Workforce Readiness in the Age of AI and Automation
This year’s theme focuses on bringing together individuals who are committed to shaping a future of work that works for everyone. TGIF provides a unique opportunity to drive strong economic growth, advance social mobility, and create lasting positive impact through education and innovation – especially in the age of artificial intelligence and automation.
In collaboration with Explore: Pittsburgh Tech Week and Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day, TGIF 2025 expands its scope to celebrate Pittsburgh's leadership in AI, robotics, and workforce readiness. This partnership enhances our commitment to fostering cross-industry collaboration and showcasing groundbreaking innovations that define the future of work.
What Makes TGIF Different
This isn’t your average conference.
The Global Impact Forum brings together two groups who don’t often sit at the same table:
- Educators who are preparing students for the future, and
- Employers and leaders who are building that future every day.
In a world transformed by AI and automation, there’s an urgent need to make sure what’s being taught in schools matches what’s truly needed in the workforce. TGIF is about bridging that gap - with intention, collaboration, and real-world solutions.
At TGIF, no one is just talking at you.
This is a space where decision-makers, innovators, educators, students, and employers come together to share ideas, ask hard questions, and build something better together.
What You'll Learn and Experience
From classrooms to boardrooms, we’re talking about what really matters in the age of AI.
Here’s a preview of the conversations happening at TGIF 2025:
- Does AI Kill Creativity? — How we protect human critical thinking in an automated world
- AI and the Law: What Do Educators Need to Know? — Legal, ethical, and practical guidance for schools
- AI for All: Play, Code, and Connect Across Borders — Making AI education accessible and global
- Building the AI-Ready Generation — Systems and skills that scale to meet real industry needs
- Rehumanizing the Future — Centering people and dignity in the workforce of tomorrow
- What Skills and Knowledge Will Sustain the Pressures of AI and Automation? — A forward-looking framework for resilience
- Write. Track. Grow. — A live demo of a next-gen writing platform powered by AI
… and many more hands-on sessions, panels, and keynotes led by global experts, educators, and changemakers.
Why Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is a city built on innovation, resilience, and reinvention. Once the backbone of American industry, it has transformed into a hub for cutting-edge technology, education, and sustainability. Home to world-class universities, thriving startups, and leading companies in robotics and AI, Pittsburgh is the perfect setting to explore the future of work.
Beyond the conference, attendees can experience the city’s vibrant cultural scene, top-tier dining, and scenic riverfront—all within walking distance of the venue.
Join us at TGIF 2025 to be part of this transformative conversation.
