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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST
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Location: BEAUREGARD
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Location: BEAUREGARD
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2026012819:0019:30 000
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WED, JAN 28
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM CST
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Location: BEAUREGARD
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Location: BEAUREGARD
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2026012906:3007:30 000
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THU, JAN 29
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM CST
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Location: BEAUREGARD
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Location: BEAUREGARD
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2026013006:0007:00 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST
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Designing Microcredentials that Matter
Speaker(s):
Brittany Hochstaetter, Senior Professor, Communication & Chair, Instructional Technology Council, Instructional Technology Council (ITC)
Mrs. Amy Mackenroth, Associate Deputy Chancellor, National Partnerships & Innovation, Dallas College
Dr. Amardeep Kahlon, VP Education and Learning, Central New Mexico Community College
Mrs. Jessica Schook, Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development, Kentucky Community & Technical College System
Keith Look, Vice President, Territorium
Location: GALERIE 2
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Location: GALERIE 2
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2026012909:3010:45 002
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THU, JAN 29
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM CST
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Unlocking Rural and Remote Potential
Speaker(s):
Amanda Abens, Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, Pima Community College
Ben Peterson, Executive Director of CTE, zSpace
Jonathan Townes, Vice President of Career and Technical Education, Sponsored Grants, and HBCU Initiatives, Hinds Community College
Steve Sauceda, Vice President, Workforce Development, New Mexico Junior College
Dr. Caron Daugherty, President, Flint Hills Technical College
Location: GALERIE 2
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Location: GALERIE 2
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2026012910:5512:10 000
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THU, JAN 29
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 2
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Location: GALERIE 2
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2026012914:3015:45 000
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THU, JAN 29
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
3:55 PM - 5:10 PM CST
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AI Theory and Practice Part 1 of 2: Theory
Speaker(s):
Seth Reznik, Microsoft Elevate, Microsoft
Dr. Chad Knights, Vice President, Information and Engineering Technologies & College Computing, Northern Virginia Community College
Erika Guerra, Program Chair, Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics Technology, South Texas College
Cynthia Pereda, Grant Director, Miami Dade College
Location: GALERIE 2
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Location: GALERIE 2
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2026012915:5517:10 000
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THU, JAN 29
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST
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Location: GALERIE 2
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Location: GALERIE 2
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2026013009:3010:45 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM CST
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Establishing a Workforce Vision of Excellence and Execution
Speaker(s):
Roger Tadajewski, Executive Director, National Coalition of Certification Centers
Dr. Tom Mills, President, Hill College
Jason Schmidt, Lincoln Electric
Dr. Joni Gray, Director, Career and Corporate Training, Pierpont Community & Technical College
Dr. Bryan Albrecht, President Emeritus, National Coalition of Certification Centers
Dr. Josh Doak, Dean of Aviation, WSU Tech
Location: GALERIE 2
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Location: GALERIE 2
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2026013010:5512:10 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST
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Educating the Entertainers
Speaker(s):
Sherwood Taylor, Dean, Workforce Development, College & Career Pathways, Atlantic Cape Community College
Louise Slezak, Assistant Vice President, Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Community College of Baltimore County
Robin Shaw, Co Founder, Upstaging
Lannie Collard, Program Manager, Grand Rapids Community College
Pete Delgrosso, Executive Director, All Within My Hands
Renee Richardson, Director of Philanthropy, All Within My Hands
Location: GALERIE 2
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Location: GALERIE 2
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2026013014:3015:45 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
3:55 PM - 5:10 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 2
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Location: GALERIE 2
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2026013015:5517:10 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM CST
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Location: GALERIE 2
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Location: GALERIE 2
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2026013108:3009:45 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
11:20 AM - 12:35 PM CST
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Developing Technical Leaders Through Accreditation
Speaker(s):
Mehran Mostajir, Dean of Business & Technology, Columbia State Community College
Brandy Tyson-Polk, Department Chair, Technology, Baton Rouge Community College
Jen Dupre, Chair of the Department of Industrial Technology, Delgado Community College
Chuck Blanchard, Training Manager, Placid Refining
Sparkle Lewis, Graduate of Columbia State Community College
Location: GALERIE 2
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Location: GALERIE 2
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2026013111:2012:35 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
