IEEE UK and Ireland Women in Engineering Event | Developing the Diverse Workforce of the Future for Engineering and Technology

Name: IEEE UK and Ireland Women in Engineering Event | Developing the Diverse Workforce of the Future for Engineering and Technology
Start: 2024-10-02T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-02T15:30:00+01:00
Location: Liverpool John Moores University

We are excited to invite you to join us for a flagship Liverpool John Moores University event, Developing the diverse workforce of the future for engineering and technology, jointly organised with the IEEE UK and Ireland Women in Engineering Affinity Group whose chair is based at LJMU. We are delighted to welcome international representatives from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) to join in this important conversation, as part of their 140th year celebrations.

The aim of this event is to bring together key stakeholders from the university, industry, government and accreditation bodies to start the conversation on this topic and consider next steps in our goal to lead the way for diversity and inclusion in engineering and technology skills in the North West. There is an exciting opportunity to meet and network with industry and academic leaders.

Agenda:

9:30 – 10:00: Registration and Refreshments
10:00 – 10:30: Skills Gap and Provision for the Diverse Workforce of the Future – Academic, Industry and Government sector leaders’ presentation
10:30 – 11:50: Obstacles and Pathways to Acquire Skills and Knowledge for the Future – Moderated group discussions
11:50 – 13:00: The Power of Demonstration – Virtual demonstrators, smart homes, digital twin etc

13:00 – 14:00: Hot Lunch – Vegetarian and vegan options available

14:00 – 15:00: Speed Dating with Industry and Academic Leaders – Moderated event
15:00 – 15:30: Women in Engineering Awards and Closing Remarks