WHEN
Friday, April 22, 2016
Summit: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
AL.com Rocket City YP Summit
This is where young professional influencers from every professional, social and nonprofit corner of the Rocket City region will join together to network, share ideas and celebrate each other. We’ll be tackling relevant issues and hearing from employers and business leaders with fresh ideas for reaching millennials.
Agenda
12:30-1:00pm
Doors Open | Registration
1:00 – 1:45pm
Kick-off and Keynote
Welcome: Huntsville Mayor, Tommy Battle
Mayor Tommy Battle
Glenn Clayton
Join our keynote speaker, Appleton CEO and Founder, Glenn Clayton, as he shares his insights and experiences as a young, world-class, Huntsville-based entrepreneur and community leader.
2:00 - 2:50pm
Millennials Rising: Our City, Our Way
Don’t miss this state of the city address from the millennial perspective. We will go beyond looking at how things are today and discuss how these change makers are making Huntsville different and better. Crowd participation will be encouraged in this lively discussion!
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- Joanna White
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- Bronwen Murray
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- Afu Okusun
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- Anna Claire Vollers
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- DJ Klein
Moderator: Joanna White, Red Brick Strategies
Panelists:
Bronwen Murray, Murray Political Group
Afu Okusun, Counselor/Author
Anna Claire Vollers, Writer, AL.com
DJ Klein, President, Launch Broadband and Councilman, City of Madison
Hosted by: Downtown Huntsville, Inc.
Sponsor:
3:00 – 4:00pm
The War For Talent: Secrets for Attracting and Keeping Young Talent
This powerhouse panel of employers, recruiters and young professionals will discuss the unique career and job environment in the Huntsville/Madison region. They’ll offer tips to help you fast track your career path.
This is a don’t miss for both employers and employees!
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- Rey Almodovar
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- Kathy Cowart
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- Megan Green
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- Kristina Minyard
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- Mary Illa Ward
Panelists:
Rey Almodovar, CEO, Intuitive Research and Technology
Kathy Cowart, Employment Branding Expert, Alabama Media Group
Megan Green, University Recruiter, ADTRAN
Kristina Minyard, Corporate Recruiter, Dynetics, Inc.
Moderator: Mary Illa Ward, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GCDF
Hosted by North Alabama SHRM
Sponsored by: 
This session has been approved for one general (1) SHRM-CP and HRCI re-certification credit
4:15 – 5:30pm
Taking the BS out of Business and Entrepreneurship
The “founder generation” is building things. Meet a few of Huntsville’s leading entrepreneurs as they share practical lessons about starting and growing companies. These entrepreneurs will set you on the right path to starting or growing your business, charity or cause.
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- Harrison Diamond
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- Kyle Stichtenoth
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- Chris Beaman
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- Peyton McNully
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- Olivia Brannon Pirtle
Moderator: Harrison Diamond, Business Relations Officer, City of Huntsville
Panelists:
Kyle Stichtenoth, Digital Marketing Specialist, Alabama Media Group
Chris Beaman, Principal, Archer Sparrow
Peyton McNully, Founder, Leavendary, HuntsvilleWest, Ploid, Packard Spur, & Tech. Dir., HudsonAlpha Institute
Olivia Brannon Pirtle, Corporate Resource Manager, SCSWorx
Sponsored By:
5:30 – 7:00pm
Happy Hour & Expo
It’s time to mix and mingle with Huntsville’s rising leaders!
- Find a new YP organization or junior board
- Get a professional headshot
- Network with peers, friends and business leaders
- Enjoy drinks, food and entertainment
Sponsored By
Our Exhibitors
- Dynetics Young Professionals
- Hyde Homes
- HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
- North Alabama SHRM
- Advocare Independent Distributor
- Intuitive Research & Technology Corp
- Women’s Business Center of North Alabama
- HHOBBS LLC- Doctoral Student for a Doctoral degree in Business Administration
- NextHome Kel Mitchell
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