Fourth Annual Forge Research Park & Innovation Summit, January 2024

Forge Strategic Plan Overview – Dr. Porter, Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Keynote Address – Mr. Rob Stone, U.S. Army Operational Test Command (OTC)

Panel One: Talent Pipeline

• Empowering Innovation - Charley Ayres, Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
• Regional Talent Pipeline - Dr. Michele Carter, Central Texas College
• Initiatives that contribute to the Talent Pipeline – Dr. Christy Ponce – Temple College

Keynote Address – COL Vito Errico, Software Factory

Panel Two: Technology Growth

• Solutions for the Future – Abdul Subhani – Centex Technologies
• Creating a Talent Pipeline for Semiconductor Growth – Larry Smith, TEL US
• TRIDEUM – Van Sullivan - Trideum Corporation
• Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce – Scott Connell, President & CEO