There was a time when information and
communication technology skills were only
relevant to and required by those who worked in
the IT industry – the so-called ‘geeks’ of yesteryear
– For the rest of us, ICT know-how was something
almost esoteric, safely ignored and mostly
unwanted.
How times have changed! Today information
technologies inform almost every aspect of our
lives. We rely on a ready stream of information to
keep us in touch and on top; we are always in
always-on mode. ICT skills matter to everyone,
irrespective of the sector.
To drive innovation, spur creativity and retain
competitiveness while fostering inclusion, we can
no longer afford to undervalue the importance of
ICT skills; they are the key to success and the
passport to the future of people, organisations
and regions. We are all geeks now, at least
partially, in our jobs, or at least we are supposed
to become!
Microsoft Malta is organising an
eSkills day, on May 13th, 2010 to
highlight the importance of eSkills as
a
driver
of
productivity,
competitiveness and innovation in
our economy. Please join us and
learn how Microsoft is striving to
ensure that the knowledge, skills and
competences
of
the
Maltese
workforce
meet
the
highest
standards.
UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS FOR THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Venue:
09:00
09:30
09:50
10:20
11:00
11:30
University Of Malta
Gateway Building Hall E
09:30
09:50
10:20
11:00
11:30
12:30
places are limited; please confirm your attendance by emailing i-jowebs@microsoft.com
or by calling Microsoft Malta on 2138 1202, by May 10th 2010.
Registration
Welcome Address by Dr. Ernest Cachia, Dean of ICT Faculty
eSkills: Innovation, Education and Inclusion by Jan Muehlfeit, Microsoft Europe Chairman
Microsoft’s Academic Programs by Karl Davies Barrett, Microsoft Malta
Microsoft’s local investment in Education by Fabianne Ruggier, Microsoft Malta
Panel Discussion presided by Jan Muehlfeit
Interactive discussion addressing the gap of eSkills in Europe today for tomorrow’s growth by Microsoft
Europe’s Chairman, Dean of ICT Faculty (Dr. Ernest Cachia), Malta Communications Authority Chief of External
Relations (Ms. Celia Falzon), Education Officer in ICT (David Degabriele), Chief Officer for Human Capital at MITA
(Dr. Peter Xuereb) and Microsoft Malta Country Manager (Pierre Mallia).
12:30
12:45
13:00
12:45
13:00
Announcement of Collaboration between Microsoft Malta and Malta Communications Authority
Coffee and Snacks
Track 1 – Imagine Cup Competition
Track 2 – eSkills Fair
(Gateway Building Hall E)
(Open Air Quadrangle Underneath UOM Library)
16:00
Local Finals of the annual
software
design
competition
sponsored
and
hosted
by
Microsoft. Finalists will have the
opportunity to travel to Poland to
compete
against
other
international teams.
13:00
16:00
Showcasing eSkills as a driver of
productivity,
competitiveness,
innovation and as an engine for social
inclusion
The agenda is subject to change