BHEF Convening Series
Arlington, VA
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From AI Panic to AI-Powered: How business and higher education innovated together to build the AI-powered workforce
As AI adoption accelerated and its impact on work evolved, the defining challenge for leaders was to ensure that education to employment systems were co-architected for lifelong learning and so that people, organizations, and regions were prepared to integrate and use AI productively and ethically.
At the BHEF Spring Convening, our national network of senior executives, university presidents, and public-sector leaders came together to:
- Reframe the AI Workforce Moment
- Learn from Arizona as a Leader
- Innovate Talent Systems That Scale
- Define what leaders must do to architect agile education to employment systems
Learn more, including how you can join the conversation, below.
2026 Spring Convening SpeakersView all
Agenda
Our Spring 2026 Convening took place Monday, March 23 through Wednesday, March 25, featuring a dynamic program that brought together senior executives, expert practitioners, and thought leaders for interactive sessions, in-depth discussions, and working groups with peer leaders from across the BHEF Network.
A History of World-Class Speakers
Over the years, BHEF has featured an exceptional roster of speakers, including Fortune 500 CEOs, senior executives from leading global companies, and university presidents, alongside government and nonprofit leaders—reflecting its commitment to bridging business, higher education, and public policy to drive workforce and economic innovation.
Sponsors
We are currently accepting sponsors at the Builder, Architect, and Luminary levels. All sponsors receive at least one guaranteed invitation for a senior executive to join the convening.
Interested in learning more? Contact Frank Avery, Managing Director, at frank.avery@bhef.com.
Spring 2026 Sponsors
Luminary Sponsor
