The Workforce Leadership Forum
The Workforce Leadership Forum
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 8:45 AM - Thursday, October 1, 2026 4:00 PM (EDT)
Description
The Workforce Leadership Forum is a leadership convening designed for professionals who shape talent systems, workforce strategy, and policy across workforce development, education, and industry. As workforce, education, and employer priorities continue to converge, leaders are increasingly expected to influence outcomes beyond their own organizations. This Forum creates space for workforce practitioners, employers, HR and talent development leaders, education leaders, and system partners to come together around shared challenges, and ultimately, shared responsibility for solutions.
Over two days, participants will engage in leadership-focused learning, cross-sector dialogue, and applied advocacy that connects practice to policy. The Forum is designed to strengthen leadership voice, build alignment across systems, and demonstrate how workforce advocacy supports strong talent pipelines, economic competitiveness, and business outcomes.
Day One centers on leadership, influence, and system alignment through keynote insights and breakout discussions.
Day Two moves from learning to action, with advocacy training in the morning and coordinated visits to the Capitol in the afternoon to engage directly on workforce policy priorities.
This Forum is for leaders ready to move beyond managing programs and into shaping systems.
Call for Workshops has now opened!
Submit yours today!
Capitol Hill Day (Optional Add-On | $50)
Extend your impact beyond the Forum by participating in Capitol Hill Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
This optional add-on offers a unique opportunity to put your leadership into action by engaging directly with state policymakers on the workforce issues that matter most to your region, your partners, and your participants.
Participants will:
- Take part in coordinated legislative visits with members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Elevate real-world workforce challenges, opportunities, and solutions from the field
- Reinforce the connection between workforce systems and Pennsylvania’s economic competitiveness
- Build confidence and skills in policy engagement and advocacy
Whether you are new to advocacy or experienced in policy conversations, Capitol Hill Day is designed to be accessible, impactful, and aligned with the priorities explored throughout the Forum.
This experience is ideal for leaders who are ready to:
- Translate workforce practice into policy influence
- Strengthen relationships with elected officials
- Help shape the future of Pennsylvania’s workforce system
Registration for Capitol Hill Day is limited and available as a $50 add-on to Forum registration.
Lodging Information
PWDA has secured a room rate of $124.00 per night at the Penn Harris Hotel. You can call the hotel directly at 717-763-7117 or click the link below to secure your room.
Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center - Booking LinkReservation cut-off date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
1150 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011 United States