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Greetings!
One of the most requested topics we hear from educators is simple: “What does industry want from graduates right now and how can we set our students up for success?”
At ITEEA 2026, we’re answering that question head-on with a NEW Industry Leaders’ Panel, a rare chance to hear directly from employers about the technical competencies, soft skills, and emerging STEM trends shaping the future of technology and engineering education.
Industry Leaders’ Panel at the Closing General Session
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 4:15–5:30 PM ET
You’ll walk away with practical takeaways you can bring back to your curriculum and classroom, plus clearer insight into what defines “workforce-ready” in a fast-changing landscape.
Featured Panelists:
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Matt Baker, Training Director, International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 147
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Sidnee McGee, Chief of Education and Intern Development, Virginia Spaceport Authority (VSA)
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Mark Nelson, Chief Engineer, Center for Innovation, Lockheed Martin
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George D. Smith, Jr., Electrical Engineer Manager, Newport News Shipping
After this enlightening discussion, we’ll close out the conference together with ITEEA’s 2026–27 officer induction and remarks from our new President.
Note: The guaranteed deadline to purchase the Full Registration package with meals or individual tickets for food and beverage functions is this Friday, March 6th. Very limited quantities will be available after Friday.
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