*Please be sure to register for the panels/keynote and/or reception for this event. Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, October 3, 2017

AGENDA

1:00 Sign-in and registration

1:30 Welcoming remarks/overview of program: Jeff Wasden, CEO of COBRT, and Erik Mitisek, Chief Innovation Officer of Colorado and CEO, IMAgine Analytics.

Talent and workforce in the age of automation

Trends that are driving and accelerating change in the Coloradan and Canadian economies, including automation and implications for the workforce

Jared Nichols, futures strategist and author of Waypoint: Mapping the Future of Talent in the Age of Automation.

2:15 Panel 1: Supporting Today’s Workers

Successful approaches in Colorado and Canada to bridge the skills gap in today’s economy. This will include best practices to help jobless workers retrain for new opportunities, and a private sector perspective on challenges and opportunities to hire and train the best talent.

Stephanie Veck, Director, Colorado Workforce Development Council

Michael Strople, President, Enterprise Networks, Zayo Group Holdings

Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament, Prince Albert Riding

Short Break

3:20 Panel 2: Preparing for the Jobs of the Future

Best practices in preparing people of all backgrounds for the jobs of 10-15 years from now, from the perspective of government and the private sector.

Sarah Heath, PhD, State Director-Assistant Provost - Colorado Career and Technical Education

Kim Hunter Reed, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Higher Education

Shaun Thorson, CEO, Skills Canada

Donald Austin, Vice-President, Commerce City Refinery, Suncor

4:25 Key Note Addresses: John W. Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado; and Kirsten Hillman, Deputy Ambassador of Canada to the United States

Conclusions and closing remarks: Jeff Wasden, Stephane Lessard

Short break

5:30 Networking reception sponsored by Canada

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Covered Garage Parking

• Colorado Convention Center: 1604 N Speer Blvd (bet. Stout St-Champa St). Daily rate: $12

• Denver Performing Arts Complex: 1300 Arapahoe St (bet. 13th St - 14th St). Daily rate: $6-13

• TIME Park: 1435 Stout St (bet. 14th St - 15th St). Daily rate: $10

Street Parking

• Metered parking available for $1/hour (2 hour max) on west side of Champa Street between 13th and 15th.

Downtown Denver Parking Interactive Map (http://www.bestparking.com/denverparking/) has additional parking suggestions and surrounding garage locations.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No,if you have registered we will have your name at check-in.

Dress code

Business casual