WORKFORCE 2026

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Name: WORKFORCE 2026
Date: August 27, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:
WORKFORCE  2026: 
The Executive Approach to Strategic Talent Development, Succession Planning & Leading Through Change

EVENT DETAILS (Download the flyer HERE)
Session I: Building Your Future Talent Pipeline
Turning Workforce Development into a Long-Term Business Strategy
Organizations struggling with workforce challenges are finding success by actively building their own talent pipelines. This session explores how investments in apprenticeships, internships, co-ops, and educational partnerships are generating measurable returns and a workforce better aligned with long-term business objectives.
 

Featured Speaker:
ANDREAS BROCKMANN, Apprenticeship Coordinator, United Grinding
Panelists: 
• Peter Feil, VP/GM, STOBER Drives
• Ryan Chalfant, Talent Acquisition Partner, Miller-Valentine

 


TOUR: 1819 Innovation Hub
1819 Innovation Hub
 
Session II: Succession Planning for Leadership Readiness
Leadership Continuity for Long-Term Success
objectives Don't leave leadership transitions to chance. This session explores how companies are identifying, developing, and preparing future leaders, while navigating both U.S. and European business cultures.

Featured Speaker:
ANGEL BEETS, CEO, Gilman Partners
Panelists: 
• John Stroia, President, Hamilton by Gunnebo
• Beth Harvey, Dir. People Development, Prysmian


 

Session III: Leading Organizational Change
Creating Alignment and Accountability from the Top Down
Successful organizations don't just adapt to change—they are led through it. In this closing presentation , we'll explore the executive leadership responsibilities required to build alignment, champion new initiatives, and create the conditions for long-term success. 

 
Featured Speaker:
MARK VOSSENAAR, GM Europe, AFB International

 

Agenda:
1:30-2:00           Registration & Networking
2:00-2:10           Welcome
2:10-2:15           Remarks by EACC Board President
2:15-3:00           Session I - Presentation + Panel
3:00-3:45           Tour of 1819 Innovation Hub + Break
3:45-4:30           Session II - Presentation + Panel
4:30-4:40           Remarks by Presenting Sponsor Clark Schaefer Hackett
4:40-5:00           Session III - Presentation
5:00-6:30           Networking/Cocktail
Event Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

  • Clark Schaefer Hackett

Talent & Skills

  • REDI Cincinnati

Global Excellence

  • Gilman Partners

Cocktail

  • Miller Valentine Construction

Registrtation

  • Emergent Hiring
Location:
1819 Innovation Hub
University of Cincinnati
2900 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Date/Time Information:
   
Contact Information:
Claudia Schroeder
Fees/Admission:
EACC Members - Free
Non-Members - $50