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#SABEWOct2021 Annual Virtual Conference Brings Future of Work into Focus, Oct. 12-14
[October 05, 2021]

#SABEWOct2021 Annual Virtual Conference Brings Future of Work into Focus, Oct. 12-14


Leaders from big business, government, unions and journalism will all converge at the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing's (SABEW) annual virtual conference, October 12-14. The three-day conference designed for business journalists and industry professionals, #SABEWOct2021, is themed The Future of Work: The changing global workforce and how it's reshaping business.

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SABEW's Future of Work conference, Oct. 12-14, features a stellar list of economic, union and corporate business leaders for business journalists and industry professionals. Register to #SABEWOct2021 at sabew.org. (Graphic: Business Wire)

SABEW's Future of Work conference, Oct. 12-14, features a stellar list of economic, union and corporate business leaders for business journalists and industry professionals. Register to #SABEWOct2021 at sabew.org. (Graphic: Business Wire)

#SABEWOct2021 will feature a stellar list of speakers including (in alphabetical order):

  • Richard H. Clarida, vice chair, Federal Reserve System
  • Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and Pfizer board member
  • Isabella Casillas Guzman, administrator, .S. Small Business Association
  • Sue Herera, co-founder and anchor-at-large, CNBC
  • Robert Isom, president, American Airlines Group
  • Chris Nassetta, president and CEO, Hilton
  • Liz Shuler, president, AFL-CIO
  • Michelle Singletary, columnist, The Washington Post
  • Julie A. Su, deputy secretary of labor, U.S. Department of Labor
  • Julie Sweet, chair and CEO, Accenture (News - Alert)
  • Sunayna Tuteja, chief innovation officer, Federal Reserve System
  • Ali Velshi, anchor and business correspondent, NBC News and MSNBC
  • Randi Weingarten, president, American Federation of Teachers

Conference sessions boast a wide range of future work topics, including the pandemic's impact on small businesses, the travel and hospitality industry, and commerce. We'll look at income inequality issues, workplace diversity and promoting more women into management positions. Plus, the future of the workplace with remote-hybrid work and new health safety concerns.

Industry leaders and economists will dive deep into the economic outlook with insights on the changing global workforce and how it's reshaping business. Key discussions will include did women really drop out of the workforce during the pandemic; the rapidly evolving demands of the modern corporation, and how hiring and training need to keep up; what large, small and MWBE businesses should be doing right now to mitigate the effects of the virus, protect their workers' health and their own bottom line; and how employees are revolutionizing the benefits landscape through more options that resolve a better work-life balance.


Business journalists will explore new thinking, programs, and strategies for story framing and source selection for news coverage. Additionally, hear from female leaders thriving in the journalism profession, how they are rising in the ranks and overcoming challenges within the newsroom. Networking opportunities for business journalists and students will also be available.

Registration rates are $129 for SABEW members, $159 for non-members, and $49 for students. Register at https://sabew.org/2021/09/fall-conference-2021/. Schedule can be viewed at: www.conftrac.com/SABEW21.

SABEW is the largest association of business journalists. It is SABEW's mission as an independent, non-profit organization to encourage comprehensive reporting of economic events without fear or favoritism and to increase members' skills and knowledge through continuous education.


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