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Events for Workforce Developers and Employers

NOTE: Before attending an event, it is highly recommended to confirm event plans with the event host.

Opportunities with Local Hosts

  • The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting Get Centered on Tuesday, October 13th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Get Centered is a virtual offering from GCN designed to help professionals strengthen the well–being skills that support success at work. These sessions combine practical strategies with opportunities for peer connection, giving you tools you can immediately apply in your professional life. Complimentary for GCN members, Get Centered will explore different aspects of well-being, offering fresh ideas and practices that can be adapted to your unique context. By participating, you’ll gain actionable techniques, learn from the experiences of others, and join a supportive community committed to integrating well-being into everyday professional practice. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions (MAX) is convening workforce partners for MAX Talks with Centennial Yards on Wednesday, October 14th, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Centennial Yards. Centennial Yards is Atlanta’s transformative 50-acre, mixed-use development that is reshaping a historic area of downtown with new office, residential, retail, hospitality, and entertainment spaces while creating significant employment opportunities. The project is expected to create thousands of permanent jobs while also generating construction jobs throughout its multi-year buildout This MAX Talks will provide us with an opportunity to hear from Centennial Yards leadership about current and future workforce needs, including the occupations and industries where they need the greatest hiring support. Participants will gain valuable insights into opportunities for collaboration and learn how workforce development partners can better align programs, services, and talent pipelines with employer needs being created through this landmark development. Following our lunch discussion, guests will be treated to a windshield tour of the 50-acre mega-project. Lunch begins at 11:30 AM. Space is limited. Click here to register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a webinar on Hiring for Retention: Stop the Turnover Before it Starts on Thursday, October 15th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Turnover can feel unpredictable, but hiring and early-tenure data often reveal patterns that help explain why employees leave. In this session, attendees will learn how misalignment can begin before an employee’s first day through unclear job expectations, overreliance on resumes, and inconsistent interviews. SHRM will examine traits commonly associated with retention, including dependability, stress tolerance, adaptability, and conscientiousness, and explain why the traits that matter most vary by role and organization. Attendees will also explore practical ways to reduce misalignment through realistic job previews, structured interviews, clear job descriptions, and assessments. They’ll leave with a framework for identifying the root causes of turnover and strengthening the hiring process around long-term fit. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Public Sector Professionals Network Meetup on Monday, October 19th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. In October, the Public Sector Professionals Network will discuss workplace culture, civility, and employee engagement. Join in to share tactics and glean ideas! Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting The ABC(D)s of Community Engagement: Asset-Based Community Development, Collaboration, and Taking Action on Tuesday, October 20th, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. An essential partner for any nonprofit is the local community. Whether defined by a specific geographic area or particular demographic groups, your community’s voice is vital to shaping what you offer and how you offer it. This course supports you with fundamental knowledge and skills for community engagement. You will learn Asset-based Community Development (ABCD) principles and approaches, as well as best practices for collaborative leadership and assessing the effectiveness of your collaborative work (like networks, partnerships, and coalitions). The course will then dive into taking action: community-based methods for data collection, homing in on issues to act on, and work planning. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting its Legal and Risk Management Summit on Thursday, October 22nd, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, at the YMCA of Metropolitan – Atlanta Administrative Offices (569 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30314). The workplace legal landscape is changing rapidly, and HR leaders are expected to navigate it all. Join employment attorneys, HR executives, and area leaders for a practical, forward-looking summit focused on today’s most pressing workplace challenges. Gain actionable guidance to help organizations reduce risk, strengthen leadership decision making, and build legally defensible workplace practices. Click here to learn more and register.
  • United Way of Greater Atlanta is hosting a Donor Town Hall Webinar on Thursday, October 22nd, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Be among the first to explore the latest impact and insights at a virtual Town Hall designed for United Way of Greater Atlanta donors. At this special, hour-long virtual town hall, you’ll get a first look at highlights from United Way of Greater Atlanta’s FY25-26 Annual Report and hear key insights from the latest Child Well-Being Index®, presented by Chief Community Impact Officer Malika Anderson. Together, these updates will provide a deeper understanding of the experiences of children and families across Greater Atlanta, the progress being made, and the opportunities ahead. You’ll also hear from President & CEO Milton J. Little, Jr. about the opportunities and challenges shaping the region’s future, learn how donor support is helping create pathways to economic mobility, and have the opportunity to engage directly with United Way leadership during a live Q&A. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions (MAX) is hosting MAX Minutes with Natalie R. Williams, The Core Method LLC, on Friday, October 23rd, at 9:00 AM, via Zoom. Georgia’s opportunity is no longer simply about job creation. It is about talent creation. Drawing from her report, Georgia’s Workforce Readiness Outlook: Preparing Talent for the Future of Work, Natalie R. Williams, Founder and Principal of The CORE Method™ LLC, will join MAX to explore the evolving ecosystem shaping how Georgia develops talent — including advances in technology, changing employer expectations, skills-based hiring, education and workforce pathways, and the policies that influence how these systems connect. Click here to register.
  • The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a webinar on Strategic Planning with Your Nonprofit Board on Tuesday, October 27th, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. One of the key responsibilities of a nonprofit board is developing and supporting successful strategies for the organization. Considering the unique needs and structures of nonprofits, it can be challenging for board members to discern the best ways for them to contribute to the strategic planning process. Many nonprofits have staff that carry the vision forward into implementation, but for certain types of boards, some (or all) of that responsibility is placed on them as well. In this new addition to the member-exclusive board series, GCN is taking a deeper dive into the role of the board in guiding strategic thinking, planning, and execution. GCN will discuss how different “types” of boards impact that role, and ways that board members can make meaningful contributions in support of the long-term effectiveness of the nonprofits they serve. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a webinar on Career Agility by Design: Embedding Leadership Growth Across the Talent Lifecycle on Tuesday, October 27th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. What if leadership development wasn’t just a program, but rather an ecosystem? In a world where roles shift faster than org charts, the organizations that thrive treat every stage of the employee journey as a moment to grow capability, not just performance. In this interactive session, Tina Schust Robinson, CEO of WorkJoy, helps HR leaders rewire how they think about leadership growth. You’ll learn how to embed continuous development into everyday processes, from hiring and onboarding to performance reviews and succession, using a practical blueprint that builds agility, accountability, and culture. Participants will use real scenarios to identify leadership levers already embedded in their systems. Walk away with a framework and tools to turn career agility into a sustainable business advantage. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Georgia Chamber is hosting Atlanta Connections and Cocktails on Tuesday, October 27th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, at Onward Reserve ( 116 Bennett Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309). The Georgia Chamber invites you to join in for this connections and cocktails event. Georgia Chamber members, prospects, and community members are welcome to join in for an evening of networking in Atlanta. Click here to learn more and register.
