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FREE | Thursday, September 14 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

About PNI•Engage

PNI•Engage is an immersive one-day conference that covers a wide range of topics, including HR, Payroll, isolved HCM technology, and much more. 

The conference presents a prime opportunity for professionals in Payroll and HR to come together, share insights, and explore best practices while gaining an exclusive sneak peek into the isolved product roadmap. 

Congressional Country Club
Conference Location
Congressional Country Club

As an attendee, you'll get to:

Learn About the Latest HR Trends

Discover the latest HR trends, from recruiting and onboarding to DEI and wellness programs. Our featured session speakers and breakout session leaders will share their insights and best practices so you can stay ahead of the curve.

Learn About the Latest HR Trends Discover the latest HR trends, from recruiting and onboarding to DEI and wellness programs. Our featured session speakers and breakout session leaders will share their insights and best practices so you can stay ahead of the curve.

Network with Fellow Payroll & HR Professionals

PNI•Engage is an excellent opportunity to network with your fellow Payroll and HR professionals from Maryland and the surrounding areas. You'll have the chance to learn from their experiences and build meaningful relationships.

Network with Fellow Payroll & HR Professionals PNI•Engage is an excellent opportunity to network with your fellow Payroll and HR professionals from Maryland and the surrounding areas. You'll have the chance to learn from their experiences and build meaningful relationships.

Experience isolved Products Firsthand & Meet the Executive Leadership in Person

PNI•Engage is the perfect place to learn about isolved products and how they can help your organization. Our interactive sessions will give you a chance to experience isolved products and see how they can work for you.

Experience isolved Products Firsthand & Meet the Executive Leadership in Person PNI•Engage is the perfect place to learn about isolved products and how they can help your organization. Our interactive sessions will give you a chance to experience isolved products and see how they can work for you.

Join us on September 14, 2023, at the gorgeous Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, for a full day of learning and networking with some of the best in the industry!

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PNI•Engage Conference Agenda

Please Note: This agenda is subject to change.
8:30 am
Conference Doors Open
Congressional Country Club
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Registration Check-in Begins
Congressional Country Club
9:30 am - 9:45 am
Welcome to PNI•Engage 🎉
Event Kick-off
Congressional Country Club
Kathy Klenner
President, PNI•HCM
Mary Grothe
CRO, PNI•HCM
9:45 am - 10:30 am
The State of The HCM Maturity Model & A Sneak Peek at the isolved Product Roadmap
Featured Session
Congressional Country Club
Join us for this fascinating opening session, where we dive into the latest trends and advancements in Human Capital Management (HCM). Get an exclusive sneak peek into the isolved product roadmap as we explore the future of HCM together.
Lina Tonk
CMO, isolved HCM
Kelli Rico
VP of Product Management, isolved HCM
10:30 am - 11:30 am
2024 Top HR Trends to Embrace
Featured Session
Congressional Country Club
SHRM & HRCI Credit Available!

Curious about the emerging trends that will transform your workforce and enhance employee engagement in 2024?
The HR landscape is ever-changing as technology and workplace culture evolve. Stay updated on the latest trends with this session, where we've gathered the top HR trends covering topics such as recruiting, onboarding, DEI, wellness programs, compensation management, career progression, AI, self-service efficiency, and much more.
Kyle Wade, SPHR, SHRM-CP
CHRO, PNI•HCM
Amy Miller, SHRM-CP, PHR
VP of Training, PNI•HCM
11:30 am - 12:20 pm
Catered Lunch & Networking
Congressional Country Club
During this time, you'll have the opportunity to connect and network with fellow professionals in the HR and Payroll industry, mingle with your friends at PNI•HCM, and meet top executives from isolved HCM.
Plus, our Genius Bar Geniuses will be available to help answer any of your burning isolved questions!
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Panel Option #1

Strategies for Attracting & Retaining Top Talent in The Hospitality Industry

Your Choice of 2 Sessions
Congressional Country Club
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the captivating world of attracting and retaining top talent in the Hospitality Industry.
Our esteemed panelists will dive into the challenges and opportunities while also sharing invaluable insights on leveraging the power of isolved products. Discover best practices to enhance your hiring and onboarding processes and strategies for fostering a positive employee experience. 
Lizz Durante - Moderator
President, Restaurant People Cloud
Betsy Gregory
Director of Team Member Engagement at Congressional Country Club
Jana Anderson  CFBE, CHE
Program Coordinator, Hospitality Management Program at Montgomery College
Rory Newcomb
Director of Human Resources, Big Fish Restaurant Group
Jennifer Larkin
Partner of Black Restaurant Group, LLC.
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Panel Option #2

Overcoming The Most Pressing Workforce Challenges

Your Choice of 2 Sessions
Congressional Country Club
Come and be a part of this informative session where real-life Finance and HR professionals from 5 different industries (automotive, non-profit, private education, cannabis, and professional services) will discuss their most challenging workforce issues.
These challenges include the economy, supply chain, labor shortages, demands from modern-day workers, and the struggle to maintain a "best place to work."
Mary Grothe - Moderator
CRO, PNI•HCM
George Hall
President at LINQ
Kelly Schulz
CEO of Maryland Tech Council
Todd Marks
Founder, CEO, & President of Mindgrub Technologies
Christina May
Founder & CEO at Illumine8
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Breakout Session #1
Congressional Country Club
Get ready to dive into one of these exciting breakout sessions! Take your pick from the options provided below.
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Breakout Session Choice  Platform Demo 

