Cyber Summit 

 Addressing Cyber Workforce Shortage and Youth Violence

Summit Date: Friday, February 24, 2023

Time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST

Place: Washington Marriott Marquis Hotel, Catholic University Room

Summit Schedule

Session 1: Cyber & Construction Workforce Reentry Roundtable

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM (Speaker Check-in: 7:45 AM)

Overview: Take part in conversation with government leaders, reentry program coordinators, technology executives.  Discuss ideas to address the nation’s cyber and construction workforce shortages and the surge in violence by providing cyber education, construction skills training, coaching, mentorship and job placement for incarcerated young adults. What are the challenges for such programs?  Where are possible resources to support this work? Share and hear about reentry program successes.

Session Schedule

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM - Welcome and Recognition of Sponsors - Talib I. Karim, STEM4US! Executive Director 

8:10 AM - 8:15 AM: Introduction of Moderator and Speakers

8:15 AM - 8:55 AM: Moderator led Q&A

8:55 AM - 9:35 AM: Audience Q&A

9:35 AM - 9:45 AM: Close

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM: Networking Session

 Confirmed Speakers

• Dr. Ron Watson, Maryland State Senator

• Robert Blackwell, CyTech Services LLC 

• Michael Jones, Pyramid Technologies, LLC CEO

• Representative from Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office

• Sharifah Masten, Mission2Change - Moderator

Session 2: Special Presentation of STEM4US! Cyber & Construction Skills Reentry Program

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Speaker Check-in - 9:00 AM)

Theme: What Investment Is Needed To Build A Pipeline Of Cyber & Construction Workers To Protect Our Nation. 

Overview: Cyber threats to our nation are rising. To protect our nation we need thousands and thousands more cyber workers. If ensuring the resiliency and energy infrastructure is a top priority, what investment must be made to create a pipeline of cyber workers to accomplish this mission?  Participate in a conversation to discuss the investments needed to boost the quality and quantity of cyber workers. Opportunities for cyber training funding from recent legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act, Jobs and Reduction Act, and Chip Act will also be highlighted during the conversation.

Session Schedule

9:00 AM: Speaker Registration

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM: Welcome & Introduction of Moderator and Speakers

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM: Moderator led Q&A

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM: Audience Q&A

11:20 AM - 11:30 AM: Close

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM - Networking Session 

Confirmed Speakers

• Talib Karim, STEM4US! Executive Director

• David Owens, STEM4US! Chairman, Former EEI Executive Vice President 

Session 3: Technology & Education Leaders Luncheon

Time: 11:45 AM - 1:20 PM (Speaker Check-in 10:45 AM)

Overview: Our country’s health, banking, and energy systems are at risk of being victims of a cyber attack.  To fill the openings for cybersecurity jobs alone, our nation’s education system has to produce an additional 700,000 cyber trained workers.  This conversation seeks to examine what changes, resources and partnerships are needed for our nation’s schools, colleges, and after-school programs to fill the gap.  In addition, speakers will offer views on how the nation can educate more students for cyber jobs when teachers are leaving their field in record numbers.   

Schedule

• 11:45 AM - 11:55 AM: Welcome & Introduction of Moderators and Speakers

• 11:55 AM - 12:45 PM: Moderator led Q&A

• 12:45 PM - 1:10 PM: Audience Q&A

• 1:10 PM - 1:20 PM: Close

• 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM: Networking Session

Confirmed Speakers

• Linwood Wetherington, Salesforce

• Quiana Bannerman, Instructional Supervisor, Department of Career and Technical Education with Prince George's County Public Schools

• Dr. Denise Wright, Consultant, K-12 & Higher Education Specialist  

• Rufus Little, Oracle - Moderator 

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Break for Guests Observing Jummah (Friday) Salat

Where: Howard University Room

Session 4: Legislative Roundtable

Time: 1:40 PM - 3:00 PM (Speaker Check-in 12:40 PM)

Session Schedule 

1:40 PM - 1:50 PM: Welcome & Introduction of Moderators and Speakers

1:50 PM - 2:25 PM: Moderator led Q&A

2:25 PM - 2:50 PM: Audience Q&A

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM: Close 

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM: Networking Session

Overview: Take part in a conversation with legislative leaders on opportunities to secure funding for your nonprofit, school or business.  Learn about resources to offer training, mentoring, and job placement to youth and adults alike.  Make contacts to assist your program targeting potential workers who are currently or formerly incarcerated. 

Confirmed Panelists

• Charles Carithers, Cornerstone Group

• Jimmy Williams, Executive Director, Washington Literacy Center

• David Owens, STEM4US! Chairman - Moderator

Session 5: Agriculture Leaders Roundtable

Time: 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM (2:15 PM Speaker Check-In)

Schedule 

• 3:15 PM - 3:25 PM: Welcome & Introduction of Moderators and Speakers

• 3:25 PM - 3:50 PM: Moderator led Q&A

• 3:50 PM - 4:20 PM: Audience Q&A

• 4:20 PM - 4:45 PM: Close 

• 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking Session

Overview: Agriculture technology holds the key to unlocking the future of food systems that are more sustainable, profitable, and have potential to end world hunger.  Thousands of new workers are needed to fund this next generation of agriculture industry growth.  Learn what schools and agriculture leaders can do to better prepare students to fuel innovation in agriculture. Hear about federal, state and local grants and private industry partnerships.  This session seeks feedback from Agriculture leaders including farmers, equipment manufacturers, innovators, technology firms, educators, government representatives, and funding institutions. 

Confirmed Speakers

• Dr. Ronald Howell, Jr., US Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Virginia State Executive Director

• Christopher Mullins, Virginia State University School of Agriculture

• Dr. Robert Corley, Dean, Virginia State University School of Agriculture

• Denise Rolark Barnes, Washington Informer - Moderator

• Neil Brown

• Dr Janine

• Dr Parker Woods

Closing Session: STEM4US! Cyber Networking Reception

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Overview: Network with federal, state and local officials along with technology and education leaders.  Enjoy food and beverages.  A great venue to share contacts and resources.

Reception Schedule 

• 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM: Networking

• 5:40 PM - 6:00 PM: Remarks & Recognitions

• 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM:  Networking

STEM4US! Board Meeting & Dinner

Time: 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM