Build Your Fort Worth Education & Workforce Summit 2026

The workforce challenges of tomorrow are already shaping the decisions businesses make today.

Join the Fort Worth Chamber for Build Your Fort Worth, our annual workforce summit that convenes business leaders, HR professionals, educators, policymakers, and workforce partners to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities defining the future of work.

This year's summit will feature timely conversations on the workforce issues that matter most to employers, including:

• Hiring outlooks for 2027
• The growing impact of artificial intelligence in the workplace
• Skilled labor shortages
• Workforce priorities expected to shape the upcoming Texas legislative session

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive discussions, contribute their own perspectives through live audience engagement, and collaborate with peers during facilitated roundtable conversations designed to generate practical ideas and shared solutions. Following the event, the Fort Worth Chamber will compile and distribute attendee insights, creating a valuable resource that reflects the priorities of our region's business community.

The program will also include an update from Fort Worth ISD on education and workforce initiatives, as well as a panel exploring how AI is transforming hiring, employee development, workplace policies, and the future of work.

Whether you're responsible for hiring talent, developing workforce strategy, shaping education, or supporting economic growth, you'll leave with fresh insights, meaningful connections, and a deeper understanding of the workforce trends preparing Fort Worth for the future.