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SUMMARY:LaunchCode's Shift Tech Transformation Summit
DESCRIPTION:The unpredictable tech talent landscape is constantly making headlines. But how do we distinguish buzz versus blueprint?\n\nThink beyond the headlines and dive deeper into talent strategy from industry leaders at LaunchCode's third annual Shift Tech Transformation Summit - live and in-person for the first time!\n\nLaunchCode is convening top tech professionals\, thought leaders and fellow workforce developers during a half-day\, morning summit on Thursday\, May 4 covering the recruiting\, hiring\, and skilling landscape of the tech industry. Are you charged with shaping your company's next generation of talent? Don't miss this crucial conversation and networking opportunity!\n\nShift Tech Transformation Summit is part of a series.\n\n8:30 AM\n\nDoors Open \n\n \n\n9:00 AM - 9:45 AM  \n\nPanel Discussion: "The New Talent Landscape"\n\n \n\nThe state of the tech world is constantly changing and evolving\; this panel brings together change makers that work to create a strong tech ecosystem for Kansas City talent. This talk will be about what is working\, what is needed and where we are going. You'll leave this panel with a clearer course of action for any company needing to source tech talent!\n\n \n\n10:00 AM - 10:45 AM  \n\nRoundtable Think Tanks: Tech Talent Goals and Barriers\n\n \n\nKansas City is poised to be a leading tech city. Like a game of Chutes and Ladders\, getting our city's best talent takes skill\, tenacity\, and opportunity. What are the barriers that make building a diverse tech pipeline challenging? Join in this one-of-a-kind think tank discussion to see if you can tackle KC tech's biggest talent barriers.\n\n \n\n11:00 AM - 11:45 AM \n\nPanel Discussion: "The Firsts - Building a Tech Career as a First"\n\n \n\n"The Firsts" is a panel featuring anecdotes and experiences from those who were "first" in tech. We will take a look at the sometimes amusing interactions that we can all relate to\, when we are the "new kid". What is it like when you are the first to build a tech career? Participants will walk away with insight for what it is to be part of a diverse workforce.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p helvetica="" neue=""><span style="font-family:arial\;">The unpredictable tech talent landscape is constantly making headlines. But how do we distinguish buzz versus blueprint?</span></p>\n\n<p helvetica="" neue=""><span style="font-family:arial\;">Think beyond the headlines and dive deeper into talent strategy from industry leaders at LaunchCode&rsquo\;s third annual Shift Tech Transformation Summit - live and in-person for the first time!</span></p>\n\n<p helvetica="" neue=""><span style="font-family:arial\;">LaunchCode is convening top tech professionals\, thought leaders and fellow workforce developers during a half-day\, morning summit on Thursday\, May 4 covering the recruiting\, hiring\, and skilling landscape of the tech industry. Are you charged with shaping your company&rsquo\;s next generation of talent? Don&rsquo\;t miss this crucial conversation and networking opportunity!</span></p>\n\n<p helvetica="" neue=""><span style="font-family:arial\;">Shift Tech Transformation Summit is part of a series.</span></p>\n\n<div><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>8:30 AM<br />\nDoors Open&nbsp\;</strong></span></div>\n\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>9:00 AM - 9:45 AM <span style="white-space:pre"> </span></strong></span></div>\n\n<div><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Panel Discussion: </strong>&quot\;The New Talent Landscape&quot\;</span></div>\n\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div><span style="font-family:arial\;">The state of the tech world is constantly changing and evolving\; this panel brings together change makers that work to create a strong tech ecosystem for Kansas City talent. This talk will be about what is working\, what is needed and where we are going. You&#39\;ll leave this panel with a clearer course of action for any company needing to source tech talent!</span></div>\n\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>10:00 AM - 10:45 AM <span style="white-space:pre"> </span></strong></span></div>\n\n<div><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Roundtable Think Tanks:</strong> Tech Talent Goals and Barriers</span></div>\n\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div><span style="font-family:arial\;">Kansas City is poised to be a leading tech city. Like a game of Chutes and Ladders\, getting our city&#39\;s best talent takes skill\, tenacity\, and opportunity. What are the barriers that make building a diverse tech pipeline challenging? Join in this one-of-a-kind think tank discussion to see if you can tackle KC tech&#39\;s biggest talent barriers.</span></div>\n\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>11:00 AM - 11:45 AM<span style="white-space:pre"> </span></strong></span></div>\n\n<div><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Panel Discussion: </strong>&quot\;The Firsts - Building a Tech Career as a First&quot\;</span></div>\n\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div><span style="font-family:arial\;">&quot\;The Firsts&quot\; is a panel featuring anecdotes and experiences from those who were &quot\;first&quot\; in tech. We will take a look at the sometimes amusing interactions that we can all relate to\, when we are the &quot\;new kid&quot\;. What is it like when you are the first to build a tech career? Participants will walk away with insight for what it is to be part of a diverse workforce.</span></div>\n
LOCATION:Keystone CoLAB 800 East 18th Street Kansas City\, MO 64108
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URL:https://business.kctechcouncil.com/events/details/launchcode-s-shift-tech-transformation-summit-1034
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