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Global Conference 2025

Upskill Battle: The Race to Rewire America's Workforce

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AI is already displacing entire sectors of American workers, from software engineers to music producers. But even in an age of machines, we will still need teachers, construction workers, airline pilots, visionary leaders to design our world, and inspired, driven young people to keep it running. As the meaning of "essential" human work changes, what are the critical skills people of all ages and backgrounds need to succeed? This session will highlight emerging approaches to building meaningful collaborations, training in-demand skills, and providing just-in-time education to lead the US through the next workforce revolution. 

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    Moderator

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    Ben Wildavsky

    Author, "The Career Arts," Visiting Fellow, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Speakers

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    Arthur Bilger

    CEO and Founder, Working Nation
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    Michael Ellison

    Co-Founder and CEO, CodePath
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    Lisa Gevelber

    Founder, Grow With Google; Chief Marketing Officer, Americas Region, Google
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    Mike Kubzansky

    CEO, Omidyar Network
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    Artis Stevens

    President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America