Wednesday, March 11, 2026
8 a.m. to Noon
Theme: Go Further–Future Ready. Connecting with the next generation workforce.
The 2025 Workforce Regional Summit is a thought-provoking event focusing on the region's workforce opportunities.Leaders from the area will convene to hear about prospective ways to solve workforce challenges.
Area leaders from business, education, and the community are invited to attend.
Location
James F. Dicke Hall
Wright State University–Lake Campus
7600 Lake Campus Dr. Celina, OH 45822
Agenda
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:15 a.m. | Welcome Andrea Faber, Ph.D., Vice Provost & Chief Administrative Officer Wright State University-Lake Campus |
| 8:30 a.m. | Wright State University Future Ready Sue Edwards, Ph.D., President, Wright State University |
| 9 a.m. | Building Ohio's Future Technician Pipeline Shawn Hendrix, Manager, Talent Strategy, JobsOhio |
| 9:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10 a.m. | Strategy and Vision for the Future Healthcare Workforce Jon Dingledine, Chief Executive Officer, Mercer Health |
| 10:30 a.m. | Review of our Regional Foundation David Burrows, Executive Vice President, Engagement, Dayton Development Coalition |
| 10:45 a.m. | Bridging the Gap: Industry Insights Round Table talk with students |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
2026 Sponsors
Visionary Sponsors
- Crown
- Dayton Development Coalition
- Jobs Ohio
- Grand Lake Health System
- Mercer Health
- Midmark
- Weaver Eggs
- West Central Ohio Manufacturing Partnership
- Western Ohio Educational Foundation
Pioneer Sponsors
- American Rheinmetall
- Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
Parking
Free parking is available in our large main parking lot. Drop-off and handicapped parking are available on Circle Drive.
Questions?
Please send an email to wdbec-lake@wright.edu.