The R9 IEEE Industry Engagement Committe held a groundbreaking panel discussion on November 24, 2022, entitled “Future of Workforce”.The event was streamed on the IEEE R9 channel on YouTube and was moderated by Juan Galindo. The panel was comprised of three experts in different technological areas, Maria Renner, Letícia Pavim, and Manuel Sosa Ríos.

The event focused on the impact of social and technological changes in the workforce and discussed the emergence of new types of work, jobs, and labor relationships. The panelists shared their insights and predictions on how these changes will shape the future of work.

Maria Renner, a Partner at GridX, discussed the impact of the energy transition on the workforce and how renewable energy technologies are changing the job market. Letícia Pavim, CEO at Rede Pavim, shared her thoughts on the rise of the gig economy and the growing demand for freelance workers in various industries. Manuel Sosa Ríos, a Control Engineer at Itaipu Binacional, discussed the impact of automation on the job market and how workers can adapt to this technological change.

The panelists also discussed the need for workers to develop new skills and adapt to new technologies to remain competitive in the job market. They highlighted the importance of education and training programs to help workers keep up with the pace of technological change.

Overall, the Future of Workforce panel was an insightful and thought-provoking discussion that shed light on the rapid changes happening in the job market. The event was well-received by the audience and sparked a lively discussion among the attendees.

If you missed the live event, you can watch the full panel discussion on the IEEE R9 YouTube channel.