The Malta Business Bureau and the University of Malta have partnered up to participate in a European project (Go&Learn Network) that seeks to bring students closer to the business sector.
As part of this initiative, a half-day Conference is being organised to promote the project’s tangible achievements and allow for a specific discussion on ‘Bridging the Skills Gap in the STEM sector’ (academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics) to take place.
In your capacity as STEM students/graduates, we would like to invite you to attend this event, which is set to take place on Tuesday 12 September (09:00 - 13:00) at the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry in Valletta.
Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to MBB Executive Marija Elena Borg on mborg@mbb.org.mt.
Places are limited. It would be appreciated if you could register your participation at your earliest convenience.
Programme
09:00 - 09:30 Registration and Coffee
09:30 - 09:40 Opening Address
Malta Chamber President: Mr Frank V. Farrugia
09:40 - 09:55 Introduction to MBB – University Collaboration
MBB CEO: Mr Joe Tanti & MUHC CEO: Mr Joe Azzopardi
09:55 - 10:10 Presentation on the outcomes and achievements of the
Go&Learn Project – Dr Alexia Pace Kiomall and Ms Marija Elena Borg
10:10 - 11:00 Panel 1: Identifying the Skills Gap – Moderated by Prof. Joseph Cilia
Participants: University of Malta Rector: Prof. Alfred Vella,
MCAST Principal: Mr Stephen Cachia, Education Ministry
Consultant: Dr Alexander Grech, Chairperson, Malta Chamber
HR Committee: Ms Catherine Calleja
11:00 - 11:50 Panel 2: What’s in it for business? – Moderated by Mr Joe Tanti
Participants: Malta Life Sciences Park Director: Ing. Joseph
Sammut, TAKEOFF Business Incubator Manager: Ing. Joseph
Bartolo, Co-founder of Altaro Software: Mr David Vella,
Founder of ELTY Food: Ms Jeanette Cameron
11:50 - 12:00 Closing Address
MBB President, Dr David Zahra
12:00 – 13:00 Networking Lunch