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The State of Employment

The workforce is changing faster than many organizations can adapt. AI is reshaping roles, skills gaps continue to challenge employers, and traditional approaches to hiring, developing, and retaining talent are being tested by a rapidly evolving economy.


So, what does the future of employment actually look like?


The State of Employment 2026 brings together technology, business, HR, talent, and workforce leaders for a collaborative conversation about the forces reshaping how we work, hire, develop, and build careers. Presented as a collaborative series by Tech Women of Atlanta, TAG Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, HiBob, and Sage, the event creates a space for leaders and professionals to examine the challenges facing today’s workforce and explore what organizations can do to adapt.


Through candid conversations and interactive breakout sessions, we’ll explore AI and emerging technologies, talent acquisition, workforce development, skills gaps, employee expectations, and the evolving relationship between people and work. Attendees will gain insights from industry leaders, exchange perspectives with peers, and leave with a clearer understanding of where employment is headed and how we can collectively shape what comes next in Georgia and beyond.


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*Film & Media Disclosure: By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs, video, audio recordings, and other media may be captured during the event and may be used by the event organizers and partners for promotional, marketing, educational, and archival purposes. By participating, you grant permission for your likeness and/or voice to be used in such materials without additional compensation.

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When
Monday, September 28, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Where
Sage Discovery Center
619 Ponce De Leon Ave NE #300, Atlanta, Georgia 30308

Parking Details

Helpful information to make the best of your journey.

Uber
• Have the driver drop you off at 639 Glen Iris Drive. Enter 619 Ponce at the Ponce City Market entrance, and take the elevator to Level 3.
Driving
• Self-Parking: From the 619 Ponce garage (below the building), please take the elevator up to the SDC Level 3.
• Valet: Parking is located at the south entrance of Ponce City Market (North Avenue entrance). From there, walk westward towards 619 Ponce, enter through the lobby above the self-parking garage and Pottery Barn, and take the elevator to Level 3.
Both self-parking and valet are marked by the green dots in the map below.
Ponce City Market Parking Map
Walking
• Scout Living
• Walk across to 619 Ponce, enter through the lobby, and take the elevator to Level 3.
• Wylie Hotel Atlanta
• Head east on Ponce De Leon Ave NE, turn right onto Glen Iris Dr NE, enter 619 Ponce, and take the elevator to Level 3.
• FORTH Atlanta
• Head northwest toward North Avenue NE, turn left onto North Avenue NE, turn right onto Glen Iris Dr NE, enter 619 Ponce, and take the elevator to Level 3.
 
 

Agenda

Knowledge shared. Connections made. Your time at the Sage Discovery Center will be bursting with moments to meet, learn, chat, and work smart.

Agenda subject to change.

Evening

  • 5:30 PM Company Showcase & Networking Explore companies and vendors shaping the workforce, connect with organizations investing in talent, and network with fellow professionals. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. 
  • 6:30 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks Hear from event partners and leadership teams as they share their perspective on the evening's conversations and the evolving workforce. 
  • 6:40 PM Career Development & Workforce Opportunities Panel Gain insight into workforce trends, career mobility, in-demand skills, hiring priorities, and how professionals can prepare for emerging opportunities. 
  • 7:25 PM Networking Break Connect with fellow professionals, speakers, employers, and workforce leaders while continuing the conversation. 
  • 7:35 PM Breakout Sessions Go deeper into topics including career development, mentorship, AI and the future of work, job search strategies, leadership, and workforce opportunities. 
  • 8:20 PM Closing & Next Steps Take away key insights, hear what's next, and discover opportunities to stay connected and engaged. 
 

Speakers

Hear directly from world-class leaders and AI pioneers as they share actionable insights to help you accelerate success.

Ed Haines
Jabian Advanced Technologies
James Handley Jr.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Kristen Rocco
Bold & Noteworthy Marketing / Bold Moves
Jennifer Ku
Forward Works
Noelle London
Illoominus
Nadia Eran
Instrumentl
 
 
 
 

Contact us

We are here and happy to help! To contact us, please email any questions regarding this engagement to [email protected].

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