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Preconference Session 2: Develop Your Future-Ready Leadership Pipeline for Advanced Manufacturing
Speaker(s):
Dr. Matthew Janisin, EVP - Academic Affairs, Gateway Technical College
Kenley Steck, Continuing Ed and Industry Training Manager, Snow College
Dr. Klaus Tenbergen, Dean, School of Career and Technical Education, Bishop State Community College
Bryan Albrecht, National Coalition of Certification Centers
Harold Babb, GM ASEP Coordinator, Community College of Baltimore County
Sheree Utash, President, Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences & Techno
Ms. Jen Worth, SVP, Academic and Workforce Development, American Association of Community Colleges
Location: GALERIE 2
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Location: GALERIE 2
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2026012810:0016:00 033
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WED, JAN 28
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM CST
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Location: STUDIO 9-10
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Location: STUDIO 9-10
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2026012815:0015:45 000
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WED, JAN 28
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST
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Location: GALERIE 6
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Location: GALERIE 6
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2026012909:3010:45 005
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THU, JAN 29
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 6
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Location: GALERIE 6
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2026012910:5512:10 000
|
THU, JAN 29
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 6
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Location: GALERIE 6
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2026012914:3015:45 000
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THU, JAN 29
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
3:55 PM - 5:10 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 6
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Location: GALERIE 6
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2026012915:5517:10 000
|
THU, JAN 29
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST
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Location: GALERIE 6
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Location: GALERIE 6
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2026013009:3010:45 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 6
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Location: GALERIE 6
|
2026013010:5512:10 000
|
FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
|
Friday, Jan 30, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 6
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Location: GALERIE 6
|
2026013014:3015:45 000
|
FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
3:55 PM - 5:10 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 6
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Location: GALERIE 6
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2026013015:5517:10 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM CST
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|
Keeping Military Mindfulness
Speaker(s):
Alan Coheley, Executive Vice President of Recruitment, SkillStorm
Eric Robertson, SkillStorm
Keila Louzada, Director, NOVA Workforce, Northern Virginia Community College
Ian McDuffie, Senior Manager, Global Military Affairs, Amazon
Barry Horner, Director of Veterans and Military Services, Central Community College
Location: GALERIE 6
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Location: GALERIE 6
|
2026013108:3009:45 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
11:20 AM - 12:35 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 6
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Location: GALERIE 6
|
2026013111:2012:35 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
|
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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2026012818:0020:00 000
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WED, JAN 28
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
|
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM CST
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
|
2026012907:0019:00 000
|
THU, JAN 29
|
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
|
Friday, Jan 30, 2026
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
|
2026013007:0015:00 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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|
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
|
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
|
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
|
2026012818:0020:00 000
|
WED, JAN 28
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
|
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CST
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
|
2026012907:0008:00 000
|
THU, JAN 29
|
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
|
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CST
|
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
|
2026012909:0009:30 000
|
THU, JAN 29
|
|
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
|
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST
|
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
|
2026012914:0014:30 000
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THU, JAN 29
|
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
|
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM CST
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
|
2026012917:1519:15 000
|
THU, JAN 29
|
|
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
|
Friday, Jan 30, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CST
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
|
2026013007:0008:00 000
|
FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CST
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
|
2026013009:0009:30 000
|
FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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Location: MARDI GRAS BALLROOM
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2026013014:0014:30 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST
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Embedding Industry Mindsets into Sector Strategies
Speaker(s):
Hugh Shadeed, Director, Learning and Development, Rivian
Gretchen Schultz, Director of Workforce Development, Tooling U-SME
