Cornerstone Federal Innovation Summit Sessions 2025

Updated: November 19, 2025

2 MIN

Listen in as federal leaders, industry experts, and visionaries explore cutting-edge strategies for building a mission-ready workforce. Discover how data, automation, skills-based strategies, and emerging technologies are transforming hiring, reskilling, and talent development- ensuring the federal workforce is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

The Belonging Advantage: How Relationships Drive Performance in Government

In government, we often label those without direct reports as “individual contributors.” But that’s a myth. None of us do our work alone, and it’s not just about data calls or coordination. We rely on each other in deeper ways: to feel valued, to receive honest feedback, to find resilience amid political shifts, and for grace when we're human. This talk explores why connection isn’t a workplace perk, it’s the foundation of sustained organizational performance. When people feel seen and supported, they aren't just nicer colleagues, true as this is, but they also do better work. You’ll have a chance to reflect on your own experience of feeling seen and explore how to bring more of that into your workplace.

Elevating Federal Talent Through Skills-Based Hiring

Federal hiring and career pathways are undergoing a transformation—moving beyond traditional resumes to focus on skills, competencies, and career mobility. In this interactive session, federal leaders and industry experts will explore how skills-first strategies are unlocking new hiring pathways, fostering workforce agility, and accelerating cross-level development across agencies.

Driving Great User Experience

User expectations are evolving—fast. To keep pace, agencies need intuitive, seamless, and personalized experiences that empower employees and drive engagement. Discover how you can transform workforce development, streamlining access to learning, skills, and career growth while delivering a frictionless, modern experience tailored to federal needs.

Future of Federal Workforce Transformation

The future of federal work is being rewritten right now—this unfiltered, dynamic conversation, featuring former senior decision-makers will dive into the challenges, breakthroughs, and bold strategies reshaping talent management. Hear firsthand how agencies can navigate transformation and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.

Preparing for the Future of Federal Work

The federal workforce is at a tipping point. AI, automation, and evolving skills are reshaping how agencies hire, train, and retain top talent. What will it take to future-proof the federal workforce and ensure mission success? In this session, leading experts will explore bold strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and skills-first approaches that are driving federal workforce transformation for the next era of federal work.

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