No. 40 Tech Pulse 2030 – Preparing the Future AI Workforce

This roundtable explores how communities can bridge the gap between education and employment in the age of AI. Leaders from industry, education, and policy will share strategies to equip people with the skills needed to thrive in tomorrow’s workforce.
​Moderator:
​Xiaochen Zhang, Chief Responsible AI Officer, AI 2030
​Speakers:
​Kate Doyle, Managing Director, Per Scholas
​Muddassir Siddiqi, President, College of DuPage
​Martha Watt, Market Leader, Interim Talent, HR, Korn Ferry
​Charles Herman, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Enterprise Accounts, The Judge Group
​Carlos Cardoso, Operations Director, Programmers Beyond IT (US)

## ​1. Focus 1: Focus on Policy: Shaping the Future of AI Governance

​​• How can regions with fewer resources or less-developed digital infrastructure avoid being left behind in the AI talent race?
​​• What types of incentives or policy tools (e.g., grants, tax benefits, infrastructure investment) are most effective in building up regional digital and AI ecosystems?

## ​​2. Focus 2: Focus on Educators: Building the Pipeline for AI Talent

​​• How should academia, government, and the private sector adjust policy, training programs, and credential systems to keep pace with AI?
​​• What role should lifelong learning and continuous reskilling play in national workforce strategies?

## ​​3. Focus 3: Focus on Knowledge Workers / Learners: Empowering the Next Generation

​​• How do generative AI’s workforce impacts differ from previous technological disruptions, and what does this mean for job transitions?
​​​• How can organizations and educators prepare entry-level professionals to not only meet the challenges but also seize the opportunities of the AI era?
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​We look forward to welcoming you to Tech Pulse 2030 and sharing this exciting journey with you.