Keynote Session: Address from James Bergeron, Acting Under Secretary, US Department of Education

We are honored to welcome James Bergeron, Deputy Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, for a special keynote address. With decades of experience shaping federal education policy, Mr. Bergeron brings deep insight into the evolving landscape of postsecondary education and workforce development. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Bergeron has played a pivotal role in developing and advancing legislative and regulatory initiatives that impact students, institutions, and employers alike. His tenure includes leadership positions on Capitol Hill and within the Department of Education, where he has focused on increasing access to quality education, streamlining federal aid processes, and promoting accountability and innovation across the sector. Mr. Bergeron’s address will explore the federal priorities driving educational policy today and offer a forward-looking perspective on how public-private collaboration can strengthen the career education sector. We look forward to an engaging and timely discussion with one of the nation’s key education policymakers.