Talent Ready Arizona

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:

• AI
• Cloud Computing
• Cybersecurity

And applying them across Arizona’s fastest growing industries:

• Healthcare
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Clean Energy
• Finance & Insurance
• Government

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)
The Next Governor, The Next Workforce Candidate Forum

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Phoenix Convention Center, 100 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, United States