  • United Way of Greater Atlanta is hosting Next Level Leadership: Build Influence, Drive Impact, and Shape the Future on Wednesday, October 28th, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, at Delta Air Lines Corporate Headquarters – Wheels Up Conference Room (1030 Delta Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30354). Join United Way of Greater Atlanta’s African-American Partnership for an engaging professional development experience featuring executive leaders from some of Atlanta’s most respected organizations. The Next Level: Building Influence, Driving Impact, & Preparing for the Future explores what it takes to lead with purpose, navigate change, and stay ahead in an evolving workplace. Hear firsthand lessons from senior executives, gain practical leadership insights, and explore the trends shaping the future of work. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a webinar on Federal Funding and the New Landscape of Risk and Compliance on Wednesday, October 28th, from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM. The landscape of federal funding compliance is shifting and proactively managing the associated risks is essential to preserving these funding sources and sustaining your mission and impact. GCN is providing three new opportunities for nonprofit leaders and stakeholders to understand what’s changing and how they can respond. GCN CEO Karen Beavor will be joined by Arnall Golden Gregory Partner Megan P. Mitchell for an overview of the changing requirements and ways nonprofits can assess, adapt, and maintain funding. You’ll come away with heightened awareness of your compliance obligations, your organization’s key risk areas, and information to help you create a plan to shore up your practices. Participants will receive a Compliance Risk Assessment Tool and Planning Guide to facilitate next steps. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a webinar on How to Start a Nonprofit on Thursday, October 29th, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Passion may get you started, but government, funders, and policies are critical if you are to be successful. Many people have the opinion that there are too many nonprofits, and duplication is causing greater competition for funding. Learn how to overcome these perceptions and challenges in the community and ensure you are on a path toward success. The workshop covers the legal, financial, planning, governance, and fundraising areas needed to start a successful nonprofit organization. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Talent Acquisition Network Meetup on Friday, October 30th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Join this virtual conversation among talent acquisition professionals. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a New Member Orientation on Tuesday, November 3rd, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. Whether you’ve recently joined as a new member or just need a refresher on all the great benefits available to you, SHRM encourages you to join us for this informational webinar! Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a Collaborate Strategic Options Lab on Wednesday, November 4th, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Whether you’re considering shared services, a strategic alliance, or exploring merger conversations, this cohort-based, consultant-led program guides your team from an idea (“we should collaborate”) to a well‑defined model and an executable partnership plan. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting Designing Total Rewards Statements That Change the Conversation on Wednesday, November 4th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Total rewards statements are supposed to help employees see the full picture of their compensation. In practice, most end up as PDFs that get opened once and forgotten. The problem usually is the design, the timing, and the story they tell (or fail to tell). This webinar reimagines total rewards communication as a conversation tool, not a compliance deliverable.SHRM will discuss how to structure statements that answer the questions employees actually have, how to time their delivery for maximum impact (hint: not just at annual review), and how to equip managers to use them as a starting point for richer pay discussions. If you’re building or refreshing total rewards statements, this program will change your approach. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Lunch & Learn: Peachtree City on Thursday, November 5th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Peachtree City Library (201 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269). High-demand workplaces place heavy pressure on HR and people leaders, often pulling them into constant reactivity. This session equips professionals with practical tools to manage disruptions, protect their peace, and lead from a grounded place. Participants will learn how to filter priorities, navigate emotional overload, and model steadiness in environments where everything feels urgent. This is a direct, honest conversation about leadership under pressure — and how to stay effective without burning out. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Georgia Chamber is hosting the Economic Inclusion Summit on Tuesday, November 10th, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Georgia International Convention Center (2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337). As Georgia continues to become more diverse, our state’s leaders must seek to understand, engage in, and accept the responsibility to work towards an inclusive environment. Join business professionals from all over the state as you hear from speakers and panelists on topics ranging from shifting cultures in the workplace to the success and failures of diversity and inclusion experts. This event will allow participants to grow their network with individuals and organizations who share the commitment to making economic inclusion a strategic priority for business success and community prosperity. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a webinar on Understanding Changes in Employer Healthcare on Thursday, November 12th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Something fundamental is shifting in employer healthcare, and most benefits teams won’t see it coming until it’s already expensive. The Consolidated Appropriations Act’s PBM transparency provisions, taking effect in 2028, will finally give employers full visibility into drug pricing, rebates, and utilization — but PBMs are already positioning to offset lost rebate revenue through administrative fees that are harder to see and harder to challenge. At the same time, direct-to-employer drug models, first tested with GLP-1s, are tracking to expand into other high-cost drug classes, meaning the coverage decisions employers make today will shape how much flexibility they have once the new rules land. This session goes beyond a standard trends panel: Dr. Uppal is actively co-authoring research on the CAA transparency provisions, Aaron Wurst brings deep operational knowledge of where the new pharmacy risks are hiding, and a leading benefits consultant will translate it all into what employers should be asking their PBMs and vendors right now. This isn’t a session about what’s trending — it’s about what’s coming in 2027 and 2028, and what separates the employers who lead through it from the ones who scramble to catch up. Click here to learn more and register.

