The workforce of the future will be the theme of this year’s LEP conference.
This year we are collaborating with our experts and partners to give insights and paint a picture of what our workforce could look like in the future.
There will be a major keynote speech focused on the workforce of the future, panel discussions on the changes in store in the workplace, and thought-provoking discussions, alongside an overview of the impact of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP on our economic opportunities.
We are also launching our first ever Demonstration Arena showcasing an array of fantastic exhibits showcasing future technologies and innovations in the world of work, from drones and artificial intelligence to robots and virtual reality.
We kick off our conference with an interview with our new Chair Neal Juster, focusing on highlights and progress over the last year with a strong emphasis on our economic impact across the evolution of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP. To bring this to life we are also introducing voices from business who will be sharing their economic growth stories.
Our headline speaker, Dr Paul Redmond, will deliver an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote speech into how workplaces and people are evolving and the likely rapid change over the next decade. Paul is a leading expert on generations and the graduate labour market and specialist on employment, as well as being a presenter, author, researcher, and media contributor whose work centres on the changing world of work and the challenges facing both students and graduate recruiters.
Paul is currently the Director of Student Experience and Enhancement at the University of Liverpool. In addition to writing regularly for national newspapers and other publications, he is a frequent guest on both radio and TV, appearing on numerous BBC and independent news and current affairs programmes.
Expect Paul to touch on recruitment,different working patterns, digital and technology, multiple generations - their needs, skills, and behaviours, workplaces and spaces, and what new jobs are created as old jobs are phased out.
In our final session, two expert panels will explore what future generations might expect from employers and vice versa, what types of training and skills people will need in 10+ years, and how younger generations’ demands on work life balance could impact the workplace, working styles, and recruitment in the future.
There will also be a discussion about the impact that technology, AI, and automation will have on the workplace and the skills needed to support this in the future.
Register your place here and to be the first to receive a full programme and agenda in advance.
