The ODU Career Summit is a drive-in conference that allows recruiters and ODU faculty and staff to interact, learn, connect, and engage. Now, more than ever, it is critical for higher education and the workforce to align as we prepare students for life after graduation through meaningful experiences both on campus and beyond. This conference addresses critical topics impacting college recruitment and career development and fosters engagement with the premier institution of the Hampton Roads area. The conference will feature various sessions to help our employers leverage ODU as a vital source for their talent pipeline and help our faculty/staff effectively support students' career aspirations.
Previous ODU Career Summit themes and keynote speakers included:
- 2023 – “PrODUcing Tomorrow’s Talent” featuring keynote speaker Jason Kies, CPA from KPMG
- 2024 – “The Value of Partnerships” featuring keynote speaker Sarah Jane Kirkland, Associate Vice President for Corporate Partnerships at Old Dominion University
- 2025 – “Bridging the Skills Gap” featuring Whitney Lester, Vice President of Talent Development, Hampton Roads Workforce Council
ODU Career Summit: Reimagining Work. Redefining Readiness.
- Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Webb Student Center
Registration will open in mid-March.
Please contact employers@odu.edu with questions. Thank you!
