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March 3-5, 2027 | Washington, D.C.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Skills Summit brings together people from across the workforce, economy, policy, and education fields for two days of big ideas, real conversations, new connections, and action. Expect dynamic speakers, engaging sessions, and opportunities to learn from workers, businesses, advocates, and leaders who are closest to the challenges—and the solutions.
And you won’t just listen. You’ll exchange ideas, build relationships, and take what you’ve learned directly to policymakers on Capitol Hill.
The people shaping what's next
Hear from agenda-setters, community leaders, workers, business leaders, policymakers, and practitioners bringing fresh perspectives and real-world experience to the conversation.
Past speakers have included leaders like Jacob I. Hannah of Coalfield Development, who captivated the 2026 Summit with an on-the-ground perspective on building workforce systems rooted in dignity, opportunity, and local communities.
Conversations that inspire
Expect engaging conversations, diverse perspectives, powerful stories, big ideas, and opportunities to participate—not just listen.
Past sessions have tackled everything from AI’s real-world impact on workers and communities to finding common ground across worker and business perspectives.
Turn ideas into action
Take the conversation directly to Capitol Hill. The Summit's Hill Day gives you a unique opportunity to meet with members of Congress and their staff, share what’s happening in your community, and advocate for the workforce policies workers and businesses need.
At the 2026 Summit, participants held nearly 100 meetings with lawmakers, bringing the voices and priorities of their communities directly to Congress
"Thanks NSC for your thoughtful research and intentional curation of speakers! I feel energized to bring back the knowledge to continue to bridge the digital divide in Washington State."
