Angela Westhead

This powerful keynote panel shines a spotlight on the remarkable journeys of women who have broken barriers and achieved influential roles in the staffing industry. More than a tribute to their successes, this session is a dynamic platform for insightful dialogue, uncovering the distinct challenges and triumphs women face as leaders in the world of contingent staffing. Join us to celebrate their resilience and gain invaluable perspectives on paving the way for future generations.

Room 1: MSPs – Dive into the world of Managed Service Providers with fellow enthusiasts. 

Session Leaders : Keisha Stephens, Director, Workforce Compliance, Roku, Pamela Randall, Category Business Manager - Global Staffing, Applied Materials Semonie Kong, CWP Program Manager, Altassian 

Sponsored by Tandym 

Location: Grand Ballroom A-C

 Room 2: VMSs – Connect with those who live and breathe Vendor Management  

Systems. Sponsored by FlentisVMS 

Location: Grand Ballroom E

Room 3: In-house Programs – Chat with peers managing in-house programs and share best practices. Session Leaders: Karen Ben-Alta, Director, External Workforce & Procurement Operations, Transamerica Kimberly Dinsmore, Senior Manager, EWS Program, MIT Lincoln Laboratory , Mickey Pelletier, Founder, CWM Strategies Sponsored by Mindlance and Collabera 

Location: Grand Ballroom D

Room 4: Tech and Innovation – Get futuristic with discussions on the latest tech and innovations. Session Leaders: Jean-Patrick Ceant, Supply Chain Manager - Invoicing, Vendor Compliance and Supplier Enablement, Marathon Oil, Angela Westhead, Manager, Contingent Workforce & BPO, Zendesk Sponsored by SageIT  

Location: Catalunia A

 Room 5: Gen 1 Programs – Perfect for those just starting out—learn and share experiences. Session Leaders: Eric Osterhout, Category Lead Indirect Purchasing, Contingent Labor, Huntsman Corporation  & Laura Boschert, Program Manager, Extended Workforce, Collective Health At Contract – NextGen IT 

Location: Catalunia B

 Room 6: Direct Sourcing – Talk shop with experts in direct sourcing and talent management. Session Leaders: Wesly Beck, Global Head of External Workforce, Block, Dahlia Mughrabi, Sr. Labor Category Manager, ExxonMobil , Sponsored by Curately AI    

Location: Aragon