━ Exhibitor Opportunities · Atlanta 2027

Speakers &

Panelists

The Blue Collar Expo brings together industry executives, workforce development leaders, government officials, and career pathway champions for a day of high-impact conversation. Speaker confirmations are in progress.

─ Featured Speakers

Voices That

Move the Trades.

Opening Keynote

[Keynote Speaker]

[Title · Organization]

To be announced. The opening keynote will set the tone for the entire event — focused on why skilled labor matters, where the country stands, and what industry and education must do together.

Lunch Keynote

[Lunch Keynote]

[Title · Organization]

To be announced. The lunch keynote will connect workforce development to national economic priorities — infrastructure, defense, manufacturing, and the public-private partnership imperative.

Featured Speaker

[Featured Speaker]

[Title · Organization]

To be announced. Featured speakers will anchor the main stage panels on hiring strategy, pipeline building, career pathways, and the future of the skilled trades.

Charles Sillis

President - American Defense Alliance

Malcolm Smith

CEO - National Dump Trucking Association

Mike maizis

Vice President - Mechanics Hub Inc.

Ruslan Krasnyanskiy

CEO - North American Fleet Services

Grady Bland

CEO- Workforce Integration Network

Speaker confirmations are actively in progress. Full speaker lineup, bios, and session assignments will be announced as the event approaches. If you are interested in speaking at the Blue Collar Expo or nominating a speaker, please contact us.

─ Speaking Opportunities

Four Ways to

Take the Stage.

Keynote Speaker

25–35 minute main stage presentation. Sets the tone for the event or a major block. Tied to opening, lunch, or closing moments.

Main Stage Panelist

Featured panelist on a themed discussion. 3–5 panelists per session. 40–45 minute format with Q&A.

Breakout Session Speaker

45-minute targeted session in one of three concurrent breakout rooms. Audience-specific programming for employers, job seekers, or educators.

Sponsor Speaker

Sponsors at the Session Sponsor tier and above receive speaking recognition tied to their named session. Content guidelines apply.

Interested in Speaking?

We are actively building the speaker program for Atlanta 2027. If you are a workforce leader, industry executive, government official, or subject matter expert — we want to hear from you.