Building the Future Workforce for AI and 6G

Artificial Intelligence and 6G are expected to transform Europe’s digital infrastructure, industries and society.

Europe also needs a future-ready workforce and leadership capable of bringing together diverse expertise, perspectives and experiences across technology, policy, research and industry.

Through practical examples and experiences from AI, telecommunications and 6G, invited speakers will discuss the skills and leadership capabilities required for the next generation of digital technologies by addressing the challenges surrounding AI and 6G adoption, skills gaps, international collaboration, standardisation, trust and the transition from research and innovation towards industrial deployment.

Join us to discuss practical insights on the leadership, skills and collaboration mechanisms needed to support Europe’s AI and 6G transformation to identify common challenges and opportunities related to talent and inclusivity, international collaboration and standardisation!

Agenda:

Opening – 15 minutes

• Introduction to the objectives of the session & Role of WiTaR by Pooja Mohnani, Senior Project manager, Eurescom
• Keynote speech “Why diversity matters?” by Miguel Gonzalez-Sancho, Head of Unit, European Commission, DG CONNECT

Expert perspectives – 25 minutes

Expert presentations:

• Ben Brake, Director General, DOT Europe
• John Howes, Jr., Principal, MAGIS LGA, LLC  

Panel discussion – 45 minutes

Leading Europe’s AI & 6G Transformation: Why Diverse Leadership Matters for Innovation, Trust, and Global Competitiveness

• Uwe Herzog, Programme and Project Manager, Eurescom (moderator)
• Lauma Sīle, COO, Riga TechGirls
• Didier Bourse, Senior Director, European R&I Programs at Nokia
• Ben Brake, Director General, DOT Europe
• Hakima Chaouchi, Coordinator Mission Nationale France 6G, Head of Digital Sovreignty and Sobriety at IMT

Conclusions and key takeaways – 5 minutes

• Summary of actionable messages and potential areas for future collaboration