Skill requirements for emerging technologies in Ireland

The ESRI is delighted to launch the publication "Skill requirements for emerging technologies in Ireland". 

This research was funded by the Irish Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS). It focuses on labour market demand and supply for automation-, artificial intelligence (AI)- and blockchain-related jobs in Ireland. 

Registration for this event is now full, please contact liz.coyle@esri.ie for further assistance.

Event Programme

09:45

Registration/Tea and Coffee

10:15

Welcome and Introduction

Prof Alan Barrett, Director, ESRI and Colm O'Reardon, Secretary General of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

10:30

Overview of Research and Key Findings

Prof Seamus McGuinness, ESRI

11.00

Q & A

Prof Seamus McGuinness and Elisa Staffa, ESRI

11:15

Panel Discussion

Chair: Prof Seamus McGuinness, ESRI
Panel:
William Beausang, Assistant Secretary, Skills Policy and FET Division
Dr Irina Tal, Assistant Professor DCU 
Tim O’Flynn, Senior Manager IBM Data & AI, Hybrid Data Management
 

12:15

Closing Remarks

Prof Seamus McGuinness, ESRI