SHIFT 2026 Schedule
Schedule
The SHIFT schedule will be continuously updated as we get closer to September to ensure you have the latest information. Keep checking back here for all the latest updates and additions to our agenda.
Tuesday, September 22
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Designing Better Workplaces and Better Business
We are excited to host Designing Better Workplaces and Better Business, a pre-conference workshop on Tuesday, September 22 exclusively for employers and businesses. This highly interactive, four-hour session brings together employers, workforce leaders, and innovators to explore how improving job quality drives both employee engagement and business performance.
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Network Partner Meetups (Shift Work Forward Network Partners Only)
Experience Albuquerque alongside fellow Network partners. These curated meetups offer an opportunity to connect with peers, strengthen relationships, and explore the culture and character of the city together.
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Shift Work Forward Network Reception (Invite Only)
Wednesday, September 23
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | SHIFT Conference Day 1 Programming
The first full day of SHIFT Conference features inspiring plenaries, interactive workshops, collaborative sessions, and thought-provoking conversations designed to challenge assumptions and spark action. Explore new ideas, share promising practices, and connect with leaders advancing equitable workforce solutions across the country.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | SHIFT Conference Reception
All conference attendees are invited to gather for an unforgettable evening celebrating the rich cultures and traditions of New Mexico. Connect with colleagues, enjoy local hospitality, and experience one of Albuquerque’s most iconic cultural destinations, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
Thursday, September 24
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast meetings (Invite Only)
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | SHIFT Conference Day 2 Programming
Continue your SHIFT journey through engaging sessions that equip attendees with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies to drive systems change and advance economic mobility. Throughout the day, explore our Makers & Creators Marketplace, featuring local artisans and small businesses showcasing handcrafted goods and products that reflect the creativity and culture of Albuquerque.