Register for Wicked Con; conference will be held May 8

From: Human Resources

Join us and register for the annual Professional Development Community of Practice “Influencing Change and Solving Wicked Problems” (or Wicked Con) professional development conference that is scheduled for 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on May 8 at the North End Center in Blacksburg. 

Sponsored by Human Resources’ Talent Development team and TLOS, Wicked Con will offer in-person and virtual options and is open to all Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and graduate students, especially those whose work encompasses the professional and leadership development of employees.

The one-day, free event will focus 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. 

Registration is now open. In person registration is limited to 150, so register soon! There is no limit to virtual attendance.

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

• Leveraging Technology and Data
• Learning and Engagement Strategies
• Leadership and Driving Change
• Accessibility and Design Solutions 

Sessions will be 45 minutes each. The conference’ 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 Wicked Con, visit the conference website. If you are an individual with a disability or desire an accommodation, please contact Michelle Carter by phone at 540-231-4806 or email at mdcarter1@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.