Register now: Workforce Transformation

Here is the reality: automotive manufacturing is racing towards a major skills gap. As factories get smarter, the distance between what workers know, and what they need to know, is widening. Retiring baby boomers are taking decades of expertise with them, while Gen Z demands entirely different career expectations, and with vehicle production advancing, skills transfer is production-critical. This livestream tackles the workforce challenge head-on, exploring how progressive manufacturers are building talent pipelines, reskilling their teams, and creating cultures that attract the next generation.

Key discussion areas:

• Reskilling at scale – Moving beyond occasional training to systematic capability-building for EV production, data analytics, and automation technologies that stick.
• Winning the talent war – What attracts young workers to manufacturing careers when they're comparing job offers with tech companies or startups.
• Leading through disruption – Change management strategies that bring people along on digital transformation journeys rather than leaving them behind or pushing them out.

Speakers

Nick Holt
Editor
AMS

With over 20 years experience covering the automotive industry, Nick is responsible for editorial across Automotive Manufacturing Solutions. He has gained wide experience in automotive production operations, visiting OEM and tier supplier factories in Europe, India, China and the US.

Moderator

Ilkhan Ozsevim
Assistant Editor
AMS

Ilkhan Ozsevim is a seasoned editor and journalist with a passion for uncovering the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.

With a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, Ilkhan has established himself as a trusted voice in the automotive world, specialising in engaging thought leaders and writing insightful features on topics ranging from EVs and smart factories through to automotive logistics and supply chain management.