--- title: Speaker --- [![be-pro-logo](https://beprobeproud.org/hs-fs/hubfs/be-pro-logo.png?width=442&height=135&name=be-pro-logo.png) ](https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026?hsLang=en) - [ Event Itinerary ](https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026-event?hsLang=en) - [ Sponsorship Opportunities ](https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026/sponsorship?hsLang=en) - [ Travel & Accommodations ](https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026-travel-accommodations?hsLang=en) [ Register Now ](https://sb94a.share.hsforms.com/2Iv8cZcbSSdW0LRdD4BxAbg) [ Donate ](https://beprobeproud.org/hs/payments/sHww4xpFt6yVJQ?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK&hsLang=en) - [ Event Itinerary ](https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026-event?hsLang=en) - [ Sponsorship Opportunities ](https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026/sponsorship?hsLang=en) - [ Travel & Accommodations ](https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026-travel-accommodations?hsLang=en) [ Register Now ](https://sb94a.share.hsforms.com/2Iv8cZcbSSdW0LRdD4BxAbg) [ Donate ](https://beprobeproud.org/hs/payments/sHww4xpFt6yVJQ?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK&hsLang=en) ## Meet the leaders Shaping the Future of the Trades ### History in the making starts with people willing to lead. As part of our 10th Anniversary National Conference, Be Pro Be Proud brings together leaders from across states, industry, and workforce development to share ideas, experience, and vision. ![sponsorship-banner](https://beprobeproud.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sponsorship-banner.jpg?width=695&height=640&name=sponsorship-banner.jpg) ![speaker-2](https://beprobeproud.org/hs-fs/hubfs/speaker-2.png?width=720&height=359&name=speaker-2.png) ## Why These Voices Matter Our speakers represent a wide range of perspectives across education, workforce development, policy, and industry. Together, they share lessons from the past ten years and help guide what comes next for skilled technical professions. ## Meet the Speakers ![speaker-img](https://beprobeproud.org/hs-fs/hubfs/speaker-img.png?width=585&height=485&name=speaker-img.png) ## Firstname Lastname ### Be Pro Be Proud Position State Here ![speaker-img](https://beprobeproud.org/hs-fs/hubfs/speaker-img.png?width=585&height=485&name=speaker-img.png) ## Firstname Lastname ### Be Pro Be Proud Position State Here ![speaker-img](https://beprobeproud.org/hs-fs/hubfs/speaker-img.png?width=585&height=485&name=speaker-img.png) ## Firstname Lastname ### Be Pro Be Proud Position State Here ## What You Will Learn ![construction](https://beprobeproud.org/hs-fs/hubfs/construction.png?width=48&height=48&name=construction.png) How states are expanding skilled workforce program ![education](https://beprobeproud.org/hs-fs/hubfs/education.png?width=48&height=48&name=education.png) Best practices for education and industry partnerships ![policy](https://beprobeproud.org/hs-fs/hubfs/policy.png?width=48&height=48&name=policy.png) Policy insights shaping technical careers ![milestone](https://beprobeproud.org/hs-fs/hubfs/milestone.png?width=48&height=48&name=milestone.png) Lessons learned from a decade of growth ## Join Us for Our 10th Anniversary Year Partner with Be Pro Be Proud and help advance the future of skilled technical professions nationwide. [ Request Sponsorship Information ](https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026-speaker#.) [![be-pro-logo](https://beprobeproud.org/hs-fs/hubfs/be-pro-logo.png?width=442&height=135&name=be-pro-logo.png) ](https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026?hsLang=en) 10th Anniversary 2026 National Conference Nashville, Tennessee July 20–22, 2026 ### Quick Links - [ Event Itinerary ](https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026-event?hsLang=en) - [ Sponsorship Opportunities ](https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026/sponsorship?hsLang=en) - [ Travel & Accommodation ](https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026-travel-accommodations?hsLang=en) ### Contact info - [ info@beprobeproud.org ](mailto:info@beprobeproud.org) ### Follow us - - -