20 million ICT specialists by 2030

16 May 2024

09:30 - 17:30

La Nave, Madrid, Spain

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In an era of rapid technological evolution, Europe’s competitive edge hinges on its ability to develop and maintain advanced digital skills. Facing a critical shortage of ICT professionals, the “20×30: Europe’s ADS Summit” emerges as a pivotal gathering to propel Europe towards its ambitious goal of adding 20 million new ICT specialists by 2030, underpinning the Digital Decade policy initiative.

This free one-day event in Madrid unites thought leaders from business, academia, and policy-making to chart Europe’s journey in advanced digital skills. Featuring roundtables, keynote speeches, workshops, and showcases of best practices, the summit is a crucible for innovative solutions and strategic collaborations aimed at redefining Europe’s digital skills landscape.

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What

to expect

Insights from leaders

Hear from experts across education, research, government, and industry.

Engaging discussions

Participate in debates on ADS trends, challenges, and forecasts.

Research highlights

Discover findings from the LEADS project on ADS supply and demand projections up to 2030

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Who

should attend

HR professionals

Explore innovative strategies for addressing skills shortages and enhancing workforce capabilities.

Technology specialists

Stay ahead with insights into emerging trends and cutting-edge solutions in digital skills.

Education and training Providers

Learn about the latest tools and methodologies for equipping the workforce with advanced digital skills.

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AGENDA

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Opening Address

The 20x30 Challenge: Advanced Digital Skills in the European Context

Market demands and forecasts in Advanced Digital Skills - Horizon 2030

Coffee Break

Managing talent pipelines for the companies of tomorrow

Networking Lunch

Parallel Sessions

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13:30

14:00

14:15

14:30

15:00

Room 1

Organisational change and the dawn of skills-based profiles

Na Fu
Professor in HRM, Trinity Business School
Miguel Valdivieso
Head of Talent & Transformation Consulting, IBM
Kelly Gamble
Head of Communications and Director of Private Equity, SAP
Sofia Platias
Senior International HR Business Partner, Uni Systems

Making the business case for skills investments

Laurent Muzellac
Dean, Trinity Business School
Alejandra Blázquez
Head of Cisco Networking Academy
Kamil Svec
Global Head of People, Telefonica Tech
Salvatore Moccia
Head of Education and Skills, EIT Digital

Coffee Break

Room 2

The perspectives of industry – acquiring talents in a fast-changing environment

Ana Garcìa Robles
Secretary General, BDVA
Maria S. Perez
Professor, UPM
Araceli Venegas-Gomes
CEO, Qureca
Michael Barngrover
Managing Director, XR4Europe
Nina Olesen
Head of Sector Skills & Human Factors, ECSO
Daniel Saez
Director, ITI
Golboo Pourabdollahian
Consulting Manager, IDC

Coffee Break

Room 3

Specialised project showcase

“Cloud-Powered SME Digital Transformation: Empowering European Workforce Together”
by CloudCamp4SMEs

Irina Frigioiu
Funding Box

Specialised project showcase

“The 20X30 Digital4Business Vision: 20 Key Learnings on Fast Tracking Advanced Digital Skills for SMEs in 30 Minutes”
by Digital4Business

Prof. Dr. Horacio González-Vélez
Professor of Computer Systems and Founding Head of The Cloud Competency Centre, National College of Ireland

Specialised project showcase

“Digital Society, Human Values, Global Citizenship”
by EURIDICE

Anna Bon
Lecturer and Project Coordinator for the EURIDICE project

Coffee Break

15:30

16:15

Leveraging the potential of women to address the advanced digital skills gap

Stephanie von Behr
CEO, Founderland
Maria Mezher
HR Consultant
Noelia Torres
CEO, Factoría F5

Generative AI: Reshaping the Financial Landscape

Helen Packard
Data Strategy Office, Financial Conduct Authority UK
Javier Tarancón
Head of the Information Analysis and Suptech Division, Bank of Spain
Matteo Falsetta
EU Programme Manager, GFT Technologies

