Description

Join TAG & TAG-Ed for a groundbreaking summit that bridges education, technology, and policy. This event will explore Georgia's innovative approach to computer science education and workforce development. Discover how strategic legislation, cutting-edge curriculum, and industry collaboration are reshaping the tech talent pipeline.

Key Highlights: 

• Panels featuring state leaders, educators, and technology professionals.
• Strategies for increasing participation among underrepresented groups in technology careers.
• Discussions on aligning education with workforce needs.
• Insights into Georgia's computer science graduation requirements.

Learn how we're preparing for the next generation of tech talent through comprehensive policy, education, and workforce development initiatives. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, industry leader, or tech enthusiast, this summit offers critical insights into Georgia's technological future.

Agenda Highlights:

8:30–9:30 AM: HR Roundtable: Unlocking Talent Pipelines with Apprenticeships

9:00 AM: Registration Opens

9:00–10:00 AM: Networking Coffee Hour

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Welcome & Introduction

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Spotlight Sessions: Legislative & Workforce Leadership

• Legislative Leaders: 
  • Anthony Owen, III, Senior Director of State Government Affairs, Code.org
  • Ananias Williams, III, Chief Information Officer, Georgia Department of Revenue
  • Legislative Q & A Session
• Tech Workforce Leaders: 
  • Donna Ennis, Associate VP, Georgia AIM
  • Stephen Kamanũ Ichatha, Senior Program Manager, Google
  • Beverly Wright, VP Data Science & AI, Wavicle
  • Tech Workforce Q & A Session
    

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Break

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Keynote

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Tech Workforce & Legislative Panel Discussions

• Featured Legislative Panelists: 
  • State Rep. Bethany Ballard, Chair of the House Education Subcommittee on Curriculum
  • State Rep. Arlene Beckles, 96^th District
  • State Rep. Brad Thomas - Chairman of the House Special Committee on Resource Planning; Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation
• Featured Tech Workforce Panelists:
  • Moderator: Noelle London, CEO, illoominus
  • Panelists:
    • Charlinda Catchings, Manager, Government Affairs, Cisco Systems
    • Michael Caldwell, Mayor of Woodstock
    • Justin Haight, Director of Talent Partnerships, Metro Atlanta Chamber
    • LaShaun Solomon, AVP, Strategic Partnerships, Pyramid Consulting

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