KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS FOR A DIGITAL FUTURE

This two day conference on the topic of Knowledge and Skills for a Digital Future, hosted by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, featured talks and workshops by leading organisations including The Royal

Academy of Engineering, Hewlett Packard, Fujitsu, and the European Commission.

Digital technologies are irreversibly transforming the way we work and live our lives, leaving no sector untouched by the changes. The objective of the conference was to bring together major key players, employers, professional bodies, academia to discuss what these changes mean in terms of the knowledge and skills that employers will need and expect, and individuals will have to be able to provide.

Summary by Peter Whitehead, Editor, Financial Times Digital Business

Day 1 LESSONS IN DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

A series of workshops were held by various partners of Equalitec, sharing their work and lessons learnt through that work. The day introduced various schemes and campaigns that are working towards greater female and youth participation in ITEC and ITEC related industries, their experiences and lessons learned.

• Make YOUR Mark through Creativity

• Promoting Engineering through Youth Cultures

• Addressing the Needs of Women Returning to Work

Go to Day 1 proceedings for more and to download presentations

Day 2 DIVERISTY POLICIES AND CORPORATE CULTURES

Day two focused on Diversity from the “demand” side; how organisations can benefit from and implement diversity. The day explored policy, diversity in corporate cultures, best practice and competitiveness through innovation.

• Launch of Report “Implementing Diversity Policies: Guiding Principles”

• Influencing recruitment and retention through policy

• Corporate Cultures and the Skilled Workforce

• Sharing Best Diversity Practice

• Innovation for a Digital Future

Go to Day 2 proceedings for more and to download presentations

Equalitec would like to thank all those who contributed to the success of the conference.