Roundtable: Closing The Digital Skills Gap in Life Sciences
The life sciences are evolving fast and the demand for digital skills has never been greater.
This roundtable explores the challenges and opportunities in closing the digital skills gap, from upskilling in bioinformatics and data science to building a collaborative framework that meets the needs of research, industry and healthcare.
Join leading experts as they tackle what the workforce of the future really needs and how to equip it for success.
Participants will discuss practical strategies for bridging biology and digital expertise, designing shared skills frameworks, and preparing the next generation of life scientists for a rapidly changing landscape.
Discussion points
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Recognising the digital skills gap.
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What the future of the workforce may look like and what do employers need in terms of digital competencies?
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Bridging the gap between biology & bioinformatics.
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Moving towards a collaborative skills toolkit, and how to design the shared skills framework for academia, industry and healthcare.
Who should attend
- Life sciences and genomics researchers.
- Bioinformaticians, data scientists and AI specialists.
- Educators and workforce development leads.
Roundtable format
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This session is highly interactive and conversational. Rather than formal presentations, participants will engage directly with the experts and each other, exploring challenges, sharing insights, and collaboratively identifying solutions.
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The facilitators will guide the discussion across key themes, ensuring all voices are heard and ideas can be tested and refined in real time.