
Monthly Meeting - Virtual
May 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
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New Research, Case Studies and Data-Driven Guidance for Cybersecurity Talent Optimization
Emerging fields like AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing are poised to reshape our economy, and the workforce is at a critical turning point. Meeting the moment requires more than just fuzzy predictions and isolated anecdotes – it demands precise data, human-centered insights, and cross-sector collaboration. Organizations empowered with data-driven insights are what is needed to ensure cyber workforce is delivered successfully.
Join us on May 15th, as our newest Industry Members, FourOne Insights and skillrex, share their latest research and case studies designed to help employers, educators, policymakers, and communities navigate the future of work – together..
Whether you’re an employer building your talent pipeline, an educator or training provider modernizing your curriculum, a nonprofit organization investing in workforce development initiatives, or a public agency designing policy, the goal is to provide clear insights and actionable strategies to help you to stay ahead and enable investment in a cyber workforce that thrives in today's dynamic digital world.
Speakers:

Will Markow
Will Markow is an internationally recognized expert on the future of work and the Founder and CEO of FourOne Insights, a research and advisory firm focused on the impact of emerging trends and technologies on the workforce.
Will has advised hundreds of companies, technology vendors, training providers, workforce development organizations, government agencies, and multiple White House administrations on key issues related to the future of work, skills-based hiring, and related topics. His research has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and numerous other national media outlets. He has also testified before Congress on growing the cybersecurity talent pipeline.

Jeff Welgan
Jeff Welgan is the Chief Strategist and CEO of skillrex, a company specializing in cyber workforce intelligence and strategy. He helps organizations strengthen their cyber teams through data-driven insights that align roles, skills, and mission priorities. A U.S. Navy veteran, Jeff has spent over a decade advancing how enterprises assess, build, and measure cybersecurity workforce capability.