Workforce Summit Agenda & Attendees
PRE-SUMMIT OPENING RECEPTION
The pre-summit evening event sets the stage for the main conference by focusing on the vital perspectives of youth. This event will include time for networking and an engaging conversation with the “future workforce,” hearing directly from youth about their values and aspirations when it comes to work in the agri-food system.
Agenda subject to change. Additional details forthcoming.
5:30 – 6:00 PM Registration and Welcome Reception
- Registration of participants and a warm welcome to the evening event.
- Networking opportunity for attendees.
- Drinks and hors d’oeuvres served.
6:00 – 6:10 PM Welcome Remarks
6:10 – 7:00 PM Youth Panel: Bridging Aspirations and Reality
7:00 – 7:10 PM Reflections and Closing Remarks
7:10 – 7:30 PM Networking Reception
- Informal networking reception allowing attendees to continue conversations.
THE SUMMIT
Agenda subject to change. Additional details forthcoming.
8:00 – 8:30 AM Registration and Morning Networking
Participants arrive and have the opportunity to network. Light breakfast is served.
8:30 – 8:35 AM Welcome Remarks
8:35 – 8:45 AM Opening Announcements & Introductions
Overview of day’s proceedings and intended outcomes, general housekeeping, and table introductions to allow attendees to get to know each other.
8:45 – 9:15 AM Keynote Panel: “Navigating the Workforce Landscape in Agri-Food
9:15 – 10:45 AM Theme 1 – Increasing Career Awareness Among Youth
10:45 – 11:00 AM Break (refreshments and networking opportunity)
11:00 – 12:30 PM Theme 2 – Strengthening Education & Industry Partnerships
12:30 – 1:30 PM Networking Lunch (boxed lunches)
1:00 – 1:30 PM Luncheon Keynote
1:30 – 3:00 PM Theme 3 – Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Agri-Food Workplaces
3:00 – 3:15 PM Break (refreshments and networking opportunity)
3:15 – 3:45 PM Future Visioning Exercise
3:45 – 4:00 PM Concluding Thoughts
4:00 PM Summit Close