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Future Readiness Conference: October 2023

2024 Future Readiness Conference

2024 Education Vanguard: Future of Work – Moving On From Disruption

November 14, 15 & 16, 2024

Venue: Fred Rogers Conference Center

300 Fraser Purchase Road Latrobe, PA 15650 

Register Now

The Future Readiness Academy at Penn State New Kensington is proud to announce its 2024 regional conference: Education Vanguard: Future of Work – Moving on From Disruption.   

In November 2024, educators, academics, and industry leaders from across the region are invited to attend the Education Vanguard Conference that features presentations by leading technologists, innovators and faculty experts discussing the latest in technology and the expected impact on workplace, workforce and academia 

Please join us as we work together to create a community where universities and faculty prepare new leaders with skills in hardware and software, as well as the ability to problem solve, plan, evaluate, make decisions and communicate, in their fields and to their communities large and small. We want communities where those serving in K-12 schools and colleges are abreast of the most important skills their students will need immediately upon graduation, with an ability to identify new information and tools as they arise, as well as to continue to learn as needed. We are looking for a community of leaders in industry, business, non-profit and think tanks who are fearlessly moving forward, knowing that they can share their needs with the community, for people able to lead, learn, and produce, as well as resources for investigating questions relevant to their and our successes.

2024 Theme:

Future of Work – Moving on From Disruption

Conference Costs:

  • Individuals can attend the event at NO COST thanks to the project being part of the SWPA New Economy Collaborative funded by a Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant.
  • Lunch is included on Thursday, Nov. 14 
  • Breakfast and Lunch are included on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 16 

Additional Opportunities

  • Workshops for Higher Education Faculty - 2024 Information Coming Soon
  • Tech Playground
  • Exhibition Booth Information
  • Conference Proposal Submission Information

2024 Hotel Information:

For attendees needing hotel accommodations, a limited number of rooms are being held at the SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Latrobe, located at 115 Arnold Palmer Dr. Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650.  (Hotel cost is not included in conference registration.) 

Conference Schedule

Event Agenda

Agenda is being updated daily. Check back for updates prior to the event!

Also, check out a list of confirmed speakers for this year's event!

2024 Speakers and Presenters

Future of Work Events for Faculty​

  • What is Future Readiness?
  • Future of Work Faculty Academy of SWPA
    • Workshop Agenda—February 14, 2025
  • Future of Work Faculty Academy of SWPA Spring Forum 2025–Research, Growth, and the Workforce
    • Spring Forum 2025 Schedule
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    • Conference Registration & Information
    • 2024 Conference Speakers
    • Request for Proposals
    • Education Vanguard Conference: Exhibition Booth
    • What is the Education Vanguard Conference Tech Playground?
  • Industry 4.0 Technologies Survey Among Faculty at Southwestern PA Colleges and Universities - 2024
  • Program Archives
    • Future Readiness Newsletter Archives
    • What is Future Readiness?
  • Future Readiness Initiative Partners
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