Purpose:

With more than 6,000 technology-related job openings reported across the Kansas City region, employers and job seekers share a common challenge: connecting the right talent to the right opportunities.

Join business leaders, hiring managers, workforce organizations, educators, and training providers for an engaging discussion on the strengths, gaps, and opportunities within Kansas City's technology workforce ecosystem. Together, we will explore hiring trends, talent development, workforce readiness, and collaborative strategies that help employers access qualified talent while creating stronger pathways to sustainable careers. When industry, education, and workforce partners work together, everyone wins.

Key Discussion Areas

• The current state of Kansas City's technology workforce
• Employer hiring needs and workforce trends
• Technology talent supply and demand
• Workforce readiness and in-demand skills
• The role of education and training providers
• Collaborative solutions for strengthening the regional talent pipeline