About this Event
About This Event
The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, Alabama Community College System and FuelAL, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), are proud to announce partnership in hosting the 2026 Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning. The Summit will take place in Birmingham, Alabama, at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, April 14-16, 2026.
The Summit will bring together employers, educators, economic developers and workforce professionals from across Alabama to learn best practices in talent retention & workforce development. Keynote speakers and panelists representing each sector will share their unique perspectives on how talent retention and work-based learning can benefit each component of a successful economy.
The Summit will also offer various breakout and panel sessions focused on topics such as apprenticeship, FAME, career pathways, and other work-based learning resources. Attendees will gain valuable workforce development tools and resources to better equip them.
Early Bird Registration
Ticket Pricing: $300
Registration Opens: Tuesday, January 20
Registration Closes: Saturday, February 28
Regular Registration
Ticket Pricing: $350
Registration Opens: Sunday, March 1
Registration Closes: Tuesday, March 31
Agenda At-A-Glance
Tuesday, April 14
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Registration & Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:45 PM | Opening Plenary & Breakout Sessions
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Welcome Reception
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Optional Evening Activities (Details Coming Soon)
Wednesday, April 15
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Plenary & Breakout Sessions
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Lunch & FAME Summit
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Optional Evening Activities (Details Coming Soon)
Thursday, April 16
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Closing Plenary Sessions
(Adjourn at 11:45 AM)
***Agenda is subject to change. Session details and speaker information will be posted as they are confirmed.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, 2101 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North, Birmingham, United States
USD 250.00 to USD 2500.00
