ATDM Maritime Workforce Forum
Schedule
Wed Jun 03 2026 at 07:30 am to 05:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | Danville, VA
About this Event
Join us as we recognize and celebrate the transformative impact of the ATDM program as a proven national workforce solution. Don't miss out as we celebrate a major milestone: five years of ATDM and the impact it has had in advancing the maritime workforce. The event will highlight key accomplishments, industry partnerships and what’s ahead. It will also feature an exciting ribbon-cutting for Phase II of ATDM’s Maritime Training Center (MTC).
EVENT WEBSITE:
Please visit the official event website for the most up-to-date information.
WHERE TO STAY:
The Bee
(434) 234-9440
420 Patton St Danville, VA 24541
The Holbrook
(434) 234-5040
990 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541
Hampton Inn
(434) 793-1111
1098 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24540
Courtyard Marriott
(434) 791-2661
2136 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24540
Holiday Inn Express
(434) 793-4000
2121 Riverside Dr.
Danville, VA 24540
Wednesday, June 3
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Registration/Continental Breakfast
Info: All sessions in the IALR Great Hall unless otherwise noted.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Welcome
🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:50 AM
Introduction to ATDM
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:35 AM
Panel Discussion
Info: Benefits of Becoming an ATDM Industry Partner
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Keynote Address
Info: The Future of Defense/Technical Workforce Development and Tal
🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
BREAK
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:55 AM
Panel Discussion
Info: ATDM Graduates Perspective
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Buffet lunch
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:05 PM
Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA) Updates
🕑: 01:05 PM - 01:25 PM
Supporting Workforce Training and Development
Info: Through the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE)
🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:40 PM
BREAK
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:15 PM
Panel Discussion
Info: “Tools in your Toolkit to Improve the Workforce: Navy Funded Resources”
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Closing Remarks Reception/Tour Invitation/MTC Ribbon Cutting
Info: Travel to ATDM Maritime Training Center
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
MTC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Info: “Christening” of the USS Buffalo sail (recognition of key players who were instrumental the inception of ATDM) 5th anniversary of ATDM)
🕑: 03:20 AM - 05:00 PM
MTC Tours-light refreshments
Where is it happening?
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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