ACT Summit 2025: Connecting K-12, Higher Ed, and Workforce

July 15-17, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee

The ACT Summit is your opportunity to share innovative ideas, best practices, and insights with leaders in K-12 educationhigher education, and workforce development. These sessions are designed for professionals and peers in your field. 

Call for Proposals is Open!

We are now accepting proposals for sessions that inspire collaboration and drive meaningful change. Whether you’re focused on advancing equity, improving outcomes, or preparing for the future of learning and work, we want to hear from you.

Unite, Innovate, Drive Change

Join us at the 2025 ACT Summit, where leaders from K-12, higher education, and workforce sectors come together to solve today's most pressing challenges.

This event is more than just a gathering - it's a dynamic platform for actionable insights and cutting-edge strategies across these interconnected fields. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with peers, share experiences, and collaborate on innovative solutions that span the K-career spectrum. Dive into cross-sector sessions designed to spark collaboration, foster problem-solving, and shape the future of education and the workforce. 
 

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Why Attend?

One Summit, Broader Impact

The ACT Summit unites the expertise and focus of workforce professionals, Higher Ed leaders, and K12 leaders, creating a fully integrated experience that fosters cross-sector collaboration. Whether you're focused on education pathways or workforce readiness, this event will equip you with the tools and knowledge to solve challenges and lead innovation in your community.
 

Collaborate Across Sectors
  • Engage with peers and thought leaders from K-12, higher education, and workforce sectors. 
  • Exchange ideas, share experiences, and discover innovative solutions to bridge the gap between education and employment. 

 

 

Explore Sessions Focused on Your Day-to-Day Challenges 
  • Participate in sessions designed to foster collaboration, drive problem-solving, and shape the future of education and workforce development. 
  • Discover new strategies that tackle real-world challenges in student preparation, career readiness, and workforce alignment. 

 

Transformative Experience
  • Immerse yourself in a dynamic, transformative experience in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. 
  • Leave with insights that will empower you to lead change and inspire action in your own community.  

 

Who Should Attend?

K12 Education Leaders

Ideal for: 

  • State Department of Education Leaders 
  • School and District Administrators 
  • Career and Technical Education Leaders  
Higher Education Leaders

Including:  

  • Chief Enrollment Officers 
  • State Higher Education System Leaders 
  • Higher Ed Executive Leadership 
  • Student Success Professionals 
  • Admission and Enrollment Leaders 
  • Academic Advisors 
  • Adult Education Specialists 
Workforce Professionals

Designed for: 

  • Workforce and Economic Developers 
  • Employers 
  • State Corrections Staff 
  • Local Workforce Board Directors 
  • State Workforce Agency Leaders 
  • Technical and Community College Leaders
  • Career Academy Staff