VETS2INDUSTRY 2026 Action Summit
About this Event
Findings from the three virtual sessions move into the October 22–24 in-person Action Summit, where the three focus areas are considered together to develop coordinated recommendations for policymakers, VSOs/nonprofits, and employers.
October 22 – Policymakers
Policy, funding, regulatory, and systems-level recommendations. 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.Keynote session featuring Margarita Devlin, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Evening reception: 6:00–7:00 PM.
October 23 – VSOs / Nonprofits
Program design, referral pathways, best practices, coordination, and changes veteran-serving organizations can implement. 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
October 24 – Employers
Recruiting, hiring, onboarding, retention, career development, and how employers can better attract and support veteran talent. 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Who Should Be in the Room
- Policymakers and government leaders
- Veteran service organizations and nonprofits
- Employers, HR, and veteran-talent leaders
- Researchers and veteran-serving practitioners
- Veterans and families with lived experience
What We Are Building
- Prioritized recommendations for policymakers
- Best-practice guidance for VSOs and nonprofits
- Employer guidance for recruiting, retaining, and developing veteran talent
- Evidence and insights that can inform V2I's National Veteran Action Plan and Veteran Intelligence Platform
Where This Leads
This is a working summit – participants are invited to contribute, challenge assumptions, and help shape the recommendations. Insights from all three virtual sessions come together here.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00
