Join recruiters, talent development, DEI and HR professionals from across the Kansas City Region to discuss and share ideas, challenges and best practices for marketing to Gen Z, the future of work, early talent recruiting, and professional development.

2024 Early Talent Summit

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Student Union
UMKC Volker Campus
5100 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO 64110 

 

8:30am – 1:20pm KC Early Talent Summit 

1:40pm – 3:10pm Bonus Session: Experiential Learning Intensive 

Full schedule & keynote speaker announcement coming soon! 

Registration opens May 1, 2024!

 

Share your insights, expertise and use cases in recruitment covering topics such as 

  • Company Culture 
  • Best Practices in Marketing 
  • Early Talent Recruitment 
  • The Future of Work 
  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • And more! 

Submit a presentation proposal 

Accepting proposals through April 30, 2024.

 



Who should attend?

The Early Talent Summit is a must-attend event for campus recruiters, HR professionals, DEI program leaders and management committed to developing the next generation of talent.

How much does it cost to attend?

The Early Talent Summit is free to attend. Registration is necessary. (Includes: parking, a light breakfast, and lunch)

Questions?

For more information, email Career Services or call 816-235-1636.

 


2023 Early Talent Summit

2023 Keynote Speaker 

Angela Kennedy, Founder & Lead Dream Maker at AoK Consulting 

 

2023 List of Presenters 

Erin Scholz, Talent Specialist, Labconco Corporation 

How Company Structure Impacts Professional Growth 

 

Kaylan Vrana Emerging Talent Manager, Schellman Emily Neuberger, Director of Recruiting, Renaissance Financial 

How to Get the Most from your University Partnerships 

 

Erin Christensen, Chief Operations Officer, Kansas City Tech Counci & Christine Murray, Director of Workforce, Kansas City Tech Council 

Understanding the Workforce Trends for the Evolving Technology Economy 

 

Jermaine Jamison, President, 3E LLC 

Fostering an Inclusive Workplace Environment 

 

Molly WeaverFounder/Consultant, UMKC TalentLink/Sunflower Talent Strategies 

Finding your Future Talent TODAY 

 

Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, Executive Director/COO, The Debruce Foundation 

Increasing the Talent Pipeline through Micro-Internships 

 

Leah Fletcher, Director of Client Experience, WEALTH|KC 

Drive Engagement and Employee Retention through Financial Wellness 

 

Misty Campbell, Assistant Teaching Professor & Community Engagement Director  

Empowered Engagement: Utilizing Collaborative Leadership for Field Placements 

 

Haley Prophet, Owner, Haley Prophet Consulting, LLC & UMKC Talent Link  

The Shift from Languishing to Flourishing to Live a Thriving Life – Personally & Professionally