Powering the Future: Talent, Education & Innovation Summit
Join the Chandler Chamber of Commerce for a full-day summit focused on the future of workforce development in our region. This premier event will bring together business leaders, HR professionals, educators, and workforce partners to explore the most pressing issues impacting talent attraction, retention, and readiness.
Insightful Panels & Practical Solutions
Attendees will gain insight from expert-led panels addressing every stage of the workforce pipeline, including:
- The Skills Gap Explained – Understanding the disconnect between industry needs and available talent
- From Preschool to Paychecks – Connecting early education to long-term workforce readiness
- Building Talent Together – Strategies for public-private partnerships that work
- The Internship Blueprint – How to build and scale internship programs that benefit students and businesses
- Finders Keepers: Build a Workforce that Lasts – Talent attraction and retention strategies that actually work
- Smart Tech, Smarter Teams – Leveraging AI and automation to enhance human potential
Chandler Career Fair & Talent Connection
The afternoon will feature a career fair showcasing industry leaders and workforce partners across a variety of sectors. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with emerging talent, strengthen recruitment pipelines, and highlight your company or organization as an employer of choice.
Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for:
- Business Owners & Executives
- Human Resource Professionals
- Education Leaders & Career Counselors
- Workforce & Economic Development Stakeholders
- Government & Nonprofit Leaders
If you’re invested in the future of work, this conference is not to be missed.
About the Chandler Chamber
Representing over 175,000 employees from over 1,700 member businesses, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce has brought the East Valley together for over 100 years. The Chandler Chamber champions both small businesses and established corporations by providing innovative workforce development programming, by advocating for employers at the city and state level, and by providing collaborative opportunities through economic updates, industry-specific roundtables, a young professionals series, and more.
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
7:45 AM - 3:00 PM MST
Location
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Agave Room
2626 East Pecos Road
Chandler, Arizona 85225
*The event will be held at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the Agave Room on the southwestern most corner of campus on Pecos Road and Emmett Drive. Please look for a Chandler Chamber sign.
Fees/Admission
$25 Members
$45 Non-Members
Chandler Career Fair Booths
$200 Members
$250 Non-Members
Contact Information
Carly Wakefield
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