Name
Day 2 Keynote and Panel: Skills That Move the World
Date & Time
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Speakers
Prof. Fernando Garibay, Garibay Institute
Denise Yap, Synchrony Foundation
Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, Ph.D., The DeBruce Foundation
Janelle Duray, Jobs for America's Graduates
Emily Dickens, SHRM
Prof. Fernando Garibay Denise Yap Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, Ph.D. Janelle Duray Emily Dickens
Description

The Vision: Moving beyond the technicalities of AI to explore the "Human Spirit in the Digital Age." We will challenge the next generation to bridge the gap between technical trades, academia, and the future of work. Featuring panelists Leigh Anne Taylor Knight (DeBruce Foundation), Denise Yap (Synchrony Foundation), Emily Dickens (Chief Administrative Officer, SHRM), and Janelle Duray (Jobs for America's Graduates)

Location Name
Main Stage
Full Address
Long Beach Convention Center
300 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
United States
Session Type
Keynote