Tech Talent Ecosystem Summit

CBIA

Quinnipiac University North Haven Campus

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Join us Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Quinnipiac University’s North Haven Campus for a series of inspiring discussions about cross-sector collaborations to cultivate talent for Connecticut’s evolving tech workforce.The Tech Talent Ecosystem Summit will leave you ready to innovate and create effective pathways from education to employment, ensuring the long-term success and adaptability of the state’s tech talent ecosystem.We’re bringing together higher education leaders, tech industry leaders, policymakers, workforce development organizations, nonprofit organizations, and credential providers to share lessons learned from the Connecticut Tech Talent Accelerator, an initiative that enables strategic partnerships between local tech companies and higher education institutions to meet the evolving talent needs of the state.The summit will highlight promising initiatives, and inspire cross-sector collaboration strategies to continue the development of a robust tech ecosystem.You’ll hear from national and top state leaders, including Gov. Ned Lamont, Department of Economic and Community Development commissioner Dan O’Keefe, and chief workforce officer Kelli-Marie Vallieres.Stanley Black &amp; Decker’s Marty Guay, the newly appointed chair of Connecticut’s Board of Regents for Higher Education, will review best practices for talent development and explore challenges and opportunities with higher education and business leaders.We’ll look at the race to attract and retain talent and Connecticut’s strategy to position itself as a national leader by building a robust talent pipeline, generating investments in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, and driving economic growth.The summit will also explore ways to identify and engage hidden talent, share strategies for developing diverse learners, highlight the value of work-based learning programs, and showcase best practices for expanding tech credentialing opportunities.And we’ll address the essential networks, collaborations, and infrastructure required to drive the next phase of tech talent development in Connecticut.Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to network and engage with other stakeholders committed to leveraging technology to grow Connecticut’s economy and generate meaningful career opportunities for all residents.AGENDA8 am | Check-in &amp; Networking Breakfast9 am | Opening Remarks<ul><li>Gov. Ned Lamont</li><li>Kelli-Marie Vallieres, Chief Workforce Officer, Office of Workforce Strategy</li><li>Chris DiPentima, President &amp; CEO, CBIA</li><li>Judy Olian, President, Quinnipiac University</li><li>Benito Kwadade, Student, Quinnipiac University</li></ul>9:30 am | Bridging the Gap Between Education &amp; Industry: Connecticut’s Tech Talent Accelerator<ul><li>Moderator: Marty Guay, VP of Business Development, Stanley Black &amp; Decker; Chair, Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education</li><li>Kristen Fox, CEO, Business-Higher Education Forum</li><li>State Rep. Gregg Haddad, Chair, Higher Education &amp; Employment Advancement Committee; Chair, New England Board of Higher Education</li><li>Chris Lockery, Chief Information Security Officer &amp; Head of IT Infrastructure, Help at Home</li><li>Bruce Soltys, VP, Travelers</li></ul>10:45 am | Networking Break11 am | Building the Future: Connecticut’s Strategic Vision<ul><li>Dan O’Keefe, Commissioner, Department of Economic &amp; Community Development</li></ul>11:20 am | Investing in the Future: Current &amp; Future Tech Talent Initiatives<ul><li>Moderator: Elizabeth Tan Levy, Managing Director, Scaled Impact Laboratory, The Burning Glass Institute</li><li>Pamir Alpay, VP, Research, Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship, University of Connecticut; Co-Principal Investigator, QuantumCT</li><li>Dan O’Keefe, Commissioner, DECD</li><li>Carol Quinn Toomey, Managing Director, Accenture</li></ul>12 pm | Networking Lunch1 pm | Concurrent SessionsConcurrent Session A | Welcoming Untapped Talent into the Tech Workforce<ul><li>Moderator: Martha LaCrosse, Business Partnership Coordinator—IT &amp; Technology, Capital Workforce Partners</li><li>Karen Bellnier, Director of Digital Innovation, Mitchell College</li><li>Julie Demers, Director of Instruction-Based &amp; Sponsored Research, University of Bridgeport</li><li>Duncan Harris, CEO, Capital Campus, Connecticut State Community College</li></ul>Concurrent Session B | Driving Success: Expanding Work-Based Learning Opportunities<ul><li>Moderator: Laura Love, SVP, Work-Based Learning, Strada Education Foundation</li><li>Fred Caserta, Founder &amp; President, Pleiadian Systems</li><li>Ryan Gibbons, Student, University of New Haven</li><li>Steven Lacroix, VP, Consulting Services, CGI</li><li>Nick Schilling, Student, University of Saint Joseph</li><li>Adis Sulejmanovic, Software Engineer, CGI; Alumnus, University of Saint Joseph</li></ul>Concurrent Session C | Expanding Tech Credentialing Opportunities<ul><li>Moderator: Kelvin Bentley, Program Manager, Texas Credentials for the Future, The University of Texas System</li><li>Lisa Lancor, Professor &amp; Chair, Computer Science, Southern Connecticut State University</li><li>Mehdi Mekni, Professor, Computer Science &amp; Cybersecurity, University of New Haven</li><li>Fred Scholl, Associate Teaching Professor of Cybersecurity, Quinnipiac University</li></ul>2 pm | Networking Break2:15 pm | Building Effective Networks Between Education &amp; Industry<ul><li>Moderator: Jennifer Thornton, SVP, Business-Higher Education Forum</li><li>Terrence Cheng, Chancellor, Connecticut State Colleges &amp; Universities</li><li>Jason Pufahl, VP, Information Security Services, Vancord</li><li>Kelli-Marie Vallieres, Chief Workforce Officer, OWS</li><li>Jennifer Widness, President, Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges</li></ul>3:15 pm | Closing Remarks

The Tech Talent Ecosystem Summit is a collaboration between CBIA, the Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy, the New England Board of Higher Education, and the Business-Higher Education Forum and is made possible through the generous support of CSCU with additional support from Stanley Black &amp; Decker and Workforce Alliance. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact CBIA's Stacey Vendetta (860.244.1930).

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