2026 EdFuel Virtual Talent Summit
Talent Intelligence: Smarter Systems, Stronger Organizations
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 12:00–3:00 PM ET | Live on Zoom
We are excited to share that registration is now open for the 2026 EdFuel Virtual Talent Summit: a free, three-hour virtual convening for leaders across schools, districts, and foundations. Space is limited. We reached capacity last year, so don’t delay!
Purpose of the 2026 Virtual Talent Summit
Talent and HR in K-12 schools and mission-driven organizations have become increasingly complex, particularly given widespread budget constraints, shifting political landscapes, and workforce evolution across sectors. Join leaders from schools, districts, nonprofits, and foundations for a focused, three-hour virtual convening on how to build talent & HR systems that are fair, sustainable, and built to last, particularly in the age of AI. Choose your depth in every session, and leave with tools you can use by Monday.
Who Should Attend
Superintendents, network and school leaders, chief talent and people officers, HR and operations leaders, and funders…or anyone responsible for how their organization recruits, pays, develops, and keeps great people. Whether you are just at the beginning of your HR and Talent journey, or stress-testing a mature system, there is a track for you.
New in 2026!
- Two levels in every session. Choose Foundations or Advanced for each topic, so the content meets you where you are.
- 3 months of free access to the Talent Playbook Pro. All participants who register and attend the 2026 VTS will receive 3 months of free access to the Talent Playbook Pro.
- Organized around what you actually need. Three breakout topics in key talent areas: compensation, performance management, and strategic staffing,
- AI, woven throughout. Practical AI and technology in talent work shows up in the keynote and runs through every session
- Built on national data. Advanced compensation, benefits, and staffing content draws on EdFuel’s 10 years of national charter-school benchmark data.
The Three Primary Topics:
Each is offered in the Foundations and Advanced tracks; attend two sessions across the day.
- Compensation System Design — Build clear, equitable pay structures, and, at the Advanced level, benchmarking, total rewards, and pay-equity audits.
- Performance Management System Design — Evaluation frameworks that support growth, accountability, and role clarity; Advanced covers calibration and competency models.
- Strategic Workforce Planning & Staffing Models — Move beyond headcount to intentional workforce design; Advanced tackles scenario modeling and agile staffing.
Agenda Highlights
- 12:00 — Welcome & State of Talent 2026
- 12:15 — Keynote Panel: Talent as a Strategic Lever in an Era of Disruption & AI
- 12:50 — Breakout Block 1 (choose a topic and level)
- 1:40 — Breakout Block 2 (choose again or go deeper)
- 2:30 — Closing: your “Better by Monday” commitment
- OPTIONAL
- 3:00 — 4:00: Optional Peer Learning Community (opt-in, $50 per person): Sign-up for a peer learning space to discuss talent challenges with peers in a facilitated environment.
ICYMI — 2025 EdFuel Virtual Talent Summit Resources
Missed last year’s event? Access key materials below.
Access Summit Resources & Materials
All resources shared during the Summit are now available: you can access the slide presentations in our Google Drive and the tools and resources on the Talent Playbook. We encourage you to review these materials and share them with your teams.
Explore the EdFuel Talent Playbook
Don’t miss EdFuel’s Talent Playbook, an interactive, AI-powered platform designed to help leaders address key talent challenges across education organizations. Create your account to access practical tools, strategic guidance, and implementation-ready resources.
Contact EdFuel
Interested in discussing how EdFuel can support your organization’s talent systems? Reach out at info@edfuel.org.