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Given the overwhelming positive feedback from the SourceCon2007 attendees, we are elevating the conference to an even higher level of knowledge-sharing, networking opportunities and best practices, by giving you exactly what you have asked for.

During both of the event days at SourceCon2008, we will provide you with two specialized sourcing track options to give you even more content, and greater choices to hear, share and learn from real Sourcers and Leaders, and to discuss real solutions to real challenges.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA
Track Split	Sourcing Track 1 [Strategic] Sourcing Strategy, Programs and Talent Acquisition Solutions Twelve key speakers focused on Candidate Pipelines; Developing Talent Communities; Real life examples of Sourcing Teams structures, results and challenges; and much more	Sourcing Track 2 [Tactical] Sourcing Tactics, Tools and Techniques Twelve key speakers focused on Advance Sourcing Techniques; Leveraging Web 2.0 technologies; Attracting passive talent; CRM solutions and so much more
DAY 1	Tuesday, September 2nd
3:00 - 5:00pm	Guest arrival and check-in
5:00 - 7:30pm	Conference Registration
7:30 - 9:00pm	Cocktail Reception Japanese Terrace
DAY 2	Wednesday, September 3rd
7:30am - 5:00pm	Conference Registration
8:00 - 9:00am	Coffee and Continental Breakfast / Late check-in Buckhead Ballroom
9:00 - 9:15am	Welcome and Opening Remarks Leslie O'Connor, Founder and Head Paper Pusher for SourceCon Mr. Jim Stroud, Event Emcee
9:15 - 10:30am	KEYNOTE ADDRESS Topic: The Convergence of Sourcing, Recruiting, Technology, Man and the Machine: What the Future Holds Dave Copps Founder and CEO, PureDiscovery Corporation
10:30 - 11:00am	BREAK - Refreshments
Track Split 11:00am - 12:00pm	[Strategic] Topic: Strategic Sourcing: The Lockheed Martin Way Panel: Peter Bugnatto, John Sloan, Katherine Ibarguen, Bill Murphy, Scott Saunders & Teri Matzkin Strategic Sourcing Consultants Lockheed Martin	[Tactical] Topic: Sourcing: Back to the Future Michael Homula Owner & Chief Recruiting Strategist, Bearing Fruit Consulting, LLC
12:00 - 1:00pm	Lunch & Networking
Track Split 1:00 - 2:00pm	Topic: In a world where talent is seeking relationship — why are most corporate staffing approaches a series of one night stands? Talent Community Development Shows Promise In Talent Relationship Management. Marvin Smith Microsoft Corp	Topic: Internet Research Strategies to Maximize Your Searches Moises Lopez Sr. Researcher Recruiter TalentBridge
Track Split 2:15 - 3:15pm	Topic: All the world's a stage, and we are (not merely) sourcers Matt Grove National Manager National Research Team, KPMG	Topic: Integrating a Sourcing Team Into Your Strategic Staffing Strategy Michael Buckner Global Director of Talent Attraction & Acquisition, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
Track Split 3:30 - 4:30pm	Topic: The changing value of agencies as a sourcing channel in light of new business imperatives William (Bill) M. Ryan Jr. U.S. Recruiting Manager | IBM Global Business Services Commercial	Topic: The Utopian view of Executive Talent Sourcing Jeremy Langhans Senior Executive Sourcer Cisco Services
Track Split 4:45 - 5:45pm	Topic: Metrics for Measuring Sourcing Effectiveness Scott Biggerstaff Managing Consultant, The Newman Group	Topic: Diversity Sourcing, How to find and Attract Top Diverse Talent Pools Otis Collier Assistant Vice President Wachovia
6:30 - 9:00pm	Grand Master Sourcing Challenge & Reception Japanese Terrace
9:00pm - 1:00am	Charity Poker Tournament by TalentHire Hosted by Mr. Danny Thomas
DAY 3	Thursday, September 4th
8:00am - 2:00pm	Conference Registration
8:00 - 9:00am	Coffee and Continental Breakfast Buckhead Ballroom and Vendor Booths
9:00 - 9:15am	Open Remarks for the Day Mr. Jim Stroud, Event Emcee
9:15 -10:30am	Keynote Address Topic: Sourcing for Innovation Jeff Hunter Electronic Arts
10:30 - 11:00am	BREAK - Refreshments
Track Split 11:00am - 12:00pm	[Strategic] Topic: The 7 Laws of Internet Research Donato Diorio Founder & CEO, BroadLook Technologies	[Tactical] Topic: How better internal communication and teamwork leads to an optimized sourcing and recruiting function Kay Kelison Researchologist/Trainer, aQuantive
12:00 - 1:00pm	Lunch & Networking
Track Split 1:00 - 2:00pm	Topic: The Sourcing Function's Impact on Brand, Engagement and Retention John Leech Director Recruitment, FedEx	Topic: Sourcing for Full Life Cycle Recruiters Ben Gotkin National Director, Experienced-Hire Recruiting, RSM McGladrey, Inc
Track Split 2:15 - 3:15pm	Topic: Talent Management Today: How Intuit is changing the paradigm Traci Wicks & Chris Galy Candidate Generation Leader, Intuit	Topic: Sourcing Beyond Recruiting 2.0 Michael Marlatt Recruiting Consultant, U.S. Enterprise Services at Microsoft
Track Split 3:30 - 4:30pm	Topic: Mission Critical Sourcing at Booz Allen Hamilton Leslie Esposito Director of Sourcing Booz Allen Hamilton Jerrod Wheeler Government Sourcing Team Lead | Booz Allen Hamilton	Topic: After the Sourcing ~ What's love got to do with I.T.? Candidate Engagement: Strategies For the Evangelist! David Pritchard Director of Corporate Recruiting - Jackson Healthcare
4:30 - 4:45pm	Closing Remarks

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Cancellations may be made for a full refund less a $100 cancellation fee; however, no refunds will be given after August 2, 2008. If you need to cancel, you can do so by emailing a cancellation notice, along with your order confirmation number, name of attendee, payment method, and phone number/email address, to Andy@thesourcingconference.com