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Driving The Future Forward - 42nd Annual Conference

5/6/2026 - 5/8/2026

Description

May 6th-May 8th, 2026

Multiple Registration Options Available.

Member: 3 Day - $540 -- Non-Member: 3 Day - $600

Member: 2 Day - $500 -- Non-Member: 2 Day $560

Member: 1 Day - $445 -- Non-Member: 1 Day - $515

REGISTRATION CLOSES 4/20/2026

Arrive Early - Before the main stage opens, join a small‑group session
with our Pre-Conference Series

Policy & Advocacy Update - Join Bill Bova and Chris Andresen to learn What Workforce Leaders Need to know. Get the latest insights from government relations experts and key stakeholders on issues impacting workforce development

Workforce Pell Update - Lynette Kuhn, Ed.D., Deputy Secretary for Postsecondary & Higher Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education + James Martini, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board

JOBS THAT WORK - Nick Beadle, Jobs That Work, brings a candid, real‑world perspective on how the workforce
Systems can better serve employers, workers, and communities.

Click Here to go to the Pre - Conference Series Event Page

FIRESIDE CHAT AND CLOSING PANEL

SCHEDULE

Click here for a pdf version of the agenda

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 2026

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HERSHEY LODGE AND CONVENTION CENTER

Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
Great American Hall
325 University Drive
Hershey PA 17033

WHY ATTEND!

Pennsylvania's workforce development system and professionals are best equipped to navigate the changing economic times and complex rules and regulations, and to center employer, worker, job-seeker, and youth customers for success.

Join us at this year's 42nd Annual Conference to seize opportunities, address challenges, demonstrate impact, and drive innovation. Through inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking sessions, and dynamic networking opportunities, the event offers actionable strategies to transform your work and impact.

Whether you're looking to explore cutting-edge trends, collaborate across sectors, or gain insights from industry leaders, this conference is your chance to elevate your expertise, expand your network, and make a real difference in the future of workforce and economic development.

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage, learn, and lead as we tackle today’s most pressing issues and create a brighter tomorrow through a strong workforce.