Connect Harford is a premiere brainstorming event that will bring together
leaders and emerging leaders from the business, government and education communities to provide input on how best to maximize the full potential of
Harford County.

In order to extend our reach into the community, you are encouraged to bring up to two colleagues whom you identify as potential leaders.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. 
YOU MAY REGISTER AT THE EVENT. 

FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Admiral Mike Mullen, USN (Ret.) 

of Staff (2007-2011). He was the principal military advisor to President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama. 

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AGENDA

 7:15 a.m.    Registration and Continental Breakfast
 8:00 a.m.    Welcome
 8:30 a.m.    Keynote Speaker: Admiral Mike Mullen, USN (Ret.)
                      Drawing on his own experience, Admiral Mike Mullen will discuss how leadership collaboration
                      across community sectors can spark new ideas, promote growth, and create a promising future.
 9:30 a.m.    Break
 9:55 a.m.    Introduction of the Facilitator
 10:05 a.m.  Harford Exploration: Strengthen the Foundation and Connect the Parts
                      Breakout Sessions (You will have the opportunity to attend two sessions.)
                         • Harford Business: Building a Diverse Economic Base
                         • Harford People: Establishing Harford County as a Sought-after Place to Live, Work, and Play
                         • Harford Education: Accelerating STEM and Preparing K-20 for Citizenship, Leadership, and Career
                         • Bridging the Silos: Removing Barriers to Open the Lines of Communication
 11:00 a.m.  Information Sharing Between Groups
 11:25 a.m.  Look to the Future: “A Day in the Life of Glass”
 11:35 a.m.  The Future 
                      What action do we need to take now to ensure that Harford County becomes a destination for
                      knowledge workers by 2025?
 12:05 p.m.   Full Group Share: Future Think for Harford – What’s Possible?
                       How can Harford County prepare now for opportunities of the future? What can you contribute?
 12:30 p.m.   Lunch & Voting on Opportunities
   1:45 p.m.   Closing Comments