BCS' tech priorities for the next government

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SPEAKERS

• Julia Adamson, BCS MD of Education and Public Benefit.
• Holly Porter, BCS MD Institute.
• Jo Stansfield Co-chair of BCS Women and Director of Inclusioneering Limited, a D&I consultancy in the technology and engineering sectors.
• Somayeh Aghnia FBCS, technologist, educationalist, entrepreneur, speaker and passionate advocate of women in tech
• James Woodward, BCS Director of Communications.
• ... and more guests to be confirmed!

AGENDA

Webinar begins12:00

Ends 13:00

SYNOPSIS

This month's Policy Jam discusses BCS' tech priorities for the next government. Given the pace of change and emerging technologies like AI, a professional, competent, and ethical IT workforce is vital to ensuring trust, especially given IT scandals like the Post Office.

We also need a solid foundation in computing education and digital literacy to bridge the skills gap and give people the tools they need for future careers and day-to-day life. And we want to see greater diversity and inclusivity in our sector so that technology represents and is designed for all.

Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.

About BCS Policy Jams

BCS Policy Jams are one way we engage and communicate with our community on current issues in IT, digital and tech policy and discuss how these issues intersect with the wider world.

Join the BCS policy team for a monthly forum where we discuss critical issues for our profession, our economy, our society and our democracy.

Policy Jams are held monthly and previous Jams can be watched here BCS Policy Jam | BCS.

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