Join Experis and techUK as we discuss Business Transformation in the Age of AI.
This half-day event will focus on defining the skills needed for tomorrow’s workforce, driving innovation through reskilling initiatives, emerging tech trends shaping the workforce, and the importance of ethics in tech and AI.
Attendees at the afternoon event at Bristol's riverside Watershed cinema will gain valuable insights into strategic approaches for upskilling and reskilling employees, fostering creativity, streamlining processes, and ensuring ethical practices in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Industry leaders, innovators, and experts will gather to explore the future of technology and its impact on businesses. Attendees will take part in thought-provoking discussions, network with peers, and discover actionable strategies to stay ahead in today's competitive market.
And we're pleased to announce that our keynote address will be delivered by Dex Hunter-Torricke, former Head of Communications for Elon Musk, SpaceX & Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook, who's mission is to advise leaders on how communications, technology and society is changing.
Who Should Attend:
- Executive Leadership
- IT and Technology Professionals
- Procurement and Commercial Professionals
- Project and Programme Management Specialists
- Human Resources and Talent Management Professionals
- Business Transformation and Strategy Executives
- Policy Makers and Government Representatives
The event will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the evolving tech landscape and build a sustainable, ethical, and inclusive future for your business.
Agenda
- 12:00 Registration and Lunch
- 12:40 Welcome by Victoria Odubore, IT Customer Services Director, Experis UK
- 12:50 Keynote Address by Dex Hunter-Torricke, Former Head of Communications for Elon Musk, SpaceX & Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook
- 13:15 Session 1: Bridging the Skills Gap: Reskilling and Diversity in Tech
(Keynote, Panel Discussion & Q&A)- Overview: In today’s fast-paced technological environment, reskilling is vital for companies to maintain a competitive edge. In this session we will explore the latest market trends and technological advancements that are driving the need for new skills. With 60% of UK businesses struggling with expertise gaps and 44% of the global workforce needing to reskill by 2025, addressing these challenges is imperative for success. Participants will gain insights into assessing their teams’ current skills, identifying critical gaps, and developing effective reskilling strategies.
- 14:10 Session 2: Emerging Tech Trends Shaping the Workforce
(Keynote + Panel Discussion & Q&A)- Overview: Delve into the transformative tech trends driving the future of work. As technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, understanding the emerging innovations is crucial for adapting workforce strategies. Attendees will explore how these advancements are reshaping job roles, organisational structures, and business operations. By examining current and future tech trends, participants will gain insights into how to leverage these technologies to enhance productivity, reduce costs and foster innovation in a rapidly changing market.
- 15:05 Tea / Coffee Break
- 15:30 Session 3: The Importance of Ethics in Emerging Tech
Panel Discussion & Q&A)- Overview: Embedding ethics into tech development is crucial for creating a sustainable and responsible future. This panel will explore the pivotal role of ethics in shaping technology's trajectory, addressing both immediate challenges and long-term implications. With tech leaders citing ethical concerns as a major challenge in AI adoption and consumers expressing worries about AI's impact on society, the need for ethical frameworks and risk management has never been more pressing.
- 16:25 Closing Remarks
- 16:35 Drinks Reception
Speakers
Emily Campbell-Radcliffe
Sue Daley
Dex Hunter-Torricke
Stephanie Lee
Karin Rudolph
