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Register for Focus Forward conference

Focus Forward 2025

Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to attend the seventh annual Focus Forward conference hosted by the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation on Tuesday (April 22) at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. 

There are already more than 475 people registered for this free event that will explore the intersection of health, wellness and economic mobility. 

The schedule of events includes the following:

  • 8 to 9 a.m. — Networking breakfast and registration.

  • 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Program featuring top national, state and local leaders.

  • 4:30 to 6 p.m. — Optional reception celebrating the legacy of President Gordon Gee.

Register to attend both the conference and/or the reception.

Find the full program, speaker lineup and registration details.