Register for WickedCon; conference will be held May 2

From: Human Resources

Join us and register for the annual Professional Development Conference hosted by the Professional Development Community of Practice. Our event is sponsored by Human Resources’ Talent Development team and TLOS. 

On May 2, the one-day free event, Influencing Change and Solving Wicked Problems (Wicked Con), will be focused on empowering Virginia Tech faculty and staff on how to use their skills and positions to address complex challenges and drive transformation within their professional communities. The conference will be held at the North End Center in Blacksburg, Virginia from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., with virtual attendance options available for employees in other locations.

Registration opens on April 3. Register by April 25 if you want to join us in person.

The presentation and workshops will be focused on our six conference themes:

• Emerging Technologies
• Experiential Learning
• Accessibility Solutions
• Engagement Strategies
• Influencing Change
• Leading from Within 

Sessions will be 45 minutes each. The conference’s focus is to share tools, resources, and strategies for our attendees to improve their professional and talent development efforts.

This conference is for all Virginia Tech faculty and staff who have an interest in professional and talent development. This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, learn from experts within their field, and acquire practical knowledge to put into practice in your professional career. 

For more information on WickedCon, visit the conference website for session information and presenter bios.

If you are an individual with a disability or desire an accommodation, please contact Michelle Carter at 540-231-4806 or vttraining@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.