Ensuring We Have the Talent and Skills Needed for Future Materials Industry Growth
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
This session confronts the growing talent crisis in the advanced materials sector. It will spark discussions on innovative workforce development strategies, including cutting-edge training programmes and dynamic industry-academia collaborations. The session aims to challenge traditional approaches and envision a future where skill development aligns seamlessly with the rapidly evolving needs of the materials industry and the engineering and science based industries are a reflection of the society they serve.
Questions for discussion:
- What specific skill sets will define the next generation of experts in materials?
- How can training programs adapt their approach to keep pace with the rapid advancements in digital R&D within materials and their end users?
- In what ways can industry-academia partnerships be reimagined to create a robust pipeline of talent equipped for the future challenges in the materials sector?