Disruptive technology & tech workforce of the future

Wednesday, 7 June, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Format: In-person masterclass (1 hour) - UoL and partners

This masterclass will discus how disruptive and fast moving technology can be, the skills shortage in the tech industry and how diversity and neurodiversity are key to improving this. The speakers will share their research of why tech can be a career for anyone

Facilitators:

Chloe Carter (She/Her)
Guy Farrer Fisher (He/Him)


Chloe is a University of Liverpool Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) graduate (2013-2017). Currently, she is a Manager, Clients and Markets, at PwC UK. She is involved with the NW Tech Ecosystem by supporting the PwC UK Head of Technology & Investments to drive a consortium of 12 organisations in Greater Manchester.


Guy is Technology Strategy Director at PwC UK. He is currently working as Chief of Staff to Head of Technology & Investments who sits on the PwC UK Executive Board. Within this role, he supports the Head of Technology with his strategic initiatives, from PwC’s tech brand in the market, digital asset delivery, their own technology stack, working with the wider PwC network around the globe and their communities of almost 5,000 technologists in the UK.

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Aimed at

  • Post-doctoral researcher
  • Early career researcher
  • Academic teaching and research staff
  • Mid-career researcher
  • Principal investigator/manager of researchers/PGR supervisor
  • Research-related professional services staff
  • Clinical research staff
  • Postgraduate researcher
  • Research technical professional

Knowledge and skill axis

  • Working with business
  • Local growth and regeneration
  • Public and community engagement

Innovation Theme(s)

  • Future economy
  • Growth at scale
  • Global opportunities
  • Innovation ecosystem

RDF Domain(s)

  • A: Knowledge and intellectual abilities
  • B: Personal effectiveness
  • D: Engagement, influence and impact