About Event

Traditional hiring is a thing of the past. In the innovation economy, success belongs to organizations that can identify, develop, and deploy skills-not just fill positions. But with great opportunity comes great complexity, especially when legal compliance meets rapid organizational change.

Our expert panel unites strategic workforce planning expertise, legal counsel, and practical implementation experience from an innovation industry VP of HR. Together, they'll show you how to build a skills-based talent strategy that's both agile and legally sound.

Transform Your Approach:
• Design skills-based hiring processes that unlock diverse talent pools while ensuring fair assessment
• Build internal talent marketplaces that accelerate career growth and retention
• Navigate legal complexities around skills assessments, AI tools, and internal mobility programs
• Create upskilling strategies that anticipate future needs and drive engagement
• Balance workforce agility with compliance accountability

Stop reacting to talent shortages. Start building the workforce of tomorrow with strategies that work in the real world and stand up to legal scrutiny.

Event Agenda:
8:30 a.m. Check-In/Registration
9:00 a.m. Welcome & Introductions over Breakfast
9:15 a.m. Panel Discussion
10:15 a.m. Q & A
10:30 a.m. Networking
11:00 a.m. Adjourn

Location: Nova Place, 100 S. Commons, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Cost: This event is Free to PTC members and $75 for non-members

*SHRM Credits awarded post event.

In the ever-changing landscape of HR labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, it is essential for HR professionals to stay informed and proactive.

Featured Speakers:

Ben Kopel | Project Brilliant

Ben Kopel is a Business Agility Coach at Project Brilliant. He is a curious learner who coaches teams and Leaders, and enables adaptive organizations to thrive through increased alignment and transparency.

He has helped hundreds of people, teams and organizations of all sizes turn their goals into real results—improving collaboration, driving meaningful impact and creating more engaged workplaces.

Ben was the second person in the world to become a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Professional Scrum Trainer (PST), Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC) and Certified Team Coach (CTC). He is also a Certified Agile Leadership (CAL) educator and Agile Leadership Journey Guide.

Ben serves on the Scrum Alliance CEC Review Team and the Guides Advisory Team, as well as Illinois State University’s College of Business - Information Systems board.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Thank you to our Partners:

Programming Questions: Marie Pelloni, Senior Director of Talent & Workforce Development Initiatives, mpelloni@pghtech.org
Registration Questions: Lauren Lowen, Event Coordinator, llowen@pghtech.org
Sponsorship Questions: Ashley Steckel, Vice President of Business Development and Advertising, asteckel@pghtech.org
Membership Questions: Brooke Wozniak, Membership Development Manager, bwozniak@pghtech.org