20 million ICT specialists by 2030
16 May 2024
10:00 - 17:00
La Nave, Madrid, Spain
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
We're updating it every week.
- 09:30 - 10:00
Opening Address
Rehana Schwinninger-Ladak
G2 DG CNECT, European Commission
- 10:00 - 10:30
The 20x30 Challenge: Advanced Digital Skills in the European Context
Brendan Rowan
BluSpecs
- 10:30 - 11:00
Market demands and forecasts in Advanced Digital Skills - Horizon 2030
Leonardo Bulgarelli Freitas
IDC
- 11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break
- 11:30 - 12:30
Tech Industry Turbulence - Opportunities and Challenges in the Wake of Mass Layoffs
Tanya Suárez
CEO, BluSpecs
Kristen Doran
Global HR Business Partner, SAP
Sebastian Clausse
CTO Spain, Thales Alenia Aerospace
Diogo Santos Franco
Global Ecosystem Strategist, Siemens Digital Systems
- 12:30 - 13:30
Networking Lunch
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Speakers
We're adding more every week
Rehana Schwinninger-Ladak
G2 DG CNECT, European Commission
Brendan Rowan
Managing Consultant, BluSpecs
Tanya Suárez
CEO, BluSpecs
Monique Calisti
CEO, Martel Innovate
Na Fu
Professor in HRM, Trinity College Dublin
Leonardo Bulgarelli Freitas
Research Manager - European Skills Practice, IDC
Laurent Muzellec
Dean & Professor, Trinity College Dublin
Salvatore Moccia
Head of Education and Skills, EIT Digital
Diogo Santos Franco
Global Ecosystem Senior Strategist, Siemens
Daniel Sáez Domingo
Technology Transfer Director, ITI
Catherine Bohill
Director of ESG Impact, Telefónica
Miguel Angel Sicilia
Director of Data Science Unit, Ramon y Cajal Hospital, Madrid
Maria Perez
EC Innovation Programme Manager, Inetum
Jack Hamande
Director General Digital Transformation, FPS Policy and Support
Kristen Doran
Global HR Business Partner, SAP
Sebastian Clausse
Spain CTO, Thales Alenia Space
Kelly Gamble
EMEA Sales Communications & Corporate Strategy, SAP
Miguel Valdivieso
Head of IBM Talent & Transformation Consulting, IBM
Nina Olesen
Head of Sector Skills & Human Factor, ECSO
Michael Barngrover
Managing Director, XR4Europe
Jara Pascual
CEO, Collabwith, "Innovation and Collaboration in the Digital Era"
Zheshen Jiang
European Health Project Manager, CHU de Liège
Araceli Venegas-Gomes
Founder and CEO, QURECA
Giovanni Maria Riccio
Founder, E-lex