Opportunities with National Hosts

  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting Form I-9 Compliance: Meeting Audit Requirements With Confidence on Monday, October 12th, starting at 2:00 PM. Among the most ubiquitous of personnel forms in the U.S. is Form I-9, but how much do you really know about it? Join SHRM’s exclusive webinar as panel of guests takes an in-depth look at Form I-9. SHRM will be joined by Steve Boese, program chair of the HR Technology Conference, and Dr. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, author of Diversity Dividend and faculty member of the Harvard Law School and Kennedy School of Government. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Brookings is hosting Beyond the School Walls: How Community Partnerships Strengthen Learning Ecosystems on Tuesday, October 13th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Community partners encompass a wide range of non-profit, for-profit, and governmental organizations that promote the learning, well-being, and safety of children, both inside and beyond the school walls. From providing meals and quality after-school care opportunities to promote mental and physical health, civic leadership, creativity and exploration, these organizations help strengthen the broader ecosystems in which children learn and thrive. On October 13th, the Center for Universal Education at Brookings will bring together innovative leaders working with rural and urban communities and schools in the U.S. and Uruguay to explore how community partnerships can strengthen trust and build more connected learning ecosystems. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Lightcast is hosting a webinar on Building Career-Relevant Programs on Tuesday, October 13th, starting at 1:00 PM. See how institutions can use labor market data to evaluate and shape programs that align with employer demand and lead to strong career opportunities. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting The State of Pay: Insights into Compensation for Early Talent Recruiting on Tuesday, October 13th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Join NACE to explore the latest data on staffing salaries, benefits, budgets, and offer and acceptance rates—and what it means for your organization. You’ll gain practical benchmarks and insights to help you stay competitive, including trends in base pay, bonuses, benefits, and overall budgets. Explore updates to key recruiting benchmarks, including number of entry-level professional hires, cycle times, and offer, acceptance, and renege rates. Discover how pay varies by region, company size, and industry, and dive into new research examining how specific functions and responsibilities influence salary levels. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting a webinar on AI Purpose-Built for How Local Government Actually Works on Tuesday, October 13th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations serve customers, manage information and improve productivity. But for municipalities, success with AI requires solutions designed around the unique needs of local government. Join NLC and partner VC3 for an informative webinar exploring how municipalities are using secure, purpose-built AI tools to enhance resident service, improve operational efficiency and preserve critical institutional knowledge. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting Turn Data into Measurable Economic Growth on Tuesday, October 13th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. IEDC is pleased to announce a new partnership with Datafy to help economic developers turn consumer spending intelligence into measurable economic growth. Economic developers are expected to strengthen local businesses, attract visitors and investment, and demonstrate measurable results — often with limited data, limited budgets, and limited time. Join IEDC and Datafy’s Ian Ross for a conversation about how economic development organizations can combine spending data with targeted action to drive measurable economic growth. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting Brewing Brilliance: Navigating Change Together – Adult Education Provider Fall Focus Group on Tuesday, October 13th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Over the past year, changes to eligibility requirements have affected how state adult education programs connect individuals with vital education and literacy services. COABE is convening a focus group to better understand how these changes are affecting programs, providers, and the learners they serve. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on Unwritten Rules, Real Risk: AI’s Legal Exposure in HR on Wednesday, October 14th, starting at 1:00 PM. Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, but the legal framework governing its use in employment remains largely unwritten. While few states have enacted laws specifically regulating AI in the employment context, employers face significant exposure under existing legal regimes that were never designed with AI in mind. This program examines multiple layers of legal risk, and the specific steps employers should consider taking to mitigate that risk. The session will explore overlapping obligations create a compliance environment where the absence of clear AI-specific rules does not mean the absence of liability — it may, in fact, mean unlimited liability for employers who fail to act proactively. Click here to learn more and register.
  • American College Testing (ACT) is hosting From Skills to Careers: Unlocking the Power of ACT WorkKeys and the WorkKeys NCRC on Wednesday, October 14th, starting at 2:00 PM. High schools play a critical role in helping students connect classroom learning to real career opportunities. Yet many schools struggle with helping students understand how their skills translate into workforce readiness and postsecondary pathways. This session explores how WorkKeys and the ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC®) give educators a practical, evidence-based framework for doing exactly that — help every student identify, articulate, and demonstrate the foundational workplace skills that employers across industries recognize and value. The WorkKeys NCRC is a career readiness credential for students on multiple pathways — whether they head directly into the workforce, technical training, or postsecondary education. For the counselors, administrators, and instructional leaders supporting them, it provides a common language that bridges advising, curriculum, and community partnerships. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is hosting a 2026 Roundtable on Evaluating Economic Development Incentives starting Wednesday, October 14th through Friday, October 16th, at the AC Hotel Columbus Downtown (517 Park Street, Columbus, OH 43215). The Roundtable is an annual meeting designed for state economic development tax incentive evaluators from across the country. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from experts on topics like evaluation methods, survey design, the use of artificial intelligence in evaluations, and more. The interactive format will give attendees the chance to connect and collaborate with peers who are seeking to enhance their evaluation processes. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting Virtual Coaching for Empowerment on Thursday, October 15th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Are you interested in gaining the coaching skills and strategies needed to help your team provide effective coaching for all levels of clientele? Join NACE for this informative event. Participants will examine appropriate reinforcement techniques throughout the helping process, and gain understanding of a nonjudgmental approach in the coaching process, modeling acceptance, facilitating openness, and demonstrating self-awareness. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting From Classroom to the Workplace: AI and Accessibility on Thursday, October 15th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. As part of NACE’s Disability Signature Series: Celebrating Value and Talent, this three-part series will explore strategies, tools, and perspectives to help career services professionals, employers, and other stakeholders foster inclusive and accessible experiences for students and early career professionals with disabilities. Each session will highlight a different aspect of supporting and celebrating the value and talent of people with disabilities. In this session, join us as the Office of Career Strategies (OCS) and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at Yale University to discuss how AI can affect the accessibility of the transition from higher education to the workforce. This will be a presentation on the intersection of students and employees with disabilities and how AI may impact their transition from one to the other. Click here to learn more and register.