Exploring Gen AI’s Impact on Legal Services

Teresa Martín
Founding Partner, Mavens
Ciara O’Buachalla
Co-founder, DonnaAI
Giovanni Maria Riccio
Founder, E-lex
Risteard de Paor
Of Counsel, Herbert Smith Freehills

Healthcare and the data revolution

Ernestina Menasalvas
Professor, UPM
Miguel Angel Sicilia
Director of Data Science, Ramon y Cajal Hospital Madrid
Zheshen Jiang
European Health Project Manager, CHU de Liège
Christoph Thümmler
Chief Medical Officer, 6G Health Institute

Unlocking the power of data: Developing the basis for the 1st European Data Space for Skills

Daniella Manassero
DIGITALEUROPE
Matthias De Bièvre
Founder / CEO of Visions
Anu Passi-Rauste,
CBO HeadAI
Ana Garcia Robles
Secretary General, BDVA

13:30 - Room 1

Organisational change and the dawn of skills-based profiles

Na Fu
Professor in HRM, Trinity Business School
Miguel Valdivieso
Head of Talent & Transformation Consulting, IBM
Kelly Gamble
EMEA Sales Communications & Corporate Strategy, SAP
Sofia Platias
Senior International HR Business Partner, Uni Systems

13:30 - Room 2

The perspectives of industry – acquiring talents in a fast-changing environment

Ana Garcìa Robles
Secretary General, BDVA
Maria S. Perez
Professor, UPM
Araceli Venegas-Gomes
CEO, Qureca
Michael Barngrover
Managing Director, XR4Europe
Nina Olesen
Head of Sector Skills & Human Factors, ECSO
Daniel Saez
Director, ITI

13:30 - Room 3

Specialised project showcase

“Cloud-Powered SME Digital Transformation: Empowering European Workforce Together”
by CloudCamp4SMEs

Irina Frigioiu
Funding Box

14:00 - Room 3

Specialised project showcase

“The 20X30 Digital4Business Vision: 20 Key Learnings on Fast Tracking Advanced Digital Skills for SMEs in 30 Minutes”
by Digital4Business

Prof. Dr. Horacio González-Vélez
Professor of Computer Systems and Founding Head of The Cloud Competency Centre, National College of Ireland

14:15 - Room 1

Making the business case for skills investments

Laurent Muzellac
Dean, Trinity Business School
Alejandra Blázquez
Head of Cisco Networking Academy
Kamil Svec
Global Head of People, Telefonica Tech
Salvatore Moccia
Head of Education and Skills, EIT Digital

14:30 - Room 3

Specialised project showcase

“Digital Society, Human Values, Global Citizenship”
by EURIDICE

Anna Bon
Lecturer and Project Coordinator for the EURIDICE project

15:00 – Coffee Break

15:30

Leveraging the potential of women to address the advanced digital skills gap

Stephanie von Behr
CEO, Founderland
Maria Mezher
HR Consultant
Noelia Torres
CEO, Factoría F5

15:30

Generative AI: Reshaping the Financial Landscape

Helen Packard
Data Strategy Office, Financial Conduct Authority UK
Javier Tarancón
Head of the Information Analysis and Suptech Division, Bank of Spain
Matteo Falsetta
EU Programme Manager, GFT Technologies

16:15 - Room 1

Exploring Gen AI’s Impact on Legal Services

Teresa Martín
Founding Partner, Mavens
Ciara O’Buachalla
Co-founder, DonnaAI
Giovanni Maria Riccio
Founder, E-lex
Risteard de Paor
Of Counsel, Herbert Smith Freehills

16:15 - Room 2

Healthcare and the data revolution

Ernestina Menasalvas
Professor UPM
Miguel Angel Sicilia
Director of Data Science, Ramon y Cajal Hospital Madrid
Zheshen Jiang
European Health Project Manager, CHU de Liège
Christoph Thümmler
Chief Medical Officer, 6G Health Institute