Welcome to the Upstate Talent Forum
Presented by University of South Carolina Upstate and its many valued partners
Early Bird Registration $299
Executive perspectives on workforce strategy, leadership, and economic trends shaping the Southeast.
Focused insights into key industries across the Southeast, highlighting workforce needs, trends, and opportunities.
Strategies and partnerships that strengthen talent pipelines and expand workforce impact across the region.
Hear from nationally recognized leaders shaping workforce strategy, economic development, and talent pipelines across the Southeast.
BMW, Milliken, NVIDIA, FGP, DEW, Spartanburg Academic Movement… And YOU!
Tuesday, Oct. 13
8:00am | Registration
8:00am | Networking Breakfast
8:30am | Welcome Remarks
9:00am | Opening Keynote and Sessions
12:00pm | Lunch
1:30pm | Afternoon Sessions
4:30pm | Closing Remarks and Reception
Wednesday, Oct. 14
8:00am | Registration
8:00am | Networking Breakfast
8:30am | Welcome Remarks
9:00am | Keynote and Morning Sessions
12:00pm | Lunch
1:30pm | Closing Remarks
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Global Career Fair
11:30am – 1:30pm | George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business & Economics
One of the Southeast’s Greatest Challenges Requires Collaboration
USC Upstate created the Upstate Talent Forum because the workforce challenges facing the Southeast cannot be solved by one company, one sector, or one leader alone.
Join executives, educators, and policymakers in conversations focused on talent pipeline issues, workforce trends, and collaborative solutions shaping the future of the Southeast workforce.
Dr. Bennie L. Harris, Chancellor, USC Upstate
The conference will be held at the downtown Spartanburg Marriott
299 North Church Street, Spartanburg
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). Distance From Hotel: 19.1 Miles
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