaders, and practice pitching our ideas and advocating for resources through hands-on, interactive exercises. As colleagues, we will build confidence advocating for resources even in uncertain environments with variable resourcing.
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Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Securing Appropriate Resources for DEI Goals 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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Case Study: Leveraging candidate data to recruit from diverse communities 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Featuring Community Partner: Rewriting the Code
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Leading Through Change 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
This time last year, the competition for talent was heating up across industries – even for the most inexperienced hires. Many companies were facing reneges and salary bidding wars for entry-level candidates, requiring teams to figure out in real time how to keep candidates engaged and attract their attention. This year, the market uncertainties have presented a different set of challenges – but employers still need to navigate adjusting strategies and programs based on how their goals and budgets are changing internally. In this interactive session, RippleMatch will share their top best practices to continue to stay competitive in a changing market, and you’ll hear firsthand from Emily Sampson and Blake Jackson from Amplitude on how they are leading their team and evolving their strategy in the light of the market slowdown.
Featuring Community Partner: RippleMatch -
Cocktail Hour 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Dinner 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Breakfast 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Day 1 Reflection & Highlights 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Char Delapena, Executive Director - URx
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Creating a Data Driven Narrative 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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Discussion Groups 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Navigating Life as an Emerging Talent Leader 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Leading UR & Emerging Talent teams is hard. UR is the one recruiting function that requires expertise across all facets of talent acquisition, developing a brand for your program, creating efficient processes and operations, educating the business, capacity management of your team, sourcing strategies, xfn partnership with HR, Legal & Marketing to name a few. Coupled with the fact that you are the only one on the senior recruiting team that focuses on this, this is a job that has its share of hardships and can be isolating within your company. People in our profession are drawn to the meaningful impact we can have on our companies and society at large. Oftentimes being the engine that drives DEI at our companies. That said, this impact comes with sacrifices — constantly shifting headcount, inadequate budgets & staffing, choosing between exciting vs. stable opportunities, and everything in between. This panel of leaders will discuss their unique experienced any how they have navigated their journeys. Come join us for a candid, open conversation about life as a UR Leader.
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Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Products & Tools: Identifying the necessary from the luxury 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
An in depth look at the marketplace of tools available for UR Leaders. On this panel we will explore the options across all aspects of a program and how to identify the needs vs wants of your program
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Workshop: Rescind, Renege, Repurpose: Resetting Your Early Talent Program for 2023 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Join Symba for an interactive session during which we’ll break out into 3 groups and discuss some of the biggest challenges early talent leaders are facing in this economic climate and job market. We’ll brainstorm how to deal with rescinding offers, combat reneges, and repurpose teams in the event of layoffs and hiring freezes. 2023 is around the corner; let’s take a step back and reset!
Featuring Community Partner: Symba -
Wine Tour & Tasting 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Enjoy a private tour of the winery w/ tasting.
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Closing Remarks 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
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Faq
URx Leaders Summit will take place December 7-8, 2023.
Hotel Republic
421 W B St
San Diego, CA 92101
Attendees should stay at our venue Hotel Republic. OneReq has negotiated a group rate of $249 +Taxes & Fees.
Hotel Republic
421 W B St
San Diego, CA 921016
How to book
- Purchase a ticket + hotel package via Eventbrite. (Best value!)
- Book online with Hotel Republic using this link
- Contact the hotel directly at 619.398.3100 and give the group code: One
*OneReq does not contract with any outside vendors to book travel & accommodations on behalf of attendees. We will NEVER request your personal information or payment information via phone or email.
Airports
FROM SAN DIEGO AIRPORT
Take Airport Terminal Rd to N Harbor Dr. Head northwest on Airport Terminal Rd.
Continue on N Harbor Dr to W B St. Turn left onto N Harbor Dr. Turn left onto W Ash St. Use the left lane to turn right onto Kettner Blvd. Turn left onto W A St. Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Columbia St.
Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W B St. Destination will be on the right.
FROM LAX AIRPORT
Exit airport to the 405 South Freeway. Merge with the 5 South Freeway at Irvine.
Continue on 5 South to San Diego. Take the Front Street Exit towards the Civic Center.
Turn right onto Ash. Turn left onto Columbia. Turn left onto West B Street.
Venue
Hotel Republic
421 W B St
San Diego, CA 921016
Unpretentious but prestigious, Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection seamlessly blends contemporary comfort and boutique sophistication. Embrace excitement just steps from our hotel, courtesy of our convenient location. Discover the vibrant restaurant scene in nearby Little Italy or dance the night away at the Gaslamp Quarter, downtown’s premier entertainment district.
If you are interested in facilitating a workshop or leading a roundtable discussion submit a topic or proposal. The deadline for submissions to be considered is October 15th. Speakers will be notified by, November 15th.
Accepted sessions and facilitators will be notified by November 15.
Attendees must be experienced and in a senior university, emerging talent recruiting, workforce development or talent development role
Please see below for eligibility to attend the URx Leaders Summit:
- Those who lead the entire University or Emerging Talent Recruiting Function
- Those who lead a University & Emerging Talent Recruiting Program at large private or public companies. Ex: Head of Intern Recruiting
- Those who are the final decision makers for UR or the most senior member of a recruiting team focused on UR.
- Those how are senior leaders at Universities, Talent Development or Workforce Development Organizations
- Those who are nominated by a UR Leader to represent their team
Register as the leader of your UR/Early Talent function and in the registration form indicate the name, email and title of who will be attending as your proxy.
OneReq follows all local regulations regarding health & safety. as we get closer to the event to ensure everyone understands the health requirements for attendance.