Summit Agenda Summary

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
Pre-Conference reception and viewing of the new Kentucky Show! hosted by the Bingham Fellows.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008
Galt House East
Registration & Continental Breakfast (7:30 AM - 8:00 AM)
Program (8:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Developing the Wired65 Regional Competitiveness Strategy:
TIP Strategies and Next Generation Consulting will present findings from our 26 County Region which will highlight the key elements of success for our Region.

Regional Efforts from around the Nation:
Representatives from Denver and Purdue will discuss initiatives developed in their regions from WIRED (Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development) grants.

Luncheon:
Keynote – Ms. Rebecca Ryan
Founder of Next Generation Consulting

Next Generation Consulting has been studying the work and community preferences of young talent, aged 20-40, since 1998. In that time, they’ve talked with over 25,000 people – most of them young, knowledge workers – who have shared their work and life preferences. Join NGC founder, Rebecca Ryan, author of the groundbreaking report, “Hot Jobs – Cool Communities,” and “Live First, Work Second” to learn how to respond to this next generation of talent.

Building Our 21st Century Community Town Hall Meeting:
A town hall meeting will be moderated by Mr. Bill Goodman (KET). A panel of dynamic regional leaders along with audience participation will provide an exciting opportunity to present ideas addressing the findings and issues affecting our region.