Inaugural Event - June 27, 2026
The Future of Work
Labor, Identity, Technology, and Meaning in a Changing World
Work is changing faster than our language for it. Join students, scholars, and thinkers
for a one-day virtual conversation about meaning, precarity, and possibility.
ABOUT
An Academic Event for All
The Peach Forum on Research and Dialogue is an interdisciplinary virtual convening for undergraduate students, graduate scholars, faculty, and curious thinkers. We believe the best intellectual conversations happen when everyone is welcomed as a contributor, not just a spectator. We prioritize being accessible and built around dialogue over hierarchy.
The Forum is free, beginner-friendly, and designed for participation over performance. No prior research experience required!
What to Expect...
The Forum runs approximately 3.5 hours across four core sessions.
12:10 to 12:40
Context Session
Keynote-style talk on the major forces reshaping work today, followed by moderated Q&A.
12:40 to 1:30
Panel: Career Precarity in the Modern Job Market
Scholars and practioners explore job instability, automation, and the search for meaningful work.
1:40 to 2:20
Orchard Selects: Emerging Scholarships
Short presentations from undergraduate researchers published in Canopy.
2:20 to 3:10
Graduate Mini-Labs
Interactive small-group discussions in breakout rooms, facilitated by graduate students.
3:10 to 3:30
Closing Reflection and Next Steps
A collective synthesis of the day’s ideas and pathways to stay involved with Peach.
SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS
Who You'll Hear From!
Speaker announcements coming soon
Register to receive updates when speakers are confirmed.
WHO IT'S FOR
We Welcome All Types of Scholars!
Undergradate Students
Explore and share research on labor, identity, and technology.
Graduate Scholars
Lead a Mini-Lab, connect across disciplines, contribute to dialogue.
Faculty and Mentors
Engage with students outside traditional hierarchies as a discussant or guide.
Independent Thinkers
No institutional affiliation required. The Forum is open to all.
Registration is open until June 25th!
Registration is free and open to all. Register to receive the Participant Guide and Zoom link.
Questions? [email protected]
