Join TechPoint, Indiana employers, higher education leaders and this summer’s class of Xterns for an interactive day focused on AI, talent and the future of work.
Register now to be part of the conversation.
NCAA Hall of Champions and Conference Center
700 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN
As AI changes how work gets done, the advantage will belong to organizations that know how to build teams with the skills technology cannot replace. Building the Workforce AI Can’t Replace brings together Indiana employers, educators and emerging talent for practical conversations about workforce strategy, AI adoption and how to better connect students to real business needs.
Held alongside TechPoint’s Xtern farewell gathering, the event will create space for industry leaders to learn, discuss, and engage directly with the next generation of talent. Xtern has long been designed to connect students with real-world work experience and stronger ties to Indiana’s tech ecosystem, making it a natural fit for a conversation about future-proofing the workforce.
Sally Reasoner, TechPoint’s VP of Talent Strategy, will open the day with an overview of the day’s format and objectives. She’ll also discuss the ways workforce development and AI adoption are more connected than ever.
Dr. Latha Ramchand, the inaugural chancellor of Indiana University Indianapolis, on the role of higher education in preparing talent for a rapidly-changing workplace. She’ll discuss why stronger connections between employers and students matter more than ever.
In this conversation, panelists from education and the workforce will discuss:
Participants move to assigned tables, with groups curated to include employers, educators, community leaders, Xterns and emerging talent in each group. Each table will have a facilitator and a scribe responsible for capturing key insights. Groups will have diverse levels of AI experience and adoption.
The goal of this session is to move beyond AI hype and explore how organizations are adapting work, talent and workforce strategies. We’ll capture common themes, notable examples, workforce implications and questions raised by students and employers.
What has AI already replaced? Tasks, workflows or activities that are now automated. Examples of productivity gains or operational improvements. What work is disappearing or changing.
What are you trying to get AI to replace? Repetitive or low-value work. Current challenges and barriers. Areas where organizations are actively experimenting.
What can’t AI replace? Skills, experiences and capabilities that remain uniquely human. What employers will increasingly value in future talent. How education and workforce systems should respond.
Participants will engage directly with Xterns as they showcase what they are building with AI. Employers and community leaders are encouraged to ask questions, provide feedback, explore how students are applying skills in real-world settings and better understand the strengths and perspectives of emerging talent.
The session is designed to create meaningful interaction between employers and the next generation of Indiana’s workforce.
Networking and informal discussion.
As AI changes how work gets done, organizations must rethink not only how they develop talent but how they create new ideas, products and businesses. This keynote will explore:
TechPoint’s Ginger Lippert will share top insights from the day, connecting ideas shared to what employers, educators and students can do next. She will preview the next Community Connect and introduce opportunities for continued engagement with TechPoint and the tech community.
Attendees will leave with clearer ideas for how to:
Community Connect attendees are invited to stay for the Xtern Farewell & Awards Lunch, where we’ll recognize exceptional interns, mentors and employer partners while celebrating another summer of connecting emerging talent with Indiana organizations. It’s a unique opportunity to meet the next generation of tech talent and see the impact of work-based learning in action. If you are interested in attending, RSVP for the lunch as part of your Community Connect registration.
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Join TechPoint, Indiana employers, higher education leaders and this summer’s class of Xterns for an interactive day focused on AI, talent and the future of work.
Register now to be part of the conversation.