Description
Participation on the panel, as follows:15:15 – 16:00 - The Skills Gap: Preparing for the Future of the Creative Economy
Session Description:
This panel would address the skills required to drive the next wave of innovation in creative industries. How can educational institutions, SMEs, and large enterprises upskill the workforce for the immersive, AI-driven, and data-rich future?
Session Talking Points:
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Tackling the digital skills gap and preparing the next-gen workforce. Reskilling existing talent to adapt to AI, XR, and 5G.
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Foresight into skills for emerging sectors like metaverse design and quantum-powered creativity.
Speakers:
Moderator: Ashmita Randhawa, Director of Research & Development at Sunderland Software City
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Steve Gibson, Associate Professor – Northumbria School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries at Northumbria University
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Phil O’Neil, Head of Department Digital Technologies and Games at Gateshead College
| Period | 3 Apr 2025 |
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| Degree of Recognition | National |