  • American College Testing (ACT) is hosting Partnering on the Pathway: A Student-Centered Journey from PreACT College and Career Readiness on Thursday, October 15th, starting at 2:00 PM. Taking the ACT is not simply an assessment or a single experience. It is a student-centered journey of growth and learning that involves collaboration and partnership between students and educators. In this session, ACT will discuss how to talk to students about the value and strategies surrounding the ACT assessments, how educators can help engage students in both preparation and feedback, and how to use data insights in a meaningful way. The primary goal is to help you create students who are not only prepared for the ACT but also excited and ready for the future ahead. Click here to learn more and register.
  • WorkforceGPS is hosting a webinar on Worker Mobility in Action: State Strategies to Expand Participation Advancement on Thursday, October 15th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This webinar will highlight how states are putting these concepts into practice. Speakers from Colorado, Connecticut, and Indiana will discuss approaches such as improving job matching through technology, streamlining licensing processes, expanding access to career and labor market information, and aligning credentials with workforce demand to help more individuals connect to and progress in high-quality jobs. The session is designed to surface practical insights and peer lessons that participants can apply to strengthen and sustain worker mobility strategies in their own states. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting Supercharge Student Career Readiness: Make Employer-Valued Power Skills Visible on Friday, October 16th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Students participate in internships, projects, and leadership experiences, but can they clearly demonstrate the power skills employers value most? This webinar explores a behavior-based approach to making communication, collaboration, creative thinking, and leadership visible and developable. Learn how formative insights before and after an experiential-learning activity can help students recognize strengths, set development goals, articulate growth, and engage in richer coaching conversations. Presenters will also show how career teams can use aggregate insights to target support, improve programs, and demonstrate how experiential learning builds career readiness. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is hosting a Career Pathways Leadership Certification Academy starting Saturday, October 17th. This Career Pathways Leadership Certification is designed to empower career technical education, adult education, counseling, corrections, and workforce development professionals in building career pathways that are industry-informed and learner-focused. Grounded in CORD’s Framework for Career Pathways Alignment, this series provides a research-based foundation for systemic improvement and alignment of career pathways. Participants will engage in monthly virtual meetings focusing on best practices and insightful discussions designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of career pathways leaders through a structured, interactive, and collaborative approach. Between sessions, participants will have opportunities for networking and work on learning exercises to reinforce professional growth and practical application. The deadline to register is Friday, October 16th. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) is hosting its 2026 Executive Directors Conference starting Sunday, October 18th through Wednesday, October 21st, at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa (2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). The annual Executive Directors Conference is designed by and for executive directors of regional organizations, including regional councils and metropolitan planning organizations. The conference, held in a different region of the country each year, brings executive directors and senior staff together to discuss topics including organizational structure, innovative best practices, and new developments in technology. This conference provides the once-a-year opportunity for regional leadership to meet in person, learn from their colleagues and gain important insight on solutions to challenges in their own communities. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting a 2026 NCCAE Annual Meeting starting Monday, October 19th through Friday, October 23rd, at the Fontaine Hotel (901 West 48th Place, Kansas City, MS 64112). The National Council of County Association Executives (NCCAE) provides a vehicle through which its membership improves the administration of the various associations of counties and associations of county officials and provides a forum through which members meet and exchange information of importance. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting a webinar on Stronger Communities Through Service on Monday, October 19th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join NLC and partner JustServe to hear directly from mayors and city leaders on how volunteer efforts are helping their communities meet local needs and build trust. JustServe will explore the research behind why service strengthens cities and towns, discuss how your community can get started and share how to become a recognized JustServe city. You’ll leave with clear first steps and the support of a local JustServe representative. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting The Resilience Advantage: Building Workplaces That Thrive on Tuesday, October 20th, starting at 11:00 AM. This is the first session of SHRM’s Healthy Workplaces Virtual Retreat. HR professionals won’t want to miss this powerful virtual retreat designed to address today’s most pressing workplace challenges. Resilience isn’t something we’re born with it, it’s a skill we build, day by day, through how we respond to change. In this opening keynote, SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. sits down with Chris Carey, CEO of Calm Health, to explore why workplace stress and burnout remain at record highs even as conversations about mental health have become more open — and what’s still missing from the equation. Together, they’ll examine the shift from reactive support to proactive resilience-building, the growing role AI plays in shaping employee wellbeing, and why mental health is best understood not as a benefit, but as a business strategy. The conversation will also look at what resilient leadership looks like in practice, and how executives can model it for their teams. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of how to build organizations where people don’t just survive — they thrive. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Lightcast is hosting a webinar on Attracting and Enrolling Learners on Tuesday, October 20th, starting at 1:00 PM. Explore how career and workforce data can help institutions communicate program value and show prospective learners where their education can lead. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is hosting an NCSL Base Camp – Map Your Course starting Tuesday, October 20th through Wednesday, October 21st.  Elections, workforce, health, technology—connect with national experts to help you keep up in a rapidly evolving policy landscape. Take advantage of professional development offerings to gain the skills and specialized knowledge to excel in your role in the legislature. This online event will offer live sessions to give you the greatest opportunity to interact with our expert speakers.  Attend in real time or access them on your own after the event. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) is hosting the NCWE 2026 Annual Conference on Tuesday, October 20th through Thursday, October 22nd, at the Omni Ranchos Las Palmas (41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270). Join the NCWE Annual Conference to transform the community college and workforce education landscape. Be part of a powerhouse network of community college, workforce, industry, human service, research and advocacy leaders who are propelling college and career opportunities. As the premiere, practitioner-driven workforce education conference, the event features ideas that expand college and career pathways, strengthen employer and community partnerships, boost data-driven decision making, increase comprehensive supports and student-centered services, and harness emerging technologies and new credential and learning frameworks. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting Caregiving Support at Work: A Business Imperative on Tuesday, October 20th, starting at 1:00 PM. This is the second session of SHRM’s Healthy Workplaces Virtual Retreat. HR professionals won’t want to miss this powerful virtual retreat designed to address today’s most pressing workplace challenges. Caregiving is not only a personal challenge. It’s a workforce issue with measurable business and economic consequences. As employees juggle responsibilities for children, aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones, employers are facing growing impacts on productivity, retention, workforce participation, and talent availability. With demographic shifts, care-sector labor shortages, and rising costs adding pressure, organizations need new strategies to support employees while strengthening business performance. Join experts from Stanford University, KPMG Economics, and Bright Horizons as they explore caregiving’s growing impact on the workforce and share strategies for uncovering hidden risks, fostering a culture of support, and building a compelling case for long-term investment in family care benefits. