Please join us for a special event co-hosted by the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and STEM Advantage.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant horizon. It is the defining force reshaping how industries operate, how organizations compete, and how individuals build careers. This event moves beyond the technology itself to address the deeper transformation underway: a fundamental shift in the nature of work.
Drawing on real-world applications from the Technology, Aerospace & Defense, and Media & Entertainment industries, guests will learn how leading organizations are embedding AI into the fabric of their operations.
The discussion will explore the emerging skills, workforce challenges, and opportunities shaping the next generation of talent. Panelists will share perspectives on how employers are adapting, what these changes mean for students and professionals, and how education and industry can work together to prepare tomorrow’s workforce.
Date: November 18 at Qualcomm, 5855 Pacific Center Blvd, San Diego
Panelists
– Octavio Martinez, Vice President of Engineering, Qualcomm, and STEM Advantage Board of Directors
– David Buckholtz, Senior Vice President, Sony, and STEM Advantage Board of Directors
– Karen Reinhardt, Chief HR Officer, US, ASML
– Milan Plavsich, Vice President of Engineering, Qualcomm, and STEM Advantage Board of Directors
– Robert Malonzo, Senior Software Engineer, General Atomics, and STEM Advantage Alumnus
Agenda
5:00 – 5:30 pm Registration
5:30 – 6:30 pm Panel
6:30 – 7:30 pm Networking Reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres
Register: https://bit.ly/workforce2026 or Text WORKFORCE2026 to 41444
If you have any questions and to be a sponsor, please contact Lee Ann Kline at leeann@stemadvantage.org