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The Workforce Leadership Forum
September 30, 2026 - October 1, 2026
Penn Harris Hotel and Conference Center
Camp Hill, PA
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.
This Forum is for leaders ready to move beyond managing programs and into shaping systems.
Registration Fee: Members - $325 | non-members - $365
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.
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:
Registration for Capitol Hill Day is limited and available as a $50 add-on to the Forum registration.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - DR. CHRISTOPHER LANEY
The Future of Talent: What Pennsylvania's Labor Market Is Telling Us
Dr. Christopher Laney is the Vice President of Public Sector Impact and a Labor Economist at Lightcast, where he specializes in education, workforce development, economic mobility, and using labor market data to create a more equitable workforce within communities. Laney leads initiatives within Lightcast’s Public Sector division, working alongside national nonprofits and foundations to develop strategies for workforce transformation and systemic change. His efforts focus on preparing communities for the future of work and building pathways that promote greater social and economic equity.
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
Workforce Leadership Forum Sponsorship Prospectus
Current Sponsors
Lodging Information
Penn Harris Hotel and Conference Center
1150 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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