NY Workforce Connect will host its annual workforce-centric conference, where industry professionals – from the education, government, nonprofit and other sectors – will gather for a day of learning, deep-dive discussions, and networking. The 2026 annual summit took place on Tuesday, May 19 at SKY Armory in Syracuse, NY. Read the event recap here.

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Keynote speakers and interactive panel sessions will dive deep into various topics and viewpoints from across the industry. There will be time to ask questions and interact with the panelists. Meet the speakers.

 

Here's some of topics and content we'll get into:

• Unlocking workforce potential through apprenticeship

• Upskilling & reskilling

• Inclusive workforce development for underserved communities

• Scaling success from classroom to career path

• Building the ecosystem & collaborative success

• Driving regional growth through workforce development

• Scaling CNY’s infrastructure and workforce for the Micron era

• Building the talent pipeline & engaging the next generation of talent

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NY Workforce Connect brings together the diverse stakeholders shaping the future of New York State's workforce. Summit goals:

• Foster collaboration: build strong partnerships between education providers, employers, and government agencies to align training programs with industry needs.

• Address challenges: discuss common challenges and identify solutions to overcome obstacles in workforce training and placement.

• Share best practices: learn from experienced practitioners and explore innovative approaches to workforce development.

• Drive innovation: encourage the development of cutting-edge workforce programs and technologies.​

• Empower the workforce: equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's evolving job market.

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​Your ticket provides you with a coffee, lunch, networking with workforce industry professionals, a post-conference reception, and full access to our speakers, tradeshow vendors and panel discussions. ​​
 

AGENDA OVERVIEW: 

8:30-9:00 AM: Check-in / networking & vendors / coffee
9:00-10:30 AM: Keynote & panel discussion

10:30-11:00 AM: Networking & vendors / coffee

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Panel discussions

12:30 - 1:30 PM: Lunch, vendors & networking

1:30 - 4:00 PM: Panel discussions

4:00 - 5:30 PM: Reception & networking

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As we start to finalize sessions & speakers, we'll add a more robust and detailed agenda.