Future Readiness Conference

Save the Dates! November 14, 15, and 16, 2024


In October 2023, educators, academics and industry leaders from across the region attended the first Education Vanguard conference that featured presentations by leading technologists, innovators and faculty experts discussing the latest in technology and the expected impact on workplace, workforce and academia. 

Breakout sessions also featured area faculty from the Future Readiness Academy cohort presenting on best practices and how our region can support our students in the current and ongoing technological era.

2023 Event Schedule 

People taking notes at the Future Readiness Meeting

2023 Future Readiness Conference

The 2023 Future Readiness Conference was held on October 12, 13, and 14 at Regional Learning Alliance in Cranberry Township!

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Conference Registration - Closed/2024 Information Coming Soon!

Learn about cost, meals, lodging and more!

Faculty using Virtual Reality

Conference Workshops for Faculty in Higher Education - 2024 Details Coming Soon

2023: Choose between one of the two introductory level workshops to attend! Workshops on artificial intelligence and immersive reality are both available from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday October 12, 2023 before the Future Readiness Conference.

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Faculty - Industry Partnerships

Are you interested in joining a partnership with a faculty member, a K-12 teacher or both? We are hoping to build partnerships that will benefit all partners through an 8–12 month opportunity to choose a challenge (related to leading edge technologies or preparing the workforce) that will bring out the best in education and industry!

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Submit A Proposal - Proposal Period Closed/2024 Information Coming Soon

Before submitting proposals, read and learn more about recommended topics specific for businesses, industries, non-profits, faculty, and K-12!