A key economic pillar rests on stimulating education and employment to further elevate the labour force to a level that competes with the most advanced and attractive economies. To achieve this Malta must:
Frame the future skills landscape and prioritise the closing of skills gaps
Align education curricula with the skills required for tomorrow’s economy
Establish Malta as an International Education Hub of Excellence
Reskill and upskill the workforce with the skills required for tomorrow’s economy
Attract and retain diverse talent while curbing brain drain of the best talent
0900
Opening remarks by MIMCOL
0905
One to One Discussion led by Christian Peregin from LovinMalta together with Minister for Economy and Industry, Hon. Silvio Schembri.
0920
Ministerial Panel Discussion
Hon. Silvio Schembri Minister for Economy and Industry
Hon. Justyne Caruana Minister for Education
Hon. Clayton Bartolo Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection
0950
Open Floor Discussion
1000
Panel Discussion 1 – Education
Prof. James Calleja – MCAST – CEO and Principal Prof. Alfred J Vella – UOM – Rector Dr. Francis Fabri – Ministry for Education – Permanent Secretary Paul Xuereb -Junior College – Principal Marco Bonnici – MUT – President
1045
Open Floor Discussion
1115
Panel Discussion 2 – Employment
Johann Buttigieg – MTA – CEO Josef Bugeja – GWU – Secretary General Josef Vella – UHM – Secretary General Joanne Bondin – MEA – President Josef Said – Konnekt – CEO