Xello presents
Where education and workforce unite to advance readiness for college, career, military, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
July 22-24 | Nashville, TN
K–12 schools & districts
Higher education
Government & nonprofits
Industry & employers
THE GATHERING FOR FUTURE MAKERS
THE GATHERING FOR FUTURE MAKERS
Future World is where the readiness movement converges—a national gathering of educators, employers, higher-ed leaders, and innovators defining what it means to be future ready.
It’s not just a conference.
It’s where ideas become action, connections become collaborations, and the conversation around college, career, and life readiness happens first.
WHERE FUTURE READINESS CONVERSATIONS HAPPEN
Immerse yourself in two-and-a-half days of learning, networking, and activation.
Program highlights include:
- Keynote sessions: Visionary voices exploring the future of learning, work, and human potential.
- Curated learning: In-depth, real-world sessions aligned to core conference themes, designed to spark new thinking and deliver practical takeaways.
- Future readiness partners: A curated group of partners advancing future-ready learning, workforce, and credentialing solutions—integrated into the program and conference experience.
- Interactive workshops: Facilitated, hands-on sessions focused on skill-building, applied learning, and translating ideas into action.
- Networking & connection: Intentional meetups, roundtables, and evening gatherings designed to foster meaningful conversation and collaboration.
THE OMNI NASHVILLE HOTEL
THE OMNI NASHVILLE HOTEL
Located in the heart of Music City and connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Omni Nashville sets the stage for a world-class learning and networking experience.
Special room rates will be made available after completing registration. A booking link and instructions will be provided in your confirmation email.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Future World partners don’t just sponsor an event—they join a national conversation shaping the future of education and workforce alignment.
Why sponsor?
Ensure your brand's at the center of the future readiness conversation. Show up where the most influential decision-makers, innovators, and educators connect.
For sponsorship details email futureworld@xello.world
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Share what’s working. Shape what’s next.
Future World is built on real stories, real solutions, and real impact. We invite proposals that are forward-looking, practical, and grounded in real-world experience.
Sessions should spark meaningful conversation, share lessons learned, and push forward how future readiness is designed, delivered, and supported across education and workforce pathways.
CONFERENCE THEMES
The new & evolving worlds of work
Automation, AI, and emerging economies are redefining what it means to be job-ready. As the future of work continues to evolve, educators and partners must rethink the skills, experiences, and mindsets students need to succeed in evolving roles and those that don’t yet exist.
K–12 future readiness systems & pathways
Future readiness must be designed as a system: intentional, measurable, and deeply human. Schools are building pathways that do more than move students forward, helping them explore interests, make informed decisions, and plan for life beyond graduation.
Career readiness through counseling, instruction, & advising
Students are navigating decisions that are more complex than ever before. Counseling and advising plays a critical role in leading CCR systems, helping students build confidence, clarity, and direction while supporting the educators who guide them.
K–12, postsecondary, & workforce alignment
The connection between education and employment is critical to learner success. Stronger alignment across K–12, higher education, employers, partners, and communities helps create clearer pathways that connect learning to future plans.
The human side of readiness: Navigating uncertainty
Students face more choices than ever—pathways, programs, credentials, careers—yet clarity hasn’t kept pace with complexity. Future readiness depends not just on access to options, but on how students understand them, evaluate tradeoffs, and make confident decisions over time.
Reimagining postsecondary pathways
As postsecondary education continues to evolve, K–12 educators have an opportunity to help students navigate what comes next with confidence. New credential options, changing enrollment patterns, and shifting definitions of value are creating a wider range of postsecondary pathways.
Strengthening home–school–community partnerships
Families and communities are essential partners in future readiness. When schools actively connect learning to life beyond the classroom, students benefit from consistent support and shared understanding of what’s possible.
Multi-themes presentations
• Real-world examples, case studies, or lessons learned
• Practical takeaways that apply immediately
• Examples of and ways to foster collaboration across education, workforce, and community sectors
• Inspiring new ways of thinking about future readiness and opportunity
• Practical takeaways that apply immediately
• Examples of and ways to foster collaboration across education, workforce, and community sectors
• Inspiring new ways of thinking about future readiness and opportunity
FAQs
What is Future World 2026?
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- Future World 2026, presented by Xello, is a new national conference dedicated to strengthening K–12 career and college readiness.
- The event takes place July 22–24, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Future World is not a product user conference—it’s a gathering designed to bring together educators, district leaders, higher education, employers, and policy innovators to explore the future of student readiness.
Who should attend?
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Future World is designed for anyone shaping college, career, and life-readiness pathways for students, including:
- K–12 counselors and CTE leaders
- School and district administrators
- Higher-education and community college partners
- Workforce, industry, and employer representatives
- Government and nonprofit organizations supporting student readiness
- Most attendees are decision-makers and influencers responsible for driving CCR strategy in their schools, districts, or organizations.
What can attendees expect at the conference?
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Future World offers a mix of inspiration, practical learning, and collaboration:
- Visionary voices exploring the future of learning, work, and human potential
- In-depth sessions aligned to core conference themes, designed to spark new thinking and deliver practical takeaways
- Facilitated, hands-on sessions focused on skill-building, applied learning, and translating ideas into action
- A curated group of partners advancing future-ready learning, workforce, and credentialing solutions
- Intentional meetups, roundtables, and evening gatherings designed to foster meaningful conversation and collaboration
Why is Xello hosting this event?
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- Xello created Future World to help advance and unify the national conversation on student readiness.
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The goal is to:
- Bring together leaders across education, industry, and policy
- Foster collaboration and innovation around emerging CCR trends
- Highlight best practices and real-world implementation models
- Strengthen alignment between K–12 education and the future workforce
What makes Future World different from other education conferences?
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- Future World is the only national event dedicated to uniting K–12, higher education, workforce, and industry around the shared mission of preparing every student for future success.
- Unlike traditional conferences focused on a single sector, Future World brings all CCR stakeholders into one space to collaborate, solve challenges, and map out what readiness should look like in the years ahead.
- Attendees can expect a blend of thought leadership, practical frameworks, and cross-sector innovation — all designed to elevate and accelerate student readiness efforts.
What is the cost to attend?
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Registration Rates:
- Super early bird: $449
- Early bird: $499
- Standard admission: $599
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Group Rates:
- Discounted pricing will be available for groups purchasing 10 or more tickets.
Are sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities available?
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- Yes. Future World offers several sponsorship levels including, Presenting, Gold, Silver, and Exhibitors.
- A-la-carte opportunities will be available as well, such as, Wi-Fi sponsorships, receptions, and aattendee experiences.
- Organizations interested in sponsoring can email futureworld@xello.world for details.
How should school districts view this conference?
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Future World is designed to support and elevate district CCR efforts through:
- Research, frameworks, and practical sessions
- Professional development for counselors, CTE educators, and CCR teams
- Opportunities to share district successes and innovations
- Networking with national leaders, employers, and peer districts
- It is not a sales event — it is a learning and leadership experience.
Can districts or organizations propose presenters?
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Yes. The call for proposals will open in early 2026. Session categories will include:
- District leadership panels
- CTE and counseling roundtables
- CCR implementation and best-practice sessions
- Innovation and case-study presentations
Who can I contact with additional questions?
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- For any questions about Future World, please reach out to the Xello team at futureworld@xello.world or visit our event website for updates.
Future World
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY XELLO
Future World
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY XELLO
At Xello, our mission is simple yet powerful—to equip every student with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a successful, meaningful future. Future World 2026 extends that mission convening the partners, ideas, and energy to make future readiness real for every learner.