Empowering Europe’s Regional Economies Through AI Skills

Conference / Colloquium / Seminar
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Practical information

Date

6 November 2026

Location

Sligo, Ireland

Organiser

Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

This event will bring together stakeholders from the EU skills policy ecosystem and North-West regional economy for an important discussion on the skills challenges facing companies seeking to implement artificial intelligence (AI) and the role that AI can play in addressing the growing competitiveness challenges facing regional European economies.

The event will explore the skills barriers facing companies across the Northwest region seeking to implement artificial intelligence and the role industry-led upskilling can play in boosting business competitiveness.