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting Staying Human and Healthy When Work Moves at the Speed of AI on Tuesday, October 20th, starting at 2:00 PM. This is the final session of SHRM’s Healthy Workplaces Virtual Retreat. HR professionals won’t want to miss this powerful virtual retreat designed to address today’s most pressing workplace challenges. High-performing professionals face unprecedented cognitive load, constant context-switching, and always-on expectations as AI-driven workflows accelerate the pace of business. At the same time, employees are balancing intense career pressures with modern life stressors, including family caregiving and hybrid work transitions. In this 50-minute session, leadership from MFS Investment Management and Wellhub explore how forward-thinking organizations are moving beyond fragmented wellness perks to address mental strain and employee burnout. Attendees will gain actionable insights from MFS’s transition away from legacy reimbursement programs toward a unified global strategy that achieved ~70% adoption. Join in to learn how embedding physical movement, mental health tools, stress management, and family-inclusive support into a high-stakes corporate culture creates a resilient workforce and drives sustainable business performance. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting Demo Days: Get Students Hired – Interview Ready Solutions on Wednesday, October 21st, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. During this session, attendees will be able to explore solutions designed to help career services teams prepare students to stand out and succeed in the hiring process. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on Evidence-Based Instruction on Wednesday, October 21st, starting at 2:00 PM. Adult literacy instructors are encouraged to implement evidence-based best practices; however, many instructors are not made aware of what evidence-based best practices are, and they are not provided with clear strategies for implementing them. This webinar will introduce 10 research-based practices, the source of the research, the rationale for the strategies, and examples of how instructors and administrators can implement those practices. Click here to register via Zoom.
  • The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is hosting a webinar on Strengthening Workforce PHA Partnerships: Models, Strategies, and Federal Insights on Wednesday, October 21st, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Public housing residents face some of the most persistent barriers to employment — and the systems best positioned to support them often operate in parallel rather than in partnership. As HUD sharpens its focus on apprenticeships, employment access, and Section 3 outcomes, collaboration between Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) and Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) is becoming both a federal priority and a local opportunity. Join NAWB and HUD for a practical, field‑informed discussion featuring Norman Albances (Ventura County Workforce Development Board), Tyrone Hampton (Philadelphia Works), Jasmy Methipara (HUD), and Andrew Bercich (NAWB). Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting a webinar on How Jacksonville Turned Flood Risk into a Community-Led Vision for Resilience on Wednesday, October 21st, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. How can cities address chronic flooding while creating healthier, more vibrant communities? Jacksonville’s McCoys Creek project offers a compelling example of how community engagement, environmental restoration and resilient infrastructure can work together to deliver lasting benefits. This webinar, hosted by NLC partner Black and Veatch, will discuss how the City of Jacksonville, Florida, partnered with residents and stakeholders to reimagine a flood-prone corridor as an asset that improves quality of life, reconnects neighborhoods and enhances environmental health. Through lessons learned, attendees will discover how community collaboration can help transform infrastructure projects from problem-solving initiatives into opportunities for broader community impact. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting From Learning to Earning: Building Accessible Pathways from Campus to Career on Thursday, October 22nd, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Internships can be a powerful bridge between education and employment, providing students with opportunities to apply what they have learned, develop career competencies, build professional relationships, and gain the confidence and experience needed to navigate the workplace. Yet, the 2020 Census reported that people with disabilities are less likely to enter and complete college, and many post-secondary career development programs do not recognize the inequities that students with disabilities face during the transition from education to employment. Therefore, thoughtfully designed internships are imperative for garnering increased participation among students with disabilities, and collaboration across traditional institutional boundaries can serve to optimize the design process. This session will highlight a partnership between CU Boulder and the State of Colorado’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) that helped create and support a successful multi-month internship for Keith, a neurodivergent recent graduate of the university. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting NACo Public Promise Procurement Launches New Amazon Business Contract on Thursday, October 22nd, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Learn how your county can access over 300 million products and hundreds of thousands of third-party sellers through this new, nationally solicited Amazon Business contract, featuring fixed-term price ceilings across eight categories to keep your everyday purchasing compliant and cost-effective. This contract works alongside your county’s existing Amazon Prime membership, not in place of it, and activates through your current Amazon Business account executive; no new relationships required. You’ll also get tools to customize how your county spends, including the ability to prioritize local and in-state businesses. Hear directly from Douglas County, Neb., the Lead Public Agency behind this solicitation, on how the contract came together and learn how NACo’s member-governed, peer-reviewed process gives your county confidence in every purchase. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting its 2026 Annual Conference starting Sunday, October 25th through Wednesday, October 28th, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113). Calling all changemakers, visionaries, and developers! Join thousands of economic development professionals and thought leaders from around the world as they gather in a city that embodies resilience and reinvention. Together, attendees will explore bold strategies, celebrate community transformation, and accelerate the future of economic development. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Manufacturing Institute is hosting its Workforce Summit starting Monday, October 26th through Wednesday, October 28th, at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown (350 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225). The Manufacturing Institute invites you to the fifth annual Workforce Summit: Skills at Scale: Delivering America’s Competitive Advantage. This year’s Summit focuses on the workforce capabilities manufacturers need to grow and compete. Industry leaders, practitioners and experts will share practical approaches for building strong talent pipelines, developing technical and digital skills and supporting a workforce prepared for rapid technological change. Across keynotes, case studies and peer discussions, attendees will learn what leading manufacturers are doing to improve retention, expand training and create work environments that support long‑term success. The Summit is designed for participants to walk away with actionable strategies they can implement immediately. Beyond the sessions, the Workforce Summit creates space for manufacturers – large and small – to connect, share ideas and build partnerships that strengthen the future manufacturing workforce. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Workhuman is hosting Build a Stronger Culture Without Adding to HR’s Workload on Tuesday, October 27th, starting at 12:00 PM. HR leaders know recognition matters. The challenge is making it work at a growing organization. Recognition programs can deliver real impact, but only when they’re easy for lean teams to run, meaningful to employees, and clearly connected to the outcomes the business cares about. Join Workhuman for a practical look at what good recognition looks like for mid-sized companies — the problems it solves, the value it creates, and what it takes to make it work without adding more to HR’s plate. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Lightcast is hosting a webinar on Demonstrating Institutional Impact on Tuesday, October 27th, starting at 1:00 PM. Discover how institutions can quantify and communicate their economic impact, demonstrate value to governing bodies, and support accreditation. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting Virtual Office Hours: Pre-Apprenticeship Presentation and Extended Q&A on Tuesday, October 27th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Join NAWDP for Virtual Office Hours focused on Training and Employment Notice (TEN) 05-26 (released on September 8th) on Effective Framework for Pre-Apprenticeship. NAWDP will explore the U.S. Department of Labor’s updated Framework for Effective Pre-Apprenticeships, including the five core components of effective programs and how workforce and education partners can strengthen pathways into Registered Apprenticeship. Following the two presentations, participants will have the opportunity to join a breakout room Q&A based on their interests. Choose the breakout room that best fits your questions: Pre-Apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship, or the Care Economy. Come ready to ask questions, share ideas, and learn from experts and colleagues working to expand apprenticeship opportunities. Click here to learn more and register.
