SPRING 2025 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
EDUCATION SUMMIT.

"This event will be postponed until further notice. Thank you for your interest and support!"

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Academic Alliance is hosting the Spring 2025 Federal Government Education Summit :

In-person only: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Time: 9 AM to 3 :30 PM EDT (600 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024)

Virtual only: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Time: 8 AM to 6 PM EDT

About the Event

At this interactive virtual and in-person event, participants will have the opportunity to learn from exciting presentations and panel discussions, delivered by subject matter experts in academia and the Federal government, on mission critical topics including National Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Human Capital, and Professional Development. The Federal government community can also meet representatives from the Federal Academic Alliance schools virtually and/or in-person to learn how to take advantage of available education benefits. The schools represented in this event are all members of OPM’s Federal Academic Alliance.

Audience:

All Federal employees, spouses and eligible dependents, Military members and spouses are invited to attend this event, at no cost.

About the Federal Academic Alliance

OPM created the Federal Academic Alliance in 2014 to assist the Federal government in addressing critical skills gaps. The alliance provides higher educational opportunities to the Federal workforce by providing current Federal employees with the opportunity to pursue post-secondary education at reduced tuition rates or scholarships.

Learn more about the Federal Academic Alliance

Agenda

Agenda

time iconMarch 11, 2025 09:00 am to
09:30 am

Registration and Networking

Start the day by checking-in, visit college and universities tables, get swags, connecting with peers.

time iconMarch 11, 2025 09:30 am to
09:45 am

Welcome and Opening Remarks Delivered by OPM Team

time iconMarch 11, 2025 10:00 am to
11:00 am

Emotional Intelligence

Coming soon

time iconMarch 11, 2025 10:00 am to
11:00 am

Coaching as a Leader

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Jonathan Moberly
Dean of the Robert. W. Plaster School of Business

Leadership presents daily challenges: fighting to stay ahead of competition, nurturing team culture, and ensuring everyone is in the right role with the right resources. "Coach Moberly" will talk about how his coaching experience is integrated into his overall leadership philosophy for success.

time iconMarch 11, 2025 12:00 pm to
01:00 pm

12:00-1PM - Lunch Break and Visit the School Booths

time iconMarch 11, 2025 01:00 pm to
03:00 pm

Flash Mentoring

FLASH MENTORING with specific tracks / ECQs that mentors can facilitate – participants move to a new room of their choice every 30 minutes.  Focused on PMC.

Mentors will be from the Federal Executive Service (SES)


time iconMarch 11, 2025 01:30 pm to
03:00 pm

PANEL: Role of the CLO

A discussion centered on learning and development in the Federal Government

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00:00:00

Learning and Development

time iconMarch 18, 2025 09:00 am to
09:50 am

Sustaining Public Leadership Excellence

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Angela Longe
Program Director at Bellevue University Human Resource Management/Masters of Human Resource Management

SPLE- equips public sector leaders with skills to drive change, enhance decision-making, foster collaboration, and build resilience. Through interactive sessions and expert guidance, participants gain tools to inspire teams, overcome challenges, and create lasting organizational and community impact


time iconMarch 18, 2025 10:00 am to
10:50 am

Training Evaluation

Coming soon

time iconMarch 18, 2025 11:00 am to
11:50 am

AI-Powered Training: Boosting Efficiency and Engagement in 50 Minutes

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Deanne Larson, PhD

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the training and development landscape. This fast-paced session will provide training professionals with a practical overview of how AI can enhance their work. We'll explore AI-powered tools and techniques to streamline processes, personalize learning experiences, and improve learner engagement. Discover how AI can help you create more effective and efficient training programs, saving time and resources while maximizing impact.


time iconMarch 18, 2025 12:00 pm to
01:00 pm

12:00-1PM - Lunch Break and Visit Virtual Booths

time iconMarch 18, 2025 01:00 pm to
01:50 pm

Building a Learning Culture

Coming soon

time iconMarch 18, 2025 02:00 pm to
02:50 pm

Accelerating Talent Development

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Bill Rothwell
Distinguished Professor in the Workforce Education and Development program at the Pennsylvania State University

time iconMarch 18, 2025 03:00 pm to
03:50 pm

Advancing Your Career with Coaching & Mentoring

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Dr. Hector R. Garcia
Dean Criminal Justice, School of Social Science, Southern New Hampshire University

"Advancing Your Career with Coaching & Mentoring," is designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance their career development through effective coaching and mentoring strategies.

