Decipher Talent Economics Roundtable

Join us for a day of forward-thinking conversation, practical insights, and high-performance strategies shaping what’s next.

DAY 1

Welcome Reception

Monday, September 14

6 - 9 p.m.

Remington's

20 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

DAY 2

The Velocity of Growth: Out-Maneuvering Your Competition

Tuesday, September 15

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Offices of Baker McKenzie LLP

300 E. Randolph Street, Suite 5000, Chicago, IL

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DAY 2

Mapping the Course for Growth: The Event Lineup

Registration and Breakfast

Setting the Pace for Growth

We’ll frame how speed in lateral hiring has outpaced diligence—and where firms are paying the price.

Reading Race Conditions: Accelerate or Hit the Brakes?

We’ll examine five key shifts in the market, including portability, performance gaps, and rising red flag rates.

Race Strategy: When to Push and When to Pit

We’ll explore how firms use market intelligence and data to evaluate mergers, geographic expansion, market opportunities, and strategic investments.

Built for Speed: Talent as the Engine of Growth

Participants will learn how leading talent executives turn recruitment, retention, and hiring decisions into a lasting competitive advantage that sustains long-term firm growth.

Lunch

Proceed with Caution: The Risks Firms Overlook

We’ll review real examples of diligence gaps, misrepresented books, and integration failures.

Break

New Entrants: The Shifting Competitive Landscape

We’ll explore how MSOs and sell-side strategies impact recruiting dynamics and competitive pressure.

The Finish Line: Converting Speed into Results

Closing remarks.