Business

Summit to focus on the future of work

From left - Gavin Kennedy representing headline sponsor Bank of Ireland UK, event speaker Peter Worth of School Retool, and Catalyst director of innovation community Elaine Smyth
From left - Gavin Kennedy representing headline sponsor Bank of Ireland UK, event speaker Peter Worth of School Retool, and Catalyst director of innovation community Elaine Smyth From left - Gavin Kennedy representing headline sponsor Bank of Ireland UK, event speaker Peter Worth of School Retool, and Catalyst director of innovation community Elaine Smyth

Catalyst is joining with key industry partners including headline partner Bank of Ireland to deliver the 'Future of Work' summit for 500 business chiefs, education leaders and HR directors on May 29 at ICC Belfast.

Focusing on the areas of future of jobs, growth and learning, and leading change, the summit is aimed at businesses as they prepare to make significant changes in their organisations and at educators and talent development leaders as they prepare young people and re-purpose skills and talent of existing teams to build and enable a competitive, productive workforce fit for the future.

The summit will be made up of internationally recognised keynote speakers and high-level business and educational leaders from across the UK and Ireland. Attendees will hear from inspiring local leaders who will share their experiences and lessons for implementing change in their organisations.

Keynote speaker Ravin Jesuthasan is recognised as one of the 25 most influential management consultants in the world. His most recent book 'Reinventing Jobs' explores what the future of work will really look like, and how it will impact organisations as they seek growth and success in an era of change and digital transformation.

Catalyst's director of innovation community Elaine Smyth said: “The opportunity has never been greater for businesses in Northern Ireland to scale and compete globally as they embrace automation and upskill their workforce.

"This summit has been designed to provide businesses with global insights and inspiration, along with tools to help them realise a step change in their own performance and productivity to thrive in the fast-paced world of work.”

The moderated panel conversations, coupled with breakout sessions will ensure attendees at the event (details at www.futureofworkni.co) leave with practical steps they can take to help them prepare their organisations and people for the future.