Dr. Keith Cornille, President, Heartland Community College
Paul Helton, Workforce Development Solutions Manager, SME
Ty McCearley, Senior Manager Learning and Development Strategy, AccelerateMS
Location: GALERIE 5
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Location: GALERIE 5
|
2026012909:3010:45 004
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THU, JAN 29
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 5
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Location: GALERIE 5
|
2026012910:5512:10 000
|
THU, JAN 29
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 5
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Location: GALERIE 5
|
2026012914:3015:45 000
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THU, JAN 29
|
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
3:55 PM - 5:10 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 5
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Location: GALERIE 5
|
2026012915:5517:10 000
|
THU, JAN 29
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
|
Friday, Jan 30, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST
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Location: GALERIE 5
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Location: GALERIE 5
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2026013009:3010:45 000
|
FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 5
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Location: GALERIE 5
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2026013010:5512:10 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST
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Upskill Me Now, My Way, and With Exactly What I Need/Want
Speaker(s):
Joy Forehand, Interim Vice President, Workforce & Community Success, Central New Mexico Community College
Dr. Klaus Tenbergen, Dean, School of Career and Technical Education, Bishop State Community College
Brianne McDonough, Interim Vice President, Economic and Business Development, Bristol Community College
Tadd Wamester, Sr. Director, Workforce & Government Partnerships, EnGen
Location: GALERIE 5
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Location: GALERIE 5
|
2026013014:3015:45 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
3:55 PM - 5:10 PM CST
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Gaining More Complete Access to State-Level Workforce Data and Using it More Effectively
Speaker(s):
David Baime, Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Policy Analysis, American Association of Community Colleges
Sandra Kurtinitis, President, Community College of Baltimore County
Michelle Van Noy, Director, Education and Employment Research Center, Rutgers University
Ms. Summer Kenesson, Director, Policy Research, Washington State Board For Community & Technical Colleges
Location: GALERIE 5
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Location: GALERIE 5
|
2026013015:5517:10 000
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FRI, JAN 30
|
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM CST
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Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing
Speaker(s):
Anna Goltermann, Project Manager, Workforce & Economic Development, American Association of Community Colleges
Mr. Steven Lehr, Director, Business Development, www.festo.com
J. Craig McAtee, Executive Director & CEO, National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers
Dr. Claire Korschinowski, Dean of Instruction, Clover Park Technical College
Location: GALERIE 5
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Location: GALERIE 5
|
2026013108:3009:45 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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|
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
|
Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
11:20 AM - 12:35 PM CST
|
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Location: GALERIE 5
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Location: GALERIE 5
|
2026013111:2012:35 000
|
SAT, JAN 31
|
|
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
|
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
|
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Location: GALERIE 5
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Location: GALERIE 5
|
2026012812:0016:00 037
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WED, JAN 28
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
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2026012909:3010:45 001
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THU, JAN 29
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM CST
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
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2026012910:5512:10 000
|
THU, JAN 29
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST
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Scaling Non-credit Credentials – Four Approaches
Speaker(s):
Sierra Elbert, President, Groom Curriculum
Rebecca Corbin, President & CEO, National Association For Community College Entrepreneurship
Dr. Justin Snyder, Senior Vice President, Student learning and Workforce Development, Alamance Community College
Misty Campbell, Coordinator Correctional Education, Austin Community College
Patti Hanson, Vice President Continuing Education & Economic Development, North Iowa Area Community College
Patricia Pierce, Groom Curriculum
Location: STUDIO 7-8
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
|
2026012914:3015:45 000
|
THU, JAN 29
|
|
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
3:55 PM - 5:10 PM CST
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|
Innovative Baccalaureate Solutions at Community Colleges
Speaker(s):
Terri Sandu, Director, Talent and Business Inovation, Lorain County Community College
Angela Kersenbrock, President, Seminole State College of Florida
Dr. Steven Gonzales, Chancellor, Maricopa Community College District
Molly Kostenbauder, Associate Vice President, Workforce Schools, Seminole State College
Location: STUDIO 7-8
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
|
2026012915:5517:10 000
|
THU, JAN 29
|
|
|
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
|
Friday, Jan 30, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST
|
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
|
2026013014:3015:45 000
|
FRI, JAN 30
|
|
|
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
|
Friday, Jan 30, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST
|
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
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2026013009:3010:45 000
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FRI, JAN 30
