2024 CompTIA EMEA Member and Partner Conference shows channel businesses how to grow and maintain tech talent

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Oct 1, 2024

Sessions will explore upskilling workers, role of IT certifications in career development

LONDON, 1 October 2024 -Technology leaders and channel businesses can gain valuable insights on how to upskill and grow their tech talent during the 2024 CompTIA EMEA Member and Partner Conference presented by CompTIA, the nonprofit trade association and leading IT certification provider for the industry and its workforce.

The annual conference, happening 21-22 Oct. in London, gives IT businesses opportunities to network with peers and learn how to solve the latest industry challenges.

This year's tech talent learning sessions will explore the role certifications play in career development, including a presentation on CompTIA's products and professional certifications. The sessions will also include discussions upskilling workers, investing in talent development and what an employee's successful career progression could look like with the right certifications.

Jason Moss, senior vice president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, CompTIA, is among the scheduled conference speakers.

"We are thrilled to demonstrate to our partners how to invest in and develop training programs that are not only fun and engaging but also equip students to maximize their potential and advance their careers," Moss said. "The tech talent sessions at CompTIA's EMEA Member and Partner Conference will provide leaders from our partner network with innovative strategies to enhance existing programs, ensuring an improved learner experience. By addressing the tech skills gap that many organisations face, CompTIA is dedicated, along with our training partners to helping organisations remain competitive and meet the evolving demands of the industry."

The conference agenda is organized into five educational tracks to help participants maximize their experience:

• Tech Talent
• Networking
• Community Insights
• Cybersecurity
• Learning Lounge

The tech talent track includes multiple learning opportunities on a variety of topics and resources. A sampling of sessions include:

"CompTIA Products Update - New and Noteworthy" - Explore how CompTIA's product progression drives the development of learning solutions to meet learners where they are in their careers.

"Trending Topics in Tech Talent Development" - Discover the latest trends around training, current skills in demand, skills-based vs. degree-based hiring, and the role of certifications in the tech industry.

"The Role of Certifications in Career Development" - Panel discussion on the crucial impact of alternative and supplementary education programs on career development.

"How Policy and Compliance is Impacting Skills Development" - Expert panel discussion the impact of political leadership changes worldwide.

See the full agenda and register for the 2024 CompTIA EMEA Member and Partner Conference here.

About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through community, education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. http://Connect.CompTIA.org

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