With the high pace of change in the technology industry, there is a vital need for people communicate and collaborate effectively within several areas of discipline, with sufficient technical depth. Why do some teams become shining innovators and others struggle? How do business leaders to think proactively, act strategically and perform optimally in order to keep up with customer demands and stave off the competition? How can design thinking aide you as an individual or business in problem-solving? These questions and more will be explored as it relates to professional tech workers and businesses in the Hudson Valley who are innovating and improving themselves in this fast paced technology landscape.

Sessions

Future Readiness: Tech Workforce Trends for Startups and Developers

Friday, Oct 11 , 2019 - 04:00pm to Friday, Oct 11 , 2019 - 05:00pm
Panel
Room
Great Hall
Building
Kaplan Hall

Startups are leading the trend to hire internationally. This panel covers the international approach to building a technical workforce for new companies: sometimes, local resources are ideal; other times, they’re hard to find. What are the benefits and challenges of working on an international team?

This panel also discusses the dilemmas this trend creates for developers seeking opportunities locally: in a world without borders, how do local resources remain competitive?