The Smartland : Prepared, Agile and Empowered for the Future

Technology's profound and transformative impact on our society and workforce will not cease. To be prepared, Midwestern states must be on the forefront of anticipating change. The chair's agenda will explore this challenge by looking at how education and training intersects with our region's strengths in infrastructure, advanced technology, automation and energy, to allow the Midwest to be a premier location for success far into the future.

Speakers include:
Dr. Frederic Bertley, President & Chief Executive Officer, COSI
Jesse Heier, Executive Director, Midwestern Governors Association
John R. Kasich, Governor of Ohio