

Keynotes
OPENING SESSION
Wednesday, July 23, 8:30–9:45
(Continental Breakfast: 7:45–8:30)

Dr. Kevin J. Fleming
Founder and CEO
Catapult
Dissatisfied with the status quo, Dr. Kevin Fleming has dedicated over two decades advancing career education forward as a former business faculty member, Dean of Career & Technical Education, and community college Vice President. He works tirelessly towards an educational model that is flexible, purpose-driven, student-focused, and career-minded. He currently serves as the Founder and CEO of Catapult, which delivers the world’s best thought leaders, through hybrid-flexible masterclasses, that truly inform, motivate, and transform our institutions forward faster. Energetic, passionate, & principled, he believes in the power of education to transform lives.
Dr. Fleming has produced multiple, viral animation videos including Success in the New Economy, and he has written four books including the educational bestseller, (Re)Defining the Goal. He has elevated Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs nationally through inspirational professional development, and he has secured and managed over $85 Million in grants to advance economic & educational opportunity.
Dr. Fleming’s message encourages every education leader and stakeholder to support America’s talented learners to make informed career decisions through the development of the 4 skills necessary for true success: academic skills, life skills, employability skills, and technical skills. He is a passionate advocate ensuring all students intentionally equip their potential, enter the labor market with a competitive advantage, and find their purpose on purpose.
CLOSING SESSION PANEL
Thursday, Aug 1, 12:15–1:30
Industry Perspectives: Technological Drivers, Workforce Needs, & Critical Partnerships
The panel will focus on addressing current and emerging industry drivers including future workforce needs, cultivation, development and maintenance of essential partnerships and education and training initiatives.

Mary Slowinski
Moderator
PI, Working Partners Workshops

Greg Mosier, Ed.D.
President, Kansas City Kansas Community College

Greg Mosier, Ed.D.
President, Kansas City Kansas Community College

Melissa Chapman
Regional Innovation Officer, KC BioHub

Brad Conrad, Ph.D.
Education and Workforce Development Manager, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)