|
|
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM CST
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Delivering Student Services Across Credit and Non-Credit Programs in Workforce Development
Speaker(s):
Dr. Peter Jordan, President, Dutchess Community College
DeDe Griffith, Vice President Workforce Development, Temple College
Ms. Anita Belle, Director of Workforce Pathways, Hudson County Community College
Kevin Christian, Director, Academic & Student Affairs, American Association of Community Colleges
Dr. Linda Garcia, Executive Director, Center For Community College Student Engagement
Location: STUDIO 7-8
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
|
2026013010:5512:10 000
|
FRI, JAN 30
|
|
|
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
|
Friday, Jan 30, 2026
3:55 PM - 5:10 PM CST
|
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
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Location: STUDIO 7-8
|
2026013015:5517:10 000
|
FRI, JAN 30
|
|
|
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM CST
|
|
Opening Plenary: Deliberate by Design
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sunem Beaton-Garcia, President, Chippewa Valley Technical College
Betsy Conway, Lowe's Foundation
Dr. Charlotte Warren, President, Lincoln Land Community College
Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna, President, Monroe Community College
Dr. Stephanie Fujii, President, Arapahoe Community College
Ms. Jen Worth, SVP, Academic and Workforce Development, American Association of Community Colleges
Mr. Kermit Kaleba, Strategy Director, Lumina Foundation
Location: GRAND BALLROOM
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Location: GRAND BALLROOM
|
2026012816:3018:00 000
|
WED, JAN 28
|
|
|
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
|
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST
|
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Location: GRAND BALLROOM
|
Location: GRAND BALLROOM
|
2026012908:0009:00 000
|
THU, JAN 29
|
|
|
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
|
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM CST
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Lunch Plenary: Using Advanced Technology Trainings in Emerging Industries: Voices of EV Industry Leaders
Speaker(s):
Ricky Baeza, Staff Program Manager, Recruiting & Workforce Development, Tesla
Jeff Gaskill, Director, Education & Business Development, Snap-On
Ms. Jen Worth, SVP, Academic and Workforce Development, American Association of Community Colleges
Dr. David Widawsky, Director of United States Program, World Resources Institute
Location: GRAND BALLROOM
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Location: GRAND BALLROOM
|
2026012912:1514:00 000
|
THU, JAN 29
|
|
|
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
|
Friday, Jan 30, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST
|
|
Location: GRAND BALLROOM
|
Location: GRAND BALLROOM
|
2026013008:0009:00 000
|
FRI, JAN 30
|
|
|
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
|
Friday, Jan 30, 2026
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM CST
|
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Lunch Plenary: Activating AI Experience: Using Advanced Technologies for Your College and Students in Service to Changing Industry Needs
Speaker(s):
Lydia Logan, IBM
Seth Reznik, Microsoft Elevate, Microsoft
Ms. Adrienne Garber, Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist, Dell Technologies
Katy Nelson, Project Manager, Workforce & Economic Development, American Association of Community Colleges
Mrs. Gayle Manchin, Federal Co Chair, Appalachian Regional Commission
Dr. Greg Bianchi, Director of US & Global Partnership, Microsoft
Location: GRAND BALLROOM
|
Location: GRAND BALLROOM
|
2026013012:1514:00 000
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FRI, JAN 30
|
|
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
9:50 AM - 11:15 AM CST
|
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Brunch Plenary: Federal and State Policy Insights
Speaker(s):
David Baime, Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Policy Analysis, American Association of Community Colleges
Lisa Avery, President, Linn-Benton Community College
Dr. Walt Tobin, President, Orangeburg-Calhoun Tech College
Dr. Dean Fisher, President, College of Southern Idaho
Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges
Location: GRAND BALLROOM
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Location: GRAND BALLROOM
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2026013109:5011:15 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST
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LMI: How Do I Use the Data I Have? (And What Do I Do If I don’t Know Where to Look to Begin?)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Carlos Penaloza, Chancellor, Leeward Community College
Chandler Allen, Account Executive, Lightcast
Dr. Cathie Cline, Chancellor, University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College
Dr. Joshua Baker, President, Mountwest Community & Technical College
Dr. Jason Taylor, Assistant Professor, Higher Education, University of Utah
Location: GALERIE 3
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Location: GALERIE 3
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2026012909:3010:45 003
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THU, JAN 29
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM CST
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Building Trades: Construction
Speaker(s):
Cathy Tyler, Director of Workforce Development, Accreditation, and Customer Service, National Center for Construction Education Research
Lauren Norman, Senior Manager, Lowe's Foundation, Lowe's Foundation
Justin MacDougall, Associate Director, Apprenticeship Programs, Sante Fe Community College
Sara Emmanuel, Executive Officer, Director of Apprenticeship, Builders Association of North Central Florida
Dr. Elijio Marquez Veray, District Associate Dean, Trade & Industry Programs, Palm Beach State College
Location: GALERIE 3
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Location: GALERIE 3
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2026012910:5512:10 000
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THU, JAN 29
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST
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Building Trades: HVAC
Speaker(s):
Dr. Laura McCullough, President/CEO, Maysville Community & Technical College
Adam Hawkins, Professor, Maysville Community & Tech College
Jason Evertt, Regional Manager, Amatrol
Dr. R.E. Davis, Dean of Industry and Manufacturing Programs , Lamar State College Orange
Dr. James Crisp, Executive Director of Accreditation, HVAC Excellence
