The Orlando Future-Ready Workforce Summit

Lightcast and the Central Florida Semiconductor Engine are excited to convene this free one-day event! Gain data-driven insights and practical tips for building a future-ready workforce, and connect with leaders from education, workforce, and economic development in Florida and beyond.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 • 8:30 am
NEOCity, Osceola County, FL
OC Building • 194 NeoCity Way • Kissimmee, FL 34744

Orlando Future-Ready Workforce Summit

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Featured Speakers

Additional Speakers and Panelists

Joe Battista

Vice President, Workforce, Career and Professional Education


Valencia College

Nilda Blanco

Nilda Blanco

Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives


CareerSource Central Florida

Adrienne Johnston

Adrienne Johnston

President and CEO


CareerSource Florida

Jack W. Judy

Jack W. Judy

Deputy Director for Workforce Development


Florida Semiconductor Institute

J Alex Kelly

J. Alex Kelly

Secretary


FloridaCommerce

Rachel Ludwig

Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work


Florida Chamber of Commerce

Kevin O'Farrell

Dr. Kevin O'Farrell

Chancellor, Career, Technical and Adult Education


Florida Dept of Education

Collin Perciballi

Collin Perciballi

Senior Consultant


Lightcast

Jeremiah Swartz

Experiential Learning and Partnerships


NeoCity Academy

Why Attend?

Occupational and Wage Predictions

Actionable Labor Market Insights

Walk away better informed and better equipped to enable future-readiness, with labor market insight from Lightcast that will illuminate the emerging economic shifts shaping the future of your region. 

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Opportunities to Network and Connect

Future-readiness requires collaboration. No single sector or entity has the ability to go it alone. You’ll have a chance to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities with your peers from the workforce, economic development, and higher education sectors. 

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Practical Strategies

Bring back strategies, the latest research, and best practices that you can implement immediately in your organization or community to open up greater economic opportunity today, and tomorrow.

Agenda

Event Schedule

Order of events

About NeoCity

NeoCity is the epicenter of cutting-edge technology and innovation. 

In Osceola County, just 20-minutes from the Orlando International Airport, and nestled in the heart of Central Florida, NeoCity is a dynamic community that convenes collaboration between world-renowned universities, leading research institutions, and top-tier companies. The 500-acre technology park anchored by the Center for NeoVation, is a hub for research, development, and advanced packaging. The initiative has secured significant federal and state grant funding, exceeding half a billion dollars, solidifying Central Florida’s position as a major player in the reshoring of chip production in the U.S. Location: OC Building • 194 NeoCity Way • Kissimmee, FL 34744

NeoCity aerial view

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See you there?

Connect with colleagues, learn from experts, and discover how Central Florida can build a future-ready workforce! (If you previously filled out the save-the-date form via email, your registration is already confirmed. See you soon!)