Experis Conference 2024

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 building 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.

1. Emerging Tech Trends Shaping the Workforce

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.

2. Bridging the Skills Gap: Reskilling and Diversity in Tech

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.

3. The Importance of Ethics in Emerging Tech

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.

Agenda

12:00 – 12:40	Registration and Lunch
12:40 – 12:50	Welcome by Victoria Odubore, IT Customer Services Director, Experis UK
12:50 – 13:15	Keynote Address by Dex Hunter-Torricke, Former Head of Communications for Elon Musk, SpaceX & Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook
13:15 – 14:10	Session 1 (Keynote + Panel Discussion & Q&A) Emerging Tech Trends Shaping the Workforce
14:10 – 15:05	Session 2 (Keynote, Panel Discussion & Q&A) Bridging the Skills Gap: Reskilling and Diversity in Tech
15:05 – 15:30	Tea / Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:25	Session 3 (Panel Discussion & Q&A) The Importance of Ethics in Emerging Tech
16:25 – 16:35	Closing Remarks by Michael Stull, Managing Director, ManpowerGroup UK
16:35 – 17:30	Drinks Reception

Venue

Watershed, 1 Canons Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5TX

The Watershed is centrally located in Bristol at 1 Canon's Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5TX, only 19 minutes’ walk from the train station.

The nearest bus stops to Watershed are on 'The Centre', no more than a 2 minute walk away.
There are many cycle parking locations at the front and back of the building.
The closest car parks are Millennium Square Car Park and Trenchard Street NCP parking. There are two Blue Badge parking spaces to the rear of Watershed on Canons Road.

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