The People Power Play

Where Workforce Strategy Becomes Business Strategy

November

10

,

2026

9:00am

–

12:30pm

Presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in collaboration

with Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC),

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Maryland and SHRM DC.

The People Power Play

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Together, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in collaboration with Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Maryland and SHRM DC are bringing business and HR leaders together to discuss the workforce trends, talent strategies and innovations shaping the future of work across our region.

Today's workforce challenges are business challenges. People are every organization’s greatest competitive advantage. When leaders invest in their workforce, they help their organizations grow, perform and adapt to change.

The People Power Play is a free event designed to help HR and business leaders seeking practical solutions to today’s most pressuring workforce issues. Through expert perspectives and peer discussion, attendees will leave with new ideas they can bring back to their organizations.

You can also earn continuing education (CE) credits.

Key Topics:

What agile event programs are and why they're essential

Strategies and tools for building agile event marketing

How to scale agile event programs without losing brand integrity or valuable data

Steps you can take right now to introduce agile event marketing into your business

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Supporting Regional Workforce & Business Leadership

Together, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in collaboration with Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Maryland and SHRM DC are bringing business and HR leaders together to discuss the workforce trends, talent strategies and innovations shaping the future of work across our region.

Today's workforce challenges are business challenges. People are every organization’s greatest competitive advantage. When leaders invest in their workforce, they help their organizations grow, perform and adapt to change.

The People Power Play is a free event designed to help HR and business leaders seeking practical solutions to today’s most pressuring workforce issues. Through expert perspectives and peer discussion, attendees will leave with new ideas they can bring back to their organizations.

You can also earn continuing education (CE) credits.

What to expect

You can expect a practical morning that includes expert-led conversations, brief Q&A sessions and time to connect with peers before the program begins.

Why this event matters

Organizations are navigating talent shortages, changing workforce expectations, increasing healthcare costs and accelerating technological change simultaneously. The People Power Play creates space for leaders to step away from daily demands, learn from experts and peers, and explore practical approaches that support both people and business performance.

Your Hosts

Erin Moran

Executive Director at the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute, Towson University

Erin Moran is the inaugural Executive Director of the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute, dedicated to advancing ethical, results-driven leadership. With more than 25 years of experience developing leaders and workplace cultures, Erin is passionate about creating healthy work environments that drive both personal fulfillment and business success. Her honors include Maryland Daily Record Top 100 Women (2025), Top 50 Women Innovators in the Restaurant Industry (2019), and recognition by the National Restaurant Association Power List of Culture Champions.

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Featured Speakers

Kimberly Prescott

Founder and President, Prescott HR

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Kimberly will share insights on regional workforce trends, talent needs and the partnerships helping organizations build stronger workforce pipelines throughout the region.

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SVP, Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand, Bozzuto

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Julie will discuss lessons learned from building talent strategies, strengthening culture and leading through workforce change at one of the region's most recognized employers.

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TBD will explore how smarter benefits can help employers support employee health, improve value and manage healthcare affordability.

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Run of show

12 P.M.

Webinar Begins

Opening remarks from your hosts

12:15 P.M.

5-Tips

5 Tips for Creating Virtual Events

12:45 P.M.

Closing

Final remarks from your hosts

Agenda

9:00–9:30 a.m.

Check-In, Coffee and Breakfast

9:30–9:40 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:40–10:05 a.m.

Work Well

10:10 a.m.–10:35 a.m.

Lead Well

10:45–11:10 a.m.

Be Well

11:20–11:45 a.m.

Grow Well

11:50 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways

12:00–12:30 p.m.

Networking Lunch

Featured Topics Will Include:

Work Well: Powering a Stronger Regional Workforce
Exploring workforce trends, talent pipelines, and strategies organizations can use to attract, develop, and retain talent in an evolving labor market.

Lead Well: What HR Leaders Need Next
A discussion focused on leadership, culture, hiring, retention, and the evolving role of HR leaders in helping organizations thrive.

Be Well: How Smarter Benefits Drive Better Outcomes
Examining employee well-being, healthcare affordability, benefits innovation, and the connection between healthy employees and strong business performance.

Grow Well: Using AI to Support People, Teams and Leaders
A practical conversation around AI adoption, opportunities for HR and business teams, and how organizations can leverage emerging technologies responsibly and effectively.

Exciting things are in store.

We're planning an incredible program featuring influential voices in workforce strategy, HR leadership, employee well-being and innovation. Stay tuned as we unveil our speaker lineup and agenda. We're excited to share what's ahead.

Attendees Will Leave With:

Insights on workforce trends impacting employers across our region
Strategies for attracting and retaining talent
Perspectives on employee well-being and workforce resilience
New thinking around benefits value and healthcare affordability
Practical examples of responsible AI adoption
Connections with fellow business and HR leaders

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Resource List

01

A Guide to Agile Event Programs that Can Survive Anything

Explore why the most dynamic leaders are building strategies for agile event marketing with a focus on scaling in-person and virtual events that are fast, flexible, and hyper-effective at driving meaningful connections.

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02

Crisis Mode: Ideas for Managing Events in Challenging Situations

Learn strategies, experiences and lessons learned from top event marketing leaders who have walked through the fire more than once and lived to talk about it.

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03

How to Build a Rock Solid Agile Events Program

The old way of doing event marketing—a large, inflexible investment in a small number of tentpole events—doesn't fit into a business world that demands adaptability and speed.

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Free parking is available in the garage located at 6020 Sky Ribbon Road. No badge or ticket is required to enter the garage. Park in any available parking space without a “Reserved” sign, including the 20 electric vehicle charging stations for guests with EVs.

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