Artificial Intelligence and Skills for the Future of Work
Date: Monday 25 November | Time: 12:30 - 13:30 (GMT)
Location: Online via Zoom
- Guest speakers
- Online viewing available
Artificial Intelligence has wide-reaching impacts across the full range of industry sectors, with effective uptake of AI holding the potential to generate £400bn in economic value in the UK by 2030.
During this interactive session, Dr. Forshaw will discuss the impact of AI on the future of work and collaborate with participants to enhance their understanding of the skills required for the future of work. The session will be based on his expertise in developing the UK’s AI Skills framework.
Dr Matthew Forshaw
Dr Matthew Forshaw is a Reader in Data Science at Newcastle University and Senior Advisor for Skills at The Alan Turing Institute.
His work in data and AI skills includes working with the Government on the skills pillar of the National Data Strategy, as a College of Experts member to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), and leading the development of AI Skills for Business competency framework with Innovate UK BridgeAI.
His work on the professionalisation of the data science occupation with the Alliance of Data Science Professionals is having a major impact on public and professional policy and practice, setting professional values and ethical standards for the use of data science and AI for the UK’s accreditation and certification processes across several major professional bodies. He is passionate about democratising access to and widening participation into, data and AI skills training at all levels.
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