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The Future of Skills & Work Forum is the main program for Global Skills Week, bringing together leaders from around the world powering the global skills economy. Through focused discussions and workshops, participants will learn and collaborate on strategies to prepare learners for tomorrow’s careers. With a spotlight on critical skills like AI, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies, the forum blends thought leadership, practical insights, and hands-on workshops to drive actionable results for a future for the skills economy.
The event is tailored for leaders across higher education, workforce development, and industry. It brings together university administrators, policymakers, economic development professionals, and industry experts to explore future skills and the evolving connection between education and the workforce.
Join the official opening networking reception. Industry Skills Leadership Councils will meet throughout the day and join forum attendees for the evening reception.
The forum agenda includes a high impact opening plenary packed with new and cutting-edge data and insights on the global skills economy. Join one of nine flagship 90-minute deep-dive workshops across the day led by AWS, OpenAI, QS, Western Governors University and nine 30-minute presentations and panels on the future of skills, skills assessment and workforce development.
