As Industry 4.0 reshapes the way we produce, connect, and innovate, the success of digital transformation increasingly depends on people. From factory floors to strategic planning rooms, the Romanian workforce must evolve alongside technology—acquiring new skills, adapting mindsets, and embracing lifelong learning. This panel explores how companies, educators, and policymakers can collaborate to prepare talent for the digital industrial age.

Discussions will focus on identifying future-ready skills, redesigning training programs, and fostering inclusive upskilling pathways for all levels of the workforce. Panelists will examine best practices in vocational education, micro-credentialing, public-private partnerships, and the role of digital platforms in delivering flexible, scalable learning solutions.

By bringing together voices from industry, academia, and government, the session aims to build a shared vision for Workforce 2025—one that is agile, empowered, and capable of driving Romania’s industrial competitiveness in a rapidly changing world.