Penn State Impact Forum 2026

The Penn State Impact Forum brings together leaders from education, industry, government, and community organizations to explore solutions that drive workforce readiness, innovation, economic growth, and social impact. This event creates opportunities for collaboration and action around the issues shaping our communities and workplaces. Through keynote conversations, interactive sessions, networking experiences, and student engagement opportunities, participants build connections that extend beyond the event itself. The event focuses on themes including: Workforce readiness and talent development, Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, Innovation and entrepreneurship, Economic and community development, Education and lifelong learning, Cross-sector partnerships and collaboration. Attendees can expect a combination of keynote conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, networking, and opportunities to learn directly from Penn State research, industry leaders, and community partners, all built around the theme of 'Opportunity at the Speed of Trust'.