Jennifer Applebaum, Managing Director for Workforce Development, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Location: GALERIE 3
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Location: GALERIE 3
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2026012914:3015:45 000
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THU, JAN 29
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST
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Location: GALERIE 3
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Location: GALERIE 3
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2026013009:3010:45 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM CST
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Innovation and Success in a Sea of Change
Speaker(s):
Jo Alice Blondin, President, Clark State College
Lynda Villanueva, President, Lee College
L. Anthony Wise, President, Pellissippi State Community College
John Rainone, President, Mountain Gateway Community College
Brian Abernathy, General Manager, Convergent
Joseph April, Senior Partner, Convergent
Location: GALERIE 3
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Location: GALERIE 3
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2026013010:5512:10 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
3:55 PM - 5:10 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 3
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Location: GALERIE 3
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2026012915:5517:10 000
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THU, JAN 29
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 3
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Location: GALERIE 3
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2026013014:3015:45 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
3:55 PM - 5:10 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 3
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Location: GALERIE 3
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2026013015:5517:10 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM CST
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Industry Expectations for Skills-Based Hiring
Speaker(s):
Dr. Zarina Blankenbaker, President, Tarrant County College - Northwest Campus
Mr. Joe Sallustio, Vice President, Industry Engagement, Ellucian
Mr. J. Noah Brown, Senior Advisor for Workforce, Ellucian
Stephanie Schuler, NITIC Assistant Director, Columbus State Community College
Mr. Anthony Cordova, Vice Chancellor, California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
Location: GALERIE 3
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Location: GALERIE 3
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2026013108:3009:45 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
11:20 AM - 12:35 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 3
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Location: GALERIE 3
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2026013111:2012:35 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
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Preconference Session 1: Early Exposure to Long Term Success: K12 to CTE Models
Speaker(s):
Boyd Worsham, CEO, National Center for Construction Education Research
Dr. Tracy Hall, President, Southwest Tennessee Community College
Dr. Raymond Houston, Vice President for Instruction & Learning, Dutchess Community College
Anna Goltermann, Project Manager, Workforce & Economic Development, American Association of Community Colleges
Cathy Tyler, Director of Workforce Development, Accreditation, and Customer Service, National Center for Construction Education Research
Mr. Brent Bean, President, Build Mississippi
Stavan Corbett, Interim Executive Director - Division of Workforce and Economic Development, College of Southern Nevada
Jennifer Wilkerson, Vice President Innovation & Advancement, National Center for Construction Education Research
Kate Cinnamo, Executive Director, Explore The Trades
Ms. Kimberly Rawls, CTE Director, Marion County Carl Loftin Career & Technology Center
Location: GALERIE 3
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Location: GALERIE 3
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2026012810:0016:00 030
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WED, JAN 28
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM CST
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Location: RIVERVIEW 2
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Location: RIVERVIEW 2
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2026013018:0019:15 000
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FRI, JAN 30
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
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Location: GALERIE 1
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Location: GALERIE 1
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2026012811:0016:00 035
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WED, JAN 28
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
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Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST
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WED, JAN 28
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
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Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST
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2026012907:3017:00 000
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THU, JAN 29
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
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Friday, Jan 30, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST
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FRI, JAN 30
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM CST
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2026013107:3009:30 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
12:45 PM - 4:00 PM CST
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SAT, JAN 31
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
12:45 PM - 4:00 PM CST
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2026013112:4516:00 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM CST
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2026013112:4514:00 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM CST
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2026013112:4514:00 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
12:45 PM - 4:00 PM CST
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2026013112:4516:00 000
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SAT, JAN 31
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