  • WorkforceGPS is hosting Real Property Under ETA-Funded Grants on Tuesday, October 27th, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Navigating real property can be complex, but DOL-ETA experts are here to help. This session will provide guidance on real property issues, including using grant funds for capital expenditures and other real property costs, depreciation, maintaining insurance, handling idle facilities and idle facility capacity, retaining records, disposing of real property acquired with ETA grant funds, renting real property, and using/disposing of State Workforce Agency (SWA) real property with Federal equity. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting Countdown to LUCA: Practical Strategies for Local, Tribal, and State Governments on Wednesday, October 28th, from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM. The 2030 Census Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) operation may seem distant, but preparation begins well before the official launch in May 2027. Join NACo and the National League of Cities (NLC), in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, for the first webinar in a series focused on practical steps communities can take to prepare for effective participation. LUCA is the only opportunity for local, Tribal and state governments to review and correct the Census Bureau’s residential address list before the census begins, a critical step to ensuring an accurate and complete count. An accurate count directly affects the distribution of federal funding for programs and services for the next decade. This webinar will feature Census activities currently underway in rural communities, urban neighborhoods and Tribal Nations. Speakers will demonstrate what effective early preparation looks like, share lessons learned and discuss strategies that leaders can use to improve address data, engage stakeholders and position their communities for a successful LUCA operation. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting an October POWER HOUR on Wednesday, October 28th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This POWER HOUR session will explore disability awareness, local and national resources, and key disability employment policies. You’ll gain practical tools and fresh perspectives to support greater inclusion and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.  There will also be a set aside time for Q&A. Join presenter Shammi Carr, Disability Advocate and Consultant. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, celebrate, and take meaningful steps toward a more inclusive workforce. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting NLCU: Beyond Compliance – Collaborating with Procurement to Deliver for Residents on Wednesday, October 28th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Procurement is often seen as a bureaucratic hurdle that slows important projects down. But for cities that get it right, procurement is a strategic lever for delivering better services, advancing policy goals, supporting local businesses, and building public trust. Participants will leave with a grounded understanding of how public procurement works, as well as practical strategies for collaborating with procurement teams to navigate common friction points. Case examples from peer cities will illustrate how collaborative approaches have led to faster contract awards, stronger vendor competition, and improved project outcomes. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is hosting a webinar on AI Solutions in Action on Wednesday, October 28th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This webinar details Colorado’s strategic transition from high-cost legacy systems to the modernized Connecting Colorado platform, powered by Eightfold’s deep learning AI and a centralized case management system, by MyOneflow. It provides workforce agency leaders with a practical roadmap for navigating enterprise AI procurement, change management, and secure data architecture while capturing annual operational savings. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Aspen Institute is hosting a “Rooting Our Leadership in Humanity” Flash Seminar on Wednesday, October 28th, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This one-hour virtual Flash Seminar–Rooting Our Leadership in Humanity–is a chance to experience the Aspen method of text-based dialogue from the comfort of your home or office. Participants engage with a short reading as a jumping off point to explore fundamental questions about humanity and leadership; uncovering how your answers influence your personal and professional leadership decisions. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Aspen Institute is hosting What Employee Ownership Means to Workers on Thursday, October 29th, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM. Employee owners themselves bring a critical perspective to building effective employee-owned companies and expanding the model. Workers know best which elements of ownership matter most, so their voices are important in designing ownership plans, putting them into practice, and evaluating outcomes. Understanding those perspectives can help companies develop workplace practices that let employee ownership thrive and help policymakers craft policies that support its growth. The Economic Opportunities Program’s forthcoming report, What Employee Ownership Means to Workers, shares the perspectives and experiences of workers at companies with different forms of employee ownership: ESOPs, EOTs, worker cooperatives, and broad-based equity compensation plans. Join the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program for What Employee Ownership Means to Workers virtually to hear findings from the report and a panel conversation featuring four employee-owners who participated in the research, as part of our celebration of Employee Ownership Month. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting a webinar on Supporting Employee Health While Managing Health Care Costs on Thursday, October 29th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Cities are facing a difficult balancing act: health care costs continue to rise while cities are simultaneously managing tight budgets, recruiting and retaining talent in tight labor markets, and growing demands for competitive employee benefits. Employer health benefits costs are projected to increase 6.5% per employee in 2026. Through NLC’s partnership with Bearing Advisors, Prevent+Protect offers local governments a different approach to employee benefits, while helping cities manage costs without requiring a new benefit appropriation or reducing employee take-home pay. During this webinar, Jim Hunt and Mike Conduff will explain how Prevent+Protect works and how its three-part approach—Physical Health, Mental Health and Financial Health—is designed to strategically address the factors driving health care utilization and costs. The speakers will also explain the program’s transformational approach to financing, the positive impact on a city’s general fund and the ease of implementation. The challenges facing American cities are not getting smaller. The session is designed for city leaders who are looking for innovative ways to strengthen employee benefits while managing rising health care costs. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting Beyond Retention: How to Prove the Business Impact of Early Career Programs on Friday, October 30th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Gallup estimates that replacing employees can cost between 40% and 200% of salary, depending on the role. Yet many early career teams still focus on hiring, completion, and retention metrics while struggling to demonstrate the broader business value of their programs. As budget scrutiny increases and expectations from senior leaders grow, the ability to connect early career investment to business outcomes has become a critical capability. This session explores the three measurement shifts that move early career teams from reporting activity to demonstrating value. Participants will learn practical ways to connect program outcomes to capability development, talent pipeline strength, and business priorities, building a compelling business case that secures executive support and future investment. