WORKFORCE 2026

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WORKFORCE  2026
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Part I: Building the 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. Led by Andreas Brockmann, Apprenticeship Coordinator, United Grinding.
 






Tour of 1819 Innovation Hub



Part II: Succession Planning
Leadership Continuity for Long-Term Success
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. Led by Angel Beets, CEO, Gilman Partners.
 


Part 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 keynote, Mark Vossenaar explores the executive leadership responsibilities required to build alignment, champion new initiatives, and create the conditions for long-term success. Mark Vossenaar is a global business leader with more than 30 years of experience building and scaling international organizations across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.