ProMat 2009 Keynote: Building The Workforce of the Future

9:00 - 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 13

Even if you have never used the term “disruptive demographics” you will soon be living it.

The world’s labor force is changing. Baby Boomers are beginning to retire, setting the stage for major shifts in workplace demographics including a declining working population through 2025. Skill sets are rapidly changing. Life/Work balance is taking on new meaning. And there is often a huge disconnect between people already in the workforce and those just entering it. That is disruptive demographics.

Will the next generation be ready to step into their roles? How will these roles change? The implications for manufacturing and the supply chain are far-reaching. Get an in-depth look at these changes and how companies like yours can prepare for them during this important session including:

• How worker shortages in key areas such as manufacturing, engineering and distribution will impact your bottom line
• How to attract and retain the next generation of workers who have different motivations and reward structures
• How to adapt to take advantage of new competitive opportunities created by the aging workforce and disruptive demographics

The ProMat Keynote will consist of a panel of five experts at the forefront of this important issue and moderated by renowned business journalist Forrest Sawyer. They will provide real-world perspective, detail how the workforce is changing and offer practical ideas that will help you adapt to this change as you build your workforce of the future.

ProMat Keynote Moderator: Forrest Sawyer

Forrest Sawyer is one of America's most respected television journalists, with over 24 years of experience reporting from around the world. He is a veteran of ABC, CBS, and MSNBC. He has anchored the ABC magazine programs Day One and Turning Point, as well as World News Sunday, and Good Morning America. For a decade Forrest Sawyer was the primary replacement anchor on ABC's Nightline.

ProMat Keynote Panel