Save the Date for Conversations26, including lunch and a panel discussion hosted by LEAF to explore how to better prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow through a shared understanding of the skills, training, and education needed for success in their chosen pathway. This discussion will focus on collaboration with education and industry, highlighting success stories about education and workforce development.

 

Thursday, March 19, 2026

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Paradigm, located on the Mentor High School campus

 

Registration 11:30 am
Lunch 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
Panel Discussion 12:15 – 1:30 pm
VIP Reception by Invitation 1:30 pm

 

Our Conversations26 panel will feature Sondra Palivoda, Director, Research at Team NEO.

Dr. Joseph Glavan, Superintendent of Auburn Career Center, will serve as the moderator.

Look for more details and panel announcements by the end of January.

 

 

Interested in becoming an event sponsor?

Registration Information:

Please use the button below to register as an event sponsor or purchase a ticket to attend Converesation26. This registration process is for credit/debit card purchases only.

 

 

For other methods of payment, you can (1) send check payment to LEAF, 7700 Clocktower Drive, C-2048, Kirtland, OH 44094, and email LEAF’s Executive Director, Patricia G. Egan (pegan@leaf-ohio.org), with the number of tickets/tables to be reserved, along with attendee information, or (2) request to be billed by LEAF for your ticket/table purchase by contacting Patricia G. Egan at pegan@leaf-ohio.org or 216.408.2335.

Payment must be made before the event date, March 19, 2026.