Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning
Schedule
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel | Birmingham, AL
About this Event
About This Event
The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, Alabama Community College System and FuelAL, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), are proud to announce partnership in hosting the 2026 Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning. The Summit will take place in Birmingham, Alabama, at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, April 14-16, 2026.
The Summit will bring together employers, educators, economic developers and workforce professionals from across Alabama to learn best practices in talent retention & workforce development. Keynote speakers and panelists representing each sector will share their unique perspectives on how talent retention and work-based learning can benefit each component of a successful economy.
The Summit will also offer various breakout and panel sessions focused on topics such as apprenticeship, FAME, career pathways, and other work-based learning resources. Attendees will gain valuable workforce development tools and resources to better equip them.
Early Bird Registration
Ticket Pricing: $300
Registration Opens: Tuesday, January 20
Registration Closes: Saturday, February 28
Regular Registration
Ticket Pricing: $350
Registration Opens: Sunday, March 1
Registration Closes: Tuesday, March 31
Agenda At-A-Glance
Tuesday, April 14
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Registration & Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:45 PM | Opening Plenary & Breakout Sessions
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Welcome Reception
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Optional Evening Activities (Details Coming Soon)
Wednesday, April 15
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Plenary & Breakout Sessions
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Lunch & FAME Summit
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Optional Evening Activities (Details Coming Soon)
Thursday, April 16
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Closing Plenary Sessions
(Adjourn at 11:45 AM)
***Agenda is subject to change. Session details and speaker information will be posted as they are confirmed.
Where is it happening?
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, 2101 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North, Birmingham, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 250.00 to USD 2500.00