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00:00:00

Leadership Development

time iconMarch 18, 2025 09:00 am to
09:50 am

Leadership Relationships: Coaching, Counseling, and Mentoring for Growth and Impact

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Dr. Haley Traini
Leadership Educator at Oregon State University

Effective leadership is built on relationships. This workshop explores coaching, counseling, and mentoring to empower others, address challenges, and foster development. Gain practical tools and strategies for guiding followers, employees, and team members toward success.

time iconMarch 18, 2025 10:00 am to
10:50 am

Soaring to New Heights: Making the Leap to Leadership

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Dr. Freda Powell-Bell

Transitioning from an employee to a leadership role is a significant career milestone. This presentation covers essential steps and strategies, including developing leadership skills and strategic competencies. Gain practical insights to lead confidently, inspire your team, and drive success.


time iconMarch 18, 2025 11:00 am to
11:50 am

Leadership Development Program Design with Budget Restrictions

Coming soon

time iconMarch 18, 2025 12:00 pm to
01:00 pm

12:00-1PM - Lunch Break and Visit Virtual Booths

time iconMarch 18, 2025 01:00 pm to
01:50 pm

Future-Proofing Your FedGov Career: The Case for Dual Skillsets

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Elaine Young
Ph.D. Department Chair Marketing, Media, and Esports

FedGov careers demand adaptability, especially at the intersection of technical and supervisory skills. This session helps you market your ability to excel in both areas, craft a narrative that emphasizes your dual competencies, and position yourself for evolving roles.

time iconMarch 18, 2025 02:00 pm to
02:50 pm

Coming soon

Coming soon

time iconMarch 18, 2025 03:00 pm to
03:50 pm

The AI Leader’s Playbook: Balancing Innovation and Humanity

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Albert Orbinati
Ph.D. Associate Professor/ Chair, Business Programs

Explores the transformative potential of AI in modern leadership within the Federal Government. This presentation provides practical strategies for leveraging AI to drive innovation while maintaining ethical stewardship, human-centric decision-making, and workforce engagement.

time iconMarch 18, 2025 09:00 am to
10:50 am

PANEL: Empowering Employees to Own Their Career

time iconMarch 18, 2025 11:00 am to
11:50 am

PANEL to be announced

time iconMarch 18, 2025 12:00 pm to
01:00 pm

12:00-1PM - Lunch Break and Visit Virtual Booths

time iconMarch 18, 2025 01:00 pm to
01:50 pm

We’re All in This Together: Exploring the critical factors that drive employee retention

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Dr. Matthew Oglesby

This seminar on employee retention explores key factors for a committed workforce, focusing on compensation, career growth, and human dynamics. It examines the roles of employees, supervisors, and coworkers in creating a positive work environment. Attendees will gain insights into fostering job satisfaction, loyalty, and organizational success, with practical strategies to enhance retention within their teams.

time iconMarch 18, 2025 02:00 pm to
02:50 pm

Federal Workforce Priorities Report and Workforce Planning

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OPM Team

The Federal Workforce Priorities Report is developed through research and the analysis of environmental trends, agency experiences and needs. The report communicates key governmentwide human capital priorities and suggested strategies to strengthen the communication amongst and between agency leadership and human capital practitioners. Additionally, the report serves as an informative tool for the Chief Human Capital Officers Council (CHCOC) because it signals what human capital priorities are required for the establishment of enterprise-wide plans and the coordination of resources amongst the human capital community.

time iconMarch 18, 2025 03:00 pm to
03:50 pm

Generative AI for Human Resource Professionals

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Marcy Vadurro
Associate Vice President, Strategic Foresight

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Kaila Webb
Senior Web Analyst

Generative AI can be your ultimate workplace assistant, empowering you to navigate challenges and thrive in a dynamic environment. Discover how this powerful technology can you increase productivity, boost efficiency, and spark innovation.

Agenda subject to change

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Federal Government Education Summit:

The Federal Government Education Summit is a virtual and in-person education fair where employees of the federal government can connect with Federal Academic Alliance partners. OPM has created these alliances to help assist the federal government in addressing critical skills gaps. At the education fair you will also be able to attend panel discussions on various topics to hear more about what subject matter experts have to say about the evolution of these topic areas.

What can I expect from the Federal Government Education Summit:

  • Gather information about the school's educational offerings, degree opportunities, and certificate/CEU options.

  • Attend live panel discussions on key topic areas impacting today’s leaders and employee workforce

  • View fresh and exciting information on what our college partners are offering new students.

Do I need to register for the Federal Government Education Summit?

Yes, you will need to enter your name and email address to enjoy all the features of the Summit

Do I need to download or install any software to be able to attend this event?

  • No. You do not need to download or install any software to participate in our education fair. You only need to have access to the Internet

  • Zoom will be the meeting tool to access the panel discussions

How do I convince my supervisor that I should attend this two-days event?

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from exciting presentations and panel discussions.
  • Delivered by subject matter experts in academia and the Federal government.
  • Themes on Mission Critical topics including National Security, Artificial Intelligence/Data Analytics, Human Capital, and Professional Development.
  • Meet representatives from the Federal Academic Alliance schools to learn how to take advantage of available education benefits.
  • There is free admission to the summit, why not register?
  • Show your boss our schedule and register at https://fedgovedfair.vfairs.com/en/ and point out things you could use at work!
  • The sample SF-182 includes pertinent information to attend.
  • Any questions, email us at learninganddevelopment@opm.gov