Phoenix Convention Center
Starting at USD 95
Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 am - Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm (GMT-07:00)
Phoenix Convention Center
100 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, United States
This two-day summit convenes the bold thinkers and doers driving Arizona’s economic future, from Fortune 500 executives and tech trailblazers to policy makers and education leaders. Together, they’ll turn ideas into partnerships, and vision into action, to build an inclusive, future-ready workforce for the digital age.
Powering Arizona’s Future:
3 High-Demand Skills Across5 High-Growth Sectors
The Forum is focused on building the skills that will define the future of work:
And applying them across Arizona’s fastest growing industries:
Info: 7:30 – 9:00 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:20 AM
Welcome Address: The Digital Imperative – The Time to Lead is Now
9:20 – 10:00 AM
Keynote Presentation: Leading Through Digital Disruption
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Major Announcement & Launch:
Partnership unveiling with key global tech firms and Arizona education institutions.
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Networking Break & Tech Demonstration Showcase
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Invite Only)
State Policy Roundtable on Workforce Competitiveness (Lunch Included)
Info: Healthcare
AI in Healthcare: Navigating Digital Skills for Precision Medicine
Cybersecurity Frontlines: Protecting Patient Data in the Digital Age
Advanced Manufacturing
Factories of the Future: Harnessing Cloud and AI to Power Manufacturing 4.0
Closing the Skills Gap: Digital Apprenticeships for Manufacturing Careers
Clean Energy
Energizing Talent: Digital Skills for a Sustainable Workforce
Secure Smart Grids: Cybersecurity Strategies for Clean Energy Infrastructure
Finance & Insurance
Transforming Financial Services: AI and the Digital Workforce
Risk and Reward: Cybersecurity Skills for Financial Institutions
Government (SLED)
Digitizing Public Services: Cloud Solutions for Smart Cities
Government Cybersecurity: Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Citizen Data
Info: 2:00 – 2:40 PM Fireside Chat: Reskilling at Scale – Global Lessons for Local Impact Dialogue with international leaders from global reskilling initiatives.
2:40 – 3:10 PM
Major Investment Announcement
3:10 – 3:30 PM
Networking Break
3:30 – 4:45 PM
Panel Discussion: Workforce Readiness in the Age of AI
Cross-industry leaders discuss digital skill strategies, workforce implications, and actionable next steps.
4:45 – 5:00 PM
Day 1 Wrap-up: Key Takeaways & Preview of Day 2
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Evening Reception & Networking Event
6:00 – 8:00 PM (Invite Only)
AZ CIO/CISO EXECUTIVE DINNER
Info: 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Networking Breakfast & Partner Showcase
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Keynote Presentation: Bridging the Global Talent Gap – Arizona's Opportunity
9:45 – 10:15 AM
Special Announcement: Strategic Public-Private Digital Workforce Partnerships
10:15 – 10:45 AM
Networking Break & Tech Demo Showcase
Info: Healthcare
Telehealth Revolution: Preparing the Digital-First Health Workforce
Future-Ready Nursing: Digital Competencies for Next-Gen Care
Advanced Manufacturing
Automation & Human Collaboration: Preparing Workers for Intelligent Manufacturing
Digital Skills for Supply Chain Resilience
Clean Energy
AI-Driven Sustainability: Building Skills for Renewable Energy Careers
From Coal to Code: Transitioning Skills for the Clean Economy
Finance & Insurance
Digital Compliance & Regulatory Skills for Financial Services
Fintech Workforce 2026: Bridging Traditional Finance and Digital Innovation
Government (SLED)
Digital Governance: Building a Workforce Ready for Digital-First Public Administration
AI Ethics & Digital Accountability in Public Service
Info: 1:45 – 2:30 PM
Roundtable: Policy & Digital Workforce Readiness
High-level dialogue with policymakers and industry leaders on digital workforce policies.
2:30 – 3:15 PM
Visionary Keynote: The Future of Work is Here
Insights from a global technology innovator on emerging digital trends.
3:15 – 3:30 PM
Networking Break
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Closing Plenary: Arizona 2030 – Blueprint for a Digitally Inclusive Workforce
Summary of actionable insights and commitments from the forum.
4:30 – 4:45 PM
Final Remarks & Call to Action
4:45 – 5:00 PM
Closing Reception & Farewell Networking
5:00 – 6:30 PM (Invite Only)
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| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | 495 USD |
| Government, Education, and Nonprofit | 395 USD |
| Students | 95 USD |
