K-16 AI Convening
Work Ready in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Equipping Students for Careers in an AI-Powered World
K-16 Regional Convening
Friday, September 25, 2026
San Diego Mesa College
This interactive regional convening will explore how AI is being integrated across industries and provide practical strategies for aligning curriculum, career pathways, and student experiences with workforce needs. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to help students thrive in an AI-enabled economy.
High School, Adult Ed, Community College and University Educators are invited to join us to learn how AI is transforming today’s workforce:
Hear what AI skills employers seek in entry-level talent
Align curriculum with workforce needs
Prepare students for AI-enabled careers
Connect with industry and workforce leaders
Register your interest in attending the K-16 Collaborative Regional AI Convening by Friday, September 18, 2026.
We encourage you to register your interest now! Due to capacity restrictions, registration will close when full, and is not guaranteed to stay open until Sept 18th.
Due to limited capacity, we want to ensure that all K-16 segments and content areas are represented. Be on the lookout for an email to confirm your registration and a calendar invitation!
Segments = High School, Adult Education, Community College and University, Employer, Workforce Partner
*Please note that submitting the registration form does not guarantee registration. Registrations will be confirmed via separate email no later than Monday, September 21, 2026. San Diego and Imperial County educators and industry will receive priority confirmation.
Convening Details:
- AUDIENCE:
High School, Adult Education, Community College, and University Educators & Administrators across all programs/pathways
(Teachers, College/University Faculty, Department Chairs, Instructional Coordinators, Counselors, TOSAs, Administrators, Deans, Assistant Deans, Program Leads)
Employers & Workforce Partners - WHEN: Friday, September 25, 2026
Breakfast & Check-in at 8:30am
Event at 9:00 am – 3:00pm - WHERE: San Diego Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
MC 211 (Mesa Commons) - WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE SUMMIT:
- Hear what AI skills employers seek in entry-level talent
- Align curriculum with workforce needs
- Prepare students for AI-enabled careers
- Connect with industry and workforce leaders
- FREE REGISTRATION & PARKING
Continental breakfast and lunch provided
TENTATIVE AGENDA – detailed agenda is coming soon!
8:30-9:00 am Check-in & Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:15 am Welcome, Details for the Day
9:15-9:50 am Data Presentations from SDREDC and SDWP
9:50-10:35 am Industry Panel
10:35-10:50 am Transition
10:50-12:10 pm Industry-Driven Discussions (industry & educators)
12:10-12:50 pm Hosted Lunch
12:50-1:30 pm Educator Panel
1:30-1:45 pm Transition
1:45-3:00 pm Educator Breakouts (educators only)
Questions about the event? Email christine@k16talentpipeline.org
Speakers, Panelists & Facilitators
Coming soon!
Bridgette Coleman
Program Manager, Talent Initiatives
Teddy Martinez
Vice President, Strategic & Policy Initiatives