IGF 2018 WS #385 Challenges & opportunities: How will technology reshape jobs

The future of work in a context of automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence is one of the most pressing issues currently in many regions of the world. Discussions about education and employment are going hand by hand with innovation and digitalization processes, being the central topic in many regional and global forums, where developing countries are playing a major role. The Pacific Alliance, for example, is setting this topic as one of the its main areas of work, trying to assess the impacts and transformation of the employment matrix in the countries members of the alliance. Moreover, the G20, lead this year by Argentina, also involves a deep discussion over the future of work and how technology and digitalization can play a major part in changing the current job market, when combined with education and skills development. There is a growing focus on preparing for the future of work around the world and setting a foundation to maximize the benefits to society of new technology and automation. While we can not predict the exact impact of these new technologies, there is reason for optimism based on all the new jobs/sectors that emerged from previous general purpose technologies like electricity and the steam engine. As with previous advances, there are important investments in human capital, skills, and safety nets to ensure people and society benefit from these technological changes. This roundtable will explore how to make the most of automation and new technologies, jobs of the future, and policies that will position the workforce to seize the opportunities ahead. Intended agenda: Introduction: 2 minutes introduction delivered by the in-presence moderator, who will briefly introduce the topic and the debates around this area. First round of key speakers: 4 minutes max. per key speaker, five speakers. As the idea of this roundtable is to make the audience participants, each key speaker will count with 5 minutes to introduce their perspectives on the topic. The presentations will be short but concise, what will allow a better understanding of each speaker opinions on the subject. After this first round, 2 minutes will be granted to the speakers, in case they want to reply any of their colleagues speakers.(Total time: 25 minutes). Moderator will open the floor for comments/questions First round of opentable: 3-4 minutes max. per participant (total time allocated: 18 minutes). The microphone will be open to other intervention delivered by the participants. After one in-presence participant speech or question, the in-presence moderator will ask the remote moderator if any remote participant would like to post a question or comment. Moderator will announce when first opentable is over and deliver the microphone to the next key speaker. Second round of key speakers: 4 minutes max. per key speaker, five speakers. Same dynamic as in the first round will be applied (Total time: 25 minutes) Moderator will open the floor for comments/questions. Second round of opentable: 3-4 minutes max. per participant. Same dynamic as in the second round will be applied (Total time: 18 minutes) Moderator will announce when second opentable is over Final remarks: the moderator will close the table, by reading some final remarks, stating all the positions argued during the workshop (total time: 2 minutes) Total time distribution: Introduction: 2 minutes Total time speakers: 50 minutes (divided into two rounds of 26 minutes each). Total time participants (remote and in person): 36 minutes (divided into two rounds of 18 minutes each). Closing: 2 minutes Total time: 90 minutes.