Digital and AI are reshaping the world of work from the office and the manufacturing floor, to transforming technologies and healthcare solutions.
The “Digital Skills and Bridging Inequalities” Ibec Medtech and Engineering Inclusion Taskforce event, 10.30-12.00, 17 September (virtual) will explore: research from the ESRI on the impact of AI on educated workforces and how to tackle emerging inequalities; building teams for success in a digital health company; a practical look at addressing the skills gap; and more.
This event is for those interested in learning about digital skills trends, their impact on society, and upcoming courses to bridge the gap.
Agenda
- 10.30-10.35: Welcome, Medtech and Engineering Inclusion Taskforce Chair, and Stryker Director of Advanced Operations, Niamh Hegarty
- 10.35-11.00: What technological change means for the Irish workforce from AI and skills to employment trends, ESRI Research Officer Dora Tuda
- 11.00-11.25: A digital health innovator’s perspective on building teams for success, Irish Medtech Chair, and LUMA Vision Co-Founder, Fionn Lahart
- 11.25-11.50: A practical exploration of addressing the digital and AI skills gap, Irish Medtech, Project Manager, Yvonne O’Byrne
- 11.50-12.00: Q&A, moderated by Irish Medtech, Senior Executive, Ciara Finlay