Date and Time
Thursday Aug 27, 2026
1:30 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
Location
1819 Innovation Hub
University of Cincinnati
2900 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Fees/Admission
EACC Members - Free
Non-Members - $50
Contact Information
Claudia Schroeder
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WORKFORCE 2026
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
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
MARK VOSSENAAR, GM Europe, AFB International
Agenda:
1:30-2:00 Registration & Networking
2:00-2:10 Welcome
2:10-2:15 Remarks by Event Sponsor Miller-Valentine
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
2:00-2:10 Welcome
2:10-2:15 Remarks by Event Sponsor Miller-Valentine
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
Talent & Skills
Global Excellence
Cocktail
Registrtation
