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Global Talent Summit
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At the Global Talent Summit, attendees will gain valuable insights from national and international experts on key aspects of global talent and immigration as a workforce solution. Topics include updates on the U.S. immigration landscape, strategies for recruiting entry-level and skilled trade workers, recruiting advanced degree holders, and effective integration and retention practices.
 
Cost: FREE, lunch provided
 
Date: August 14th, 2025
 
Location: Bismarck, ND
1500 Edwards Avenue, NECE building, Bavendick Room
 
 
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Global Talent Summit Agenda

8:30-8:45Welcome & OLI Update
Katie Ralston-Howe
8:45-9:15Opening Remarks
Governor Armstrong
9:15-10:00Plenary: Immigration Landscape & Labor Shortage
John Medeiros, Rebekah Smith, Betsy Fisher - Moderated by Paige Kuntz
10:00-10:10Break
Coffee and Quick Bites
10:10-11:10Plenary: Skills matching, Upskilling and Apprenticeships
Mike Zimmer, Phil Davis, Betsy Fisher - Moderated by Janna Pastir
11:10-12:10Plenary: Community Connection & Retention
Holly Triska-Dally, Derrick Grosz - Moderated by Buba Kanagi
12:10-1:15Lunch & Booths
1:15-2:30Breakout Sessions
 Advanced Degree Pathways
John Medeiros, Amy Meyer, Theodore Jones - Moderated by Paige Kuntz
 Entry-level and Skilled Trades Pathways
Federico Velasco, Kerri Babin, Shawn Packer - Moderated by Betsy
2:30-2:45Break
Coffee and Quick Bites
2:45-3:45Plenary: Recruiting, Retaining, and Integrating into the Worksite
Janna Pastir, Tadd Wamester, Manpreet Teji - Moderated by Buba Kanagi
3:45-4:45Closing Plenary: Employer Success Stories
Ryan Michelsen, Blayke Nelson, Marlene Miller - Moderated by Paige Kuntz
4:45-4:50Closing Remarks
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Speaker information coming soon!