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Lightcast is hosting a webinar on Turning a Construction Talent Shortage into a Talent Strategy on Tuesday, November 3rd, starting at 1:00 PM. What happens when employers stop competing for the same limited pool of skilled trades workers and start building the talent pipeline together? Hear how Colorado Succeeds used labor market data and an employer-led approach to align industry, education, and workforce partners around shared talent needs. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting an Economic Development Planning workshop on Wednesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 5th, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. A well-defined strategy is the cornerstone of economic success. This course will guide you through the process of visioning, consensus building, and performance measurement to craft effective, data-driven strategies. You’ll gain the tools to align stakeholders, optimize resources, and develop plans that drive meaningful, long-term economic outcomes for your community. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Aspen Institute is hosting a webinar on How to Tell Governments What You Think on Wednesday, November 4th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Because governments work for the people, it’s important for government officials to hear from ordinary citizens what we think about what they are doing. Yet most of us don’t know how to effectively share our opinions with governments. Join the Aspen Policy Academy to learn how to tell government actors across all branches of government what you think about their ideas. This program will teach you broad principles for communicating to policymakers, as well as specific tips for sharing your opinions with Congress, executive branch officials, and even the courts. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting NAWDP 101: Getting to Know NAWDP on Wednesday, November 4th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Are you new to NAWDP or thinking about becoming a member? Curious about the Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) Credential and how it can support your professional growth? Join NAWDP’s Director of Membership, Alexis Franks, for an engaging introduction to all things NAWDP! Discover the benefits of membership, explore valuable resources and professional development opportunities, learn about current NAWDP initiatives, and get an overview of the CWDP Credential and how you can earn it. Whether you’re new to NAWDP or ready to take your involvement to the next level, this session will help you CONNECT, ADVANCE, and INNOVATE with a network committed to strengthening the workforce development profession. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting Workforce Innovation Network Quarterly Calls on Thursday, November 5th, starting at 3:00 PM. Strong workforce development drives economic growth, reduces un- and underemployment, and promotes social mobility. Local leaders are invited to join NLC’s Workforce Innovation Network (WIN), a space for municipal leaders to learn from one another, share tools and resources, and discuss key workforce development issues. Join WIN Quarterly Calls to connect with industry experts to learn about the latest trends, resources, and opportunities for communities to advance workforce success for all residents. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Prosperity Now is hosting the Atlanta Regional Summit on Thursday, November 5th, at the Loudermilk Conference Center (40 Courtland Street, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303). During this event, attendees will have the opportunity to explore ideas and partnerships that support entrepreneurship, small business growth, and economic opportunity. Join leaders from across sectors for a day of learning, collaboration, and practical solutions focused on strengthening financial stability and expanding economic opportunity. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting a 30 Minutes of Excellence – November: When There are No Jobs to Place Them in: A Veteran Economic Readiness Framework for Rural and Underserved Workforce Areas on Tuesday, November 10th, from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Veterans in rural communities face a compounded challenge: they were never taught how the civilian economy works, and the economies they’re returning to may not have traditional employment pathways. The standard model — resume, interview, placement — breaks down when there are no employers hiring. Ritchie Thomas, Army Veteran and CEO/Founder of Military Transition University, presents a rural-adapted economic readiness framework built on six employment tracks that actually work in rural and underserved geographies. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting its 2026 Competency Symposium on Thursday, November 12th, from 10:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Skills-based hiring is transforming the workforce. Join career services leaders, faculty, employers, and higher education innovators for the 2026 NACE Competency Symposium as strategies, partnerships, and innovations shaping the future of career readiness are explored. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting Developing Career Readiness Competencies for Skills-Based Hiring on Friday, November 13th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Skills-based hiring has shifted the student focus from simply logging career readiness metrics to actively developing verifiable workplace skills. This session shows how a scalable, simulation-based program builds real skills through relatable workplace scenarios. Interactive video modules and simulations teach and reinforce these vital skills, giving students repeated practice with real-time feedback. Assessment data shows measurable growth, and students earn a verified certificate of completion. Attendees will learn practical strategies for helping students generalize these skills beyond the simulation and into real workplace settings. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on Tuning Up Your Accessibility Practice on Monday, November 16th, starting at 2:00 PM. You do not need to be an accessibility expert to make your documents and presentations more user-friendly for learners, colleagues, and even yourself. This webinar will explore key components of accessibility, along with practical steps that you can apply to what you create and how you communicate. Wherever you are with accessibility practices, you can take one step forward in opening up your message to your audience. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Jobs for the Future (JFF) is hosting its Fair Chance to Advance National Summit on starting Tuesday, November 17th through Thursday, November 19th, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch (315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102). Jobs for the Future invites you to join the inaugural Fair Chance to Advance (FC2A) National Summit. This year’s summit will bring together over 200 leaders from state systems for corrections and community supervision, postsecondary education, and workforce development, as well as policy makers, system-impacted leaders, employers and industry leaders, and other stakeholders committed to ensuring that people with histories of incarceration have a fair chance to advance. At a time when employers face talent shortages, states are rethinking workforce strategies, and millions of talented workers remain excluded from opportunity—FC2A brings together leaders shaping the future of the fair chance ecosystem. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Aspen Institute is hosting the 2026 Aspen Cyber Summit on Wednesday, November 18th, starting at 8:00 AM, at Capital Turnaround (700 M Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003).

