AREA’s First Annual Regional Workforce Summit 2026
July 23 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!
Main Keynote Session - 8:30am - 10:15pm
Introduction by CNM President Tracy Hartzler then session led by Keynote Speaker Mark Perna who will dive into regional workforce development initatives, what that would look like, who needs to drive it.
K-12 Discussion Panel - 10:30am - 11:15am
Moderated by United Way of Central New Mexico President, Rodney Prunty, who will lead the panel of workforce experts around the problems facing New Mexico’s workforce and solutions on the horizon.
Technician Economy Presentation - 11:25am - 12pm
Prestation by AREA and CNM around the workforce alignment for Industry leaders and Technician Economy program launched nationally.
Breakout Sessions & Lunch - 12pm - 1:35pm
Five breakout sessions covering a wide range of topics and discussions designed to provide information, connection and facilitate a working strategy around pressing topics.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
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