Fast Forward
Our world is moving faster than ever thanks to innovation and interconnection. But what will the future bring?
During our Fast Forward summits, we will highlight the people, ideas, and innovations around the world that are redefining the future and moving us forward. Our current topics are focused on Health, Talent, and Democracy.
We will convene the most accomplished and promising thinkers and doers to share game-changing solutions and insights that tackle the world’s most pressing problems. So, Fast Forward with us as well dive into these pressing topics and discover how we can better prepare ourselves for the future. You won't want to miss it!
For information on programming and sponsorship opportunities at our Fast Forward events, please contact Kathy Mumford at kmumford@uschamber.com.
Talent Forward Summit 2023
Looking to the future, Talent Forward will break down the biggest workforce issues that span small and large businesses, priorities for employers, and identify innovative solutions to align skilled workers with jobs. This conference will focus on defining industry paths with cutting-edge solutions, addressing emerging challenges of communities, and activating business as a force for good.
Talent Forward Summit 2022
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Leaders from across business, government, nonprofits, and education joined our Talent Forward summit to discuss the future of our workforce. Watch session replays:
Health Forward Summit 2022
With speakers and attendees from across industries, our Health Forward summit featured thought-provoking discussions, innovative health strategies, and inspiring stories from top health experts and emerging tech leaders. Read our key takeaways on the blog here, and watch session replays:
- Future of Global Health
- Reimagining the Future of Healthcare
- Global Pandemic Update
- Private-Public Pandemic Preparedness
- Transformative Tech and Telemedicine
- Young Mental Health Ambassadors
Talent Forward 2019
The U.S. Chamber Foundation's national workforce conference welcomes leaders and change makers in the business and education communities, industry and human resource partners, and other community leaders to discuss the most critical topic in our country today: our workforce.
Travel Forward 2019
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The U.S. Chamber Foundation's Travel Forward summit covered topics such as high-tech transportation, space tourism, micro hotels, customer service robots, AI, personalized travel, and more.
Food Forward 2018
On October 10, 2018, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's second annual Food Forward summit explored the future of food, highlighted trailblazers who are reimagining the food system to feed a growing and changing population and heard from entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, and tech experts on topics including reducing food waste and hunger, innovative farming infrastructure and emerging technologies, and new investments in food and health.
Sports Forward 2018
On September 17, 2018, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's second annual Sports Forward summit explored the future of women in sports and leadership with athletes and business leaders who discussed the value of sports in preparing women for leadership roles.
Work Forward 2016
Work Forward, which took place on July 11, 2016, featured topics including augmented reality in the workplace, the "No Vacation Nation," digital hiring, and the cost of bad meetings.
Health Forward 2016
Health Forward, which took place on October 18, 2016, was a fast-paced program examining the future of health care and the people, ideas, and innovations that are leading the way.