As AI reshapes the future of work, educational institutions and business leaders must evolve to empower the workforce beyond traditional employment models. At the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, the University of Phoenix takes center stage with insightful programming aimed at driving actionable change through data, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.
Event Highlights
Exclusive Panel Discussion: Workforce Empowerment in the AI Era
Panel Title: “Workforce Reckoning: How the State of Career Optimism is Shaping a New Mandate for Employers”
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8 at 11:10 a.m.
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Focuses on the importance of empowering rather than just employing the workforce in the age of AI.
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Moderated by Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn News Editor.
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Features panelists:
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Raghu Krishnaiah, COO, University of Phoenix
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Eugene So, Managing Director, Jobs for the Future
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Robb Doub, Co-Founder & General Partner, New Markets Venture Partners
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Discussion includes strategies and tools—many AI-powered—for building agile, future-ready teams.
Launch of the 2025 Career Optimism Index®
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Revealed on April 8 by the University of Phoenix Career Institute®.
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Celebrates five years of research and insights.
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Explores key workforce trends including:
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Career resilience
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Workforce sentiment shifts
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Evolving dynamics between workers and employers
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Networking Reception: The Optimism Hour
Date & Time: April 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Event Theme: “A Toast to Opportunity, Innovation, and the Future of Work”
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Offers a chance to connect with industry leaders and influencers.
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Celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Career Optimism Index®.
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Includes cocktails, light bites, and thought leadership reflections.
Leadership Voices in Action
Monday, April 7, 2:10 p.m.
Panel: “Mind the Gap…Bridging the Education and Employment Gap at Scale”
Speaker: Dr. John Woods, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, University of Phoenix
Tuesday, April 8, 10:10 a.m.
Panel: “Future of Online Learning”
Speaker: Chris Lynne, President, University of Phoenix
Strategic Vision for the Future of Work
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The University underscores its commitment to helping businesses view talent development as a long-term strategic imperative.
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Emphasizes:
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Personalized learning paths
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Upskilling and reskilling strategies
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Integration of AI into educational frameworks
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“Innovation, career resilience, and lifelong learning are essential for navigating the evolving world of work,” says COO Raghu Krishnaiah.
At the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit, the University of Phoenix reinforces its leadership in redefining workforce readiness through collaboration, research, and technology. By spotlighting the evolving role of employers in the AI era, the event serves as a call to action for stakeholders across industries to shape a resilient, empowered, and future-proof workforce.
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