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about ibd
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The Annual INNOVATORS by Design conference offers a unique opportunity for workforce, education, and intermediary organizations to discuss new strategies and ideas that can help maximize career pathway initiatives, business engagement services, and workforce development programming. This event includes the annual update from the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County, celebrates the workforce system's many success stories, and provides attendees with opportunities to connect with local and regional partners over common goals, ideas, and inspirations.
October 7, 2026
Visalia Convention Center
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
keynote speaker
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2026 Keynote Speaker, Announcement Coming Soon!
General Admission | $100 | Half Day Event
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- Price includes 1 conference seat + breakfast and lunch
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Group Admission | $750 | Half Day Event
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- Price includes 1 reserved table of 8 conference seats + breakfast and lunch
Schedule
MORNING
7:30 Registration & Breakfast
8:00 Welcome & WIB Annual Meeting
8:15 WIB Annual Report Update
8:45 Keynote Speaker
9:50 Break / Conversation Stations
10:10 Breakout Session 1
11:00 Break / Conversation Stations
11:15 Breakout Session 2
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12:15 LUNCH
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1:00 INNOVATORS by Design Awards Presentation
1:45 Closing Remarks
2:00 Event Concludes
Breakouts Sessions
SESSION 1: 10:10 - 11:00 a.m.
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Session titles coming soon
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SESSION 2: 11:15 - 12:05 p.m.
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Session titles coming soon
IBD Awardees
Career Services:
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Youth Services:
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Business Services:
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Community Partner:
​Workforce Professional of the Year:
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Thank you to our sponsors
