Next, Landman called attention to the importance of preparing the Ohio workforce for future technological changes, highlighting both opportunities and urgency.
“We estimate that by 2030, 85% of jobs have not yet been created. Our workers need to have a real opportunity to learn these new skills. Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is to win or lose.
The land's remarks highlighted a central theme of the policy lunch. Emerging technologies such as AI must be combined with comprehensive workforce development to ensure that the University of Cincinnati's economic growth and educational opportunities benefit the wider region.
Carney and other panelists confirmed that rapid advances in AI will affect students entering university more quickly than previous technological revolutions, highlighting the need for an adaptive policy framework.
The luncheon highlighted Midwestcon's mission. It has encouraged collaborative dialogue among policymakers, industry leaders and engineers, allowing them to design frameworks that ensure that innovation serves both economic growth and public goods.
