Crossroads for Talent, Smart Tech and Learning
Doors open at 7:30 AM for breakfast seating. Your Talent hosts, Lauren and DJ Jeff, will kick off the preshow entertainment at 8:30 AM.
In a rapidly evolving world, pursuing excellence and personal growth has never been more critical in employment. Join Learning & Development Innovator, Elliott Masie, as he delves into the dynamic interplay between individuals within the workforce, the transformative power of intelligent technology, and the ongoing learning journey that spans a lifetime.
Elliott will explore how employees and employers can identify and leverage their unique strengths and abilities, recognizing them as the foundation for career growth and achievement. It emphasizes that everyone’s contribution to the workplace and ongoing development are essential to organizational success.
The role of smart technology is a central theme in this discussion. It highlights how technological advancements, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital tools, are shaping how we work, learn, and excel. Smart tech can enhance employees' abilities, streamline work processes, and create new opportunities, provided they know how to harness its potential effectively.
Elliott Masie
Elliott Masie is a provocative, engaging, and entertaining researcher, educator, analyst, and speaker - focused on the changing world of the workplace, learning, and technology. Elliott is acknowledged as the first analyst to use the term eLearning and has been an active explorer of combining AI with Human Intelligence for Talent & Learning.
He heads the MASIE Learning Foundation based in Saratoga Springs, NY focused on how organizations can support learning and knowledge within the workforce. He leads the Learning COLLABORATIVE, a coalition of 75 global organizations cooperating on the evolution of learning strategies. Members include Amazon, Zoom, Bank of America, Fidelity, The Hartford, and others.
He is the editor of eNOTES by Elliott Masie (and a regular columnist in professional publications, including CLO Magazine. He is the author of 12 books, including the ASTD/MASIE Center’s Big Learning Data and recent eBooks on “Learning Pivots” and “Empathy”.
Elliott's professional focus has been in the fields of corporate learning, organizational performance, and emerging technology. He has developed models for accelerating the spread of knowledge, learning, and collaboration throughout organizations.
Elliott serves as an advisor to a wide range of government, education, and non-profit groups. He has served on the Board of Trustees of Skidmore College, as a member of FIRST Robotics Board of Directors, and as a board member for the Williamstown Theater Festival. He has also served as a pro-bono advisor to the Department of Defense and on the White House Advisory Council on Expanding Learning Opportunities, and as a member of the CIA University Board of Visitors.
Elliott has presented programs, courses, and speeches to over 3,100,000 professionals around the world. He lives in Saratoga Springs, owns thoroughbred horses, and is a Tony Nominated Broadway Producer of shows, which include: Kinky Boots, Here Lies Love, Just Another Day, An American in Paris, The Prom, The CHER Show, Anastasia, The Play that Goes Wrong, SpongeBob, Seared, Between the Lines, Funny Girl. and more.
Lauren Ansley
As a corporate entertainer and trainer with a background in stand-up comedy, Lauren Ansley works with organizations to infuse energy and connection into their business meetings, conferences and special events. She provides interactive entertainment and delivers thought-provoking messages with the perfect amount of humor and storytelling sprinkled in.
Lauren's public speaking training programs are all designed to help professionals craft and deliver their presentations with clarity, confidence and charisma. She is the Founder and CEO of Ansley Corporate Entertainment and Instructor of the Women’s Stand-Up Comedy Class in Charlotte, NC.
DJ Jeff
Introducing the entertainment enthusiast, DJ Jeff, the visionary force behind Soulful Sounds, Inc. Jeff Taylor began engaging family at gatherings with his DJ skills. Today, Soulful Sounds, Inc. stands as a DJ production powerhouse, captivating audiences internationally. The company operates from two main offices located in Long Island, NY and Charlotte, NC.
With over two decades of industry experience, DJ Jeff is extremely passionate about entertainment. He fills every event with a unique essence, creating unforgettable experiences for guests. Soulful Sounds, Inc. has built strong partnerships with a prestigious clientele and is dedicated to delivering excellence and ensuring client satisfaction.