Are you an HR or work tech company looking to raise capital? Are you actively looking for new HR or work tech investment opportunities? Look no further than HR and work tech’s deal-making event of the year: the inaugural Innovation Summit at the 2023 HR Technology Conference!
“HR Tech has been the biggest investor event in the industry for years, attracting everyone from startups and angel groups to enterprise organizations and post-IPO investment banks … we’re creating a forum for the conversations already taking place and providing the organization, content and insights to optimize the experience for our participants. There is simply no other opportunity like this in the industry.”
George LaRocque, Innovation Summit Chair; Founder and Principal Analyst, WorkTech
Innovation Summit Chair; Founder and Principal Analyst, WorkTech
Monday, October 9
10 - 10:20 a.m.
As the global workforce undergoes unprecedented transformations, Work Tech has emerged as a critical enabler of HR innovation. George LaRocque will lead you on a journey through the evolution of the Work Tech and HR Tech market and share valuable insights into trends in market adoption, global investment and M&A activity that have shaped the landscape of this dynamic industry.
Founder and General Partner, Acadian Ventures
Founder and Managing Director, Delancey Street Partners
Founding Partner Impact WorkTech Accelerator; CPO Thomas International
CEO and CoFounder, Plum
Monday, October 9
10:25 - 10:55 a.m.
This panel discussion will delve into the intricacies of pre-Seed and Seed round investments, exploring the dynamic landscape of global HR Tech and Work Tech startups. Our esteemed panelists, featuring some of the most experienced early-stage investors and visionary founders in the HR Tech and Work Tech sectors, will share their insights and expertise on the emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector. The investors will provide valuable perspectives on their investment strategies, criteria and due diligence processes when considering early-stage HR Tech and Work Tech startups. The founders will offer firsthand accounts of their journeys, highlighting the critical factors that influenced their success in raising pre-Seed and Seed rounds.
Strategic Advisor, Exited Founder from ZapInfo and Jobs2Web Indeed
CEO, Gotham Growth Group
Monday, October 9
4:20 - 5 p.m.
Step into the world of corporate development and M&A in the global HR Tech and Work Tech categories. This session brings together distinguished investors, bankers, advisors and founders who have successfully navigated the M&A landscape in these dynamic sectors to provide unparalleled insights into the strategies, trends and best practices driving successful corporate development and M&A activities in the HR Tech and Work Tech domains. From strategic partnerships to acquisitions and exits, the discussion will delve into the intricacies of deal-making, valuation considerations and integration challenges.
CEO, Greenhouse Software
CEO, SmartRecruiters
CEO, Jobvite
CTO, iCIMS
Tuesday, October 10
9 - 9:40 a.m.
An unprecedented gathering of esteemed CEOs from the world's most influential talent acquisition platforms will delve into various aspects that define the current state of the market, explore challenges faced by the industry and share insights into their respective companies' performance during the COVID-19 pandemic and prevailing economic uncertainties.
| Monday | October 9 | |
| Opening Keynote | 10 - 10:20 a.m. |
| Panel Discussion | 10:25 - 10:55 a.m. |
| Technology Presentations | 11 - 11:15 a.m. |
| Technology Presentations | 11:20 - 11:35 a.m. |
| One-on-One Meetings | 11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. |
| Networking Lunch | 12:10 - 1:15 p.m. |
| Technology Presentations | 1:15 - 1:30 p.m. |
| Technology Presentations | 1:35 - 1:50 p.m. |
| One-on-One Meetings | 2 - 2:20 p.m. |
| Technology Presentations | 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. |
| Technology Presentations | 2:45 - 3 p.m. |
| One-on-One Meetings | 3:10 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Technology Presentations | 3:45 - 4 p.m. |
| Technology Presentations | 4:05 - 4:20 p.m. |
| General Session | 4:20 - 5 p.m. |
| Networking Reception | 5 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | October 10 | |
| Networking Breakfast | 8 - 9 a.m. |
| Panel Discussion | 9 - 9:40 a.m. |
| Technology Presentations | 9:45 - 10 a.m. |
| Technology Presentations | 10:05 - 10:20 a.m. |
| One-on-One Meetings | 10:30 - 10:50 a.m. |
| Technology Presentations | 11 - 11:15 a.m. |
| Technology Presentations | 11:20 - 11:35 a.m. |
| Closing Remarks | 11:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
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