The American Enterprise Institute will host an in-person event on March 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET in Washington D.C. to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping workforce training and skill development. The discussion will highlight emerging trends and implications for workforce systems. TANF programs may find this valuable for understanding how to prepare participants for evolving labor market demands and align training strategies with future job opportunities.

The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) will host their 2026 conference from April 20 to April 22, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. This conference is a national gathering of policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and advocates focused on improving outcomes for children and families across systems. With sessions on prevention, family engagement, early intervention, and cross-system collaboration, the CWLA conference provides a platform to share evidence-informed practices and build partnerships. TANF program staff can connect with child welfare and community leaders to explore cross-system strategies that support both family stability and economic self-sufficiency and discover innovative tools and frameworks that can enhance services for families navigating work, caregiving, and wellbeing. There is a registration fee for participation.

Kinnect will host the 2026 KinFirst convening on March 27, 2026 in Newark, Ohio to bring together child welfare leaders, kinship support advocates, and community partners to explore how systems can better center families and kin caregivers in decisions that affect children’s lives. The event will focus on strategies for strengthening kinship placements, building caregiver capacity, and fostering supportive networks that help children thrive. The convening offers opportunities to learn about innovative kin-support models, deepen partnerships with kinship and child welfare providers, and identify ways TANF services can align with kin-centered approaches to enhance family stability and economic wellbeing. There is a registration fee for participation.

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals will host their Youth Symposium from November 17 to 19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana with an option to attend virtually. This event will promote networking amongst workforce professionals who serve youth across the country, sharing or learning from others’ best practices, creating partnerships with other organizations, and learning about innovative programs and potential solutions. There is a registration fee for participation.

The National Career Pathways Network will host their annual conference from February 18 to 20, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana to bring together educators, administrators, workforce professionals, and industry partners to strengthen the education-to-careers pipeline. These individuals will gather to share insights, explore strategies, and advance practices in Career Pathways, Adult Career Pathways, Career and Technical Education, and workforce development. There is a registration fee for participation.