SLDC ConnectSTL Quarterly Forum: Workforce + AI in St. Louis

ConnectSTL is St. Louis’ Digital Equity Coalition powered by St. Louis Development Corporation.

Join us for a quarterly forum focused on the future of workforce, AI, and digital equity in St. Louis.

As federal priorities, technology, and workforce needs continue to shift, this forum will bring together leaders, organizations, educators, workforce professionals, businesses, and community members to discuss what these changes mean locally and how St. Louis can stay prepared instead of falling behind.

Led by Digital Equity Manager Tanjii Cole, the conversation will cover emerging AI and workforce trends, regional collaboration opportunities, digital inclusion efforts, and updates connected to the ConnectSTL ecosystem and collaboration portal.

Featured Speakers

• Omar Perkins – P&P Global Tech Ventures and The Perkins Institute
• Maurice Mahones – Global Center for Cyber Security

Topics Include

• Workforce and AI trends St. Louis should know now
• Federal policy shifts and local impact
• The future of jobs, technology, and workforce readiness
• Digital equity and community access
• Cross-sector collaboration opportunities
• Updates on the ConnectSTL collaboration portal
• Funding and ecosystem initiatives

This event is open to the public with RSVP required.

Whether you work in workforce development, education, technology, government, business, or community engagement, this is a conversation designed to help St. Louis stay informed, connected, and future-ready.

Info: Agenda

* Welcome + Opening Remarks
* Workforce + AI Trends Impacting St. Louis
* Federal Changes and What They Mean Locally
* Speaker Insights from TechSTL and Global Center for Cyber Security
* Digital Equity + Workforce Readiness Discussion
* ConnectSTL Portal + Ecosystem Updates
* Collaboration and Partnership Opportunities
* Community Conversation + Networking

Featured Speakers

* Omar Perkins
* Maurice Mahones

Hosted by ConnectSTL
A St. Louis Development Corporation initiative.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

T-REX, 911 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, United States

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