OCTOBER 9, 2025
VIRTUAL | 11am-4pm ET

Employing U.S. Vets Conference

The nation’s top employers discussing the best practices and challenges related to veteran employment.

OCTOBER 9, 2025
VIRTUAL | 11am-4pm ET

Employing U.S. Vets Conference

The nation’s top employers discussing the best practices and challenges related to veteran employment.

Employing U.S. VETS Conference

Hosted by VETS Indexes, this semi-annual conference includes discussions of best practices and challenges related to veteran employment, recognition of companies going above and beyond for vets and their families, and lots of opportunities to network. The Employing U.S Vets conference is designed to offer attendees actionable tools and information to establish and build upon veteran initiatives. It also provides a great opportunity to network with peers from leading companies, non-profits, government agencies, and others seeking to employ veterans.

Leveraging Human Capital

This is a significant opportunity for organizations looking to hire qualified and hard-working employees and has become an integral segment of the Human Capital portion of the Social pillar within Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG). But to take advantage, companies need to know their stuff.

Cutting-Edge Topics

Our experts explore cutting-edge topics such as: Successful Veteran Hiring, New Careers Post-Service, Creating a Strong Veteran Culture, Retaining Veterans, Team-building and Leadership Skills of Veterans, Veterans’ Technical Skills, Supporting Employees in the National Guard or Reserves, Military Spouse and Family Support, and more.

Powerful Guests

This one-day, semi-annual event features dynamic speakers and panel discussions with nationally recognized employers distinguished for strong track records in veterans’ employment. It also gives other companies and organizations the opportunity to learn from their successes. Networking is key at this conference.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Employing U.S. Vets Conference is now welcoming new (and returning) sponsors. The Conference gives companies and organizations a chance to expose countless attendees and participants to programs, opportunities, products and more. Learn More Below

Keynote Speaker – Spring, 2025

Bruce Townsend

Chief, Employer Engagement | ESGR

We’re very proud and honored to welcome Bruce Townsend as our Keynote Speaker at this Spring’s Conference!

Bruce Townshend is responsible for the planning, design and execution of proactive ESGR employer engagement initiatives to customers (Employers) and stakeholders (Guardsmen, Reservists and the Department of Defense). In this capacity he establishes and maintains frequent contact with corporate executives in a broad spectrum of industries, state government executives, mayors of major cities, and high-ranking military and Department of Defense officials.

Who Should Attend the Conference?

Corporate, Non-Profit, Government Agency and other employment professionals including Human Resource Executives, Diversity and Inclusion Team Members, Members of Military Veteran Networks, Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Communication Teams, Public Relations, Investor Relations Officers and Military Veteran Initiative Teams. The ESG Community including Asset Managers and Asset Owners such as Public & Private Pensions, Insurance Companies, Endowments, Foundations & Family Offices.

Have an IMPACT on Our Conference

Suggest a feature you would like to see, nominate a speaker, suggest topics or make other recommendations, express interest in sponsorship, provide feedback or more. We want to hear from you!

SPRING PANEL TOPICS

  • Morning Keynote with the Department of Defense’s Bruce Townshend, Chief, Employer Engagement | ESGR
  • 5 Star Employer best practices to create a veteran-inclusive culture
  • VERG Roundtable: Veteran Employee Resource Group leaders share advice, success stories, and lessons learned
  • Leveraging nontraditional pathways to find military spouse talent
  • Building mentorship and peer programs to maximize veteran employee retention and success
  • Metrics and data-driven approaches to optimizing veteran employment policies, practices, and outcomes
  • How to Find Top Veteran-Owned Vendors and Suppliers
  • The myriad benefits of hiring 55+ Veterans

SPRING EDUCATION PARTNER

Attendees have the opportunity to earn 4 SHRM & HRCI professional development credits for joining the conference.

SPRING SPONSORS AND FRIENDS

SILVER SPONSORS

Spectrum

BRONZE SPONSORS

ETF Global
United Rentals

EVENT FRIEND SPONSORS

ETF Global

MEET THE SPRING SPEAKERS

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SPEAKER COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS