WSG 17th Annual Massachusetts Jobs and Workforce Summit

Registration & Networking

Summit Welcome

Fireside Chat

Keynote

Growing Massachusetts: Finding Talent in a Shrinking Labor Market

Massachusetts' competitive strength has always been its talent, yet employers statewide continue to face challenges in hiring. An aging population, slowing labor force growth, outmigration, and federal immigration uncertainty are making it increasingly difficult for employers to find the talent they need to grow. At the same time, employers have significant opportunities to tap new and underutilized talent pools while rethinking how they recruit, develop, and retain workers. This conversation will explore what Massachusetts must do to expand its workforce, strengthen talent pipelines, and remain economically competitive over the next decade.

Lunch, Networking and Awards

Preparing the Next Generation: Building Pathways from Education to Employment

The Workplace of Tomorrow: How AI, Automation, and People Are Changing Work

AI is transforming the workplace, but technology is only part of the story. Employers are also navigating automation, shifting workforce demographics, evolving employee expectations, and the need for continuous learning models. As these forces converge, organizations are rethinking how work gets done, the skills employees need to succeed, and what the workplace of the future will look like. This panel will explore how Massachusetts is adapting to these changes, how AI can augment rather than replace workers, and what Massachusetts must do to prepare its workforce for the next generation of jobs while remaining globally competitive.

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