The Aspen Cyber Summit is the nation’s premier annual technology and cybersecurity policy gathering, bringing together the top voices from government, industry, and civil society to create a safer world, online and off. As threats move faster than ever, from complex nation-state operations to the rapid integration of AI in our daily lives, we’re moving beyond simply identifying risks to driving actionable, cross-sector solutions. Since 2016, the Aspen Cyber Summit has hosted the most consequential cybersecurity discussions of our time. This stage will feature global cybersecurity and national security experts, senior government leaders from the White House and allied nations, members of Congress, Fortune 100 executives, and thinkers from civil society. Click here to learn more and register.

  • The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting Flipping the Campus Recruiting Model with AI on Wednesday, November 18th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Campus recruiting has always run on the model of showing up to events and hoping you meet the right candidates. AI is flipping that model, so recruiters arrive at events with an interview schedule already filled with best-fit candidates. This session draws on survey data from Yello’s State of Campus Recruiting Report to look at where AI actually stands in campus recruiting today, and what’s changing as a result. Attendees will leave with a read on where AI actually helps in campus recruiting today, and where the real work still belongs to a human. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting its City Summit 2026 on Wednesday, November 18th through Saturday, November 21st, at the Music City Center (201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN 37203). City Summit is where local leaders connect, learn, and engage with experts and their peers. Build your leadership skills and gain proven strategies to support the work you are doing in your community. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Workhuman is hosting a webinar on Turning Human Moments into Workforce Intelligence on Thursday, November 19th, starting at 12:00 PM. Organizations have more workforce data than ever — from performance and retention to AI adoption. But some questions remain difficult to answer: What are people actually contributing? What behaviors are shaping culture every day? Every recognition moment captures a human observation about contribution, behavior, and impact. When analyzed at scale, those moments create a rich source of human-authored data that can reveal workforce insights traditional systems often miss. Join Workhuman for a detailed look at findings from the 2026 Recognition Intelligence Report and discover how organizations are using recognition intelligence to better understand their workforce, culture, and business. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on The Role of Eligible Providers as One-Stop Partners on Monday, November 23rd, starting at 2:00 PM. This webinar will provide evidence-based practices, tools, and resources to effectively serve job seekers and employers through collaborative workforce partnerships. Participants will examine ways to strengthen their role in providing integrated access to employment, education, and training services through the one-stop system. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is hosting its CareerTech Vision 2026 on Thursday, December 3rd and Friday, December 4th, starting at 9:00 AM, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70130). Thousands of career and technical education professionals will gather at this premier event to explore the future of workforce development, education innovation, and regional economic alignment. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting the 2026 Fall Board of Directors Meeting and Building Better Futures: A County Leaders’ Symposium on Youth Outcomes starting Thursday, December 3rd through Saturday, December 5th, at the Omni Charlotte Hotel (132 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202). County leaders partner every day with families, community organizations and private businesses to improve outcomes for young people, especially our most vulnerable. Yet even as we make pockets of progress, an important question remains: How can we build better futures for our youth? Hosted by NACo Incoming President George Dunlap as part of his presidential spotlight, in partnership with NACo’s Board of Directors and Large Urban County Caucus, “Building Better Futures: A County Leaders’ Symposium on Youth Outcomes” will focus on practical strategies and collaborative approaches that counties can advance at the local level—from proven prevention and early intervention models to cross-sector partnerships that align resources and expand opportunity. Participants will leave with actionable ideas, stronger partnerships and a shared commitment to measurable outcomes for vulnerable youth. Because lasting progress doesn’t happen by accident, it happens when counties lead. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is hosting NCPN Connect 2027 starting Thursday, February 18th through Saturday, February 20th, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk (600 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205). NCPN Connect 2027 brings career pathway leaders and practitioners from across the country to San Antonio for the annual conference of the National Career Pathways Network. Connect with colleagues across education, workforce, and industry while exploring the ideas, partnerships, and practices shaping the future of career pathways. Bring your experience to the conversation—and leave with new connections and ideas you can put to work. Registration, hotel information, and exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are coming soon. Click here to learn more.
  • The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting the 2027 Congressional City Conference starting Monday, March 15th through Wednesday, March 17th, at the Marriott Marquis (901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001). Congressional City Conference is where local leaders engage on policy, learn from experts, and make connections. Gain the tools you need to lead and build partnerships critical to brighter futures for your city, town, or village. Hear from federal agency experts and other advocacy professionals on the federal-local connections and the impact of federal policy on local governments. Click here to learn more and save the date!
  • The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is hosting The Forum 2027 starting Sunday, April 4th through Thursday, April 8th, at the New York Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036). NAWB Forum 2027 is the national gathering for workforce leaders committed to strengthening their organizations, their communities, and the workforce system. Through timely discussions and sessions, practical learning, and meaningful peer exchange, The Forum offers an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and invest in your professional growth. The challenges facing workforce development continue to evolve, and so must our leadership. Forum 2027 is designed to provide the ideas, strategies, and relationships that help professionals lead with confidence, influence change, and transform outcomes in their communities. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership, discover innovative approaches, or connect with colleagues facing similar challenges, Forum 2027 is an investment in your work and the communities you serve. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting SHRM HR-X LIVE! starting Sunday, June 27th through Wednesday, June 30th, at the McCormick Place (2301 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago, IL 60616). SHRM studied more than 1,250 organizations over five years and found the best HR teams are strong in four areas. We call these the dimensions of HR maturity, and they matter: the more mature an HR team, the more it drives the business. In one industry we studied, each step up in maturity was linked to $62,000 more revenue per employee. Yet nearly 90% of organizations are still at average or below. HR-X Live! is built around each of those dimensions. You’ll go deep in one, explore all four, and leave with a credential that proves your expertise. Explore electives across every HR dimension. Swap ideas with people who do what you do. Enjoy the HR community moments SHRM events are known for. You go home with new skills, an HR-X credential, and a playbook you can put into action. Click here to learn more and register.

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