2026 INNOVATORS by Design Conference

Convenes business, education, and community partners to highlight the endeavors of local workforce programs, partnership and more.
About this Event

Innovators by Design offers a unique opportunity for workforce, education and intermediary organizations to discuss new strategies and ideas that can help maximize career pathway initiatives, business engagement services and workforce development programming. This annual event allows attendees to connect with regional partners over common goals, ideas, and inspirations. Our goal is to help you get the most out of your partnerships. This year's conference will include the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County Annual Meeting and updates.

AGENDA

• 7 :30 - 8:00 am - Registration & Breakfast
• 8:00 – 8:45 am - WIB Annual Meeting & Updates
• 8 :45 - 9:45 am - Keynote address
• 9:50 - 10:10 am - Networking break
• 1 0:10 - 11:00 am - Breakout session 1
• 11:00 - 11:20 am - Networking break
• 1 1:20 - 12:10 am - Breakout session 2
• 1 2:10 - 1:00 pm - Lunch & plenary activity
• 1 :00 - 1:45 pm - INNOVATORS by Design Awards presentation
• 1 :45 - 2:00 pm - Closing remarks