Agenda

11:00 AM
VIYP Luncheon
Casual lunch hosted onsite for speakers, sponsors, and HYPE Ambassadors

12:30 PM
Doors Open & Registration 

1:00 PM
NextGen Welcome Remarks 

1:15 PM
Keynote Address
Dan Anthony
Executive Vice President and FedNow Chief Information Officer
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston 

2:00 PM
NextGen Mindset Panel Introduction

2:05 PM
NextGen Mindset Panel Discussion
A deep dive into understanding the values and expectations of Gen Z and Millennials, aligning business goals with young professionals' aspirations, fostering an engaging workplace culture, leveraging HR tech to connect with top talent, and measuring success through effective KPIs.

Panel:

  • Moderator: Alexandra Rheinhardt Beer, Assistant Professor of Management, UConn School of Business

  • Kevin Ellerbrock, Head of Campus Recruiting - Americas, Cognizant

  • Christine Allen, Indutrion Production Chief Co-op, Pratt & Whitney

  • Eric Daigle, Head of People & Culture, LAZ Parking

3:00 PM
Buzz Break  

3:30 PM
Redefining Success: The Quest for Meaningful Work led by UCONN School of Business
This discussion explores how Gen Z and emerging leaders are reshaping the concept of success in today’s workplace. Traditional markers like perks and status are giving way to a focus on meaning, values alignment, and customized employee experiences. The panel will highlight how leaders can foster a culture where employees feel valued, engaged, and truly connected to their work.

Panel:

  • Meg Warren, Executive Director, Office of External & Alumni Engagement, UCONN School of Business

  • Kelly Kennedy, Director of Transformative Learning and Career Education, UCONN School of Business

4:05 PM
Interactive Audience Engagement Session
A session focused on redefining excellence and the culture of changing a workplace, and led by Grace McCarrick, Founder, Grace Note Strategies

5:05 PM
Mayor Arulampalam, City of Hartford

5:10 PM
Closing Remarks

5:15 - 7:00 PM
NextGen Connect Reception

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