2023 URC AMM Event Details

For the 7th year in a row, we’re bringing together the most senior University Recruiting leaders in Veris Insights’ University Recruiting Council to discuss current and emerging trends, collaborate around shared challenges, and of course, have a little fun and enjoy the city.

This is our premier, most exclusive UR event of the year. It is always a privilege to serve our members, but it is a particular privilege to get to host you here, in D.C. You won’t want to miss it - RSVP soon to secure your spot at this year’s event!

Stay tuned for a more detailed agenda as the event approaches, but the core components of our schedule will be:

Wednesday, December 6th | Evening Welcome Reception at the Park Hyatt

7:00pm - 9:00pm: Drinks, Light Bites & Networking

Thursday, December 7th | First Day of Programming

9:00am - 10:00am: Morning Walk in DC
11:30am - 12:30pm: Arrival & Lunch
12:30pm - 1:45pm: Keynote Presentation | Getting University Recruiting a Seat at the Table
1:45pm - 4:15pm: Breakout Sessions
- Harnessing AI for University Recruiting
- Future Forecasting: Weathering Workforce Planning
- Structuring for Success: Global Programs
- Navigating Diversity Sourcing in a Shifting Landscape
4:15pm - 5:30pm: Fireside Chat

Guest Speaker

Keith E. Sonderling
United States EEOC Commissioner
5:30pm - 8:30pm: Cocktails & Dinner
8:30pm+ : Late Night Happy Hour

Friday, December 8th | Second Day of Programming

10:00am - 11:00am: Brunch & Welcome Back
11:00am - 12:00pm: 'DEI in a Post-Affirmative Action Era' Member Panel featuring:
- DaJuan Lucas, Early Talent Lead Manager, Diversity & Emerging Talent Strategy, Vanguard
- Vivian McLeod, Associate Director, Emerging Talent and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Boehringer Ingleheim
- Wandie Toledo, Diversity Acquisition Leader, T.Rowe Price
12:00pm - 2:30pm: Breakout Sessions
2:30pm - 3:00pm: Closing Presentation | Top Trends for the 2024-2025 University Recruiting Season

We're looking forward to hosting this year's URC AMM at the Park Hyatt Washington D.C. again! If you have any questions about your reservation, please call 202-419-1234. The deadline to book your hotel room at the Park Hyatt in the Veris Insights block was Wednesday, November 15th. After November 15th, you may still book a room at the Park Hyatt at a standard rate.

There are several other hotels within walking distance (~5 minutes) of the Park Hyatt as well. Check out the list below if you're looking for additional options.

We're excited that this event continues to be a part of the standard membership contribution. Members will be responsible for their individual travel and hotel stay, but once you’re with us, all is included.

Some helpful travel tips:

Arriving from Reagan National Airport (DCA): We recommend flying into DCA as it is the closest airport to the Park Hyatt Washington D.C. If you’ll be driving or taking a ride share, it should only be about a 15-minute drive. The train would take approximately 25 minutes – you can ride the Blue Line directly from the airport to the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metrorail Station, then walk 10 minutes to the hotel.

Arriving from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): It takes about 30 minutes to get to the Park Hyatt Washington D.C. by car from IAD, though it might take up to an hour depending on traffic. The train would take a little over 1 hour – you can ride the Silver Line from the IAD Station to the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metrorail Station, then walk an additional 10 minutes to the hotel.

Arriving from Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): We recommend driving or taking a ride share from BWI. It should be about a 1 hour drive, though this varies widely depending on traffic.

A winter coat for exploring DC
A warm hat, scarf, and gloves
Casual clothes for Wednesday reception
Business casual attire for Thursday and Friday programming
Comfortable clothing and sneaker for annual walk around DC
A notepad for noting key insights
Travel essentials (chargers, earbuds, an airplane read, and snacks)
An umbrella

PHOTOS

"Great Veris Insights Conference in Washington DC! Tons of learning and connecting with TA peers."

"The panels, presentations, interactive breakout rooms, the data, the research, the speakers, and the networking have all been phenomenal!"

→ What is the dress code? While we don’t have a formal dress code, attendees typically dress in business casual attire.

→ When should I arrive in D.C. and when should I plan to depart from D.C.? We recommend arriving on Wednesday afternoon so you can join us for our welcome reception (details coming soon!). We recommend departing on Friday afternoon. We'll have more travel guidance on this page soon!

→ What should I pack? As we note above, attendees typically dress in business casual attire on the two days of programming. You can feel free to join us on Wednesday evening in your travel attire, though! If you'd like to join us on our morning walk around D.C., make sure you pack comfortable shoes.

→ Will I be able to virtually attend the event? Unfortunately, we aren't able to offer a fully virtual experience in parallel to the in-person event but we will be recording all major sessions. We'll share those recordings and all decks with the membership after the meeting wraps up.

→ How can I ensure I'll receive all communications about URC AMM? Make sure that you are receiving emails from events@verisinsights.com. All communication related to the event will come from that email address. If you would like to whitelist that email address, refer to this step-by-step guide (https://clean.email/blog/email-security/how-to-whitelist-an-email).