SXSW 2025
Innovation at Risk: The Urgent Need for Skilled Tech Workers
Description:
America faces a critical shortage of skilled tech workers, threatening advancements in semiconductor manufacturing, AI, and cybersecurity. Bridging this gap is urgent.
Join the Congressional Technology Talent Task Force and the Silicon Pathways coalition in a crucial discussion on creating a sustainable tech talent pipeline. This panel will explore actionable strategies to meet the rising demand for skilled workers, ensuring America’s leadership in technology and innovation.
*Members of Congress are invited to speak but cannot be confirmed until 2025 congressional calendar is released*
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Takeaways
- Addressing the critical shortage of domestic technology workers.
- Building a robust pipeline for future semiconductor, AI, and cybersecurity talent.
- Ensuring America’s leadership and security through workforce development.
Speakers
- Joseph Alessi, Director, Congressional App Challenge, a project of the Internet Education Foundation
- Connor Dieman-Yauman, Co-CEO, Merit America
- Rebecca Taber Staehelin, Co-CEO, Merit America
Organizer
Joseph Alessi, Director, Congressional App Challenge
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