How to Transform Your Workforce with isolved People Cloud

YOUR CHOICE FROM 5 SESSIONS
Congressional Country Club
Ellen Kopel
Senior Solutions Consultant at PNI•HCM
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Breakout Session Choice  Interactive Workshop 

Is Your Business in Federal & State Compliance? Pinpoint the Gaps in Your HR Documentation & Processes

YOUR CHOICE FROM 5 SESSIONS
Congressional Country Club
Kyle Wade, SPHR, SHRM-CP
CHRO at PNI•HCM
Susan Webster, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBTI-CP
HR Advisor at PNI•HCM
Judy Drucker, PHR, SHRM-CP
HR Advisor at PNI•HCM
Gwen Cooper, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
HR Advisor at PNI•HCM
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Breakout Session Choice  PRODUCT DEMO 

isolved Report Writer 101: Tips & Tricks

YOUR CHOICE FROM 5 SESSIONS
Congressional Country Club
Chris Mantua
Chief Product Officer at isolved HCM
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Breakout Session Choice  Product Demo  New Release 

AI & HR: A Look at Predictive People Analytics & Benchmark Insights from isolved

YOUR CHOICE FROM 5 SESSIONS
Congressional Country Club
Brad Ronek
Director of Product Management at isolved
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Breakout Session Choice  Product Demo  New Release 

Unlocking Pay Transparency with Compensation Management from isolved

YOUR CHOICE FROM 5 SESSIONS
Congressional Country Club
Kelli Rico
VP of Product Management at isolved HCM
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Breakout Session #2
Your Choice from 5 Sessions
Congressional Country Club
Get ready to dive into one of these exciting breakout sessions! Take your pick from the options provided below.
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Breakout Session Choice  Platform Demo 

How to Transform Your Workforce with isolved People Cloud

YOUR CHOICE FROM 5 SESSIONS
Congressional Country Club
Ellen Kopel
Senior Solutions Consultant at PNI•HCM
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Breakout Session Choice  Interactive Workshop 

Is Your Business in Federal & State Compliance? Pinpoint the Gaps in Your HR Documentation & Processes

YOUR CHOICE FROM 5 SESSIONS
Congressional Country Club
Kyle Wade, SPHR, SHRM-CP
CHRO at PNI•HCM
Susan Webster, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBTI-CP
HR Advisor at PNI•HCM
Judy Drucker, PHR, SHRM-CP
HR Advisor at PNI•HCM
Gwen Cooper, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
HR Advisor at PNI•HCM
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Breakout Session Choice  PRODUCT DEMO 

isolved Report Writer 101: Tips & Tricks

YOUR CHOICE FROM 5 SESSIONS
Congressional Country Club
Chris Mantua
Chief Product Officer at isolved HCM
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Breakout Session Choice  Product Demo  New Release 

AI & HR: A Look at Predictive People Analytics & Benchmark Insights from isolved

YOUR CHOICE FROM 5 SESSIONS
Congressional Country Club
Brad Ronek
Director of Product Management at isolved
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Breakout Session Choice  Product Demo  New Release 

Unlocking Pay Transparency with Compensation Management from isolved

YOUR CHOICE FROM 5 SESSIONS
Congressional Country Club
Kelli Rico
VP of Product Management at isolved HCM
3:20 pm – 3:30 pm
Closing Remarks
Congressional Country Club
Raffle Winners Announced! 🎉
Nick Holcomb
CTO, PNI•HCM
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Conference Conclusion
Congressional Country Club
See you next year? 🤔

Check Out Our Genius Bars & Meet Our Host Geniuses

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Host
Host
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Lena Ouk
Anita Yu
*Amy Miller
HR Advisor Genius Bar
Susan Webster
Gwen Cooper
Judy Drucker
*Kyle Wade
Benefits Genius Bar
Paula Grim
Norma Karasinski
Integrations & Reporting Genius Bar
Erinn Alberts
*Nick Holcomb
*John Mankos
The ‘Everything Else’ Genius Bar comptab-infoalt7-icon
Kelvin Godshalk
Sheriann Bandoo
*Ellen Kopel
*John Mankos

*Available when not presenting or moderating sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you want to know about PNI•Engage.

Q: Is there a deadline to register?

A: The deadline to register for the event and secure your preferred shirt size is September 1, 2023. While the absolute registration deadline is September 6, keep in mind that sizes may not be available after September 1.

Q: What if I can't make it on the day of the event?

A: Please contact us and let us know! On the day of the event, we will have a waitlist of individuals on standby, and we'd love the opportunity to let the next person in line know that they're welcome to join us at Congressional on September 14, 2023.

Q: What is your cancellation policy?

A: As soon as you know you need to cancel, please make it a priority to let our team know within 24 hours. We are expecting a waitlist for this invitation-only event, and we want to give everyone the opportunity to come join us.

Q: Can I bring members of my team with me?

A: Of course! We'd love to have you and your team members join us at PNI•Engage!

Q: How much does this event cost to attend?

A: The event is complimentary for all of our invited, registered guests!

Q: Is there anything I should know on the day of the event?

A: In a nutshell, please make sure to wear clothing that meets the dress code requirements of the Congressional Country Club and be prepared for a full day of learning, networking, and fun!

Q: If I'm choosing to pay for my own travel and accommodations, what accommodations are local to the event?

A: We'd recommend the Bethesda Marriott at 5151 Pooks Hill Rd. Bethesda, MD. 20814. 

Q. Will I receive any continuing education credits for attending this event?

A. Our 2024 Top Human Resource Trends to Embrace is eligible for SHRM & HRCI continuing education credits. 

So, will we see you on September 14th?

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