Panel: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers to Close the Skills Gap
- The engineering skills shortage is a challenge that goes beyond gender — from highly specialised engineers to technicians, the sector faces critical gaps as digitalisation, AI, and automation transform what skills are needed.
- What does the future engineering workforce actually look like, and where are the biggest shortfalls?
- Rethinking pathways into engineering: apprenticeships, vocational routes, and industry-academia partnerships all have a role, and these routes need to attract and inspire a broader, more diverse talent pool
Thursday 21 May 11:35 - 12:10 Women in Engineering Electric Motor Forum Stage
Diversity & Inclusion - Bridging the Talent Gap
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05/21/2026 11:35
05/21/2026 12:10
Panel: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers to Close the Skills Gap
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- The engineering skills shortage is a challenge that goes beyond gender — from highly specialised engineers to technicians, the sector faces critical gaps as digitalisation, AI, and automation transform what skills are needed.
- What does the future engineering workforce actually look like, and where are the biggest shortfalls?
- Rethinking pathways into engineering: apprenticeships, vocational routes, and industry-academia partnerships all have a role, and these routes need to attract and inspire a broader, more diverse talent pool
Moderator
Executive Director & CEO, Society of Women Engineers
Speakers
Advanced Research Engineer, The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
Professor, VTI Sweden
Senior Engineer, WSP
