Tech Talent
at Scale

World-Class Expertise for Upskilling Nashville’s Workforce


Tuesday, April 8  |  8–10:30 a.m.

Student Life Center, Vanderbilt University

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A Breakfast Seminar and Networking Event


Join the Alliance for a pivotal discussion on strengthening Nashville’s tech talent pipeline. Hear insights from best-in-class programs, and explore strategies to attract, develop and retain top-tier tech talent. The event will help amplify and promote the great resources and programs that exist as well identify new and novel collaborative solutions that can help bring high-paying jobs to more Nashvillians and position the region as a premier center for innovation.

Interested in showcasing a workforce initiative or program? Reserve dedicated table space in the breakfast “networking café.”

Featuring

  • Showcases of best-in-class talent programs transforming centers of innovation in the United States

  • Interactive panel discussion on applying strategies locally

  • “Networking café” showcasing innovation and workforce programs

Stephanie Coleman

Host and Moderator

Stephanie Coleman

President & CEO

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

AGENDA

8:008:30 a.m.

Registration, Networking and Breakfast

Enjoy coffee and breakfast in our “networking café.”

8:308:40 a.m.

Welcome

Sally ParkerStephanie Coleman

Sally Parker, Associate Vice Chancellor, Government and Community Relations, Vanderbilt University
Stephanie Coleman, President and CEO, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

8:409:10 a.m.

Jose Ortiz Jr.Stephanie Cafaro

National Excellence Showcase

Jose Ortiz, Consultant, Ortiz Strategies NY
Former Vice President of Public Sector Innovation and External Affairs, Pursuit
Stephanie Cafaro, Managing Director of Recruiting, COOP

9:109:40 a.m.

Jamari Brown Dr. Johannah B. WilliamsClifton Harris

Local Showcase Panel

Jamari Brown, Senior Director, Economic and Community Development, Mayor’s Office
Dr. Johannah Williams, VP of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development, Nashville State Community College
Clifton Harris, President and CEO, Urban League of Middle Tennessee

9:4010:00 a.m.

Audience Q&A and Closing

10:0010:30 a.m.

Networking

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Additional speakers to be announced.

Nashville Innovation Alliance

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info@nashvilleinnovationalliance.org

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