6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Registration
6:45 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Maine Great Leader Series: Wise Beyond the Years
Jennifer Lever and Baxter Brewing Co.
8:30 am - 9:45 am
KEYNOTE: Who Am I? Identity in the Age of Consumer DNA Testing
In the world of AncestryDNA and 23andMe, the true origins of your family, your ethnicity, or your race can be uncovered with a simple mouth swab. Sometimes, these tests can uncover truths about our identity that prove there is more to our family story than originally thought. Professor Anita Foeman, founder of the DNA Discussion Project at West Chester University in Pennsylvania, and her colleague Bessie Lawton join us to share the fascinating work of their project and subsequent book, “Who Am I?“. We’ll discuss the underlying science, the protocols for privacy and how this information is gathered, and most importantly, how this pool of information opens the doors to sometimes difficult, sometimes fun discussions about perceptions of race and ethnicity. And, how does this information change how we talk to one another at home, among our friends, or at work?
Another engaging piece of the puzzle: This winter, four volunteers from the audience can join in the process! Undergo a simple AncestryDNA test, complete a questionnaire, and be part of the conversation on stage.
Join Anita and Bessie after the keynote presentation for Meet the Authors and book signing at the Sherman’s pop-up bookstore! You can also learn more in Anita’s course, Identity in the Age of Ancestral DNA on Wondrium.
Applying for SHRM credit and HRCI General (HR) Credit
Program Faculty: Anita Foeman, Ph.D., Bessie Lawton, Ph.D.9:45 am - 10:15 am
Break Time
Visit the EXPO. Support our Sponsors. Grab a coffee sensation from Bard and a Holy Donut. And visit the Convention bookstore, open 9 AM – 1 PM.
9:45 am - 10:15 am
Book Signing
Who Am I? Identity in the Age of Consumer DNA Testing
Meet the Authors: Anita Foeman and Bessie Lawton
10:15 am - 11:45 am
Choice of Three MegaSessions
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Book Signing
Program Faculty: Julie Alig, Ph.D.
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch & Learn
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Choice of Three MegaSessions
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Dessert Break
Visit the EXPO. Support our Sponsors. Grab a coffee. Visit the Convention bookstore.
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
KEYNOTE: Diagnosing Healthcare
Lessons from the Jumbo Employers’ Playbook
Lee Lewis knows healthcare. Just ask the dozens of employers, providers, consultants, carriers, and pharma he’s consulted with in his career. Now, as the Chief Strategy Officer for the Health Transformation Alliance, he is on a mission to save lives and provide value-driven solutions to these stakeholders. Lee joins us Wednesday afternoon to share his deep knowledge of the current healthcare landscape and his vision for its future, all infused with his unique brand of humor and storytelling.
Applying for SHRM credit and HRCI Business Credit
Program Faculty: Lee Lewis4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday Reception
8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Evening Entertainment
Join us downstairs in the Enoteca Lounge and dance the evening away with our favorite disc jockey Kevin Duran!
Monday, May 8, 2023 Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Thursday, May 11, 2023