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Thursday, April 30
 

8:00am EDT

Opening General Session
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Ballroom A-E
Hosted by Matt Kirchner of the Tech Ed Podcast, this panel brings together perspectives from education, industry, and student leadership. Kathryn Dacier of Davies Career & Technical High School, William Barber of General Dynamics Electric Boat, and Kadence Agin, Rhode Island SkillsUSA State Officer President, share how work-based learning builds career-ready pipelines — and what it looks like from the classroom, the shop floor, and the student's seat.
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Matt Kirchner

President
Matt Kirchner (pronounced “Kirk-ner”) is an international speaker, author and podcast host on topics of interest to educators, public policy makers and private employers. On a mission to secure the American Dream for the next generation of STEM and Workforce talent, Kirchner hosts... Read More →
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Kathryn Dacier

Career Coordinator, Davies Career & Technical High School
Kathryn Dacier is a Career Coordinator who specializes in connecting education to industry through results-driven career readiness programs. She leads initiatives that give high school students meaningful real-world experiences. Her work centers on workforce development, employability... Read More →
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Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Ballroom A-E 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903
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